The Elf on the Shelf is one of our favourite fun festive traditions, but doing the same thing every year can get kind of boring. Fortunately for us, there are lots of creative minds who come up with the cutest ideas for Elf on the Shelf [1], then shared their adorable setups on social media! From playful twists on the classic poses to totally unique ideas, Instagram is packed with inspiration for making this year's Elf on the Shelf the cutest and most creative one you've ever done. As you plan out the antics of your home's elf for this year, take a look at some of these creative and funny ideas [2] to get some inspiration!