Scout Elf Ideas
The Elf on the Shelf CCA & B LLC. / The Elf on the Shelf®
About this app
- Category Lifestyle
- Age 10
- Updated Apr 17, 2025
- OS IOS / Android
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AN OFFICIAL, AWARD-WINNING ELF ON THE SHELF APP
Scout Elves always match the unique personalities of their families! Some are playful and creative, while others are sporty and adventurous. This app offers fun daily photos to inspire every Scout Elf during the Christmas season.
Discover fun ideas for spending time with your family along with pictures of Scout Elves that come with materials and instructions. From quick and easy ideas to creative and complex ones, this app has them all! You can find links to printable crafts and Scout Elf clothes to enhance certain designs.
Filter to find tons of different ideas for your Scout Elf and get special daily reminder alerts from the North Pole. Find fun ideas for the Scout Elves and get into the holiday spirit with The Elf on the Shelf Ideas!
The Elf on the Shelf Ideas App Features:
Daily Photo Feed
During the holidays, receive new daily photos from the North Pole for your family and every Scout Elf to enjoy.
Click on each for more details along with a list of materials and instructions!
Idea Spinner
Not sure what you are looking for? Check out the new feature: Scout Elf Idea Spinner!
Tap the spin button for a fun random Scout Elf Idea!
Filter Photos and Ideas
Santa wants to make sure you can find the right inspiration for your Scout Elf.
Use the filter to narrow down what photos display on the feed.
Feel inspired and help your Scout Elf decorate scenes!
Materials, Instructions and More!
Not only were these elves captured in action, they also helped us put together a list of what your Scout Elf might need!
Recreate each photo and the Scout Elf challenges by spending time with your family.
Look at pictures and enjoy making fun arts and crafts with your Scout Elves!
North Pole Alerts
Santa wants to make sure his favorite helpers have everything they need to be creative!
Check the special daily alerts from Santa so your family can remember to prepare your home.
Elf Arrival + Departures
Receive alerts from the North Pole before the Scout Elves depart for their annual visits and when it's time to return to the North Pole.
Make sure your home is ready for the elves and know when they have to return to the North Pole to help Santa get ready for next year.
Farewell Message
Santa likes to teach the Scout Elves to be polite and courteous!
Keep an eye out for a special farewell letter from your Scout Elf, thanking you for all the fun they've shared with your family.
Find fun ideas and pictures of the Scout Elves before they visit your home for Christmas. Make sure your home is ready for tons of fun this holiday season with The Elf on the Shelf Ideas App!
Kids Mode
Toggle over to the Kids experience! Your little one can look at all the silly Elf ideas with their own Kids Idea Spinner, watch a great library of North Pole toons, or catch up on the latest with Reindeer News Network.
Find your Scout Elf every day and attempt to beat your own record time! Try out the Scout Elf Stopwatch to find out just how speedy you can be. If you are pleased with your fastest time, save and share with your friends and family! Ready… Set… Go!
Toggle over to the Kids experience! Your little one can look at all the silly Elf ideas with their own Kids Idea Spinner, watch a great library of North Pole toons, catch up on the latest with Reindeer News Network, or listen to all the great music hits in the North Pole Jukebox.
Download now to find holiday ideas for the scout elves!
— Don't forget to RATE THIS APP! Santa wants to make sure families everywhere have access to this great inspiration for Scout Elves.
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How to use:
HOW TO PLAY
Download and open the app
Download and install the Elf on the Shelf creative app from the App Store and tap the icon to launch the app.
Explore daily ideas
Browse the daily photo updates in the app to get new elf ideas and view detailed material lists and instructions.
Use the idea spinner
If you're not sure what idea to choose, try using the idea spinner to randomly get fun elf ideas.
Filter ideas
Use the filters to find the best inspiration for your elf decorating scene and adjust the photo display as needed.
Prepare materials
See the materials and steps required for each idea, and have fun making them with your family.
Receive North Pole reminders
Make sure the daily reminder function is turned on so that Santa can remind you to prepare everything for the arrival and departure of the elves.