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 LangPicture: Ashleigh TurnerPicture: Ashleigh TurnerMmm... cookies.Catch you next time!Picture: Ashleigh TurnerPicture: Madeline Leokadia ThewPicture: Brooke SmithPicture: Taneal AndersonNaughty elf Jack. Picture: Nicole WatsonPicture: Ashleigh TurnerNaughty elf Jack. Picture: Nicole WatsonHere 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 SmithPicture: Ashleigh TurnerElfie in his photo booth with his selfies coming out of the booth. Picture: Cassie AppletonPicture: Ashleigh TurnerPicture: Nicole WatsonPicture: Deb JeePicture: MadelinePicture: Ashleigh TurnerHe 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 MercuryPicture: Alexis BridgeNo sleeping on the job when 'Buddy' the elf is around... Picture: Maitland MercuryNot sure that is what the work photocopier is supposed to be used for... Picture: Maitland MercurySomeone made a real mess of the glass window at work... Picture: Maitland MercuryElf on the Shelf Clarence Town AustraliaThe Ridley's elf 'Elfred'. Picture: Todd and Renee RidleyOur 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 WattersElf on the Shelf Clarence Town AustraliaElf on the Shelf Clarence Town AustraliaElf on the Shelf Clarence Town AustraliaElf on the Shelf Clarence Town AustraliaElf on the Shelf Clarence Town AustraliaElf on the Shelf Clarence Town AustraliaElf on the Shelf Clarence Town AustraliaElf on the Shelf Clarence Town AustraliaElf on the Shelf Clarence Town AustraliaElf on the Shelf Clarence Town AustraliaElf on the Shelf Clarence Town AustraliaElf on the Shelf Clarence Town AustraliaElf on the Shelf Clarence Town AustraliaElf on the Shelf Clarence Town AustraliaElf on the Shelf Clarence Town AustraliaElf on the Shelf Clarence Town AustraliaOur 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 AlvarezWARNING: Adult themes. Picture: Sammi JonesPicture: Ashley J MurphyPicture: Ashley J MurphyPicture: Ashley J MurphyPicture: Sammi JonesPicture: John ZanardiPicture: Brooke JonesPicture: John ZanardiBob and Bib put everyone's underwear in our tree last night! Picture: Leila MatthewsOur cheeky elf Robert left a little surprise for my kids. Think he's been eating too many of our chocolates. Picture: Rochelle DysonPenny deciding to relax after a big couple of days. Picture: Chloe WilsonPicture: Emily PriestleySparkles ready for bed. Picture: Leanne NicholsThis was our naught elf Roxy the other day. She drew all over the fridge. Picture: Angie UssherOur elf has been up to no good ..my 5 year old son Preston is always excited each morning to see max the elfOur elf has been up to no good ..my 5 year old son Preston is always excited each morning to see max the elfOur elf has been up to no good ..my 5 year old son Preston is always excited each morning to see max the elfPicture: Kylie LangPicture: Kylie LangPicture: Kylie LangPicture: Kylie LangPicture: Kylie LangPicture: Kylie LangPicture: Kylie LangPicture: Kylie LangNo you get in the bowl!!! Picture: Kristy PurcellOur elves Ellie and Evan. Picture: Jessica Alicia WalmsleyOur elves Ellie and Evan. Picture: Jessica Alicia WalmsleyOur elves Ellie and Evan. Picture: Jessica Alicia WalmsleyOur elves Ellie and Evan. Picture: Jessica Alicia WalmsleyOur elves Ellie and Evan. Picture: Jessica Alicia WalmsleyOur elves Ellie and Evan. Picture: Jessica Alicia WalmsleyOur elves Ellie and Evan. Picture: Jessica Alicia WalmsleyOur elves Ellie and Evan. Picture: Jessica Alicia WalmsleyOur Elf Elvis has been up to some epic fun he even made a music video. Picture:
Amy CrossanOur Elf Elvis has been up to some epic fun he even made a music video. Picture:
Amy CrossanOur Elf Elvis has been up to some epic fun he even made a music video. Picture:
Amy CrossanOur Elf Elvis has been up to some epic fun he even made a music video. Picture:
Amy CrossanPicture: Rebecca SmithWe'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 GeddesWe'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 GeddesThis is buddy- he is watching Millie and Macey and having loads of fun whilst he is here! Picture: Sarah BarnesThis is buddy- he is watching Millie and Macey and having loads of fun whilst he is here! Picture: Sarah BarnesThis is buddy- he is watching Millie and Macey and having loads of fun whilst he is here! Picture: Sarah BarnesThis is buddy- he is watching Millie and Macey and having loads of fun whilst he is here! Picture: Sarah BarnesThis is buddy- he is watching Millie and Macey and having loads of fun whilst he is here! Picture: Sarah BarnesThis is buddy- he is watching Millie and Macey and having loads of fun whilst he is here! Picture: Sarah BarnesHere are some pictures of our elf, Zippy. He certainly has some adventures! Picture: Kristen BirkettHere are some pictures of our elf, Zippy. He certainly has some adventures! Picture: Kristen BirkettHere are some pictures of our elf, Zippy. He certainly has some adventures! Picture: Kristen BirkettPicture: The Craine FamilyPicture: The Craine FamilyPicture: The Craine FamilyPicture: The Craine FamilyPicture: The Craine FamilyPicture: The Craine FamilyPicture: The Craine FamilyPicture: The Craine FamilyPicture: The Craine FamilyPicture: The Cameron familyPicture: The Cameron familyPicture: The Cameron familyPicture: The Cameron familyPicture: The Cameron familyPicture: The Cameron familyPicture: Kim HoosonPicture: Kim HoosonPicture: Kim HoosonPicture: Kim HoosonPicture: Marissa McGregorOur poor Elf Pippin has been caught by his nemesis, the evil Dr Potato Head.
