Marshmallow snowball fight
Two forts made from books, mini marshmallows flying between them.
You need: marshmallows, books
rivals
Elf on the Shelf · two elves
Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas for 2 Elves
Two elves means rivalries, team-ups and double trouble. These setups only work with a pair, which is what makes them special.
Quick answer
The funniest ideas for two elves use teamwork or rivalry: a snowball fight with mini marshmallows, a see-saw on a ruler and a cup, a toy car race with a finish line, a tea party, or one elf giving the other a haircut with yarn. Give each elf a different personality and the stories write themselves.
See-saw
A ruler balanced on a cup with an elf on each end.
You need: ruler, cup
team
Car race
Two toy cars, a ramp, a tape finish line and a 'winner' flag.
You need: toy cars
rivals
Tea party
Two elves with doll's tea cups and a biscuit to share.
You need: tea set
team
Barber shop
One elf 'cutting' the other's yarn wig with a sweet wrapper scissors.
You need: yarn
team
Arm wrestling
Elves across a matchbox table, an audience of toys.
rivals
Tandem zip-line
Both elves on one string zip-line.
You need: string
team
Elf wedding
Tissue veil, a ring-pop ring and toys as guests.
You need: tissue, toys
team
Chess match
Two elves at a chess or draughts board mid-game.
You need: game board
rivals
Piggyback ride
One elf carrying the other over a 'river' of blue paper.
You need: paper
team
Pillow fight
Two cotton-ball pillows mid-swing.
You need: cotton balls
rivals
Baking together
Elves with a measuring cup and flour, a cookie on a plate.
You need: flour
team
Bobsleigh team
Both elves in a loaf tin or shoebox 'sled' racing down a cushion slope.
You need: tin or box
team
Tug of war
Each elf pulling a candy cane or ribbon.
You need: ribbon
rivals
Frequently asked questions
Can you have two elves on the shelf?
Yes. Many families with two or more children have an elf each, or a second elf 'visits' for a few days.
How do you introduce a second elf?
A letter from the first elf: 'My cousin asked Santa if she could come too!'