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Hundreds of ideas for your Elf on the Shelf

It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas

If you've somehow managed to avoid the mischievous little toy sent to children's homes to report back to Santa (and all the trouble they cause!), well, we might just be envious.

Whether you're loving every creative minute of keeping your elf shenanigans going, or grasping for fresh ideas, here are some extras to get you through until the big man finally arrives and the elves sneak on back to the North Pole - until next year!

If your elf's 'manager' has been working hard night after night for two weeks straight, please, let our clever readers and their hilarious ideas relieve some of your stress.

Picture: Kylie Lang
Picture: Ashleigh Turner
Picture: Ashleigh Turner
Mmm... cookies.
Catch you next time!
Picture: Ashleigh Turner
Picture: Madeline Leokadia Thew
Picture: Brooke Smith
Picture: Taneal Anderson
Naughty elf Jack. Picture: Nicole Watson
Picture: Ashleigh Turner
Naughty elf Jack. Picture: Nicole Watson
Here are some pictures of our elf, Zippy. He certainly has some adventures! Picture: Kristen Birkett
"We don't serve their kind here" - Elf on the Shelf gets a little roughed up on his visit to The Empire Coffee Co.
My naughty elf. Picture: Rebecca Smith
Picture: Ashleigh Turner
Elfie in his photo booth with his selfies coming out of the booth. Picture: Cassie Appleton
Picture: Ashleigh Turner
Picture: Nicole Watson
Picture: Deb Jee
Picture: Madeline
Picture: Ashleigh Turner
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! Picture: Maitland Mercury
Picture: Alexis Bridge
No sleeping on the job when 'Buddy' the elf is around... Picture: Maitland Mercury
Not sure that is what the work photocopier is supposed to be used for... Picture: Maitland Mercury
Someone made a real mess of the glass window at work... Picture: Maitland Mercury
Elf on the Shelf Clarence Town Australia
The Ridley's elf 'Elfred'. Picture: Todd and Renee Ridley
Our elf has been up to no good... my five-year-old son Preston is always excited each morning to see Max the elf.
Our elf has been up to no good... my five-year-old son Preston is always excited each morning to see Max the elf.
Our little miss elf at Sekt Hair and Body Maitland. Picture: 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. Picture: Ashleigh Cawdell-Smith Alvarez
WARNING: Adult themes. Picture: Sammi Jones
Picture: Ashley J Murphy
Picture: Ashley J Murphy
Picture: Ashley J Murphy
Picture: Sammi Jones
Picture: John Zanardi
Picture: Brooke Jones
Picture: John Zanardi
Bob and Bib put everyone's underwear in our tree last night! Picture: Leila Matthews
Our cheeky elf Robert left a little surprise for my kids. Think he's been eating too many of our chocolates. Picture: Rochelle Dyson
Penny deciding to relax after a big couple of days. Picture: Chloe Wilson
Picture: Emily Priestley
Sparkles ready for bed. Picture: Leanne Nichols‎
This was our naught elf Roxy the other day. She drew all over the fridge. Picture: 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
Picture: Kylie Lang
Picture: Kylie Lang
Picture: Kylie Lang
Picture: Kylie Lang
Picture: Kylie Lang
Picture: Kylie Lang
Picture: Kylie Lang
Picture: Kylie Lang
No you get in the bowl!!! Picture: Kristy Purcell
Our elves Ellie and Evan. Picture: Jessica Alicia Walmsley
Our elves Ellie and Evan. Picture: Jessica Alicia Walmsley
Our elves Ellie and Evan. Picture: Jessica Alicia Walmsley
Our elves Ellie and Evan. Picture: Jessica Alicia Walmsley
Our elves Ellie and Evan. Picture: Jessica Alicia Walmsley
Our elves Ellie and Evan. Picture: Jessica Alicia Walmsley
Our elves Ellie and Evan. Picture: Jessica Alicia Walmsley
Our elves Ellie and Evan. Picture: Jessica Alicia Walmsley
Our Elf Elvis has been up to some epic fun he even made a music video. Picture: Amy Crossan
Our Elf Elvis has been up to some epic fun he even made a music video. Picture: Amy Crossan
Our Elf Elvis has been up to some epic fun he even made a music video. Picture: Amy Crossan
Our Elf Elvis has been up to some epic fun he even made a music video. Picture: Amy Crossan
Picture: 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. Picture: 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. Picture: Renae Geddes
This is buddy- he is watching Millie and Macey and having loads of fun whilst he is here! Picture: Sarah Barnes
This is buddy- he is watching Millie and Macey and having loads of fun whilst he is here! Picture: Sarah Barnes
This is buddy- he is watching Millie and Macey and having loads of fun whilst he is here! Picture: Sarah Barnes
This is buddy- he is watching Millie and Macey and having loads of fun whilst he is here! Picture: Sarah Barnes
This is buddy- he is watching Millie and Macey and having loads of fun whilst he is here! Picture: Sarah Barnes
This is buddy- he is watching Millie and Macey and having loads of fun whilst he is here! Picture: Sarah Barnes
