Elf has taken a stuffed Santa toy hostage at the top of the tree! Idea and photo from Life with Lianne. 32. Elf takes a photo Make sleepy elf a bed out of a box of tissues, using some folded up tissues as a pillow and a tissue as a duvet. 44. Swinging from the ceiling

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. Cut a strip of felt 12″ long by 1″ wide. Then cut the contrast felt into little rectangles about .75″ by 1″. Clip the seam allowance at the corner under the arm. Trim seam allowance down to 1/4″ and turn right side out. Press with a cool iron or leave under a pile of books to help the robes stay flat. Be careful to not melt the felt. Worsted-weight yarn in fun bright festive colors (we love Red Heart Super Saver available in 132 different colors) You could use doll clothes so that Elf has clothes his own size to organise. 54. Elf goes to space!You can make this even more fun by using pen to drawer lumps of coal on the toilet rolls, plus add a little cloth to make it look like a scarf, to make them look like a snowman! Via Mummy of Four Image via Unique Young Mum 8. Chocoholic Elf DIY With My Guy has created a printable letter from your Elf to help make this idea work. 62. Use these fun FREE printable notes 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 These Elf Shoes will keep your toes warm in those colder Christmas months. Do you have any holiday family traditions, like wearing silly hats, or ugly Christmas sweaters? Maybe there’s still time to crochet these fun Elf Slippersfor your family members and introduce a new fun tradition for the holiday season. Celebrate the holidays with a little elfin cheer! These whimsical slippers can be made in any size from petite women’s sizes to the largest daddy elf sizes. Made with extra-bulky yarn or a doubled strand of worsted-weight. Pattern includes two styles of slippers—curly-toed slippers and pompom toe slippers.

Elf has used toothpaste to write “2 days until Christmas”, or just a simple “Hi”, on tiles in the bathroom. 47. Making hot chocolateBut elves are not the only ones that can benefit from these warm hats. Anyone that lives in a cold climate or is looking for a fun holiday accessory would enjoy walking around in a knitted elf hat. You’ll need to stuff the Elf into the balloon then blow it up. Push it in head first – its quite hard to do feet first! Do you have a sewing machine? Get elf making something on the machine with Christmassy fabric, and drape a tape measure over their shoulders too! You could do something similar with a knitting set. 23. Elf has a wash Cut fringe on the short ends of the scarf, about 1″ into the felt. Then glue contrast pieces on top. Similar Content and Elf Crafts

Elf is on mummy or daddy’s computer or iPad surfing the internet for toys. 30. Flying with a parachute Try draping him over a branch, or have him hanging upside down! A really simple but effective last-minute Elf on the Shelf idea. 21. Sliding down the stairs 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!Instructions included for making slippers to fit any size from petite women’s (teen) to large men size. Make some paper chains so that you have a few loops, then leave some extra so it looks like Elf has been caught in the middle of making paper chains! Via Me Becoming Mum 39. Cowboy Elf When figuring out what to do with your Elf every morning search what you have in the house. A lot of inspiration can be taken from everyday items, so you don’t need to buy a bunch of props.