218 Elf Ideas for Kids - Page 14 of 15

Easy elf idea – the living-room zipwire

Tom’s elf hanging by his mittens from a string zipwire between two chairs

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

Tom’s elf seated on a small box holding a straw barbell with marshmallow weights

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

Tom’s elf driving a train of three shoes with a teddy and rabbit as passengers

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

Tom the elf dressed as a superhero standing beside a teddy in a small rescue box

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

Tom the elf knocking beside a miniature green North Pole door with a paper doormat

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

Tom the elf arriving in the basket of a large red and white peppermint balloon

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

Tom the elf relaxing in a miniature white bath with cotton-wool bubbles and a rubber duck

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

Tom the elf in a lilac tutu practising ballet with two Barbie dolls

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

Tom the elf watching a miniature Christmas movie with popcorn, pizza props and a green soda bottle

Set up a tiny North Pole cinema with a miniature screen and snack props, or make the whole movie-night scene from scrap card.

Elf arrival idea – special delivery from the North Pole

Tom’s elf sitting in a red-and-white Elf Delivery box surrounded by red balloons.

Special delivery from the North Pole! Welcome your elf back in a striped arrival box with red balloons, or make a cheerful homemade version from an old shoebox.

Easy elf idea – North Pole skate park

Tom’s elf standing on a miniature skateboard beside a cardboard ramp, wearing a grey hoodie and turquoise headphones.

Our elf has built a tiny skate park! Use the official skateboard outfit or borrow a toy fingerboard, then add a quick cardboard ramp and a cheeky note for Santa.

Funny elf idea – wizard breakfast spell

Tom’s elf dressed as a wizard with round glasses and a striped scarf, pointing a wand at a saucer of breakfast cereal.

Our elf has joined wizard school and is trying to summon breakfast! Create this funny scene with a miniature wizard kit or a homemade felt cape and paper props.

Easy elf idea – Lego house build

A Christmas elf sits beside a Lego house with a pointy roof for his hat, a TNT block on top and the word “ELF” spelled out in Lego bricks.

It looks like our clever elf’s been busy with the Lego® bricks overnight! 🧱 He’s … [See idea]

Easy elf idea – pulling Christmas crackers

A Christmas elf wearing a cracker hat sits beside a toy wearing the elf’s hat, with a pulled cracker and a joke between them in a funny festive setup.

Bang! 🎉 It looks like our elf and a toy friend have been having some … [See idea]

Easy elf idea – sock slumber party

A Christmas elf lies inside a child’s sock with Barbie and Ken on either side in their own socks, relaxing with hands behind their heads in a slumber party scene.

It looks like our elf’s invited a few friends over for a cosy night in! … [See idea]