Need fresh Elf on the Shelf inspo? Quick, cute and easy ideas ahead…
The cutest, cheekiest, zero-stress Elf on the Shelf ideas to keep the Christmas magic alive.
Christmas is fast-approaching and for many families, it means it’s Elf on the Shelf time of year again.
While the Elf prepares to create 24 days of mayhem and mischief in the lead up to the arrival of the big man in the red suit, we’ve done a solid for all the parents out there and created a gallery of quick and easy Elf on the Shelf ideas.
From toilet paper shenanigans to cheeky pranks with a tube of toothpaste, we’ve got your covered for all those late night, last minute ‘I almost forgot’ Elf moves.
Check out the fun but super-easy Elf set-ups in the gallery below and prepare for plenty of smiles in the lead up to Christmas.
The best Elf on the Shelf ideas for 2025
K-Pop Elf takeover
If you have a K-Pop Demon Hunters fan in the house, they will love this set-up featuring your Elf sipping a can of soda with a cheeky sign that reads “You’re my Soda Pop! My little Soda Pop”.
(Image: Facebook)
The 6 and 7 trend
Are your kids obsessed with the 6 and 7 trend? They will love these Elf on the Shelf inspired maths questions using their favourite numbers.
(Image: Facebook)
Ironing the wrinkles out of the chips
When your Elf decides the chips need to be crisp in every sense, yes, he’s ironing them.
(Image: Instagram)
Watching U Tube
No social media? No worries. Your elf is glued to “U Tube,” streaming from a toilet-roll TV with a hand-drawn “U”.
(Image: Instagram)
Pea’d my pants
Your cheeky elf is back at it… sitting in undies stuffed with peas and proudly showing off a sign that says, “I’m so excited for Christmas I pea’d my pants.” Guaranteed giggles from the kids.
(Image: Instagram)
Apple watch for Christmas
Jules Sebastian who shares two boys, Hudson, nine, and Archie, seven, with singer Guy Sebastian, shared a brilliant Elf on the Shelf idea one previous year.
Two cheeky elves can be seen sitting next to an apple with a piece cut out of it.
On a piece of paper they’ve drawn a clock face on the apple section and added a watch band.
The note says: “We heard you might like an Apple watch for Christmas?”
(Image: Instagram)
Climbing wall
Create a fun climbing wall for your elf by using a few strategically placed gift ribbons stuck to the wall.
(Source: Coffee and Cwtches)
Get toasty
Place a piece of toast on top of your elf and add a note that says, “Baby it’s cold outside but I’m nice and toasty in here!!”
(Source: Coventry Telegraph)
Get your snack on
Turn a Pringles container into a costume by cutting out holes for the head and arms.
(Source: via Dana Manrose)
Leave a TP message
Toilet humour and rhyming always hit the mark! Pop your elf inside a toilet roll and write “Jingle Bells, your poo smells” on the toilet paper.
(Source: Pinterest)
Elf ball pit
Place your elf in a container of fluffy craft pom-poms, and voilà – you’ve created a fun little ball pit!
(Source: Pinterest)
Toilet roll bungee
Place your elf inside a toilet roll, then roll it down the stairs for a DIY bungee jump adventure.
(Source: The Mummy Bubble)
Elf sprinkle angel
Who needs snow angels when your elf can create a sprinkle angel on the kitchen bench top?
(Source: Frugal Coupon Living)
On a hanger
It might not be quite the same as hang gliding, but your elf will still have fun using a coathanger and a fan to glide around the ceiling.
(Source: Make The Best Of Everything)
Hide in the Christmas tree
Forgot to hide the elf? No problem. Quickly tuck the elf into the Christmas tree among the decorations for an easy, last-minute solution.
(Source: Pinterest)
Hitch a ride in the washing machine
Tape your elf alongside Barbie and friends inside the washing machine door for a roller-coaster-style spin.
(Source: via Dana Manrose)
I pea’d myself
Use peas to spell out “Oops, I pea’d myself” and have the elf sitting on a little pile of peas! Lol
(Source: Pinterest)
Toilet paper hide-and-seek
Another quick, last-minute hiding spot for your elf is to pop them into a toilet roll and leave them waiting to be discovered in the bathroom!
(Source: Crystal and Comp)
Elf gets lit
Hang your elf from a light fixture for a simple yet fun hiding spot—perfect for some high-flying mischief!
(Source: little hiccups)
Marshmallow bubble bath
Set your elf up for a spa day by relaxing them in the bathroom sink with a marshmallow bubble bath.
(Source @elfontheshelf)
Let’s make a Skittles rainbow
Create a fun Elf on the Shelf Skittles experiment! Set up your elf with two plates of Skittles and a sign that says, “Let’s make a rainbow!! Just add warm water.” One plate is already done, showing the rainbow effect from the elf’s attempt, and the other plate is ready for your kids to try!
(Source: @twinsandablog)
Elf and egg friends
Sit your elf on a carton of eggs and draw silly cartoon faces on each one for a fun and mischievous surprise!
(Source: @greatscott_tt)
Naughty Elf Oreos
Is it sugary icing in the Oreos, or has a cheeky elf swapped it out for toothpaste? Only the bravest will find out!
(Source: Pinterest)
Frozen Elf
Looks like the elf’s no match for Elsa – watch as he’s frozen in place by her magical powers.
(Source: @justme_heathert)
Don’t get your tinsel in a tangle
The elf’s in a bit of a tangle! Wait until the kids find him wrapped up in a mess of tinsel.
(Source: Just Simply Mom)
Help! I’m stuck
Your elf is in a bit of a bind – he’s stuck in a jar, waiting to be rescued.
(Source: Just Simply Mom)
Sleigh Elf, sleigh
Catch your elf in action, using a candy cane as a sled to sleigh down the stair banister
(Source: Stacy Molter Photography)
Feeling stuck?
In a sticky situation, your elf has gotten himself stuck to the wall with festive sticky tape
(Source: Stacy Molter Photography)
