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We love Elf on the Shelf, but let's be honest coming up with new ideas every single night in December can feel overwhelming. Between holiday planning, shopping, baking, and everything else on your plate, the last thing you need is to stay up late scrambling for elf inspiration. That's exactly why we created these elf on the shelf free printables -to make your life easier and bring back the fun of this magical tradition.
Jump to:
- A Quick Look At These Printables
- Why You'll Love These Elf Printables
- Your Complete Free Elf Printable Kit (2025)
- How to Download and Use Your Elf Printables
- How Do I Print Them?
- Planning Your Elf Season Your Way
- I. Elf on the Shelf Arrival Ideas:
- II. Elf on the Shelf Food & Treat Ideas:
- III. Activities and Play Ideas:
- IV. Free Elf on the Shelf Printable Games and Interactive Ideas:
- V. Quick & Simple Setup Ideas:
- VI. Goodbye and Customizable
- VII. Emergency & Special Occasion Letters
- Last-Minute Elf On the Shelf Ideas (5 Minutes or Less)
- Get Free Elf on the Shelf Printables
- More Christmas Printables
- Frequently Asked Questions
A Quick Look At These Printables
- 📋 Collection: 32+ Free Elf on the Shelf Printables
- ⏲️ Setup Time: 5 minutes per idea (just print and pose!)
- 🎁 What's Included: Props, signs, letters, games, and planning tools
- 📅 Best Part: Use any ideas, in any order that works for YOU
- 💭 Top Tip: Choose your favorites - you don't need to use all 32!
Why You'll Love These Elf Printables
- More than enough ideas so you can pick and choose your favorites
- Use them in any order that fits YOUR schedule and family traditions
- Just print and pose - all extras are completely optional for added fun
- Complete matching kit with cohesive, beautiful design throughout
- Free planning tools included to customize your entire elf season
- Perfect for busy parents who need quick, last-minute setup ideas
This isn't just a collection of random printables. We've created an entire matching elf on the shelf free printables kit with props, notes, pennants, arrival letters, goodbye letters, and planning tools. You get 32+ fun elf ideas to choose from, and here's the best part - you don't have to use them all. Pick your favorites, use them in whatever order makes sense for your family, and skip anything that doesn't fit your schedule.
All our easy elf ideas can be set up with just the printables. Just print, cut, and pose your elf. That's it.
Or, if you want to make things extra special, we've included optional activity suggestions and gifts from the elf that you can add. The extras are there if you want them, but they're never required. If you're looking for more Christmas party ideas, holiday celebration inspiration, or seasonal entertaining tips, we've got you covered throughout the blog.
Maybe you have an ugly sweater party coming up this December. Perfect - there's a printable for that day. Planning taco Tuesday? We've got you covered. Movie night on the calendar? Use the movie printable. The beauty of this system is that your elf tradition can work around your real life, not the other way around. And if you're planning other winter celebrations, these printables fit right into your seasonal festivities.
Your Complete Free Elf Printable Kit (2025)
Our complete elf on the shelf free printables kit includes everything you need for a stress-free December. Here's what you'll get when you subscribe:
- 32+ printable props, signs, and accessories - From pizza boxes to superhero capes to welcome letters
- Arrival and goodbye letters - Start and end the tradition with meaningful moments
- Interactive activities - Coloring sheets, games, secret messages kids can actually do
- Emergency letter - For when you forget to move the elf (it happens to everyone!)
- Birthday letter - Celebrate kids with December birthdays in a special way
- Free planning calendar - Customize your elf schedule to fit your real life
- Supply shopping list - Optional extras organized so you can plan ahead
- Blank note template - Create your own custom messages from the elf
Everything has a matching, cohesive design so your elf setups look polished and beautiful without any extra effort. And remember - pick your favorites, use what works, and don't stress about the rest. That's the whole point.
How to Download and Use Your Elf Printables
Our printables are free to subscribers. Subscribe below for instant access to the free elf on the shelf printables PDF. Check your email for the password to our Free Resource Library, and search in the Elf On The Shelf section for all the free printables.
How Do I Print Them?
Find the link in the Free Resource Library and click on it. Print the props, notes, pennants and more on regular copy paper, or card stock for items that need extra strength or to stand up on their own. Use the 100% or full size setting on your printer, since the props are sized to fit your elf perfectly.
