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Elf on the Shelf is back: ideas to get you through to Christmas

Madeline Leokadia Thew
Taneal Anderson
Naughty elf Jack. Picture: Nicole Watson
Naughty elf Jack. Picture: Nicole Watson
"We don't serve their kind here" - Elf on the Shelf gets a little roughed up on his visit to The Empire Coffee Co.
Picture: My naughty elf by Rebecca Smith
Elfie in his photo booth with his selfies coming out of the booth. Picture: Cassie Appleton
Picture: Nicole Watson
Picture: Deb Jee
Picture: Madeline
INSTA: @maitlandmercury He made a mess but at least he reminded us to get the sun cream out today. It's going to be a hot one! #elfontheshelf #elfieselfie
Picture: Alexis Bridge
INSTA: @maitlandmercury No sleeping on the job when 'Buddy' the elf is around... #elfieselfie #elfontheshelf #officemayhem
INSTA: @maitlandmercury Not sure that is what the work photocopier is supposed to be used for... #elfontheshelf #elfieselfie
INSTA: @maitlandmercury Someone made a real mess of the glass window at work... #elfontheshelf #elfieselfie
Elf on the Shelf Clarence Town Australia
The Ridley's elf 'Elfred' PHOTO: Todd and Renee Ridley
Our elf has been up to no good ..my 5 year old son Preston is always excited each morning to see max the elf
Our elf has been up to no good ..my 5 year old son Preston is always excited each morning to see max the elf
Our little miss elf at Sekt hair and body Maitland. PHOTO: Maddison Watters
Elf on the Shelf Clarence Town Australia
Elf on the Shelf Clarence Town Australia
Elf on the Shelf Clarence Town Australia
Elf on the Shelf Clarence Town Australia
Elf on the Shelf Clarence Town Australia
Elf on the Shelf Clarence Town Australia
Elf on the Shelf Clarence Town Australia
Elf on the Shelf Clarence Town Australia
Elf on the Shelf Clarence Town Australia
Elf on the Shelf Clarence Town Australia
Elf on the Shelf Clarence Town Australia
Elf on the Shelf Clarence Town Australia
Elf on the Shelf Clarence Town Australia
Elf on the Shelf Clarence Town Australia
Elf on the Shelf Clarence Town Australia
Elf on the Shelf Clarence Town Australia
Our Robbie got up to mischief ... The kids were horrified cause he used a Sharpie.. And only mummy is allowed to use the sharpie. PHOTO: Ashleigh Cawdell-Smith Alvarez
WARNING: Adult themes PHOTO: Sammi Jones
PHOTO: Ashley J Murphy
PHOTO: Ashley J Murphy
PHOTO: Ashley J Murphy
PHOTO: Sammi Jones
PHOTO: John Zanardi
PHOTO: Brooke Jones
PHOTO: John Zanardi
Leila Matthews: Bob and Bib put everyone's underwear in our tree last night!
Our cheeky elf Robert left a little surprise for my kids. Think he's been eating too many of our chocolates. PHOTO: Rochelle Dyson
Penny deciding to relax after a big couple of days. PHOTO: Chloe Wilson
PHOTO: Emily Priestley
Sparkles ready for bed. PHOTO: Leanne Nichols‎
This was our naught elf Roxy the other day. She drew all over the fridge. PHOTO: Angie Ussher
Our elf has been up to no good ..my 5 year old son Preston is always excited each morning to see max the elf
Our elf has been up to no good ..my 5 year old son Preston is always excited each morning to see max the elf
Our elf has been up to no good ..my 5 year old son Preston is always excited each morning to see max the elf
PHOTO: Kylie Lang
PHOTO: Kylie Lang
PHOTO: Kylie Lang
PHOTO: Kylie Lang
PHOTO: Kylie Lang
PHOTO: Kylie Lang
PHOTO: Kylie Lang
PHOTO: Kylie Lang
PHOTO: Kylie Lang
No you get in the bowl!!! PHOTO: Kristy Purcell
Our elves Ellie and Evan. PHOTO: Jessica Alicia Walmsley
Our elves Ellie and Evan. PHOTO: Jessica Alicia Walmsley
