7 Elf on the Shelf Ideas from Hello Magazine
7 Elf on the Shelf ideas originally shared by Hello Magazine. Backfilled — UK family/lifestyle publication Every idea below links back to the original post — visit their site for more parenting ideas, recipes, and crafts year-round.
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Bathroom ●●○○○
Bathtub Marshmallow Spa
The elf relaxes in a bathtub filled with marshmallows for a cozy spa scene.
Ages 3–10 Pet-safe 0
Living Room ●●○○○
Christmas Tree Branches Perch
The elf is positioned climbing or perched high in the Christmas tree branches.
Ages 3–10 Pet-safe 0
Other ●●○○○
Full Body Toilet Paper Mummy
The elf is wrapped entirely in toilet paper for a mummy effect.
Ages 3–10 Pet-safe 0
Bedroom ●●○○○
Other Toys Bedtime Story
The elf reads a bedtime story to other toys gathered around it.
Ages 3–10 Pet-safe 0
Living Room ●●○○○
Printed TV Crack Tape
The elf taped to a printed image of a broken TV screen with a flew too fast note.
Ages 3–10 Pet-safe 0
Other ●●○○○
Recycled Emerald City Boxes
Use cardboard boxes and recycled materials to create an Emerald City scene.
Ages 3–10 Pet-safe 0
Living Room ●●○○○
Toy Dinosaur Sleigh Ride
Toy dinosaurs pull the elf in a sleigh across the floor.
Ages 3–10 Pet-safe 0
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- Are these ideas from a Hello Magazine blog post?
- Yes — each idea on this page is credited back to a specific post on https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/872341/easy-elf-on-the-shelf-ideas/. Click any idea's detail page and look for the "original post" link in the image caption or the Credit section at the bottom.
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