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Home » Entertainment » Holidays » Elf on Shelf Ideas

16 Elf on the Shelf Goodbye Ideas + Printable Elf on the Shelf Goodbye Letters

By: T Worthey  »  Updated: December 22, 2021  »   View our disclosure policy

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Yay, it's finally time for that Elf to leave! Need some fun Elf on the Shelf Goodbye ideas, and printable templates? We've got you covered in this roundup of how to have your Elf say goodbye to the kids, plus a few goodbye letters printables on the blog! #elfontheshelfideas

Yay, it’s finally time for that Elf to leave! Need some fun Elf on the Shelf Goodbye ideas, and printable templates?

We’ve got you covered in this roundup of how to have your Elf say goodbye to the kids, plus a few goodbye letters printables down below!

Elf on the shelf ideas

16 Elf on the Shelf Goodbye Ideas + Printable Elf on the Shelf Goodbye Letters

It’s time for Elfie to leave! I’m sure all the parents are shouting, “YAY, we made it another year!”

Well, since you’ve been super creative all month with awesome Elf on the Shelf ideas, then you have to finish strong.

Or, maybe you were the last-minute Elf on the Shelf person, ran out of ideas and decided not to move the Elf, or maybe you just don’t care! 

Regardless, let’s wrap this up with ideas on how to have your Elf on the Shelf say goodbye to your kids!

Free Elf on the Shelf Goodbye printables 

Elf on the Shelf Printable Goodby Letter

First, print out this Elf on the Shelf Printable Letter!

elf on the shelf goodbye free printable

With this Elf goodbye letter, you can fill in your child’s name and the Elf’s name. Grab this free printable goodbye letter here. 

elf on the shelf goodbye letter idea

There are two versions of this printable, and it includes a matching envelope! You can print out the letter as is, or write in your child’s name on the second version of this free Elf goodbye letter. 

 

Elf on the Shelf Goodbye letter

You can order this instant download for an Elf on the Shelf printable here. 

730 Sage Street has some adorable printable Elf on the Shelf goodbye letters!

 

Elf on the Shelf printable

Do an Elf Scavenger hunt with this idea from East Coast Mommy!

Elf on the Shelf Goodbye Ideas

Elf on the Shelf goodbye ideas

Becca from My Crazy Good Life has 5 awesome Elf on the Shelf goodbye tips you can copy! 

Elfie ideas

Pack the Elf to get ready to head back to the North Pole, thanks to She Knows! 

Christmas gift ideas for kids

 

Have your Elf leave the kids a present on Christmas Eve! Grab Disney’s Christopher Robin Blu/ray DVD combo, available in a store near you, or online.

Elf on the shelf ideas

Frugal Coupon Living provides humor with this idea. 

elf on the shelf ideas

Leave a goodbye message using letters or alphabet-type cereal! Thanks to Rachel Swartley for this idea!

elfie hangs out

Another idea is to leave the Elf in the tree on Christmas Eve with another Disney’s Christopher Robin Blu/ray DVD combo

Elf says goodbye

Have Elfie leave a message on the window or door. Thanks to Aimee from The Simple Life for this idea! 

 

Elf on the shelf says goodbye

Here’s another Elf on the Shelf note idea! Source here.

Elf goodbye ideas

Have your Elf leave a little note for your child! Ideas found here.

 

elf on the shelf goodbye

Sweet Cheeks Tasty Treats has 10 awesome ideas you can do to get your Elf ready to leave and prepare the kids. You can check out her ideas here.

how to retire your Elf

Want to get rid of your Elf for good? I mean, retire him? Check out what In A Happy Nest did to retire her Elf. 

 

Saying goodbye to Elfie

Let your kids touch the Elf before going to bed on Christmas Eve. They don’t need magic to head back to the North Pole since Santa will pick him or her up when he drops off the presents. Get a free printable and learn more about this idea from Balancing Home.

Elf ideas

Have your Elf leave a goodbye gift for the kids. Check out this idea from Eighteen25!

 

Elf and Marvel

Well, if you are a huge Marvel fan, this Elf on the Shelf idea is currently winning the internet. And, it’s a HILARIOUS way for your Elf to leave! LOL Thanks to Mama’s Geeky for this one! 

Find more Elf on the Shelf ideas below:

27 Creative & Best Elf On The Shelf Ideas

Fun Elf On The Shelf Ideas For Kids

25 Adult Elf on the Shelf Ideas Found on Instagram

Printable Elf On The Shelf Goodbye Letter

 

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