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November 6, 2020

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25 Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas

25 of the most clever and funny elf on the shelf ideas that are sure to make the Christmas season a blast in your home! There is no sight as precious as seeing your child’s excitement every morning after discovering the Elf on the Shelf’s latest antics.

There is nothing that puts the child-like wonder back in Christmas like Elf on the Shelf. While this craze can sometimes exhaust parents and make them crazy, this tradition is a sweet childhood memory-in-the-making for your kiddos. This is something they will remember and talk about for years to come!

I’m curious when does Elf on the Shelf start in your home? Our Elf comes on December 1st. I admit some nights the elf doesn’t move, but we try to come up with some creative and funny elf ideas. That child-like, Christmas spirit is contagious once you get going, and seeing your kids’ faces in the morning is so worth it!

25 Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Here are my top picks of funny Elf on the Shelf ideas that are sure to make your kids laugh!

25 Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas - These clever and original ideas are sure to make the Christmas season a blast in your home!

Elf on a date with Barbie via Elf on the Shelf Ideas. I don’t know about you, but my girls love their Barbies. So this combines two of their favorites into one!

25 Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas - These clever and original ideas are sure to make the Christmas season a blast in your home!

Elf Traps Kid from Living Locurto. This funny elf idea is super easy and so fun for your kids! This one was a huge hit at my house.

25 Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas - These clever and original ideas are sure to make the Christmas season a blast in your home!

Elf on the Railroad Track from Fancy Shanty. If you have a railroad track around your Christmas tree, this is the perfect idea for you.

25 Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas - These clever and original ideas are sure to make the Christmas season a blast in your home!

Elf Lifting Weight from Dirty Diaper Laundry. Because your elf needs toned arm muscles too, right?!

25 Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas - These clever and original ideas are sure to make the Christmas season a blast in your home!

Elf Sledding from My Mommy Style. Re-use one of your Christmas present boxes and make a hill for your elf to sled down!

25 Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas - These clever and original ideas are sure to make the Christmas season a blast in your home!

Elf Playing a Game with Toys from Sweet Shoppe Designs. Set out one of our favorite board games, as well as a few of your kid’s other furry friends!

25 Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas - These clever and original ideas are sure to make the Christmas season a blast in your home!

Elf and the Banana Minions from Fancy Shanty. This is one of my favorites! So cute and super easy. Plus you can still eat the bananas afterwards!

25 Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas - These clever and original ideas are sure to make the Christmas season a blast in your home!

Elf Goes Rock Climbing from Mama Cheaps. How fun is this?! Super creative and an idea that I bet your kids have never seen before!

25 Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas - These clever and original ideas are sure to make the Christmas season a blast in your home!

Elf is a Hot Dog from Just a Little Creativity. Hot dogs are always a hit with the kids, so why not poke a little fun at one of their favorite foods?

25 Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas - These clever and original ideas are sure to make the Christmas season a blast in your home!

Elf Bakes Cookies from Frugal Coupon Living. This is a great idea if you’re already planning on doing some holiday baking. When your kids find their elf, they’ll also get a warm treat fresh from the oven!

25 Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas - These clever and original ideas are sure to make the Christmas season a blast in your home!

Elf Feeds the Dogs from Elf on the Shelf Ideas. Incorporate your pup in this year’s festivities too!

25 Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas - These clever and original ideas are sure to make the Christmas season a blast in your home!

Elf Ambushed by Legos from Living Locurto. This is a funny elf idea for the lego lovers in your house.

25 Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas - These clever and original ideas are sure to make the Christmas season a blast in your home!

Elf and Cereal Box Fun from Raining Hot Coupons. Make use of your leftover cereal boxes with this easy idea!

25 Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas - These clever and original ideas are sure to make the Christmas season a blast in your home!

Elf and a Toy Parade from Sweet Shoppe Designs. There’s never a shortage of toys around the house, so make use with all your kid’s favorites!

25 Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas - These clever and original ideas are sure to make the Christmas season a blast in your home!

Elf on Stilts from Frugal Coupon Living. Don’t throw out your empty wrapping paper rolls! Use them to make stilts for your elf.

25 Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas - These clever and original ideas are sure to make the Christmas season a blast in your home!

Elf Doing Yoga from Zest and Reel. Your elf needs some exercise, too! Place him in a yoga pose for a good laugh.

25 Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas - These clever and original ideas are sure to make the Christmas season a blast in your home!

Bank Robber Elf from Dirty Diaper Laundry. My kids got a huge kick out of this one!

25 Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas - These clever and original ideas are sure to make the Christmas season a blast in your home!

Wrapping Paper Elf from A Few Short Cuts. While you’re wrapping your Christmas presents, wrap your elf up too!

25 Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas - These clever and original ideas are sure to make the Christmas season a blast in your home!

Elfie Selfie from Kirsten and Co. The play on words is too perfect to pass up!

25 Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas - These clever and original ideas are sure to make the Christmas season a blast in your home!

Elf Driving a Car from A Thrifty Mom. This is a super easy idea if you have mini toy cars laying around the house.

25 Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas - These clever and original ideas are sure to make the Christmas season a blast in your home!

Elf caught in Vador’s force via Lemonista. The perfect idea for a Star Wars lover!

25 Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas - These clever and original ideas are sure to make the Christmas season a blast in your home!

Elf Snooping in a Stocking from The Jenny Evolution.

So many funny Elf on the Shelf ideas here! I know your kids will love them! I’d love to hear which ones you tried and which ones were a hit!

More elf inspiration:

  • Elf calendar and checklist
  • 50 of the BEST elf names
  • Elf kisses free printable
  • Elf on the shelf coloring pages

25 Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas - These clever and original ideas are sure to make the Christmas season a blast in your home!

Filed Under: Home Decor Tagged With: Christmas, Winter

About Jamielyn Nye

I'm Jamielyn Nye, Author of The I Heart Naptime Cookbook, mom of 4 and a big fan of naptime and chocolate. The Inspiration Board is a DIY and lifestyle blog sharing easy DIY crafts and tips to inspire creativity.

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  1. Devon says

    December 4, 2017 at 4:49 pm

    Thanks for including me in your round up!

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  2. Katie says

    April 2, 2018 at 1:19 pm

    These are SO much fun:)

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  3. Patty Gordon says

    November 20, 2018 at 5:30 pm

    Such a great post. Going to share this on DailyMomBlogs on Facebook at the beginning of December! I’m sure other moms will love this too!

    Reply
  4. Jeannie says

    March 4, 2019 at 6:16 pm

    Hi there! Such a nice post, thank you!

    Reply

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