If you want this Christmaself craft to last longer, you can always laminate the printable elf sheet before you cut out all the pieces. Just make sure you have a sharp hole punch that will punch through the paper and the lamination.

He’ll look great sitting next to some of these amazing Christmas crafts, or maybe even munching on one of these delicious Christmas tree cupcakes. However you normally decorate your home for the Holidays, this little guy should definitely take part in your overall decor, and this list has some of the most unique, and adorable, ways to display him. Your elf has been sentenced to 28 days under your Christmas tree! Whatever his crime, make him do the time with this adorable decoration idea. You could even park little police cars around him to really make him think about what he’s done. They fit perfectly with the Christmas tree dinner plates in fun happy colors. The trees make me think of Central Park and all the lighted trees Buddy the Elf likes to visit.

Leg Lamp

Let your little Elf be a teacher. This is a great idea for teachers or anyone who appreciates teachers, as we all do. Just set him up with his own little chalkboard and let other dolls and stuffed animals be his student. This is a really cute way to decorate and leave messages for the family. For the tablescape I really wanted to invoke Buddy's travels through the 7 levels of the “candy cane forest” with the candy cane table runner. So let's start with decorating a Christmas tree worthy of Santa's elves! You'll need help from children to cut the snowflakes and make white paper chains. Use all those mismatched ornaments and school treasures that come home each year for a very homey feel. Elf Christmas Sideboard Decor Reindeer Headband Craft– This festive reindeer craft is not only cute, but it’s also fun to make! Simply print out the free template, cut out the pieces, and assemble as directed. Once your child is finished, you’ll have a festive headband that’s perfect for the holiday season. Best of all, this craft can be made in just a few minutes, so it’s perfect for last-minute crafting.

Prop up your elf with some peppermint scented bubble bath or body wash, and set him on a bathroom shelf. Who says Christmas decorations only belong in the living room. Bring some Holiday cheer, and your elf, to the bathroom, too!

Spin the Bottle

Your Elf on the Shelf is not only mischievous, he’s adventurous. He loves nothing more than to go ziplining throughout the house. Watch him fly! This is even more fun when you have more than one elf. Start your party off with fun party games with an Elf theme. Such as Elf Charades from Mom & Munchkins. In addition, reading aloud to kids also helps them develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. As they listen to the story, kids are actively engaged in trying to make sense of what they’re hearing.

Your poor little elf has been trapped, and the army is about to get him. Some duct tape and a few army men are what it takes to create this hilarious elf abduction scene. His mischievous ways finally got the best of him! These Merry Christmas Big Hungry Bear activities are a great way to combine storytime with fun, hands-on learning! You can use these activities after reading the book or as a standalone activity. They’re perfect for preschoolers and kindergartners who are learning handwriting, numbers, and more. Older kids will love them, too! More Buddy The Elf Fun Set your little Elf on the Shelf up with some marshmallows for roasting, a tire swing (made from a little car tire) or anything else related to the outdoors. He’s sure to love his new camping décor, and you’re sure to love this creative way to display him. After you let your belly settle another fun addition your party are crafts! Buddy the Elf Crafts for Kids or AdultsI’ll bet you never thought of the creative ways you could use him, though. I mean, he doesn’t just have to sit on that shelf. There are a million, or in this case 60, different ways that you can decorate your home with your Elf on the Shelf. I’m betting that you’ve never even thought of many of these decorating ideas, and if you have, well there are sure to be some that you’ve missed. It’s time to really display that elf in a fun and creative way! Who loves Christmas? ME ME ME!!! Who loves Christmas movies? ME ME ME!!! Who loves Elf? ME ME ME!!! Who loves Buddy the Elf? ME ME ME!!! I love Buddy the Elf. Buddy the Elf is my favorite. 😉 Seriously, though this is my favorite Christmas movie, and it has some fierce competition! That is why I decided to round up 20+ Buddy the Elf crafts and more from around the web – party games and ideas, printables, sewing patterns, recipes, and more! ENJOY, and MERRY CHRISTMAS! I’m so into the Christmas movie Elf, and as most of you know, I’m obsessed with everything paper. So, it made sense this year that I try Decorating Like the Movie Elf. Photo: Mark Yamamoto As a little girl, we had these old fashion lights. I spied strings of them in the Elf movie, so I decided early on that I would decorate with them. I happened to have some extra strings of outdoor lights, and I bought the ceramic white bulbs and just changed them out with the new ones. If you don’t have a white cord, then here is the link to a string of them.