Looking for ways to make your elf on the shelf arrival fun and exciting? In this post I’ll show you fun – and easy – ways you can make your elf’s arrival a memorable one!
Ideas For Elf On The Shelf Arrival
Here are the best elf on the shelf arrival ideas for this Christmas! From packages to airplanes, hot air balloons to simply “appearing” out of the blue, there are so many cool and cute ways to make your elf arrive from the North Pole.
1. Bursting Out Of A Package
This is a great way for your elf to arrive if your kids enjoy checking the mailbox. By the way, I’ve got some really awesome Elf Arrival Package Labels you can download for FREE to make something like this!
2. “Let The Elf Games Begin” Arrival
This is a cute idea that you could do very subtly and sneakily OR big ‘n’ boisterous. Make elf a sign that says “Let the elf games begin!” (and don’t forget to make it fun and elf-y!)
3. Elf Airplane Arrival
Make your elf arrive in style – in an airplane! If your kids already have a toy airplane, this one is easy to do. You can use Christmas lights to make a runway. If you don’t have the Christmas lights ready yet, you could also use popcorn, candy, candy canes, pinecones or pine branches, or paper confetti that you make with a hole puncher.
4. Elf’s “I’m Back!” Arrival Idea
Let that elf get noticed right away with this less than subtle idea. Make big bold letters that proclaim “I’M BACK!” and add balloons or other party decorations to make elf’s arrival something to celebrate.
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5. USPS Mailer
You probably have some of these official USPS shipping envelopes lying around.
They included the letter inside the package which explains everything the kids need to know about their new elf friend. This is a great way to show elf’s arrival for kids of all ages, but especially younger kids who might not understand the elf rules yet.
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6. Elf Bursting Out Of A Box – With SNOW!
You can use corn starch or flour to make the fake snow on your elf’s arrival package.
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7. Elf Arrived – Taped On The Mirror
I love how this one is a bit rough around the edges – just an elf doll taped to a mirror with electrical tape, with the simple words “I’m BACK” painted onto the mirror. Why make it difficult when it’s so easy to be funny just like this! 😀
8. Elf Isolation House
Brittanie from Simplistically Living was kind enough to share her cool elf arrival idea – an Elf Isolation House! She used a Cricut machine to make the lettering on the glass jar. Love this idea – it’s perfect for this era!
♬♩♪♩ See how to make an Elf Isolation House here! (outgoing link) ♩♪♩♬
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