Toy Hostage Ransom Note
The elf ties up a favourite toy with tinsel and leaves a cheeky “ransom” note asking for cookies.
5 min setup No mess 3 items
4 Naughty Elf on the Shelf Ideas
A little mischief keeps things fun. These ideas are cheeky without damaging anything or upsetting anyone.
4 ideas
Toilet-Papered Christmas Tree
The elf drapes toilet paper all over the Christmas tree like garland.
5 min setup A little mess 1 item
Caught in the Cookie Jar
The elf is found head-first in the biscuit tin with crumbs everywhere.
3 min setup No mess 2 items
Moustaches on Family Photos
The elf has “drawn” moustaches on the family photos — using sticky notes or a dry-wipe pen on the glass.
5 min setup No mess 3 items
Plan the whole month
One idea for every night from 1 to 24 December.