14 Naughty Elf On The Shelf Ideas (Elves Behaving Badly)

Believe it or not, elves are sometimes being VERY bad. These naughty elf ideas are only for the most mischievous elves of all! Whether they’re getting into grown-ups personal items or breaking all the rules, these bad elves are the worst of all!

Please note – Some of these bad elf on the shelf ideas may be a little inappropriate for younger kids.

Elf Painted Dad’s Toenails

an elf doll with hands over the mouth, next to a bottle of nail polish and a sign that reads: I left your dad a funny treat / go find him now and look at his feet / hehe

Whether or not Dad agreed to have his toes painted beforehand, we’ll never know! Looks like dads can get Elf’d, too.

Elf Decorated The Tree With Underwear

An elf on the shelf doll in a Christmas tree with underwear in the tree like decorations.

Oh how embarrassing to see your underwear on the Christmas tree! What a bad elf. At least it won’t be so bad if it’s brand new undies that the elf just wanted to give as a Christmas gift….

Elf Making Poo Cookies

an elf on the shelf doll sitting on Christmas cookies to make it look like he's pooping chocolate on them.

Oh dear, this elf is making quite a “mess.” Is it bad if we still want to eat one?

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Elf Using A Toothbrush to Scrub His Bum

Somehow the sideways glance and smile makes it worse! If your elf isn’t bendable, read my guide here on how to make elf on the shelf bendable.

Elf Rolling In Toilet Paper Down The Stairs

An elf on the shelf doll rolling down the stairs in toilet paper.

This one is really easy assuming that you have a spare roll of toilet paper in the house! Just roll the elf up and send him down the steps.

Elf Being Sneaky With Dad’s Drinks

Elf on the shelf peeing into whiskey bottles.

This bad little elf is playing a trick on the grown-ups.

Not there, Elf!

an elf on the shelf doll pooping chocolate chips into a candle jar.

Nobody knows what compels and elf to do his business in places like these, but it’s always funny!

Elf Wrapped The Toilet In Christmas Gift Wrap

An elf on the shelf doll sitting on a toilet that has been wrapped in Christmas-themed wrapping paper.

This elf must have flunked Gift Giving 101 at the North Pole…. Bonus points if that’s the only toilet in the house. Just kidding!

Elf Dropped A Big One

Elf is pooping a chocolate kiss into a cup, while reading a miniature newspaper.

Another sneaky elf dropping a Hershey’s kiss into a cup. Love the extra touch of him reading a newspaper!

Elf On The Potty

An elf on the shelf doll sitting on the back of a toilet with peppermint candies falling into the toilet.

In case you don’t have any chocolate kisses, here’s another way you can make elf do a #2.

Elf is watching you sleep

An elf on the shelf sitting on an easel with meme text that reads: I think I'll stay a while, I like to watch you while you sleep
Elf meme via Quick Meme

Well that’s creepy!

Bad Elf!

If you’re looking for dirty elf on the shelf ideas, you’ve found ’em here!

An elf on the shelf doll holding dollar bills while a monster high doll does a dance on a paper towel holder.
Elf meme via Know Your Meme

This dirty elf is getting up to no good with the Monster High Doll!

Funny Elf On The Shelf Cross Stitched Pillow

A pillow with Christmas stocking fabric and cross stitched text that reads: It doesn't matter if you've been naughty or nice... that creepy Elf on the Shelf is going to kill you one night while you're sleeping.
meme via How To Ruin a Toddler’s Day

It’s not exactly an elf idea, but seems to fit in with the rest of this page!

Elf Cutting Barbie’s Hair

Elf on the shelf dolls giving barbie dolls a hair cut.

Bad elf! Well, maybe the Barbie’s hair cut doesn’t look so bad after all….