This is a brilliant last-minute idea that you can put together as long as you have some gummy eggs, like from Haribo, in the house.

Wrap the Elf in tin foil, including making him a little hat, then hang him from a ceiling light using string. Add some cut out stars (use foil for these too) to make it look like he’s in space. 55. Elf is raiding the piggy bank Creative elf has lined up his friends and is taking a picture of them underneath the Christmas tree! Credit Simplify Create Inspire 33. Kissing Elf Put the egg in a frying pan – or add a few eggs – and then have Elf sit next to the pan holding a spatula as if he is frying the egg for breakfast! 65. Feeding dinosaurs Under strict guidance of the Department of Elf Magic, all elves from the North Pole must quarantine upon arrival (for as long as you deem necessary to avoid the spread of any North Pole nasties). Add a sign saying “Do Not feed the dinosaurs” for extra cheeky fun. 66. Elf on the Shelf’s last dayELF QUARANTINE CHRISTMAS Banner, 2020 Christmas Letter Balloons, Elf Quarantine , 2021 New Year Hanging, Merry Christmas letters Balloon

This works even better if you attach some of your child’s favourite action figures to the sleigh with wool or string as if they are pulling it! You could make it look like elf has crashed into the tree! Place the Elf near your child’s piggy bank with a pound coin in its arms. 56. Elf steals the biscuits Pop Elf into the biscuit jar or tin and have him just peeking out of the top. Trail a few crumbs around the outside of the jar to show he’s been eating them in the night! 57. Face masks Elf brings Santa’s “nice” list to show your child, with their names on it! You can just do this on your computer and print it off in a nice font, or try handwriting it if you have good handwriting! Idea from Growing Clan 19. Sharing drawings You could also – if you don’t mind the mess – squeeze some toothpaste around the sink to make it look like the Elf got carried away when cleaning their teeth. 24. Hanging outAnother great arrival idea is to have your Scout Elf return by hot air balloon (though we dread to think how long it would’ve taken the little guy to fly all the way from the North Pole!). Santa! I Know Him! banner - Elf Birthday party decorations, Elf Theme Birthday Party Banner, Santa Decor Elf has all of the ingredients ready for a cup of hot chocolate including marshmallows! Kids can enjoy the treat! 48. Elf vandalises the family photos