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Garage Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Garage scenes use the car, bikes, and stored seasonal gear to create unexpected vignettes. The elf behind the wheel, crashed into holiday decor boxes, or stranded on the workbench all work here.

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Basketball Hoop Hang

Elf hanging from or sitting in basketball hoop.

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Elf Goes Driving

Prop the elf in the driver's seat of the family car with his hands on the wheel. Add a tiny map on the dashboard.

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Elf in the Car

Buckle the elf into the driver's seat of the family car or a toy ride-on. Add a tiny road map on the dashboard.

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Elf Squished by a Bike

Lay the elf on the floor with a kid's bike tipped over on top of him. Add a sign like 'I didn't see it coming'.

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Treadmill Runner

Elf on stationary treadmill or exercise machine.

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Barbie Car Mechanic

Prop a Barbie car up on Legos and slide the elf underneath with plastic tools. Add a greasy rag and paper 'oil' spill.

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What are garage Elf on the Shelf ideas?
Garage favorites include the elf in the driver’s seat of the family car ready for a joyride, perched on a bicycle, or surrounded by holiday decoration boxes mid-"unpack."