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 tiny supermarket checkout

Your elf runs a cardboard supermarket checkout while Teddy waits to buy some fruit that is far too big for the shopping bag.

Your elf is on Duck patrol beside a little bowl pool, with bath ducks and a homemade paper life ring.

Your elf uses coloured elastic bands on a clear geoboard to make a triangular Christmas tree for the children to copy.

An open miniature suitcase, a homemade scarf and a pretend travel booklet give your elf a little packing scene before going home.

Your elf sets up a flour-and-salt craft workshop with a star, round decorations and ribbon ready for the Christmas tree.

A paper-covered cup, matching paper mat and a red cloth let your elf set up a simple disappearing coin illusion.

One green paper hand shape, a star and a few paper baubles make your elf’s very literal hand-made Christmas tree.

Your elf turns clean leftover bubble wrap into a snowy popping tray with a simple Pop the snow note.

A cardboard fireplace and tissue-paper flames let your elf pretend to toast a marshmallow without any real heat.

Your elf has finished a miniature Rubik’s Cube and is taking all the credit beside a Tiny brain workout note.

A miniature UNO deck, a teddy opponent and a cheeky Your turn note make a tiny game night for your elf.

Your elf has a toy car trapped in ice, ready for a morning rescue using spoonfuls of warm water.

Two homemade picture cards give your elf a Christmas-song guessing game, with bells and a decorated tree as the clues.

Your elf has put cotton-wool snowballs and wooden blocks on a bucket balance to see which side is heavier.

Your elf has opened a paper-lantern workshop, with a red cut-paper decoration and a spare sheet for the children.