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From making mild messes to going fishing for Goldfish crackers in your bathroom sink, these mischievous Elf on the Shelf ...

Finally, if you have a cuddly snowman, or another white or pink cuddly toy ... Or print out some pics of everyone in the family, cut out their heads and make simple elf bodies using red and white card ...

Willrow Hood / Shutterstock.com If you’re a parent, then you’re well aware of what “The Elf on the Shelf ... tips cut off. We’ll be using all the pieces, so don’t throw any out.