Magic by Morning Tonight

Your Elf Got Lost

Your elf took a wrong turn in the night and ended up somewhere very strange.

A 2-minute idea for The Elf on the Shelf® or any elf doll.

  • Quick fix
  • 2 min
  • No mess
  • Easy
  • All ages

What you need

  • a sticky note

How to set it up

  1. Put your elf somewhere unexpected, like inside a boot by the door.
  2. Add the note.

Safety check

Check the boot before anyone puts it on. If you have a dog, pick a spot up high instead. How we check

An elf doll peeking out of a winter boot by a front door with a small note.

Note from your elf: Took a wrong turn last night. This house is huge! Back on track tonight.

AI illustration of Moss, our own elf. Yours will look a little different.

Written with AI · Checked against our safety list · How we check

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