Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Toilet Papers

25 Elf on the Shelf ideas that use toilet papers. From simple scenes like "Elf Toilet Joke" to more elaborate ones like "Igloo Toilet Paper Fort", here's every idea from our catalog that calls for toilet papers.

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Elf Toilet Joke

Perch the elf on top of a fresh toilet paper roll holding an unrolled sheet with a handwritten joke. Leave a marker beside him for the reveal.

Ages 3–10 Pet-safe 0
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Toilet Roll Room Decoration

Unroll several rolls of toilet paper and drape them around a room like festive streamers. Pose the elf on a shelf holding the end of one roll, mid-decoration.

Ages 3–10 Not pet-safe 0
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Bathroom Mess Maker

Scatter a few bathroom items like toilet paper, cotton balls, and washcloths across the counter for a staged mess. Pose the elf in the middle looking guilty.

Ages 3–10 Pet-safe 0
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Elf Sliding Down Toilet Paper

Hang a toilet paper roll so the sheet unrolls fully and attach the elf mid-slide on the paper. Let the end puddle on the floor.

Ages 3–10 Not pet-safe 0
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Elf Toilet Paper Snowmen

Stack three toilet paper rolls into a snowman shape and draw a face on the top roll. Pose the elf placing a paper carrot nose.

Ages 3–10 Pet-safe 0
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Toilet Paper Snowflake Craft

Elf surrounded by cut-out snowflakes made from toilet paper squares.

Ages 3–10 Pet-safe 0
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TP Roll Stair Tumbler

Elf inside toilet paper roll mid-step rolling down stairs.

Ages 3–10 Pet-safe Needs stairs 0
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TP Roll Snowman Builder

Snowman from toilet paper rolls; elf with marker as if finished.

Ages 3–10 Pet-safe 0
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TP Streamer Bandit

Elf on toilet paper rolls with unrolled paper streaming across floor.

Ages 3–10 Not pet-safe 0
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TP Gift Roll

Wrap or position elf alongside roll of toilet paper as gift.

Ages 3–10 Pet-safe 0
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Toilet Paper Hallway Unravel

Stick elf in toilet paper roll and let it unravel down hallway or stairs.

Ages 3–10 Pet-safe Needs stairs 0
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Toilet Paper Roll Chocolate

Position elf bent over inside toilet paper roll with candy behind for humorous scene.

Ages 3–10 Not pet-safe 0
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Toilet Paper Tree Strips

Hang toilet paper strips on tree with elf nestled in branches appearing stuck mid-prank.

Ages 3–10 Pet-safe 0
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Toilet Paper Lyric Marker

Write punny song lyrics or sayings on toilet paper rolls.

Ages 3–10 Pet-safe 0
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Staircase TP Cascade

Elf is positioned amid unrolled toilet paper cascading down staircase.

Ages 3–10 Pet-safe Needs stairs 0
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Stacked TP Olaf Snowman

Elf has stacked toilet paper rolls to create snowman figure.

Ages 3–10 Pet-safe 0
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Full Body Toilet Paper Mummy

The elf is wrapped entirely in toilet paper for a mummy effect.

Ages 3–10 Pet-safe 0
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Toilet Roll Christmas Tree

Stack empty toilet paper rolls in a pyramid to form a mini Christmas tree and pose the elf placing an ornament on top. Add a paper star for the peak.

Ages 3–10 Pet-safe 0
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Elf Toilet Papers the Christmas Tree

Wrap the Christmas tree loosely in toilet paper and pose the elf sitting triumphantly at the top. Leave a few trailing ends for effect.

Ages 3–10 Not pet-safe 0
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Toilet Paper Snowman Chop

Stack three toilet paper rolls into a snowman shape and draw a face on the top roll. Pose the elf beside it brandishing a paper axe.

Ages 4–10 Pet-safe 0
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Toilet Paper Christmas Tree

Stack toilet paper rolls into a pyramid tree and wind a string of mini lights around it. Pose the elf placing a paper star on top.

Ages 3–10 Pet-safe 0
Living Room ●●●○○

Swing Made from a Toilet Paper Roll

Tape twine to the ends of an empty toilet paper roll to make a swing and hang it from a shelf or lamp. Strap the elf on with painter's tape.

Ages 3–10 Pet-safe 0
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Pandemic Prep Station

Elf surrounded by masks, hand sanitizer, and toilet paper.

Ages 3–10 Pet-safe 0
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TP Roll Snowman Twig Arms

Stack three toilet paper rolls, draw facial features, add twig arms for snowman.

Ages 3–10 Pet-safe 0
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Igloo Toilet Paper Fort

Stack toilet paper rolls into a dome shape to form an igloo and string fairy lights through the gaps. Pose the elf poking his head out the entrance.

Ages 3–10 Pet-safe 0

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Frequently asked questions

Do I really need toilet papers for these elf scenes?
These 25 ideas use toilet papers 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 toilet papers?
Most households already have toilet papers 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 toilet papers 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.