34 Creative Ideas for Your Elf On The Shelf

He sees you when you're sleeping; he knows when you're awake. We're talking about Elf On The Shelf, of course, the little guy (or girl) who plays Santa's proxy in the days leading up to Christmas to make sure kids are being good. The problem is, Elf On The Shelf is supposed to move around the house every single day. That's 24 days of original and creative poses. Before you give up and just start sticking Elfie in different spots on your tree every day, here are 34 ideas to try.
1. ELF ON THE SHELF ENCOUNTERS ELSA.
A photo posted by Claire Rose (@prayersforclaire) on Dec 9, 2015 at 4:24am PST
2. ELF ON THE SHELF MESSES WITH THE COPIER AT WORK.
A photo posted by Silko Honda (@silkohonda) on Dec 10, 2015 at 7:25am PST
3. ELF ON THE SHELF TAKES A BATH.
A photo posted by Matt (@buildit_dad) on Dec 10, 2015 at 7:06am PST
4. ELF ON THE SHELF CELEBRATES THE FORCE AWAKENS ...
Dexter made some Star Wars paper snowflakes!
A photo posted by Mara Smith (@maramagdalena) on Dec 10, 2015 at 6:55am PST
5. ... BUT DARTH DOESN'T APPRECIATE IT.
Warning my friends, I don't 'do' elf on a shelf.
I, like Vader, find their lack of shelf disturbing.
#IWillCutYou pic.twitter.com/CHb44Q3bIm
— A.P. Dillon - LL1885 (@LadyLiberty1885) November 29, 2015
6. ELF ON THE SHELF GOES FISHING.
A photo posted by 💗 (@thagudgurl) on Dec 10, 2015 at 5:42am PST
7. ELF ON THE SHELF GOES BOW HUNTING. (OH, DEER.)
8. ELF ON THE SHELF PULLS A CHRIS PRATT.
#Buddy is in trouble now. . #NaughtyElfOnAShelf #ElfOnAShelf
A photo posted by #MVILPHOTOGRAPHY (@amy_alamo) on Dec 10, 2015 at 3:46am PST
9. ELF ON THE SHELF GETS INTO A SNOWBALL FIGHT.
Tonight our #elfonashelf decided to challenge Mr. Potato Head to a #snowballfight #lovingthis #xmas
A photo posted by Sam Hamilton (@samanthah210) on Dec 9, 2015 at 7:14pm PST
10. ELF ON THE SHELF MESSES WITH THE BABY.
This elf....🎄 #unibrow #elfonashelf
A photo posted by Monika Marie (@monimarie79) on Dec 9, 2015 at 6:54pm PST
11. ELF ON THE SHELF WORKS ON HIS FITNESS.
#doyouevenliftbro #gettingpumpedforchristmas #elfonashelf
A photo posted by @irishrugger_22 on Dec 9, 2015 at 6:22pm PST
12. ELF ON THE SHELF IS IN A BAND.
A photo posted by cavecreeknic✌❤🎵 (@cavecreeknic) on Dec 9, 2015 at 5:12pm PST
13. ELF ON A SHELF GIVES THE FRUIT BOWL SOME PERSONALITY.
#elfonashelf #bobbystocking #freakyfruit #feelingfruity #gogglyeyes
A photo posted by @jrookey on Dec 9, 2015 at 1:43pm PST
14. ELF ON THE SHELF NEEDS CAFFEINE.
A photo posted by Darla 'Carrington' Callaway (@darlamarmie) on Dec 9, 2015 at 8:29am PST
15. ELF ON THE SHELF MAKES CHOCOLATE CHIP ANGELS ...
Mornin IG!!! #425 #cannamom #kids #love #family #elfonashelf #naughty #elf #christmastime #spirit⛄❄
A photo posted by Mofunna (@iamvintage23) on Dec 9, 2015 at 7:12am PST
16. ... AND RAINBOW SPRINKLE ANGELS ...
Frosty is making sprinkle Angels tonight #elfontheshelf #elfonashelf #frostytheelf
A photo posted by flyingblupig (@flyingblupig) on Dec 9, 2015 at 7:04am PST
17. ... AND FLOUR ANGELS.
Our #elfonashelf think he funny tho.