Print in color, then cut out and pose your elf with them. Don't have a color printer at home? No problem. Print them for a small fee at your local library or office supply store like Staples or FedEx Office. Most charge just a few cents per page for color printing.
Basic Supplies to Have on Hand
Here's what makes these elf setups so easy - you probably already have everything you need:
- Printer and paper: Regular copy paper works for most props; card stock for items that need to stand
- Scissors: For cutting out props
- Tape: Clear tape or double-sided tape for attaching props to elf or surfaces
- Hot glue gun (optional): For 3D props that need assembly
- Basic household items: Things you already own like tissue, towels, crayons
That's it. No specialty craft supplies, no expensive materials, no running to multiple stores. Just print, cut, and set up.
Planning Your Elf Season Your Way
We highly recommend creating a plan for your whole elf on the shelf season, but it should work for YOUR family's schedule, not against it. Use our free printable planning calendar to decide which ideas to use each night, matching the printables to what you're already doing.
Have an ugly sweater party coming up? Use the ugly sweater printable that day. Planning taco Tuesday? Perfect day for the taco printable. Movie night on the schedule? Use the movie ticket and popcorn box. When you align your elf tradition with your real life, it stops feeling like one more thing on your to-do list.
If you want to add optional extras like real donuts for donut day or a gift card for coffee shop day, use the free printable supply list to stay organized. Shop ahead of time or grab things as you go. All the extras are completely optional, so you can do every idea with just the printables if that's easier.
Remember: you don't have to use all 32 ideas. Pick your favorites, skip what doesn't work, and use them in whatever order makes sense. Use what brings joy, skip what creates stress.
I. Elf on the Shelf Arrival Ideas:
1. Elf On The Shelf Welcome Letter
Start things off with a free printable Elf on the Shelf arrival letter.
Elf on the shelf has arrived. Whether you have a new elf, a returning elf, or multiple elves we've got an arrival letter that will work for you. There's also multiple pennants in large and small sizes that would work for elf's arrival.
Extra Idea: Check out our elf arrival breakfast idea next, if you want to make the arrival extra special.
Supplies Needed:
- elf arrival letter, arrival pennant
- extra idea: see our elf arrival breakfast
2. Arrival Breakfast
Celebrate Elf's arrival with a welcome breakfast party using our printable decorations -centre piece, Ho Ho Ho banner, bottled water wraps, straw flags, cupcake picks, and pennants.
For complete instructions, food ideas, and detailed setup: See our full Elf on the Shelf Arrival Letter and Breakfast post with photos and step-by-step directions for making this magical morning special.
Supplies Needed:
- All printables included in kit: printable centre piece, banner, bottled water wraps, straw flags, cupcake picks, pennants, welcome letter
- glitter, hot glue, hole punch, dowel, ribbons, tape, glitter, white glue, faux snow, mini Christmas trees, string
- cinnamon rolls, Christmas sprinkles, bottled water, strawberries, mini marshmallows, regular marshmallows, hot chocolate, Elf on the Shelf cereal
II. Elf on the Shelf Food & Treat Ideas:
3. Elf on the Shelf Pizza Night
Elf is bringing pizza! Set up the 3-D pizza box, with the paper pizza inside. You could also add extra toys with pizza slices, by cutting the whole paper pizza into slices.
Extra Idea: make it a real pizza night with a take-out pizza menu and money, or a pizza gift card, or use our "look in the freezer" note and have some frozen pizza there ready to bake for dinner.
Supplies Needed:
- elf pizza box, pizza, and note
- "Merry Crust-mas" pennant
- Extra Idea: take-out pizza menu and money, or a pizza gift card, or a frozen pizza and note to look in freezer
4. Taco Night Elf
Print the taco and tape your elf inside. Add the elf note beside.
Extra Idea: Make it a real taco Tuesday! Add some supplies to the table like a box of taco shells, seasoning, and salsa and make tacos for dinner.
Supplies Needed:
- printable taco and elf note
- "Taco bout a party" pennant
- tape
- Extra Idea: taco night supplies
5. Elf on the Shelf Donuts
Print the mini 3D donut box, printable donuts and elf note.
Extra Idea: instead of using the free printable donuts, make real elf sized donuts with cheerios, icing, and sprinkles. Add a gift card for donuts, or real donuts beside the elf to enjoy.
