This cute and simple Elf on the Shelf idea is a free printable castle play set that you can set up and use to display as an Elf on the Shelf prop. Help Elf on the Shelf count down to Christmas with your kids with this playful and royal printable play set.

Easy Elf On The Shelf Idea

This year the elf is counting down the days until Christmas by playing with paper dolls and using their imagination with this castle printable.

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How does these castle printables work? It’s simple…

Download and print the Elf on the Shelf paper castle printable and follow the instructions to make a fun medieval play set that works well as an Elf on the Shelf prop.

Printable ELf on the Shelf Castle Paper Doll Printables

The best part about this easy Elf on the Shelf printable idea is that the castle and paper dolls is that they are elf-sized.

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Supplies Needed to Make Paper Chain Craft

• Printed Castle and Paper Doll Christmas Printable
• Tape or glue
• Scissors
• Your Elf on the Shelf Scout Doll

Directions To Make Elf On The Shelf Paper Chain Craft

Time Needed to Set Up: 10-15 minutes

Step 1

Print out the Elf-sized castle and paper doll printable PDF.

Step 2

Cut each piece out carefully.

Step 3

Fold the white tabs at the bottom of the castle and paper dolls to help them stand.

Finished Elf On The Shelf Christmas Castle and Paper Doll Printable

Your elf can play all day with this cute paper castle printable and paper dolls to keep busy while they wait for Christmas!

Setting Up Your Elf On The Shelf Prop

Your finished Elf on the Shelf castle printable with paper dolls prop has limitless Elf on the Shelf scene scenarios! Here are a few ideas including the one pictured above:

• Position your Elf on the Shelf Scout against the wall and print and cut out your castle and paper dolls and set them up for Elf to play with.
• Take a plastic horse you have, or bought, and set Elf on it riding to the castle with the Princess’ horse behind him as well as the queen and prince.
• Make a paper crown for your Elf on the Shelf Scout and let them be royal just like the paper dolls with their castle.

a Month of Easy Elf on the Shelf Props & Ideas

We’ve created unique set of Elf on the Shelf props for you that you can print off and use every day to make moving Elf quick, easy and easy to remember.

–>Printable Calendar of a Month of Elf on the Shelf Ideas

• Day 1: Elf on The Shelf Christmas Paper Chain
• Day 2: Elf-Sized Coloring Book
• Day 3: Elf Photo Booth Props
• Day 4: Elf on the Shelf Beach Day
• Day 5: Elf on the Shelf Yoga Poses
• Day 6: Elf on the Shelf Hot Chocolate
• Day 7: Elf on the Shelf Superhero Ideas
• Day 8: Elf on the Shelf Mad Scientist
• Day 9: TODAY
• Day 10: Elf on the Shelf Golf
• Day 11: Elf on the Shelf Ball Pit
• Day 12: Elf on the Shelf Party
• Day 13: Elf on the Shelf Treasure Hunt
• Day 14: Elf on the Shelf Mustache
• Day 15: Elf on the Shelf Cookies
• Day 16: Elf on the Shelf Paper Bag Race
• Day 17: Elf on the Shelf Ideas for Classroom
• Day 18: Basketball Elf on the Shelf
• Day 19: Elf on the Shelf in the Car Ideas
• Day 20: Elf on the Shelf Exercise
• Day 21: Elf on the Shelf Lemonade for Sale
• Day 22: Elf on the Shelf Candy Cane
• Day 23: Elf on the Shelf Baseball
• Day 24: Elf on the Shelf Tic Tac Toe
• Day 25: Elf on the Shelf Bake Sale
• Day 26: Elf on the Shelf Bingo Cards
• Day 27: Elf on the Shelf Toilet Paper Snowman
• Day 28: Elf on the Shelf Kindness Cards
• Day 29: Elf on the Shelf Zipline
• Day 30: Elf on the Shelf Potty Ideas
• Day 31: Elf Craft for Preschoolers

How are you going to use the printable Elf on the Shelf castle and paper dolls?