Perfect for last-minute, late night Elf moves.

Christmas is fast-approaching and for many families, it means it’s Elf on the Shelf time of year again.

While the Elf prepares to create 24 days of mayhem and mischief in the lead up to the arrival of the big man in the red suit, we’ve done a solid for all the parents out there and created a gallery of quick and easy Elf on the Shelf ideas.

From toilet paper shenanigans to cheeky pranks with a tube of toothpaste, we’ve got your covered for all those late night, last minute ‘I almost forgot’ Elf moves.

Check out the fun but super-easy Elf set-ups in the gallery below and prepare for plenty of smiles in the lead up to Christmas.

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Last-minute Elf on the Shelf ideas

Apple watch for Christmas

Jules Sebastian who shares two boys, Hudson, nine, and Archie, seven, with singer Guy Sebastian, shared a brilliant Elf on the Shelf idea.

Two cheeky elves can be seen sitting next to an apple with a piece cut out of it.

On a piece of paper they’ve drawn a clock face on the apple section and added a watch band.

The note says: “We heard you might like an Apple watch for Christmas?”

(Image: Instagram)

Climbing wall

Create a fun climbing wall for your elf by using a few strategically placed gift ribbons stuck to the wall.

(Source: Coffee and Cwtches)

Get toasty

Place a piece of toast on top of your elf and add a note that says, “Baby it’s cold outside but I’m nice and toasty in here!!”

(Source: Coventry Telegraph)

I Pea’d Myself

Use peas to spell out “Oops, I pea’d myself” and have the elf sitting on a little pile of peas! Lol

(Source: Pinterest)

Leave a TP message

Toilet humour and rhyming always hit the mark! Pop your elf inside a toilet roll and write “Jingle Bells, your poo smells” on the toilet paper.

(Source: Pinterest)

Elf ball pit

Place your elf in a container of fluffy craft pom-poms, and voilà – you’ve created a fun little ball pit!

(Source: Pinterest)

Toilet roll bungee

Place your elf inside a toilet roll, then roll it down the stairs for a DIY bungee jump adventure.

(Source: The Mummy Bubble)

Elf sprinkle angel

Who needs snow angels when your elf can create a sprinkle angel on the kitchen bench top?

(Source: Frugal Coupon Living)

On a hanger

It might not be quite the same as hang gliding, but your elf will still have fun using a coathanger and a fan to glide around the ceiling.

(Source: Make The Best Of Everything)

Hide in the Christmas tree

Forgot to hide the elf? No problem. Quickly tuck the elf into the Christmas tree among the decorations for an easy, last-minute solution.

(Source: Pinterest)

Hitch a ride in the washing machine

Tape your elf alongside Barbie and friends inside the washing machine door for a roller-coaster-style spin.

(Source: via Dana Manrose)

Get your snack on

Turn a Pringles container into a costume by cutting out holes for the head and arms.

(Source: via Dana Manrose)

Toilet paper hide-and-seek

Another quick, last-minute hiding spot for your elf is to pop them into a toilet roll and leave them waiting to be discovered in the bathroom!

(Source: Crystal and Comp)

Elf gets lit

Hang your elf from a light fixture for a simple yet fun hiding spot—perfect for some high-flying mischief!

(Source: little hiccups)

Marshmallow bubble bath

Set your elf up for a spa day by relaxing them in the bathroom sink with a marshmallow bubble bath.

(Source @elfontheshelf)

Let’s make a Skittles rainbow

Create a fun Elf on the Shelf Skittles experiment! Set up your elf with two plates of Skittles and a sign that says, “Let’s make a rainbow!! Just add warm water.” One plate is already done, showing the rainbow effect from the elf’s attempt, and the other plate is ready for your kids to try!

(Source: @twinsandablog)

Elf and egg friends

Sit your elf on a carton of eggs and draw silly cartoon faces on each one for a fun and mischievous surprise!

(Source: @greatscott_tt)

Naughty Elf Oreos

Is it sugary icing in the Oreos, or has a cheeky elf swapped it out for toothpaste? Only the bravest will find out!

(Source: Pinterest)

Elf’s undie-drama

Use magnets to stick a pair of kids’ undies to the fridge, then pop the elf through the leg holes – looks like he’s needs help.

(Source: Pinterest)

Frozen Elf

Looks like the elf’s no match for Elsa – watch as he’s frozen in place by her magical powers.

(Source: @justme_heathert)

Don’t get your tinsel in a tangle

The elf’s in a bit of a tangle! Wait until the kids find him wrapped up in a mess of tinsel.

(Source: Just Simply Mom)

Help! I’m stuck

Your elf is in a bit of a bind – he’s stuck in a jar, waiting to be rescued.

(Source: Just Simply Mom)

Sleigh Elf, sleigh

Catch your elf in action, using a candy cane as a sled to sleigh down the stair banister

(Source: Stacy Molter Photography)

Feeling stuck?

In a sticky situation, your elf has gotten himself stuck to the wall with festive sticky tape

(Source: Stacy Molter Photography)