Leading up to Christmas, we’re bound to see the Elf on the Shelf return to watch over children — from hanging on the Christmas tree, swinging from the chandelier or Christmas lights, or hiding behind household items.
Although the Elf on the Shelf tradition is mainly for children, adults join the fun. However, it’s less about concealing the elf and more about the challenge of placing the Scout Elf in amusing, prank-like situations.
If you’re looking for unique hiding spots for your elf, you’re in the right place. Prepare to spread holiday cheer with our fun mix of different elf personalities and creative scenarios.
#1 Frozen Elf
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#2 This Is What Happens When My Adult Son Comes Over To House Sit Over The Weekend
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#3 Just A Little Terrifying
#4 Elf Left Some Delicious Treats
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#5 One Of My Mom’s “Elf On The Shelf” Photos
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#6 We Couldn’t Find Our Elf On The Shelf Until This Morning
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#7 My Sister’s Elf On A Shelf
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#8 Last Known Photo Of The Elf On The Shelf
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#9 Elf Climbing Wall!
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#10 Elf On The Shelf, You Dirty Bugger
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#11 Elf On The Shelf Spouse Wars Are On (Hubby Doesn’t Know It Yet)
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#12 Jigsaw Elf
#13 Draw Me Like One Of Your French Dolls
#14 What My Little Cousins Think Of Their “Elf On A Shelf”
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#15 Cheeky Little Elf Has Been Jealous Of Frosty The Snowman And Has Decided To Melt Him!
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#16 Day3 – Savage Attack
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#17 I Pea’d My Elf⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#18 Freddy Came In Like A Wrecking Ball!
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#19 Help The Elf Is Trapped In A Balloon
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#20 Elf Planetarium. Tonight’s Free Viewing Uranus
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#21 Circus Act
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#22 Worst Cookies Ever
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#23 My Elf On The Shelf Appears To Have Choked On His Aspirations
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#24 Hot Tub Party
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#25 My Elves Are Bob Ross
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#26 I’m Watching You
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#27 Snow Angel. AKA Buttermilk Corn Meal Angels
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#28 K Is Gonna Be Mad When He Wakes Up
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#29 Naughty Elf On The Shelf Ate The Whole Advent Calendar
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#30 Open Lid And Smell
#31 Let It Go
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#32 Looks Like Freddy’s Making Copies Of Himself… And His Butt
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#33 Prankster Elf
#34 Pre-Christmas Workout
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#35 Dec3 A Trap! Will Shelf And Batman Escape The Clutches Of The Evil Underworld?!
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#36 Freddy’s Fishing Tonight
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#37 Alfsy’s Version Of “Girl With Balloon” Now Known As “Love Is In The Bin”
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#38 Let There Be Peas On Earth And Let It Begin With Me…
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#39 Free Reindeer Poop
#40 Ridin’ Dirty…
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#41 Oops! Sorry Freddy
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#42 Cupcake Where U At?
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#43 Homework Gives Him Migraines
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#44 Gone Fishin’
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#45 We Wiped Our Butts On Your Face Towel
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#46 Droppin A Deuce
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#47 Elf Work Is A Dirty Job
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#48 Freddy Has Been A Very Naughty Elf Tonight
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#49 I’m Sure It’s Freshly Squeezed Too
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#50 Let It Go
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#51 Elf on Thin Ice
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#52 Crime Scene
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#53 “When the Elf Turns the Toilet Into a Cereal Bowl”
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#54 Elf Loves to Make Kids Brownies
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#55 Dental Treat
#56 Elf on Holiday
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#57 Good Tidings and Laundry
#58 Water Patrol
#59 “The Milk Has Gone BAD!”
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#60 Jaws Attack
#61 Hangover Elf
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#62 AA Meeting
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#63 The Ritual
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#64 Taped-Up Elf
#65 Elves Sent to “Straighten You Out”
#66 Melted Snowman
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#67 These Elves are Swingers
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#68 On a Hammock
#69 Borrowing a Butt Brush
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#70 “Wrap” Music
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