Free Elf on the Shelf Hat Printable

This Elf on the Shelf hat printable started out as a last-minute idea and somehow became one of our most memorable elf antics ever.

One December morning, after completely forgetting to move the elf, I grabbed some tape, cut out a few hats, and stuck them onto our family photos. The kids were howling, they thought it was the funniest thing their elf had ever done. Even the dog had a hat.

Now it’s a yearly tradition. We all wake up and race to see which photos got “elf-ified” overnight. It’s simple, mess-free, and genuinely hilarious, especially when someone ends up with a green hat and no explanation.

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Elf Hat Printable

This elf accessory printable has been a holiday lifesaver in our house. It comes with 8 red hats and 4 green ones, perfect for adding a bit of mischief without any of the usual mess.

We always print them on cardstock to make them sturdier, especially if the Elf plans to reuse them throughout December.

One year, we used these hats in a way that had the kids laughing for days. With a bit of Scotch magic tape (folded to be double-sided), we stuck hats onto as many family photos as we could find. Even the dog’s picture got one.

To make it even funnier, we gave the kids green hats in every photo so they stood out, and then challenged them to find them all. That morning’s elf hunt turned into a full-on giggle fest.

You can get creative too, maybe just elf-ify the kids, or turn your fridge into a mini North Pole gallery.

It’s one of our favorite Elf traditions because it’s quick, low-effort, and totally mess-free. No glitter explosions. No marker cleanups. Just some easy, silly fun.

So grab the printable, scissors, and sticky tape, and let the Elf work their magic. Whether they go for subtle or silly, these hats add a festive spark the whole family will enjoy.

Looking for more elf fun? We’ve rounded up our favorite free Elf on the Shelf printable props, everything from tiny tools to festive accessories, to keep the laughs coming all season.

More Elf on the Shelf Fun

If your Elf sticks around for most of December like ours does, it helps to have a few tricks up your sleeve. These are some of our favorite Elf on the Shelf printables, they’ve saved me more than once when I needed something fun (and fast):

• Elf construction site – Great for the elf who’s handy with tape and building blocks.
• Printable elf games – These tiny-sized activities keep the kids entertained and give your elf a playful side.
• Arrival letter templates – Kick things off with a warm welcome straight from the North Pole.
• Elf scavenger hunt – Perfect for early risers who love a challenge first thing in the morning.
• Goodbye letter printables – A sweet way to wrap things up when the elf heads back to Santa.
• Elf memory match game – This one turns into a fun little family game night, and my son loves beating me at it.

Looking for an easy win this December? One of this year’s most popular Elf on the Shelf gifts might be just the thing to keep the magic going.

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Last Updated on 29 July 2025 by Clare Brown