Epic Elf On The Shelf Ideas You'll Definitely Want To Try

It's tough stuff to be a creative parent these days, but these people are nailing it.

Elana

• Published in Interesting
• December 8, 2018

In 2004, Carol Aebersold and her daughter Chanda Bell sat down over a cup of tea and wrote a story that would transform Christmas traditions for years to come. An endearing tale about an elf for every family who acts as liaison between children and Santa Clause, stuffed with magic, hide and seek games, and plenty of holiday-themed activities to keep children preoccupied and in the magical spirit of the season from Thanksgiving until Christmas morning!

Each morning as children wake to search for their elf, it becomes clear that a lot of creativity goes into preparing the elves for the next day's activities. Crafts, baking, silly games, and sometimes a punishment for naughty behavior... it's a lot of fun to hop on social media and see what everyone's elves have been up to! Now check out some of the most creative things Elf on the Shelf has done! Will you try some?

Have you tried some? Or maybe you have some ideas of your own to share! We're all ears.

Sugar Angels

What else would an elf do when a pile of sprinkles presents themselves?

Let it go!

I guess this Elf tried to chisel away at the wrong Frozen heart.

Fleeting enthusiasm

Sometimes playing the Elf on the Shelf game is a bit overwhelming, here's a great way to play it simple.

Tanning Time

Elves are dreaming of summer, I guess!

The elf equivalent of rock climbing.

This is totally adorable!

Sharknado: Chestnuts Roasting

I'd watch the Christmas version of Sharknado, wouldn't you?

How he sees you when you're sleeping...

Elf is full of technically savvy tricks!

Spa Day

This certainly looks relaxing!

A plump rump.

This elf binge ate on holiday treats! I wonder if he has a tummy ache.

Delicious and Nutritious

Elves love sugar, and they need plenty to survive and thrive.

Boogie at the Disco

Elf style.

Bubble Yum!!

Get a little clever with a pink balloon!

Who needs to be a wizard when you could be an elf?

Or in this case: why not both?

Motivational!

Nothing keeps kids in line quite like the Christmas Elf.

Quite the competitor!

Elf is known for dragging other toys into the shenanigans!

The Arrival

These little boxes of cookies that Elves love must be delicious as heck.

Lego-Elf

Legos are a timeless tradition just like Elf on a Shelf.

This definitely looks like fun!

Can't blame an Elf for getting adventurous!

The force is strong with this elf!

And we all know Elf on the Shelf would never turn to the dark side!

Titanic

I'm not super sure today's children will get the reference but us parents find it funny!

Slimed!

Time to call the Ghostbusters.

Everybody Was Kung-Fu Fighting

Someone had to take Ken down a peg eventually!

Game of Thrones or Game of Elves?

I guess Elf on the Shelf is just as much for the adults as it is for the kids.

The Abominable Snowman

I guess elves and snow monsters don't get along well.

Can you do the Can-Can?

Elf on a Shelf is a great candidate to be a Radio City Rockette!

Does whatever a spider can!

This one is great for kids who love Spiderman!

Elana