Easy elf idea – the cotton-wool snow patrol
Our elf clears a cotton-wool road for a toy delivery van with the official hoodie and shovel set. Includes a cardboard-shovel alternative.
All elf ideas
Browse funny, naughty and easy Christmas elf setups. Find a quick scene for tonight, a special arrival or an idea using props you already have.
Funny elf idea – the chocolate piano
White and dark chocolate pieces make a keyboard for our elf’s tiny cardboard piano. Includes a completely paper version.
Funny elf idea – the escape artist
Our elf’s grand escape act has gone wrong: he’s under a clear bowl with a tiny Help note and a patient teddy audience.
Funny elf idea – walking an invisible dog
An empty ribbon lead and paper paw prints reveal our elf’s invisible dog. A quick funny scene with almost nothing to buy.
Funny elf idea – the tiny toy car wash
A sponge arch and paper brushes become a dry pretend car wash for toy cars. Our elf’s price is one biscuit per customer.
Funny elf idea – the dinosaur dentist
Our elf gives a toy T-rex a dental check-up while smaller dinosaurs wait their turn. A funny scene made from toys already in the house.
Easy elf idea – the living-room zipwire
Our elf takes a string zipwire between two chair backs while his toy friends watch. A simple scene using string and an elastic band.
Funny elf idea – marshmallow weightlifting
A straw and two marshmallows become a tiny barbell as our elf trains for mince pies. Includes a simple paper-weight alternative.
Funny elf idea – the shoe train
Our elf drives a train made from family shoes, with toy passengers and a tiny Christmas destination board. A quick household setup.
Funny elf idea – superhero teddy rescue
Captain Christmas rescues a teddy with his superhero outfit and a tiny cardboard rescue box. Includes a cheap felt-cape alternative.
Easy elf idea – tiny North Pole door
A tiny magical door by the skirting board gives our elf his own North Pole entrance. Make a simple version with card and a paper doormat.
Elf arrival idea – peppermint balloon ride
Our elf arrives in a peppermint balloon basket with a waving mitten and a luggage label. Includes an easy homemade balloon alternative.
Easy elf idea – bubble bath break
A tiny bath, a rubber duck and dry cotton-wool bubbles give our elf a well-earned spa break. Includes a simple homemade version.
Funny elf idea – ballet class with the Barbies
Our elf joins the Barbies for ballet class in a lilac tutu, with a tiny homemade barre and a budget-friendly version.
Easy elf idea – North Pole movie night
Set up a tiny North Pole cinema with a miniature screen and snack props, or make the whole movie-night scene from scrap card.