Our elves Ellie and Evan. PHOTO: Jessica Alicia Walmsley
Our elves Ellie and Evan. PHOTO: Jessica Alicia Walmsley
Our elves Ellie and Evan. PHOTO: Jessica Alicia Walmsley
Our elves Ellie and Evan. PHOTO: Jessica Alicia Walmsley
Our elves Ellie and Evan. PHOTO: Jessica Alicia Walmsley
Our elves Ellie and Evan. PHOTO: Jessica Alicia Walmsley
Our Elf Elvis has been up to some epic fun he even made a music video. PHOTO: Amy Crossan
Our Elf Elvis has been up to some epic fun he even made a music video. PHOTO: Amy Crossan
Our Elf Elvis has been up to some epic fun he even made a music video. PHOTO: Amy Crossan
Our Elf Elvis has been up to some epic fun he even made a music video. PHOTO: Amy Crossan
PHOTO: Rebecca Smith
We've done a bit if a twist on the original and ours is a kindness elf who, in addition to being cheeky, sets us missions each day for random acts of kindness. PHOTO: Renae Geddes
We've done a bit if a twist on the original and ours is a kindness elf who, in addition to being cheeky, sets us missions each day for random acts of kindness. PHOTO: Renae Geddes
This is buddy- he is watching Millie and Macey and having loads of fun whilst he is here! PHOTO: Sarah Barnes
This is buddy- he is watching Millie and Macey and having loads of fun whilst he is here! PHOTO: Sarah Barnes
This is buddy- he is watching Millie and Macey and having loads of fun whilst he is here! PHOTO: Sarah Barnes
This is buddy- he is watching Millie and Macey and having loads of fun whilst he is here! PHOTO: Sarah Barnes
This is buddy- he is watching Millie and Macey and having loads of fun whilst he is here! PHOTO: Sarah Barnes
This is buddy- he is watching Millie and Macey and having loads of fun whilst he is here! PHOTO: Sarah Barnes
Here are some pictures of our elf, Zippy. He certainly has some adventures! PHOTO: Kristen Birkett
Here are some pictures of our elf, Zippy. He certainly has some adventures! PHOTO: Kristen Birkett
Here are some pictures of our elf, Zippy. He certainly has some adventures! PHOTO: Kristen Birkett
Here are some pictures of our elf, Zippy. He certainly has some adventures! PHOTO: Kristen Birkett
PHOTO: The Craine Family
PHOTO: The Craine Family
PHOTO: The Craine Family
PHOTO: The Craine Family
PHOTO: The Craine Family
PHOTO: The Craine Family
PHOTO: The Craine Family
PHOTO: The Craine Family
PHOTO: The Craine Family
PHOTO: The Cameron family
PHOTO: The Cameron family
PHOTO: The Cameron family
PHOTO: The Cameron family
PHOTO: The Cameron family
PHOTO: The Cameron family
PHOTO: Kim Hooson
PHOTO: Kim Hooson
PHOTO: Kim Hooson
PHOTO: Kim Hooson
PHOTO: Marissa McGregor
Our poor Elf Pippin has been caught by his nemesis, the evil Dr Potato Head. PHOTO: Susan Reid
From the Dougherty family in Dalwood. To our surprise... Alfie the elf had got up to some mischief whilst the family were out. Our girls squealed "he's on a date with Barbie!" Mum was pleased they had their seat belts on.
PHOTO: anacottrell
PHOTO: anacottrell
PHOTO: anacottrell
PHOTO: anacottrell
PHOTO: anacottrell
PHOTO: anacottrell
Trapped in Lego by Lord Voldemort ! Harry and Hagrid to the rescue along side Santa riding a dragon. PHOTO: Krista Lee Rayson
Krista Lee Rayson - Scrabble with furby and Barbie wearing Party hats.
Krista Lee Rayson - This is from tonight. Silly elf !
Renee Walton - The Ninja Turtles caught Jake Snowflake sneaking around the house. They were just making sure he was a good guy.
Talyn McNeill - We are doing Naughty Avengers instead. Its so much fun
Tamika Maree - Somebody went a little glitter crazy
Leila Matthews - Flour angels
