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Easy DIY Elf on the Shelf Costumes

December 18, 2017 by Wifeeclectic 20 Comments

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I don’t think there is a Christmas tradition more divisive than Elf on the Shelf. Some parents love it and others hate it and swear they will never do it. We are firmly in the trapped camp. We don’t love it anymore but now we are kind of trapped into doing it. I have discovered the secret to loving it instead of hating it, is being prepared with fun ideas. If it late at night and we are trying to think of an elf idea, that is when we hate it. When we know what the elf is doing each night we are more inclined to love it as much as our kids. Another way we have found to keep us loving it, is to think outside the box a little bit more, to get creative without getting messy. That is how Elf on the Shelf Costumes were born. The best part? Now that they are done I can put them in the Elf box and next year we have an easy day! They are incredibly easy to make and really fun!

Elf on the Shelf Costumes  - Gingerbread and Tree

Elf on the Shelf Costumes

You will need:

  • a Cricut Maker or Scissors
  • the pattern at the end of this post
  • brown felt
  • green felt
  • thin elastic
  • hot glue
  • sequins and buttons

You may also like: Our Favorite Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Elf on the Shelf Costumes  - Gingerbread and Tree

Print the pattern from the bottom of this post out and then use it as a template to cut out the tree and the gingerbread person. Make sure to also cut out the oval for the face.

Back of Elf on the Shelf Costumes 

Cut a 3 inch strip of elastic and hot glue it to the back side of the costumes with the ends folded under, like in the photo above.  Hot glue buttons and sequins in patterns all over your tree and gingerbread person to make it more festive. Use a hair dryer to melt away any extra hot glue strings. Slip the Elf on the Shelf Costumes over your elves and put them in the next fun spot to be found! I like putting them in the Elf on the Shelf Costumes in the Christmas tree!

Easy DIY Elf on the Shelf Costumes 

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Easy DIY Elf on the Shelf Costume

These cute and easy DIY Elf on the Shelf Costumes are the perfect way to dress up your elf for Christmas. Use the included free pattern for fast creating.

Materials

  • a Cricut Maker or Scissors
  • the pattern at the end of this post
  • brown felt
  • green felt
  • thin elastic
  • hot glue
  • sequins and buttons

Instructions

  • Print the pattern from the bottom of this post out and then use it as a template to cut out the tree and the gingerbread person. Make sure to also cut out the oval for the face.
  • Cut a 3 inch strip of elastic and hot glue it to the back side of the costumes with the ends folded under
  • Hot glue buttons and sequins in patterns all over your tree and gingerbread person to make it more festive.
  • Use a hair dryer to melt away any extra hot glue strings.
  • Slip the Elf on the Shelf Costumes over your elves and put them in the next fun spot to be found! I like putting them in the Elf on the Shelf Costumes in the Christmas tree!

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Elf on the Shelf Costumes Patterns

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Filed Under: Christmas, Cricut, Elf on the Shelf, Holidays, Tutorials Tagged With: Arts and Crafts, Christmas

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  1. robin rue says

    December 20, 2017 at 3:23 am

    What a cute idea!!! Since our elf heads back to the north pole in 3 days, I will bookmark this to make them next year 🙂

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  2. Alli Smith says

    December 20, 2017 at 4:16 am

    These are too cute! I actually ordered outfits for my grandkid’s Elf. They were amazed when they woke up one morning and it was raining and the Elf was wearing a raincoat and rain boots. I need to do this next year when Elf comes back from the North Pole – so cute!

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  3. candy says

    December 20, 2017 at 5:19 am

    For those who do Elf on the Shelf making these cute little outfits is a wonderful idea. Turned out really adorable and I bet the kids love them. Easy to make.

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  4. Amber Myers says

    December 20, 2017 at 6:19 am

    These are some cute ideas! I might have to do this for our elf. Someone actually made a Minecraft block for our elf to wear, and my kids thought it was hilarious.

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  5. Jeanette says

    December 20, 2017 at 6:45 am

    Oh my gosh I had no idea that you could make elf on the shelf costumes. It would be fun to do for the kids. You are very creative and these are really funny.

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  6. Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh says

    December 20, 2017 at 7:28 am

    Oh my goodness, what a cute idea! My daughter would love to see Mr. Sweets (our elf) in costume!

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  7. Tomi C says

    December 20, 2017 at 8:45 am

    I never dressed EOTS (the name we gave to our Elf on the Shelf) but I so wish I had one of these cute little costumes for his many pics.

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  8. Dennis says

    December 20, 2017 at 9:12 am

    These elf on the shelf costumes are so adorable! Your kind of creativity would be so useful in creating business graphics. We could use more elf on the shelf fun in the office. My mom always did elf on the shelf for my sister, and we still do it now.

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  9. Claudia k says

    December 20, 2017 at 3:03 pm

    What a fun and festive idea! I would definitely do this if my kids were younger.

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  10. Lynn Woods says

    December 20, 2017 at 7:09 pm

    I just learned about Elf on the Shelf this month at work. I don’t have kids so it was interesting to learn about it.

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  11. JDaniel4's Mom says

    December 20, 2017 at 8:23 pm

    These are super cute! I think kids would love to help create costumes or disguises for their elves.

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  12. valmg @ Mom Knows It All says

    December 20, 2017 at 8:29 pm

    We don’t do the elf on the shelf. I don’t particularly agree with the premise but know that many families out there enjoy it.

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  13. Ricci says

    December 20, 2017 at 8:41 pm

    These are cute costume ideas for an Elf on the Shelf! I will have to pass this post off to my sister so she can get some ideas for next year!

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  14. Ali || Veggies by Candlelight says

    December 21, 2017 at 5:59 am

    Oh my gosh! These costumes are so adorable! I don’t do Elf on the Shelf, but I have a few friends who do and I’ll make sure to pass this so they can use these costumes next year!

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  15. Anosa says

    December 21, 2017 at 2:36 pm

    I don’t have kids and my parents never did elf on the self thankfully as I am not a fan of it but I love the costume ideas

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  16. Mellissa says

    December 21, 2017 at 7:31 pm

    These outfits are too cute! We never did Elf on the Shelf but I have friends with young kids that are having a blast. I even have a friend that’s a teacher enjoying the elf shenanigans. These outfits are adorable.

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  17. Our Family World says

    December 21, 2017 at 11:24 pm

    These are cute outfits for the Elf, however, we have stopped doing Elf on the Shelf after one year because it scared my little nephews and nieces. I will share this with my friends though. Maybe they are still looking around for Elf costumes. Thanks for the idea.

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  18. Sarah Honey says

    December 22, 2017 at 4:50 pm

    OMG so adorable. And what a great idea. I’m totally doing this tonight. Thanks for the idea!

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  19. David Elliott says

    December 24, 2017 at 8:30 am

    I have seen the clothes they have for the elves. But I never would have thought to make costumes for them on my own. My daughter would love doing this. Very cute.

    Reply
  20. Lori Green says

    December 7, 2020 at 12:03 pm

    Love your website

    Reply

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