Supplies Needed:
- printable donut box and donuts
- "Donut you love Christmas" pennant
- hot glue
- extra idea: elf sized donuts with cherries, icing, sprinkles, and edible glitter, or a donut gift card, or real donuts
6. Elf on the Shelf S'mores
Elf is making s'mores. Print the campfire and glue the tops together, to make it 3D. Use a toothpick as a marshmallow roaster and tape on printable marshmallow. Add printable elf s'more and elf note.
Extra Idea: make real elf sized s'mores with golden graham cereal, mini marshmallows and chocolate chips. Use a real mini marshmallow and toast over a candle. Use the rest of the cereal, mini marshmallows, and chocolate chips to make s'more trail mix for the kids. Or leave the supplies for regular sized s'mores and make them indoors with the kids using a candle, or in the oven on a tray.
Supplies Needed:
- campfire, marshmallow, s'more and elf note printable
- toothpick or skewer
- glue
- Extra Idea: mini elf s'more supplies, and/or regular s'more supplies
7. Elfbucks Elf on the Shelf Starbucks Free Printables
Set up an elf on the shelf coffee shop. Print the coffee cup and hot glue together to make an elf sized cup. Top with stuffing to make foam. Dress the elf in the printable paper apron. Cut the loop around the neck to put it on elf and tape closed.
Extra Idea: add a gift card for the coffee shop and bring the kids there to get a treat today.
Supplies Needed:
- printable coffee cup, apron, and elf note
- tape, stuffing as foam in cup
- "Love you a Latte" pennant
- Extra Ideas: gift card
8. Cookie Baking
Elf is baking cookies with the 3D oven and cookie sheet.
Extra Idea: Add in some real baking items and bake cookies with your kids. Make it easier with some ready-made dough, or buy ready-made cookies and add decorating supplies like icing and sprinkles. Another option is to use play dough to play cookie making with a toy rolling pin and mini cookie cutters.
Supplies Needed:
- elf baking printables and elf note
- hot glue
- Extra Idea: real baking items like a mixing bowl, rolling pin, cookie cutters, and sprinkles, or ready-made cookie dough, or cookies and decorating supplies, or play dough supplies and mini cookie cutters
III. Activities and Play Ideas:
9. Elf on the Shelf Movie Night
Elf is ready for movie night! Set up elf with the elf sized movie ticket and popcorn box.
Extra Idea: print the larger movie ticket and popcorn box for the kids. Add in some real popcorn for the kids to enjoy. Have a family movie night and watch "Elf" or your favourite family friendly holiday movie.
Supplies Needed:
- movie night printables and elf note
- "Movie Night" pennant
- hot glue
- real popcorn
- favourite holiday movie to watch together
- Extra Idea: print large movie ticket for kids, and large popcorn box, choose a movie for movie night (we recommend Elf).
10. Skating Elf
Print the mini skates, cut them out and use tape to make them 3D. Then put them on your elf's feet, and set up the elf beside your ice cubes in the freezer. Add the note to the front of the freezer door so that your kids know to look inside.
Extra Idea: freeze a container of water for an elf sized skating rink.
Supplies Needed:
- printable skates (in white or black) and elf note
- tape
- "Skating on thin ice" pennant
- extra idea: elf sized rink frozen container of water
11. Elf on the Shelf Sled
Print the sled and fold in half, then glue it together. Next, roll up the front and hot glue it to form the front of the sled. Add in some string as a handle. Set up some white towels as a snow hill.
Extra Idea: If it's snowy where you live, place out the kids sleds, or a gift of a new one and take the kids sledding today.Note you might want to wait to schedule this day, depending on the weather.
Supplies Needed:
- printable elf sled and elf note
- Sledding pennant
- hot glue
- string
- white towels
- Extra Ideas: real sleds (that you already own or new ones. and snow!
IV. Free Elf on the Shelf Printable Games and Interactive Ideas:
12. Elf on the Shelf Free Printable Coloring Sheet
Print the mini elf colouring sheet, and put some crayons in your elf's hand and on his sheet. Leave the full size colouringsheet for the kids. Print one for each child.
Extra Idea: give your kids new crayons or markers to use on their colouring sheet.
Supplies Needed:
- printable mini and large colour sheets and elf note (choose US or Can spelling)
- crayons
- Extra Idea: new crayons or markers gift
13. Elf On the Shelf Free Printable Playing Cards
Elf is playing cards. Set him up with a game of solitaire, or use some other toys to set up a card game with others.
Extra Idea: print regular size playing cards for your kids to use.
