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Elf On The Shelf

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NoHunIntended · 07/10/2011 13:20

Hi

Those of you who do Elf on the Shelf - where did you get your elf from please? Links would be appreciated.

Thanks!

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tummytickler · 07/10/2011 14:19

What is Elf on the Shelf?

SunshineOnARainyDay · 07/10/2011 14:23

OOh, I didn't know what they were but I have just Googled and now I really want one. DD and DS would love it. Expensive though!

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NoHunIntended · 07/10/2011 14:38

tt, it's a Christmas elf (Santa's Little Helper) that sits on a shelf and keeps an eye on your child/ren during the run up to Christmas (or all year, if you like!), then reports back to Santa in time to let him know whether your child has been naughty or nice, and therefore deserving of presents or not!
You can make a game of hiding the elf in a new place every day in December and have the children try and find him/her.

See: www.amazon.co.uk/Elf-Shelf-Christmas-Tradition-Gift/dp/B000XR6MBQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1317994357&sr=8-1. I was just wondering if there was a more awesome elf about! I do quite like this one though!

It's all expensive, Sunshine! :) Though I see things like this as an investment, it can be re-used every year, and then passed on to the next generation.

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SunshineOnARainyDay · 07/10/2011 14:47

Yes, you're right, it would be an investment and come out year after year. May see if I can get a little elf slightly cheaper. Thanks for the idea though!

brookeslay · 07/10/2011 15:23

here

brookeslay · 07/10/2011 15:27

blog about two elfs

LordOfTheFlies · 07/10/2011 17:08

EotS comes with a book so you can record all through December. You hide him every evening in a different place and the DC have to find him . Then on the 24th he 'magically' disappears back to the North Pole to report to Father Christmas.

Last year I made on using green and red felt to dress a Christopher Eccleson Dr Who Doll. ( Originally wanted an Action Man but can't find a cheap one and DS hasn't got his)

Will look in The Entertainer- they had A -Team dolls. I'm sure Hannible or Mr T won't mind being dressed up in Elf shoes, green suit and a matching hat! Grin

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NoHunIntended · 07/10/2011 17:55

Ooh, brookeslay, that is a lovely one, thank you. I won't commit just yet in case anyone comes along with a nicer one. In my mind I envisaged him looking more vintage/old-school.

Sunshine, will you let me know which one you get?

LotF, what gets recorded in the book?

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WitchesBrewIsMyFriend · 07/10/2011 17:56

oh I want one.

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NoHunIntended · 07/10/2011 17:57

P.S. LotR, Mr.T dressed up as an elf? I pity the fool! :o

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tummytickler · 07/10/2011 18:43

Ooooh - they are lovely! I might be tempted!

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NoHunIntended · 07/10/2011 19:20

Er, I meant LotF not LotR - must truly have elves on my mind!

tickler, do it!

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SunshineOnARainyDay · 07/10/2011 19:37

I will let you know which one I get. Will have a search online tonight. Any excuse to get something for Christmas and I'm on to it Grin

SunshineOnARainyDay · 07/10/2011 20:42

That's a great website!

WinterIsComing · 07/10/2011 21:14

That's a pretty good idea. Had to giggle at, "Manufacturer recommended age: 36 months - 18 years" though Grin

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NoHunIntended · 07/10/2011 21:35

Utterly adorable! Thanks! :)

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winefairy · 08/10/2011 10:06

I ordered the Amazon one a while back after seeing it on another thread here and he is actually nicer in real life. He does look vintage, NoHun, as he is a kneehugger which were popular in the 50's. I still have my Grandparents original ones.

To me he's worth the money as he appears for most of December (think of the old S&B 'Costs Per Wear' theory) and he will also be responsible for the Christmas Eve pj hamper in the Winefairy house. He shall be worked hard!

Haribojoe · 08/10/2011 16:30

Have ordered mine today, he will be "arriving" on the morning of our pre-Christmas Christmas day (the day when we decorate the house).

MonsterBookOfHorrors · 08/10/2011 16:42

Hi NoHun :)
It is a great idea.
Last year we got desperate as ds was being naughty due to excitement. In the end we put our santa tree decoration up in his bedroom and told him santa was watching. It really does work! Grin
I may invest on an elf. Thanks for the idea.
Have you tried ebay, they may have new ones on there. :)

SunshineOnARainyDay · 08/10/2011 20:41

NoHun I've just ordered the one from Amazon! Will let you know what he's like when he arrives.

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NoHunIntended · 08/10/2011 21:00

Thanks, winefairy, good to know he looks a bit vintage, and nicer in real life.
You are right re the value for money if he's used every Christmas, and then passed on. I have seen a gorgeous elf for £100 but that's a bit of a crazy price, even if he's passed on seven generations!!! Isn't it? .

Enjoy your elf, Haribo.
Ooh, Sunshine, exciting!

Hi, Monster!! :)
I have looked on ebay, etsy, Amazon, lots of places, just want to make sure the Aurora one is the nicest available before I go for it (apart from the overpriced Waldorf-style one).

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JjandtheBeanlovesUnicorns · 08/10/2011 21:28

The aurora one is adorable! I neeeed it!

MonsterBookOfHorrors · 08/10/2011 22:14

That's the one I liked on ebay, go for it :)

twolittledarlings · 08/10/2011 23:16

I love this idea. Have found cheaper postage on prezzybox website.

Now just wondering if I should get 1 or 2 as I have 2 DD ages soon to be 8 and 10 at Christmas. Are they too old?