41 Elf on the Shelf Ideas to Get You Through the Holidays

Kids love Elf On A Shelf but it's parent who have to think of the creative shenanigans this little guy has been up to in the middle of the night. Now you don't have to think - get inspired by these parents who upped their elf game and went beyond the shelf.

Ariel and our Elf went on a date. She drove... she likes to be in control! - Jody M.

Our Elf and Troy Bolton from High School Musical took the party bus out with the Barbies. - Jody M.

Our elf Sparky was detained one night by a few of the locals. - Corinne N.

Our Elf, "Hoppey" left a message on the mirror with mommy's lipstick. - Christine M.

Phantom of the Opera time. Role of Christine Daaé generously played by Minion. My brother gave me an Elf on the Shelf last Christmas and challenged me to take funny photos with him (Rupert) throughout the year. Next year I get to challenge another family member! - Cam F.

Ours turned into Spider-Man and was caught rappelling down from the curtain rod! - Laura S.

Our elf was camping... that sneaky elf. - Shelley B.

Zelda left a personalized photo of her with Santa and Mrs.Claus...this was a BIG hit (our daughter has this on her shelf still). - Nikki V.

Rappelling across our entry with Spider-Man. - Diana C.

Sniffy and Snowflake digging into the gingerbread house!! - Kelly K.

Last year we made an effort to minimize the mischief and inspire our children to think of being grateful and giving... here our elf Max wanted them to give to the neighbours. - Christine H.

Zelda wrapped our Christmas tree in Elf on a Shelf paper.... - Nikki V.

Naughty Charlie painted the kids noses red. - Angela R.

Our elf enjoys hiding in plain sight! - Dena C.

Late night jam session with Anna, Dora and Barbie! - Alli C.

We try to include an activity/treat/charity quest each morning. - Samantha W.

Hung up their underwear with a note "I see London, I see France, I see someone's underpants," lol! (My four children thought it was hilarious). - Alicia T.

Peppermint: "Do you wanna build a snnnowwwmannnn?" - Nicole W.

My son's Lego figures weren't too happy with our elf, Buddy, getting all the attention. - Jo B.

Our Elf, Peppermint, wasn't making friends. - Nicole W.

Silly Charlie made some minion bananas. - Angela R.

Save me from these scary Dinosaurs! - Nicole W.

Sniffy making fruit loop necklaces. - Kelly K.

Zelda's elfie selfies found on my iPhone... - Nikki V.

Max also has fun with lunches..... - Christine C.

Cherry wasted toilet paper and thought it was funny. - Alea M.

Cherry also went on a broom stick ride. (My floors stayed very dirty that day.) - Alea M.

Here Jangles was taking photocopies of himself. - Michelle C.

- Samantha W.