Supplies Needed:
- print elf sized cards, and elf note
- Extra Idea: print a set of regular cards for your kids to play with tie with ribbon
14. Secret Message From Santa
Print the secret message from Santa and the elf note.
Extra Idea: add a Christmas pen or pencil
Supplies Needed:
- printable secret message and elf note
- Extra Idea: Christmas pen or pencil
15. Elf on the Shelf Tic Tac Toe
Print the Tic Tac Toe, and elf note. Set the elf up with another toy and red and green crayons to play tic tac toe.
Extra Idea: Use candy for the tic tac toe markers like red and green skittles that the kids can eat after the game.
Supplies Needed:
- printable tic tac toe sheet, and elf note
- red and green crayon and extra toy
- Extra Idea: red and green candies
16. Elf on the Shelf Free Printable Letter to Santa Template
Print one letter to Santa template for each child, and the elf note.
Extra Idea: include a Christmas pen or pencil.
Supplies Needed:
- print letter to Santa and elf note
- "Team Good List" pennant
- Extra Idea: Christmas pen or pencil
17. Elf on the Shelf Candy Cane Hunt
Elf has hidden a box of candy canes around your house and the kids need to find them. Hide the candy canes and leave the empty box with the elf note and elf on the table.
Supplies Needed:
- printable elf note
- box of candy canes (if your kids don't like mint, remember they come in lots of other neat flavours too.)
V. Quick & Simple Setup Ideas:
18. Elf on the Shelf at the Beach
Set up your elf on a beach made of brown sugar. Use our printables to give your elf sunglasses, a beach towel, pail, and shovel, and don't forget the elf note.
Supplies Needed:
- brown sugar
- beach printables
- tape
19. Elf on the Shelf Ugly Sweater
Print and cut out the elf ugly sweater and use some tape to attach it to your elf.
Extra Idea: pick up an ugly sweater for your kids and leave it as a present from your elf.
Supplies Needed:
- printable sweater and elf note
- tape
- Extra Idea: ugly sweater for kids
20. Elf School
Print the chalkboard on card stock, and use tape to create an A-frame. Set up your elf beside it. For extra fun add in some chalk as a prop, and other toys as students.
Supplies Needed:
- printable chalkboard and elf note
- tape
- Extra Idea: chalk as a prop, extra toys as students
21. Elf Printable Fireplace and Joke
Print the 3D fireplace and glue. Use Kleenex to make a pillow and blanket. Add the elf note.
Supplies Needed:
- printable fireplace and elf note
- hot glue
- Kleenex pillow and blanket
22. Elf on the Shelf Free Spa Printables
Elf is having some me-time! Use an empty Kleenex box as the base and wrap the printble bath tub around it to create the tub. Cut a hole in the top for the elf to sit inside. Wrap a Kleenex around the elf's head like a towel. Tape the cucumbers over the elf's eyes.
Extra Idea: make it a spa night for the kids too! Pick up holiday scented bubble bath, or a bath bomb and leave it with the elf as a gift to use that night.
Supplies:
- spa night printables and elf note
- "Elf Care" pennant
- tape
- Kleenex box
- Kleenex towel
- Extra Idea: holiday scented bubble bath or bath bomb
23. Free Printable Elf on the Shelf Computer
Print the elf sized laptop computer. Cut out and fold in half. Place it in the elf's lap with the elf note.
Supplies Needed:
- printable elf computer and elf note
24. Elf on the Shelf Snowman Free Printables
Elf is making a toilet paper snowman! Print the snowman face and buttons and tape to 3 stacked toilet paper rolls.
Supplies Needed:
- 3 rolls of toilet paper
- snowman printables and elf note
- "Do you wanna build a snowman?" pennant
- tape
25. Elf Laundry
Elf is doing the laundry. If you have a front loading washer, position the elf inside at the front of the window, held in place with a little tape and towels. Or set up the elf on top of the washer. Place the elf sized detergent, with a stack of folded towels and the elf note on top or to the side.
Supplies Needed:
- printable 3d laundry soap and elf note
- "We wash you a merry Christmas" pennant
- hot glue
- folded towels
26. Elf Gift Wrapping
Print the elf wrapping station sign and tape to the wall. Add some wrapping paper, ribbons, bows, and tape. Use the tape to wrap around the elf. Add a bow on his head.
Extra Idea: Spend some time wrapping gifts together with your kids for family and friends today. Let them draw some cards and gift tags to go with them.
