Creative Elf on the Shelf Ideas

The Elf on the Shelf can be a fun holiday tradition for your child. But have you run out of ideas for posing the elf every single night? Never fear – Santa shared some of his favorite ideas with the Tipsaholic gang and, since we want to be nice and not naughty, we’re passing them along to you.

9 Creative Poses for the Elf on the Shelf

1. Sitting in front of the laptop watching a holiday video on YouTube
2. Making a snow angel in the kitchen with baking flour
3. Stuck inside the cardboard tube of a roll of toilet paper that has been rolled down the stairs
4. Fishing in the kitchen sink (craft a “rod” of a pretzel stick and some dental floss and float some goldfish crackers in the sink)
5. Hanging from the string of a helium balloon
6. Sneaking a drink of something sweet (hang the elf upside down from his knees on a shelf, with his mouth positioned next to a bottle with a straw sticking out)
7. In the freezer, wearing a scarf (a bit of cloth works well)
8. Playing a board game with some of your child’s other dolls or action figures
9. Taking a “bubble bath” (position the elf in the bathroom sink and cover it with mini marshmallows and place a washcloth “towel” on the edge)

What are your favorite ideas for the Elf on the Shelf?

Julianne Puckett is the creator of Yankee Kitchen Ninja, a blog about what she calls “stealthy homemaking” — healthy recipes that are quick and easy to prepare, DIY gardening tips and the occasional craft project. A designer, writer and former suburban-dwelling IT professional, she lives in rural Vermont, where she struggles to balance the siren call of her inner farmer with her love of cute shoes and cocktails.

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Published: November 3, 2014Filed Under: DIY, Family, Kids, Tipsaholic Tagged: children, elf, Holidays, toys

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