Do I really need eggs for these elf scenes?

These 8 ideas use eggs as a key prop. Most allow substitutions — cotton balls for snow, ribbon for string, printed paper for a themed prop. Read each idea's "You'll need" list for specifics.

Where's the best place to get eggs?

Most households already have eggs on hand. If not, the affiliate link next to each prop in an idea's "You'll need" list goes to a Amazon search for that specific item.

Are any of these eggs ideas pet safe?

Several are — check the "Pet safe" badge on individual idea cards, or use the Pet Safe filter from the main generator to narrow the list.

Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Eggs

8 Elf on the Shelf ideas that use eggs. From simple scenes like "Egg Decorating Elf" to more elaborate ones like "Sharpie Egg Fridge Faces", here's every idea from our catalog that calls for eggs.

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Egg Decorating Elf

Place the elf near a carton of eggs he has decorated with silly faces using washable markers. Arrange the carton on the kitchen counter so kids spot it first thing.

Ages 3–10 Pet-safe 0

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Cracked Egg Elf Joke

Draw a silly face on an egg and crack it in a bowl so only the decorated shell shows. Pose the elf looking at it with a surprised expression.

Ages 3–10 Pet-safe 0

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Message on Eggs

Write holiday messages using edible marker directly on eggs.

Ages 3–10 Pet-safe 0

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Drawing on Eggs

Draw fun pictures and faces on eggs with edible marker.

Ages 3–10 Pet-safe 0

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Fridge Egg Face Draw

Draw faces on fridge eggs and position elf sitting on them holding the marker.

Ages 3–10 Pet-safe 0

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Emoji Egg Faces

Draw emoji faces on eggs.

Ages 3–10 Pet-safe 0

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Dozen Egg Silly Faces

All dozen eggs in carton display silly drawn faces created by the elf.

Ages 3–10 Pet-safe 0

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Sharpie Egg Fridge Faces

Draw funny faces on eggs in fridge with elf holding marker nearby.

Ages 3–10 Pet-safe 0

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Do I really need eggs for these elf scenes?: These 8 ideas use eggs as a key prop. Most allow substitutions — cotton balls for snow, ribbon for string, printed paper for a themed prop. Read each idea's "You'll need" list for specifics.
Where's the best place to get eggs?: Most households already have eggs on hand. If not, the affiliate link next to each prop in an idea's "You'll need" list goes to a Amazon search for that specific item.
Are any of these eggs ideas pet safe?: Several are — check the "Pet safe" badge on individual idea cards, or use the Pet Safe filter from the main generator to narrow the list.