Picture: Susan ReidFrom 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: anacottrellPicture: anacottrellPicture: anacottrellPicture: anacottrellPicture: anacottrellPicture: anacottrellTrapped in Lego by Lord Voldemort ! Harry and Hagrid to the rescue along side Santa riding a dragon. Picture: Krista Lee RaysonPicture: 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 funPicture: Tamika Maree - Somebody went a little glitter crazyPicture: Leila Matthews - Flour angelsPicture: Leila Matthews - Showing the assassins and the Millennium Falcon who is bossPicture: Krista Lee RaysonPicture: Krista Lee RaysonPicture: Krista Lee RaysonPicture: Tamika MareePicture: Tamika MareePicture: Tamika MareePicture: Olivia AttardPicture: Trace VanderspuyPicture: Talyn McNeillPicture: Tania McNamaraPicture: Renee WaltonPicture: Olivia AttardPicture: Olivia AttardPicture: Olivia AttardPicture: Olivia AttardPicture: Olivia AttardPicture: Katherine Stella HooperPicture: Shahn BurgmanPicture: Shahn BurgmanPicture: Shahn BurgmanPicture: Shahn BurgmanPicture: Shahn BurgmanPicture: Shahn BurgmanYum yum!The Ridley's elf 'Elfred'. Picture: Todd and Renee RidleyThe Ridley's elf 'Elfred'. Picture: Todd and Renee RidleyThe Ridley's elf 'Elfred', Picture: Todd and Renee RidleyMiss-Chief up to no good. Picture: Natalie HollisMiss-Chief up to no good. Picture: Natalie HollisMiss-Chief up to no good. Picture: Natalie HollisPicture: MadelinePicture: Racheal Ruth - A friends house has her entire home full of elfs and decoElfie in his photo booth 2/12/2017 with his selfies coming out of the booth. Picture: Cassie AppletonElfie in his photo booth 2/12/2017 with his selfies coming out of the booth. Picture: Cassie AppletonPicture: 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 WatsonNaughty elf Jack. Picture: Nicole WatsonNaughty elf Jack. Picture: Nicole WatsonNaughty elf Jack. Picture: Nicole WatsonNaughty elf Jack. Picture: Nicole WatsonPicture: Brooke SmithPicture: Brooke SmithPicture: Super 'Dash' flying through the family room. Picture: Sally CranePicture: Leila Matthews - Bib and Bob enjoying roasting marshmallows and a hot chocolatePicture: Leila MatthewsPicture: Lisa KramarzewskiPicture: Rochelle Dyson -Robert and Gracie are very cheekuPicture: Bel Adams - She drove the car around the front of the house and then got stuckPicture: Justine Mitchell - Rock climbingPicture: Sharon Crossingham - Elf vs JinxPicture: Kiera-Leigh DillonPicture: Kiera-Leigh DillonPicture: Jillian Kenyon - He stapled their undies togetherPicture: Taneal AndersonPicture: Taneal AndersonPicture: Taneal AndersonPicture: Taneal AndersonPicture: Taneal AndersonPicture: Taneal AndersonPicture: Teracey Loug-herPicture: Ria McPicture: Amanda FennPicture: Taneal AndersonPicture: Taneal AndersonPicture: Taneal AndersonPicture: Taneal AndersonPicture: Taneal AndersonPicture: Kassy SolmanPicture: Catt Wilko-FrazerPicture: Emily PriestleyPicture: Kelly MarksPicture: Madeline Leokadia ThewPicture: Madeline Leokadia ThewPicture: Amanda PlayfordPicture: Amanda PlayfordPicture: Amanda PlayfordPicture: Rebecca-lee MarchPicture: Rebecca-lee MarchPicture: Kylye Martin-BakerPicture: Kirraah LeayrThis 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 AnlezarkPicture: Wendy KlusPicture: Mitchell HudsonPicture: Debbie KingPicture: Debbie KingPicture: Debbie KingPicture: Debbie KingPicture: 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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