Leila Matthews - Showing the assassins and the Millennium Falcon who is boss
PHOTO: Krista Lee Rayson
PHOTO: Krista Lee Rayson
PHOTO: Krista Lee Rayson
PHOTO: Tamika Maree
PHOTO: Tamika Maree
PHOTO: Tamika Maree
PHOTO: Olivia Attard
PHOTO: Trace Vanderspuy
PHOTO: Talyn McNeill
PHOTO: Tania McNamara
PHOTO: Renee Walton
PHOTO: Olivia Attard
PHOTO: Olivia Attard
PHOTO: Olivia Attard
PHOTO: Olivia Attard
PHOTO: Olivia Attard
PHOTO: Katherine Stella Hooper
PHOTO: Shahn Burgman
PHOTO: Shahn Burgman
PHOTO: Shahn Burgman
PHOTO: Shahn Burgman
PHOTO: Shahn Burgman
PHOTO: Shahn Burgman
Yum yum!
The Ridley's elf 'Elfred' PHOTO: Todd and Renee Ridley
The Ridley's elf 'Elfred' PHOTO: Todd and Renee Ridley
The Ridley's elf 'Elfred' PHOTO: Todd and Renee Ridley
Miss-Chief up to no good. PHOTO: Natalie Hollis
Miss-Chief up to no good. PHOTO: Natalie Hollis
Miss-Chief up to no good. PHOTO: Natalie Hollis
Picture: Madeline
Racheal Ruth - A friends house has her entire home full of elfs and deco
Elfie in his photo booth 2/12/2017 with his selfies coming out of the booth. Picture: Cassie Appleton
Elfie in his photo booth 2/12/2017 with his selfies coming out of the booth. Picture: Cassie Appleton
Picture: ‎Amanda Playford‎
"We don't serve their kind here" Elf on the Shelf gets a little roughed up on his visit to The Empire.
Naughty elf Jack. Picture: Nicole Watson
Naughty elf Jack. Picture: Nicole Watson
Naughty elf Jack. Picture: Nicole Watson
Naughty elf Jack. Picture: Nicole Watson
Naughty elf Jack. Picture: Nicole Watson
Picture: Brooke Smith
Picture: Brooke Smith
Picture: Brooke Smith
Super 'Dash' flying through the family room. Picture: Sally Crane
Leila Matthews - Bib and Bob enjoying roasting marshmallows and a hot chocolate
Leila Matthews
Picture: Lisa Kramarzewski
Rochelle Dyson -Robert and Gracie are very cheek
Bel Adams - She drove the car around the front of the house and then got stuck
Justine Mitchell - Rock climbing
Sharon Crossingham - Elf vs Jinx
Kiera-Leigh Dillon
Kiera-Leigh Dillon
Jillian Kenyon - He stapled their undies together
Taneal Anderson
Taneal Anderson
Taneal Anderson
Taneal Anderson
Taneal Anderson
Taneal Anderson
Teracey Loug-her
Ria Mc
Amanda Fenn
Taneal Anderson
Taneal Anderson
Taneal Anderson
Taneal Anderson
Taneal Anderson
Kassy Solman
Catt Wilko-Frazer
Emily Priestley
Kelly Marks
Madeline Leokadia Thew
Madeline Leokadia Thew
Amanda Playford
Amanda Playford
Amanda Playford
Rebecca-lee March
Rebecca-lee March
Kylye Martin-Baker
Kirraah Leayr
This was what can happen if the elf puts anyone on the naughty list without a good reason. I think Vader was telling the elf he had placed me on the naughty list for the last time. - Paul Anlezark
wendy klus
Mitchell Hudson
Debbie King
Debbie King
Debbie King
Debbie King
Debbie King

HE IS baaacccccckkkkkkkkk. Thursday is December 1 which means plenty of naughty elves will be crawling out from their hiding places to spy on Hunter children in the lead up to Christmas.

There may be some elves out there who need a bit of inspiration to get through another year of mayhem. Check out the photo gallery for plenty of ideas and mischief.

What is Elf on the Shelf?

In the lead-up to Christmas the Elf on the Shelf is a toy sent to children's homes to report back to Santa on who has been naughty or nice. While the cheeky little elves have a job to do, it seems they also like getting into a little bit of trouble along the way.

Is there an elf at your house? Send in your photos and ideas to news@newcastleherald.com.au

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