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Elf on the Shelf Ideas for Arrival

November 2, 2013 by Kimberly Danger 9 Comments

Elf on the Shelf Ideas for Arrival

For those of you who follow the Elf on the Shelf tradition, how does your elf arrive?  Some of the members of our Mommysavers Frugal Moms Forum responded!

Elf on the Shelf Ideas for Arrival

elf on the shelf ideas for arrival M&Ms

Have your elf spell out, “I”m Back!” with red and green M&Ms, marshmallows, Christmas Hershey’s Kisses or other festive candies.

Elf on the Shelf Ideas for Arrival

Your elf can arrive with a bag of Christmas Treats like this one with “Elf Kisses”.  View our other Christmas Treat Bag Ideas

Elf on the Shelf Ideas for Arrival

Your elf can arrive with a simple handwritten letter.  Or, try one of our printable elf letters including an elf arrival letter.

Elf on the Shelf Arrival First Day

This elf arrived in a “hot air balloon” crafted out of holiday balloons and a small basket.  This would be so easy to recreate with a dollar store helium balloon, some gift wrap ribbon and a basket you already have at home.  Photo Credit:  BalloonsbyBoo

Elf on the Shelf Arrival Ideas:  First Day

This elf arrival is very similar, except you don’t need a basket.  Photo Credit:  NoraandKatie

Elf on the Shelf Ideas for Arrival

This elf arrives with a mini Christmas tree (you can get them at Michael’s, Hobby Lobby or other craft stores) and a holiday card.

Elf on the Shelf Ideas for Arrival

If you have a toy car, jeep, truck, airplane or train… have the elf arrive in style.  This one is driving Barbie’s car.

Join the conversation!  Please leave your ideas below.  Also let us know:  When does your elf on the shelf arrive?

 

More Elf on the Shelf Ideas and Resources:

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  • Elf on the Shelf Accessories
  • View our Elf on the Shelf Ideas Pinterest Album
  • Elf of the Shelf Random Acts of Kindness

 

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