A popular holiday tradition that originated in the early 2000s has taken the nation by storm and remains a staple in households all across America.

The Elf on the Shelf craze started in 2005 when Carol Aebersold and her daughter Chanda Bell published The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition.

Along with the book came a tiny elf inside of the box.

People have become increasingly creative each year with their Elf on the Shelf ideas.

If you hope to step up a few notches this year with your creativity, check out these hilarious Elf on the Shelf ideas.

Grab a bowl, fill it with marshmallows, and allow your elf to bask as if enjoying a relaxing day at the spa.

Toilet paper isn't just for the holidays; wrap a portion of your house in TP and leave your elf holding the evidence.

Sprinkle a little flour or powdered sugar on a surface, and let your elf make a few snow angels.

Place your elf surrounded by cookie crumbs and a half-eaten cookie. Add a small sign that says, “Couldn’t resist!”

Use miniature marshmallows as "weights" and position your elf doing bicep curls. If you have tiny dollhouse gym equipment, that's even better!

Stick your elf to a wall using tape and scatter tape rolls around to make it look like they were caught in a self-imposed trap.

Position your elf next to a plate of donuts or cookies with a sign that says, “Do Not Eat!” and show a “bite” missing from one.

Place your elf in a bowl of water and freeze it overnight. The next morning, your elf will be trapped in "ice," perfect for a "Let It Go" singalong.

Tangle your elf in a string of holiday lights, making it look like they tried to help decorate but ended up stuck.

Squeeze a tiny bit of toothpaste out in a playful shape and pose your elf holding a toothbrush, looking like they’ve been brushing their “teeth.”

Hilarious Elf On The Shelf Ideas That Will Make You LOL

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