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I’ve rounded up 50 easy and funny elf on the shelf ideas that can be done using items you most likely have around your house such as kitchen items, toys, toilet paper, food and more.
You can create these elf shenanigans in 5 minutes or much less (sometimes just by writing a note).
I hope you have fun with it!
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Last Minute Elf On The Shelf Ideas Using Household Items
What’s In The Couch?
Have your elf dig in the couch and see what they can come up with! Change, crumbs, candies, buttons or small toys just to name a few.
Mischievous Mustache
Grab a dry erase marker and make a silly mustache on a portrait or on everyone in a family picture!
Tik Toc
Tape your elf to the clock and leave a cheeky message for your tween or teen, “Is This How You Tik Toc”?
Elf Tic Tac To
Make a tic tac to game on the bathroom mirror with some tape and dry erase markers. If you don’t have dry erase markers, you can also use two different colored Christmas bows as the X’s and O’s.
Elves Catch A “Mouse”
Catch the “mouse” in your home office with a clear bowl or Tupperware and leave a note.
Dad Farted
This last minute elf on the shelf idea is super quick with just a jar and a note. The elf is hiding from dad’s smelly farts….or maybe the baby’s stinky diaper?
Sponge Cake
Elf baking at its finest. Throw some sprinkles on a kitchen sponge and call it cake!
Toothpaste
Got colored toothpaste? Make a simple smiley face, write a message or use your artistic abilities to make a snowflake or silly picture.
Sunbathing
A towel, lamp and some leftover sunscreen from last summer is all you need for some elf sunbathing.
Elf Climbing Wall
Stick those holiday bows up the wall and let the elf climb to the tippy top.
Walking On Stilts
Grab the kids boots and stick the elf in two rolls of wrapping paper for an Elf On Stilts!
Cold Elf
Last minute elf on the shelf ideas that only require a funny note are the best. Just write this quick “I’m Cold” note and stick your elf outside the window.
Wrapped Up Elf
Bundle your elf up in wrapping paper because he’s chilly- and he looks cute.
Elf Vacuums Elf
Getting sucked up in the vacuum cleaner is no joke! Use a second elf, a Barbie, stuffed animal or action figure to hold the vacuum.
Row Boat In Sink
Grab a Tupperware and fill the sink with water for some elf row boat relaxation.
The Butt Brush
Oh no, the elf is being super naughty again using your kid’s toothbrush in all the wrong places!
Q-Tip Snowflakes
Grab the scissors and make a few snowflakes with your Q-Tips to decorate the bathroom counter.
Tangled In Christmas Lights
Wherever you have lights you can tangle up your elf. Or make it look like a hostage situation with a second elf or action figure toy.
Hanging Around
Turn your elf upside down on a hangar and leave a note as he waits for jolly ol’ St. Nick.
Elves Go Sledding
Grab a roll of paper towels to make your snow hill for this one. Make skis by cutting a cardboard box into strips or make a sled with a small bowl, ramekin, paper plate or donut.
Elf Colors A Picture
Get out the markers and have the elf color in the kid’s Christmas coloring book. Or print my free letter to Santa template and have the elf color that and look like he’s writing a wishlist.
Last Minute Elf On The Shelf Ideas Using Food
Naughty Pooper
Got mini chocolate chips? Then you have elf poop.
Elf On The Shelf Snow Angel
Sprinkle some flour, cane or powdered sugar on the kitchen counter or floor to make a snow angel.
Apple Watch
Maybe it’s not the Apple Watch your kid had in mind, but this last minute elf on the shelf idea will at least make them laugh.
Banana Minions
Grab a sharpie and give your bananas a minion make-over!
Elf Climbs Up To Reach Cookies
Stack your canned food and have your elf reach for something sweet or otherwise desirable.
Elf Eats All The Cookies
Go ahead and enjoy a bag of cookies and then blame it on the elf. No one will suspect the wiser.
Egg Joke
Grab an egg and your notepad for this easy elf on the shelf idea. Don’t forget to draw a face on your egg before it “cracks up”.
Frosty Picks His Nose
Of course kids think bugars are funny, but have they seen snowman bugars? Baby carrots or carrot shavings will do the trick next to any snowman decoration.
The Elf On The Shelf Goes Fishing
It’s the best fishing hole in the house according to the elf. You’ll need plastic wrap, powdered or cane sugar, goldfish crackers and a fishing pole (from a kids fishing game or a skewer/chopstick with a string).
Beans Make You Fart
If your kids love singing the “beans, beans, the musical fruit” song, they’ll love this funny elf on the shelf idea.
Microwaved Popcorn
It’s an elf popcorn party!
Easy Banana Bread Elf On The Shelf Idea
We make banana bread a lot in my house so my kids would get a kick out of this elf version. If only making the real thing was this easy!
The Milk Has Gone Bad
The elf has gotten himself into a pickle with this genius pun on bad milk.
Toasty Last Minute Elf On The Shelf Idea
Warm those elves up with a “toasty” blanket of bread.
Candy Cane Sledding
Make an elf sled with five candy canes taped together so he can slide down the banister. Weeeeee!
Worst Cookies
The cat or dog may not appreciate this, but the kids will roar with laughter when they see the note.
Cereal Message
Write a simple message to your kids with cheerios (mini marshmallows work well too).
Easy Elf On The Shelf Ideas Using Toys
Car Sleigh
Make Santa’s sleigh with your son’s collection of cars. If you don’t have a string, it’ll still be cute to see the elf riding the cars or trains in any setup.
Elf Car Wash
Grab a sponge and toy cars for an “Elf Car Wash”. Add a bottle of dish soap too if you like.
Sleepover
Socks make the perfect sleeping bags for this adorable elf sleepover idea.
Don’t Feed The Dinos
Line up those hungry dinosaur toys with a sign that reads “Please Don’t Feed The Dinosaurs” and a bowl of marshmallows, cereal or popcorn next to the elf.
Elf Mechanic
If you know where your tools are, this super easy elf on the shelf idea turns your elf into a regular mechanic.
Batman Smells
The elf learns it’s not so nice to say that Batman smells! Best to stick with the original version of the song.
Crockpot Hot Tub
Have your elf go hot tubbing in the crockpot with Barbie, action figures or any toy that makes sense! Fill the crockpot with cotton balls or bubble wrap.
Funny Last Minute Elf On The Shelf Ideas Using Toilet Paper
Elf Toilet Paper Hammock
Tie a toilet paper hammock to your towel bar. I mean, who doesn’t want to relax in the bathroom when they need a break from the kids? The elf gets it.
Christmas Tree T.P.ing
The naughty elves have T.P.’d the Christmas tree and are rolling around in delight at their shenanigans.
Elf Igloo
If you’ve got a Costco amount of toilet paper on hand, you can build an elf igloo in just a few minutes.
I CUP
That little stinker of an elf snuck into the bathroom with a crude message!
Last Minute Elf On The Shelf Toilet Paper Joke
A potty joke older kids can appreciate!
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