Love it or hate it, one thing’s for sure, Elf on the Shelf has become a holiday tradition. Kids of all ages love waking up every morning to see what trouble the elves have been up to during the night. But, why stress when you can have someone do the work for you? With these Elf on the Shelf kits, 2024 will be the best (and easiest) Christmas yet!
What if creative elf scenes aren’t your strong suit? What if you just laid down at 11:58 PM and realized you weren’t moving the puck? If the elf appears on December 1st (when it should…), that’s 24 days of creative situations! Also, if it’s not your first year doing Elf on the Shelf, you have to think of scenes you didn’t do last year.
That’s why in our house, for the past few years we’ve turned to an Elf on the Shelf Kit. We’ve narrowed down our favorites below!
The most creative elf on the shelf 2024
Elf Activity Kit from ElfinAroundKits
This kit is magical, stress-free and full of mischief for your elf. Includes supports for each day, each individually packaged making it easy to take out and put on. My favorite of all is that it includes a reference guide with photos to show you exactly what to do.
Each kit includes:
- Individually packaged supports for every day
- Arrival and departure letters
- A digital quick reference guide for setting up every day
Price: $85.99
Elf on the Shelf Kit from Junonia Boutique
Order now because this is a steal! The Junonia Boutique Elf Kit has 24 days worth of individually wrapped elf tents. From bowling to fishing, this kit has everything you need and a printed instruction guide for setting up every day.
Also included are hello and goodbye letters and naughty and nice alerts to keep your kids in line!
Each kit includes:
- Individually packaged supplies to create everyday elf adventures, each numbered with easy-to-follow instructions. 12, 24 or 30 day kit options available.
- Personalized Hello and Goodbye letters.
- Letter of introduction for first time elf adopters.
- Three naughty and nice cards for playful checks.
- Elf adoption certificate to make magic official.
- A set of letters to Santa with crayons.
- Rudolph’s iconic foam.
- A silly mustache for casual fun.
Price: $75+ (EARLY BIRD SALE NOW ON!)
The Elf on the Shelf: Scout Elves at Play
If you just need ideas and some elf tools, this option might be the best for you. This kit contains a 60-page idea book and 15 elf tools, including a candy cane cord, peppermint hooks, an elf-sized chair, ice skates and lots of message cards. This is a great option if you just need help with ideas but can execute them yourself.
Bonus: This guide is written from the Elf’s point of view, so if your child finds it, it’s like the Elf brought the toolbox guide with them and isn’t giving away Santa or the Elf’s secrets.
Each kit includes:
- 60 page idea book
- Elf Tools? Candy Cane Cord, Glacier Grips, Christmas Climbing Boots, Peppermint Grappling Hook, Holiday Harness, Cheery Chair, Holiday Hook, Merry Message Cube, Scout Elf Message Cards
Price: $27
24 Day Elf Kit from Making Stuff Magical
Elevate your holiday season with effortless magic! Introducing the 2024 Elf Kit – your ultimate 24-day festive companion that promises unparalleled convenience and joy. This kit promises that each day will only take 1-2 minutes to set up.
I also love that each kit has a personalized hello and goodbye letter!
Each kit includes:
- Personalized hello and goodbye letters.
- 24 days of pre-designed, pre-packaged materials with simple instructions.
Price: $65+
The Imagine That Shop Elf Kit
The Image That Shop Elf Kit is a premium elf kit that includes 24 days of fun, interactive elf scenes. They pride their kit on being able to set up each scene in less than 5 minutes, which is nice for busy parents.
This kit also comes with a QR code to an Elf Kit Diary where you can see exactly how to set up your elf tent and learn some tips and tricks. The Imagine That Elf Kit is a variety of elf interactions, toys and treats, elf pranks and silly poses, and some thoughtful activities to encourage good deeds and kindness.
Bonus: Image That Shop offers elf kits for up to five kids so everyone can participate in the activities and receive souvenirs.
Each kit includes:
- 24 days planned and organized, daily activities
- Imagine That Elf Kit QR Interactive Calendar
Price: $138+
The Crafty Holiday Helper Elf Kit
The Crafty Holiday Helper Elf Kit is one of the best kits available. Includes 27 days of creative scenes, an arrival letter, a magic glove to catch the elf if he falls, a travel container in case your elf needs to travel to Grandma’s for Christmas and more! This kit has everything you need to make your elf’s Christmas visit magical. The price is a little higher, but it’s worth it if you want a stress-free elf season. Bonus: it has free shipping!
Each kit includes:
- 28 days of activities
- Arrival and departure letters
- Magic glove (so you can touch your elf in case it falls)
- Elf Travel Container
Price: $129
Elf Survival Kit
Looking for a little help to bring the magic back to this tradition? The Elf Survival Kit has everything you need at a great price! You’ll get 24 elf ideas with prepackaged decorations and activities. There is also a QR code to scan that will show you example images of how to set up each idea. Plus, the kit comes with a letter from Santa!
All the ideas are so cute and this business is family run. What’s not to love? Run while these kits are still available!
Each kit includes:
- 24 ready-to-use Elf Concepts
- Everyday kits with accessories, decorations and activities
- QR code for sample display images
- A letter from Santa Claus
Price: $87+
The elves’ aid kit
Currently out of stock, we’ll keep an eye out for when it’s back in stock!
This kit comes with everything you need to create 28 epic Elf on the Shelf scenes! The tents are individually packed so you don’t have to go through the box every day. Plus, it comes with a 12-page booklet that shows you how to set up each scene.
I really like that this kit emphasizes the scene by having an interactive element, like a game for the family to play together. It makes this tradition a little more magical.
This store offers kits for 1, 2, or 3 elves, so be sure to select the correct option for your household when adding the item to your cart.
Each kit includes:
- 28 interactive Elf on the Shelf scenes
Price: $58+
Remember that your actual Elf on the Shelf will need to be purchased separately from these kits!
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