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30 DIY Elf on the Shelf Props That Will Guarantee Fun!

November 11, 2019 by Laura Kiernan 1 Comment

If you’re wondering what to do with your Elf on the Shelf tonight, these easy DIY Elf on the Shelf props will help you come up with loads of ideas!

30 DIY Elf on the Shelf Props

It’s almost time for our elf, Jack, to join us for a month of silly (but simple!) antics.

Jack’s been a family member for the past seven years, but it’s not always easy to come up with something for the elf to do each night.

Sure, he could just bop around from one shelf to another, but a) I don’t have that many shelves, and b) where’s the fun in that?

But with the simple and fast ideas and activities in The Elf Helper plus some DIY Elf on the Shelf props, I’m prepared for a whole month of fun.

And you can be, too!

Let’s start with props you probably already have at home, then we’ll head to the dollar store for a few more…

20 Easy DIY Elf on the Shelf Props You Already Have at Home

Hunt around your medicine cabinet, pantry, and playroom for props you can make for your elf. You’ll be surprised by how many things you can do using what you already have!

Elf on the Shelf sitting in a mug with marshmallows

  1. Marshmallows
  2. Cottonballs
  3. Q-tips
  4. Toothpicks
  5. Tissues
  6. Scrap of felt or fleece to make a no-sew elf blanket or scarf
  7. Your kids’ toys
  8. Puzzle
  9. Board game (like Candy Land or Bananagrams)
  10. White paper (paper snowflakes!)
  11. Crayons and markers
  12. Play tea set
  13. Tea bags
  14. Sprinkles
  15. Mug
  16. Cocoa mix
  17. Deck of cards
  18. LEGO set
  19. Play food
  20. Stickers
Elf on the Shelf Activity Kit

DIY Elf Supplies You Can Get at the Dollar Store

There’s a very good chance you have these supplies at home, too, but head to your local dollar store if you need to stock up. Any of these basic supplies can inspire lots of silly Elf on the Shelf shenanigans! You can use the leftovers for crafts during winter break.

  1. Popsicle sticks
  2. Pompoms
  3. Fake snow
  4. Battery-operated tealight or candle
  5. Pipe cleaners
  6. Christmas book
  7. Mini gift bows or ribbon
  8. Paper cocktail umbrellas
  9. Stuffed reindeer toy
  10. Christmas party decorations
  11. Candy canes
Elf on the Shelf covered in mini bows

Where to Get Everything You Need for Easy Elf Fun!

Want a one-stop-shop for everything you need for Elf on the Shelf?

After losing WAY too much sleep stressing out because I forgot to move the elf again, I came up with a bunch of simple ideas, activities, and editable templates to make remembering to move the elf SO EASY!

The Elf Helper is a 28-page pack including an elf planning calendar, 40 ideas for where to put the elf tonight (plus photos of our elf in action!), 30 fun activity cards for kids, editable templates, and so much more!

Everything you need to remember to move the elf

Filed Under: Celebrate, Holidays Tagged With: Christmas, Easy Christmas Crafts for Busy Moms, Elf on the Shelf

About Laura Kiernan

I'm Laura, a mom of two little humans and one furry rescue pup. As a full-time working mom, I understand how tough it is to keep your home looking nice and functioning well while juggling everything life throws at you. Check out my organization tips, decor ideas, and quick crafts that will help even the busiest mom feel more in control of her home.

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  1. isabella says

    November 28, 2020 at 10:04 AM

    hi im isabella and i have two elfs fleem and snowflake i have 5 other siblings that dont live with me, im rally exited about my elfs coming in 4 days merry early chirstmas _o_

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