Here are some pictures of our elf, Zippy. He certainly has some adventures! Picture: Kristen Birkett
Here are some pictures of our elf, Zippy. He certainly has some adventures! Picture: Kristen Birkett
Here are some pictures of our elf, Zippy. He certainly has some adventures! Picture: Kristen Birkett
Picture: The Craine Family
Picture: The Craine Family
Picture: The Craine Family
Picture: The Craine Family
Picture: The Craine Family
Picture: The Craine Family
Picture: The Craine Family
Picture: The Craine Family
Picture: The Craine Family
Picture: The Cameron family
Picture: The Cameron family
Picture: The Cameron family
Picture: The Cameron family
Picture: The Cameron family
Picture: The Cameron family
Picture: Kim Hooson
Picture: Kim Hooson
Picture: Kim Hooson
Picture: Kim Hooson
Picture: Marissa McGregor
Our poor Elf Pippin has been caught by his nemesis, the evil Dr Potato Head. Picture: 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.
Picture: anacottrell
Picture: anacottrell
Picture: anacottrell
Picture: anacottrell
Picture: anacottrell
Picture: anacottrell
Trapped in Lego by Lord Voldemort ! Harry and Hagrid to the rescue along side Santa riding a dragon. Picture: Krista Lee Rayson
Picture: Krista Lee Rayson - Scrabble with furby and Barbie wearing Party hats.
Picture: Krista Lee Rayson - This is from tonight. Silly elf !
Picture: Renee Walton - The Ninja Turtles caught Jake Snowflake sneaking around the house. They were just making sure he was a good guy.
Picture: Talyn McNeill - We are doing Naughty Avengers instead. It's so much fun
Picture: Tamika Maree - Somebody went a little glitter crazy
Picture: Leila Matthews - Flour angels
Picture: Leila Matthews - Showing the assassins and the Millennium Falcon who is boss
Picture: Krista Lee Rayson
Picture: Krista Lee Rayson
Picture: Krista Lee Rayson
Picture: Tamika Maree
Picture: Tamika Maree
Picture: Tamika Maree
Picture: Olivia Attard
Picture: Trace Vanderspuy
Picture: Talyn McNeill
Picture: Tania McNamara
Picture: Renee Walton
Picture: Olivia Attard
Picture: Olivia Attard
Picture: Olivia Attard
Picture: Olivia Attard
Picture: Olivia Attard
Picture: Katherine Stella Hooper
Picture: Shahn Burgman
Picture: Shahn Burgman
Picture: Shahn Burgman
Picture: Shahn Burgman
Picture: Shahn Burgman
Picture: Shahn Burgman
Yum yum!
The Ridley's elf 'Elfred'. Picture: Todd and Renee Ridley
The Ridley's elf 'Elfred'. Picture: Todd and Renee Ridley
The Ridley's elf 'Elfred', Picture: Todd and Renee Ridley
Miss-Chief up to no good. Picture: Natalie Hollis
Miss-Chief up to no good. Picture: Natalie Hollis
Miss-Chief up to no good. Picture: Natalie Hollis
Picture: Madeline
Picture: 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: Super 'Dash' flying through the family room. Picture: Sally Crane
Picture: Leila Matthews - Bib and Bob enjoying roasting marshmallows and a hot chocolate
Picture: Leila Matthews
Picture: Lisa Kramarzewski
Picture: Rochelle Dyson -Robert and Gracie are very cheeku
Picture: Bel Adams - She drove the car around the front of the house and then got stuck
Picture: Justine Mitchell - Rock climbing
Picture: Sharon Crossingham - Elf vs Jinx
Picture: Kiera-Leigh Dillon
Picture: Kiera-Leigh Dillon
Picture: Jillian Kenyon - He stapled their undies together
Picture: Taneal Anderson
Picture: Taneal Anderson
Picture: Taneal Anderson
Picture: Taneal Anderson
Picture: Taneal Anderson
Picture: Taneal Anderson
Picture: Teracey Loug-her
Picture: Ria Mc
Picture: Amanda Fenn
Picture: Taneal Anderson
Picture: Taneal Anderson
Picture: Taneal Anderson
Picture: Taneal Anderson
Picture: Taneal Anderson
Picture: Kassy Solman
Picture: Catt Wilko-Frazer
Picture: Emily Priestley
Picture: Kelly Marks
Picture: Madeline Leokadia Thew
Picture: Madeline Leokadia Thew
Picture: Amanda Playford
Picture: Amanda Playford
Picture: Amanda Playford
Picture: Rebecca-lee March
Picture: Rebecca-lee March
Picture: Kylye Martin-Baker
Picture: 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. Picture: Paul Anlezark
Picture: Wendy Klus
Picture: Mitchell Hudson
Picture: Debbie King
Picture: Debbie King
Picture: Debbie King
Picture: Debbie King
Picture: Debbie King

These mischievous elves have come out of their hiding places and have been playing in homes around the country all month. And we've got years worth of ideas!

SHARE YOUR PICS: Show us what your elf got up to! Send your best elf photos to: victoria.lee@austcommunitymedia.com.au

Before they report back to Santa about whether the little ones in the household will be on the 'naughty' or 'nice' list, they've got some cheeky feats to achieve.

Take a click through the gallery above to see some of the inspiration shared by readers across Australia.

While the cheeky little elves have a job to do, it seems they also like getting up to mischief along the way...

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