A photo posted by Mo' Bounce (@radiomobounce) on Dec 9, 2015 at 5:19am PST
18. ELF ON THE SHELF... UM... MAKES COOKIES.
#OnThe1stDayofChristmas I got really suspicious about the elf on the shelf. pic.twitter.com/yuocuF0hLH
— J❂RD❂N (@BadJordon) November 30, 2015
19. ELF ON THE SHELF GETS ON SPIDEY’S BAD SIDE.
Day 10 Elf on the shelf. Spider-Man turned up on the scene and has webbed Olivia. Pay back for being locked in a jar pic.twitter.com/9aQ6iuPvPm
— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) December 10, 2015
20. ELF ON THE SHELF CHANNELS ELF.
Buddy and Jovi eating a NASTY breakfast of noodles, candy and syrup. #elfonashelf #buddytheelf
A photo posted by Shannan Cunniffe (@merciblahblah) on Dec 9, 2015 at 5:57am PST
21. ELF ON THE SHELF HAS SEEN TOO MANY HORROR MOVIES.
A photo posted by R. J. Radford (@the_real_dj_smashmouth) on Dec 9, 2015 at 1:01am PST
22. ELF ON THE SHELF IS THAT JERK WHO EATS STRAIGHT OUT OF THE PEANUT BUTTER JAR.
A photo posted by Penny Spore (@pspore) on Dec 8, 2015 at 9:27pm PST
23. ELF ON THE SHELF HAS A SIDE GIG AS A MECHANIC.
A photo posted by Sandie McKinney (@sandiesue33) on Dec 8, 2015 at 8:54pm PST
24. ELF ON A SHELF TOILET PAPERS THE TREE.
Jingle is up to no good. #Jingle #elfontheshelf #elfonashelf
A photo posted by Elizabeth (@lizzie.larose) on Dec 8, 2015 at 6:43pm PST
25. ELF ON A SHELF FINDS HIS INNER JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE.
A photo posted by Lindsey (@bncbabygirl) on Dec 8, 2015 at 6:22pm PST
26. ELF ON THE SHELF CREEPS ON BARBIE.
Day 8 Kissing booth 💋 #elfonashelf #Christmas #tradition #elf #hesgotgame
A photo posted by Melissa (@mellie16_85) on Dec 7, 2015 at 10:02pm PST
27. ELF ON THE SHELF IS THAT GUY AT THE PARTY WITH A GUITAR.
Stealing hearts since 2015. #fizzletheelf #elfonashelf
A photo posted by Melanie Ridge (@melanie_arielle) on Dec 7, 2015 at 9:47pm PST
28. ELF ON THE SHELF EATS THE LEFTOVERS YOU WERE PLANNING ON HAVING FOR LUNCH TODAY.
A photo posted by Asheton Silvers (@ashetonsilvers) on Dec 7, 2015 at 9:31pm PST
29. ELF ON THE SHELF STEALS FROM KIDS.
A photo posted by Heather Allen (@haallen1025) on Dec 7, 2015 at 8:11pm PST
30. ELF ON THE SHELF DOES NETFLIX AND CHILL.
A photo posted by Melissa M.💋🇵🇷 (@thebeautycarnival) on Dec 7, 2015 at 10:28pm PST
31. ELF ON THE SHELF IS GETTING UP IN YOUR CEREAL.
A photo posted by ae_money81 (@ae_money81) on Dec 7, 2015 at 3:32pm PST
32. ELF ON THE SHELF MESSED WITH THE WRONG GUY.
A photo posted by Jean Gomez (@jean_gomez_cosplay) on Dec 7, 2015 at 8:55am PST
33. ELF ON THE SHELF BROKE HIS LEG, AND THAT’S WHY HE HASN’T MOVED IN TWO WEEKS.
#Lmfaooo #elfontheshelf #solvingthepuzzle
A photo posted by just DM me (@solvingthepuzzle) on Dec 10, 2015 at 9:51am PST
34. ELF ON THE SHELF IS AN OVERACHIEVER.
It's day 3 "Elf on the shelf" these naughty little Elves.... they have gone mad tonight. Can't wait for morning pic.twitter.com/OUm4rDUQvk
— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) December 3, 2015