Kids are crazy for Elf on the Shelf, but for parents it can be equal parts fun and formidable. It’s time for the elves to visit our homes for the holidays! Keep things fun with these 30 easy Elf on the Shelf ideas. It’s that time of year when we come together to make sweet treats, mix up cocktails, shop ’til we drop, and give gifts (after wrapping them uber creatively, of course). Enjoy these inventive and hilarious photos to inspire your Elf on the Shelf ideas this Christmas.

Elf on the Railroad Track from Fancy Shanty

25 Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas - These clever and original ideas are sure to make the Christmas season a blast in your home!

25 Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas - These clever and original ideas are sure to make the Christmas season a blast in your home!

Elf Sledding from My Mommy Style

25 Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas - These clever and original ideas are sure to make the Christmas season a blast in your home!

 

Ski School from Picklehead Soup

25 Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas - These clever and original ideas are sure to make the Christmas season a blast in your home!

Elf Playing a Game with Toys from Sweet Shoppe Designs

25 Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas - These clever and original ideas are sure to make the Christmas season a blast in your home!

 

Elf Goes Rock Climbing from Mama Cheaps

25 Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas - These clever and original ideas are sure to make the Christmas season a blast in your home!

 

Elf Ambused by Legos from Living Locurto

 

 

25 Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas - These clever and original ideas are sure to make the Christmas season a blast in your home!

Elf and Cereal Box Fun from Raining Hot Coupons

25 Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas - These clever and original ideas are sure to make the Christmas season a blast in your home!

 

 

Elf Bungee Jumping from Spotted Pink Potatoes

25 Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas - These clever and original ideas are sure to make the Christmas season a blast in your home!

Elf on Stilts from Frugal Coupon Living

 

25 Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas - These clever and original ideas are sure to make the Christmas season a blast in your home!

 

 

Bank Robber Elf from Dirty Diaper Laundry

25 Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas - These clever and original ideas are sure to make the Christmas season a blast in your home!

 

Wrapping Paper Elf from A Few Short Cuts

25 Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas - These clever and original ideas are sure to make the Christmas season a blast in your home!

Elfie Selfie from Kirsten and Co.

25 Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas - These clever and original ideas are sure to make the Christmas season a blast in your home!

 

Elf caught in Vador’s force via Lemonista

25 Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas - These clever and original ideas are sure to make the Christmas season a blast in your home!

Elf Snooping in a Stocking from The Jenny Evolution

25 Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas - These clever and original ideas are sure to make the Christmas season a blast in your home!