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Elf On The Shelf Returns

Nov92015 posted by Jodie and Jen 7 Comments

We are sharing super cute Elf On The Shelf Return Ideas today! Just takes under 20 minutes to put together and you can use it year after year for your elf’s arrival. 

Elf On The Shelf Return Ideas. Fun way to deliver your elf back to your family. Includes instructions for the box and the free download for the cute printable!

Before we know it those magical Elves will be showing up in homes all over the world. This year your Elf On The Shelf can show up in the cutest delivery box… it’ll have your kids telling all their friends about it. 🙂

Make it a tradition and they’ll be looking for their special family’s elf delivery box every year!

Elf Return Ideas

To make your own delivery box you’ll need: [affiliate links included]

  • White 6×6 box – we grabbed ours at Michaels
  • The Special Delivery Print – Get yours HERE
  • Red Paint – We used Americana Lipstick in Satin
  • Foam Pouncer
  • Green Cardstock (not pictured)
  • Jingle Bells (optional)
  • Green Shredded Crinkle Paper (optional, but cute!)

Elf on the Shelf returns supplies

First thing you’ll want to do is polka dot your box. Polka dots are super easy with a foam circle pouncer. Dip your brush in the paint and then pounce it a few times to get some of the paint off. Then go to town on your box.

Elf On The Shelf Returns. Fun way to deliver your elf back to your family. Includes instructions for the box and the free download for the cute printable!

Download, print and cut out the Special Delivery Print. Fill in your family’s name. We backed ours with a green cardstock. Then adhere it to the top of the lid.

Elf On The Shelf Returns. Fun way to deliver your elf back to your family. Includes instructions for the box and the free download for the cute printable!

When delivery day comes. Add some shredded paper to your box. Throw in a couple jingle bells and carefully add your elf. If you want to make it a little more special set your box in the freezer for an hour or two. It’ll seem like it came straight from the North Pole. 🙂 Your kids will definitely think this is one of the best elf on the shelf return ideas ever!

Elf On The Shelf Returns. Fun way to deliver your elf back to your family. Includes instructions for the box and the free download for the cute printable!

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Jodie and Jen

Jodie and Jen

I'm Jen Sedillo, one of the bloggers behind Eighteen25. I love creating and crafting, reading good books, visiting new places and being with family!
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Comments

  1. Ashley says

    November 12, 2015 at 5:30 pm

    Love this! Goes perfectly with my new door (https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/209606281/christmas-elf-door-decal-accessory-made?ref=shop_home_feat_2)!

    Reply
    • Jodie and Jen says

      November 12, 2015 at 6:31 pm

      That door is super cute!!!

      Reply
  2. Dottie says

    November 15, 2015 at 11:16 am

    This elf on a shelf idea is so cute. Where can I get one, please? I have yet to find one at the stores. TIA

    Reply
  3. Victoria @DazzleWhileFrazzled says

    November 28, 2016 at 5:05 pm

    I love this idea! Will have to remember it for next year as our elf (Sammy) has already made its appearance. Visiting from Show + Tell party.

    Reply
    • Jodie and Jen says

      November 28, 2016 at 7:17 pm

      Thanks so much!! Sammy is on it… Have a wonderful Christmas season!! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Jerri says

    November 4, 2019 at 8:33 am

    The special delivery isnt loading, is it will available?

    Reply
    • Jodie and Jen says

      November 9, 2019 at 12:58 pm

      Yep! I just checked on it and it seems to be working. Make sure you are clicking the link that is in the supplies section. If it still doesn’t work for you please let me know. 🙂

      Reply

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