24 Genius Elf on the Shelf Ideas Just in Time for the Holidays

From the adorable to the downright hilarious, these insanely amazing ideas for upping your Elf on the Shelf game will have your kids rushing down the stairs every morning with glee.

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Elves Love Candy

Be careful if you put your elf on a shelf that also contains candy canes — they might be all gone in the morning.

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Elf on the Bookshelf

This literary elf loves a good read!

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Bottoms Up!

The moment it suddenly becomes clear why you keep running out of eggnog...

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A Crafty Elf

Your kids will love doing some Christmas crafts alongside their Elf on the Shelf.

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Elfis Has Left the Building…

This music-loving elf — let's call him Elfis Presley — can't keep away from the karaoke machine... although if would be nice if he could learn another song other than "Deck the Halls." peapodsquadmom/Flickr Creative Commons

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Just Hangin’ Around

Hang in there, little guy — Christmas will be here soon!

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Elf Under the Tree

If an elf can't be on a shelf, then hanging out under the Christmas tree is a pretty good place too.

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Elf on the Shelf Meets Barbie

Looks like Malibu Barbie caught this elf's eye while they're both hanging out on the tree...

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Sleigh Ride!

... and off the go, as Barbie trades her scooter for a joyride in the elf's souped-up sleigh.

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Elf in the Cupboard

If you wake up to a batch of fresh-baked muffins on Christmas morning, then you know who to thank.

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All Lit Up

This elf enjoys being amidst the bright lights (he's a bit of a show-off, we think).

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He’s a Smartie!

If an elf comes across a box of Smarties left over from Halloween, don't be surprised to find a sweet holiday message warning spelled out in candy. peapodsquadmom/Flickr Creative Commons

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Peekaboo Elf

Here's an elf who's always up for a game of hide and seek.

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Snacktime Elf

"Hey, what happened to that bowl of popcorn I left on the counter?"

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Elf-shelf-presents

Elves are drawn to Christmas presents like a moth to the flame, so don't be surprised to find your gift-loving elf snuggled beneath the tree.

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A Sad Sports Fan

If a football-loving elf watches his favourite team lose a big game, you may want to keep a box off tissues handy for the tearful meltdown that ensues...

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A Puzzle-Loving Elf

Elves apparently love doing puzzles — although they're not always great at putting away all the pieces when they're done.

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This Elf’s a Cut-up

Leave a pair of scissors lying around an Elf on the Shelf, and you're likely to wake up in the morning with any pieces of paper transformed into holiday snowflakes.