Supplies Needed:
- printable sign and elf note
- wrapping paper, ribbons, bows
- tape
- Extra Idea: wrapping supplies, gifts to wrap, paper and crayons or markers for card making
27. Elf on the Shelf Netflix "Elfix"
Elflix and chill. Elf is relaxing with a little popcorn and tv.
Extra Idea: make it tv night at home with pjs and popcorn.
Supplies Needed:
- printable tv and elf note
- hot glue
- "Elflix and chill" pennant
- popcorn
28. Elfgram Instagram Elfie
Elf is taking selfies for "Elfagram"! Print the elfagram frame and set up your elf in the frame, with the elf note.
Extra Idea: Take a photo of your elf and kids and share it on your Instagram account with #lifeisaparty
Supplies Needed:
- printable instagram frame, and elf note
- "Elfie time" pennant
29. Dog Cookies
For the family with a dog, this is a cute idea. Set up the elf with the dog cookies and elf note. Spread a few crumbs around as if the elf has been eating.
Supplies Needed:
- printable elf note
- dog cookies
30. Super Hero Elf on the Shelf Free Printables
Print the cape and mask, cut out and use tape to attach it to your elf. Set up the elf with some other super hero toys, if you have them and the elf note.
Extra Idea: Watch your favourite super hero movie together today.
Supplies Needed:
- printable super hero outfit and elf note
- "Santa sent me" pennant
- tape
- other super hero toys
VI. Goodbye and Customizable
31. Elf on the Shelf Goodbye Letter and Suitcase
On Christmas Eve, pose your elf with the free good bye letter printable and suitcase.
Extra Idea: Have elf leave some Christmas pjs for the kids, or whole family to wear to bed on Christmas eve .
Supplies Needed:
- printable good bye letter
- "Goodbye be good" pennant
- Extra Ideas: Christmas pjs.
32. Elf on the Shelf Free Printable Notes Template
All our ideas come with a cute free printable note from the elf. If you want to add some different ideas, we've also made a free note template that you can print and write any message you like from your elf.
Use our Elf on the Shelf ideas to plan your whole December. Download the whole Elf on the Shelf kit in our Free Resource Library and print the whole thing, or just the ideas you choose to use. All these printables are free to use for personal use. Do not sell, or share these free printables.
VII. Emergency & Special Occasion Letters
33. Elf Didn't Move Letter
We've all been there -you completely forget to move the elf and wake up in a panic. This printable letter saves the day! Print it out and place it right where your elf is sitting. The letter explains that even elves need rest sometimes, and it's completely okay.
This is perfect for those nights when life gets busy and the elf stays put. Your kids will understand, and you can breathe a sigh of relief.
Supplies Needed:
- printable "Didn't Move" letter, choose from one elf, or multiple elves
34. Birthday Letter from Elf
Does your child have a December birthday during elf season? Make their special day even more magical with this birthday letter from the elf! Print it out and have your elf hold it on your child's birthday morning.
This is such a sweet way to acknowledge birthdays that happen during the busy December season. Kids love getting special recognition from their elf on their big day.
Supplies Needed:
- printable birthday letter from one elf or multiple elves
- birthday pennant
Last-Minute Elf On the Shelf Ideas (5 Minutes or Less)
Let's be real - some nights you're going to remember the elf at 11 PM when you're already exhausted. We've got you. Here are the absolute quickest setups from your printable kit that require minimal assembly and can be done in under 5 minutes.
No Assembly Required (Just Print and Pose)
These printables require zero assembly - just print, cut if needed, and pose:
- Ugly Sweater - Print, cut, tape to elf. Done in 3 minutes.
- Computer - Print, fold in half, place in elf's lap. 2 minutes.
- Notes Template - Print, write a quick message, pose elf holding it. 3 minutes.
- Letter to Santa - Print and place on table with elf and a pencil. 2 minutes.
- Secret Message from Santa - Print the decoder and message, set on table. 3 minutes.
- Playing Cards - Print, cut, set up a quick solitaire game. 5 minutes.
- Instagram Frame - Print, fold to stand, pose elf in front. 3 minutes.
- Didn't Move Letter - Print and place next to elf. 1 minute. (Seriously, this one saves you!)
- Birthday Letter - Print and have elf hold it. 2 minutes.
Using Items You Already Have
These setups use the printables plus items you already have at home:
- Beach Scene - Print beach props, sprinkle brown sugar, pose elf. 5 minutes.
- Fireplace - Print and tape together, add tissue for pillow. 4 minutes.
- Elf School - Print chalkboard, fold to stand, add toy students. 4 minutes.
- Snowman - Print face/buttons, tape to toilet paper rolls. 3 minutes.
Elf on the ShelfEmergency Strategy
On those nights when you completely blank on moving the elf use the "Didn't Move" letter. Print it in 1 minute, place it next to your elf wherever they are, and you're done. Did you even do elf on the shelf if you didn't forget to move it at least once? It happens, and this turns your forgetfulness into a planned moment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sign up in the subscription box above for access to the free elf on the shelf printables, and check your email for the password to our Free Resource Library. Once you have access, search for the Elf on the Shelf section where you'll find all 34 printables ready to download as a PDF file.
You can have these elf on the shelf free printables printed at your office supply store like Staples, FedEx Office, or even your local library for a small fee. Most places charge just a few cents per color page. Just download the PDF to a USB drive or email it to yourself, and they can print them for you. Or go to the store's website and upload files to order your prints.
Yes! All the printables you need for each idea are included in your free kit - props, signs, letters, pennants, and notes. The only things you'll need to provide are basic supplies like scissors, tape, and a printer. Any "extra ideas" mentioned (like real donuts or gift cards) are completely optional ways to make the setups extra special, but every idea works perfectly with just the printables.
Regular copy paper works perfectly fine for most of the elf on the shelf free printables. For props that need to stand up or have more structure (like the 3D boxes, or chalkboard), cardstock works better and gives a sturdier result. But honestly, regular paper will work in a pinch -you can always reinforce it with tape or glue if needed.
Absolutely not! That's the whole point of giving you so many elf on the shelf free printables - pick your favorites, skip what doesn't work for your family, and use them in whatever order makes sense for your schedule. Some families use different ideas every night, and some only set up the elf a few times a week. All approaches are perfect. Use what brings joy, skip what creates stress.
Start as early or as late as works for you. Some parents like to plan in November, printing all the elf on the shelf free printables and organizing supplies ahead of time using our free planning calendar. Others prefer to choose ideas night by night. There's no wrong approach -just what works for your family's schedule and style.
It happens to everyone! Use our "Elf Didn't Move" letter printable -just print it in 1 minute and place it next to your elf wherever they are. The letter explains that even elves need rest sometimes. You can also use the blank notes template to write a quick custom message. This turns your forgetfulness into a planned moment, and your kids will understand.
Yes! We've included a blank notes template that you can print and write your own custom messages on. This gives you the flexibility to create your own ideas while still using the matching design of the kit. You can also write on many of the printables with markers if you want to personalize names or messages.
Yes! The coloring sheets and activity printables work great for multiple kids - just print one for each child. The arrival and goodbye letters have options for single elves or multiple elves. If you have kids of different ages, you can choose ideas that appeal to each age group. The variety in the kit means there's something for everyone, from toddlers to tweens.
Yes, teachers are welcome to use these elf on the shelf free printables for their classroom elf! These are for personal use, which includes classroom use. You cannot sell them, redistribute them, or use them for commercial purposes, but they're perfect for bringing elf magic to your students.
After Christmas, store all your cut and assembled props in a small plastic bin so they don't get crushed. Label it "Elf Props" and tuck it away with your Christmas decorations -and out of sight of the kids. Next year, you'll have everything ready to go and you can reuse your favorites or print new ones from our free kit. The printables hold up well if you keep them from getting bent or crushed.
The quickest elf on the shelf free printables are the ones that require no assembly - just print, cut, and pose. Try the ugly sweater (tape to elf), computer (fold and place in lap), Instagram frame (fold to stand), or the "Didn't Move" letter (place next to elf). All of these take under 3 minutes to set up. Check our "Last-Minute Elf Ideas" section for more super-quick options.
If you try these Elf on the Shelf Printables or any other ideas on my blog please let me know how it went in the comments below. Thanks for visiting today!
**About the Author** Dannyelle Nicolle-Ramjist is a former classroom teacher (B.Ed., York University) and trained celebrant (M.Div., University of Toronto) who has been creating party ideas, seasonal celebrations, and free printables for 15+ years. Her work has been featured in Better Homes & Gardens, Country Living, Good Housekeeping, and Apartment Therapy. She specializes in making beautiful, meaningful celebrations achievable for busy families.
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