Elf on the Shelf Printables: Easy, Editable Fun Templates

These Elf on the Shelf printables are fast to personalize, simple to print, and cute enough to make even the Grinch crack a smile. Grab a coffee, open your computer, and you’ll have your North Pole “paperwork” sorted in minutes.

Each template is easy to edit and print by you at home using Adobe Reader.

Featured Elf on the Shelf printables

Elf Secret Message, Decoder & Labels

Turn your nightly setup into a mini spy mission. This printable lets you type any note and it automatically encodes into festive icons, so kids have to use the included Decoder to read their Elf’s message. Personalize the matching envelope labels with your child’s name and deliver an “official” document from the North Pole. It’s perfect for arrival day clues, mid-December missions, or a big goodbye reveal.

Size: The Secret Message and the Decoder each print as a full page (one per page), while the matching name labels are 4 x 2 inches (ten per page).
What’s editable: Your Elf Name and your Secret Message. Edit using Adobe Reader only.
Paper/Printing: Print on US Letter or A4; use Avery 8126/5126/18126, full-sheet sticker paper, or regular paper/cardstock.

Elf Mail Shipping Labels – USPS style

Big, bold Elf Mail Shipping labels turn ordinary boxes into official North Pole deliveries. They’re perfect for arrival day, surprise treats, or wrapping a larger gift from your Elf. The classic postal look photographs beautifully for keepsakes and social posts.

Size: Each label is 8.5 x 5.5 inches; two print per page so you get impact without wasting paper.
What’s editable: The name and address only. Edit using Adobe Reader.
Paper/Printing: Print on US Letter or A4; use Avery 8126/5126/18126, full-sheet sticker paper, or regular paper/cardstock.

Elf Notes & Matching Envelope

Quick notes are the Elf parent’s secret weapon—praise, reminders, silly missions, you name it. The matching little envelope makes every message feel special and “official.” There’s also generous white space to be kind to your printer ink on busy December mornings.

Use the same set for daily notes or a goodbye message on departure day.

Size: Notes are 5 x 2.5 inches (six per page) and the envelope assembles to 5.5 x 3 inches (one per page).
What’s Editable: All text on these Elf notes is editable using Adobe Reader.
Paper/printing: Print on US Letter or A4; white cardstock gives a sturdy feel, though regular paper works too.

Elf on the Shelf ID Card

Give your Elf on the Shelf an “official” Elf ID badge from the Elf Department Surveillance Team. Kids love checking the name and assigned family, and it’s a cute prop for nightly setups. Pop the larger size into a badge holder or laminate the mini version for tiny hands. These are the kind of little detail that makes your Elf’s story feel real.

Size: Mini IDs are 1.44 x 2.25 inches (one per page) and regular IDs are 2.25 x 3.5 inches (print one or eight per page).
What’s Editable: Elf name and assigned Family name only. Edit using Adobe Reader.
Paper / Printing: Print on US Letter or A4; the 8-up layout is compatible with Avery 5390/5383 name-badge inserts if you prefer pre-cut cards.

Elf Report Cards & Matching Envelope

Turn everyday elf antics into a teachable moment (with a wink). These printable Elf report cards let you praise kindness, nudge better bedtime routines, and generally keep December on track – you get to choose your own behaviors. The matching mini envelope makes “delivery” feel official—perfect for popping on a pillow or next to a mug of hot chocolate. Use them once or create a weekly ritual.

Size: Each report card is 5 x 7 inches with two per page for different kids; the matching Elf envelope assembles to 5.5 x 3 inches (one per page).
What’s Editable: All text is editable in Adobe Reader except for the “Official Elf Report Card Prepared By” text.
Paper / Printing: Print on US Letter or A4; cardstock looks crisp, though regular paper works as well.

Elf Messages & Matching Labels

When your Elf needs to say “Hello,” “I’m Back,” or “Goodbye,” or just has something to say, these ready-to-go messages will save you at 10pm! Personalize the notes with your Elf’s name, add a child’s name to the matching labels, and you’ve got instant elf mail that looks straight out of the North Pole post room.

Size: Messages are 5 x 7 inches and print either one or two per page; name labels are 4 x 2 inches with ten per page.
What’s editable: All text is editable using Adobe Reader except for the “A Message From” text.
Paper / Printing: Print on US Letter or A4; for the labels you can use Avery 8163/5163, full-sheet sticker paper, or regular paper/cardstock.

How it works

After checkout, your files are available for instant download—no waiting, no shipping.

For editable designs, open the file in the free Adobe Reader on a computer—for best results edit on your desktop computer instead of a mobile.

Print on US Letter or A4 using compatible Avery label sheets (see each product’s Avery code) or full-sheet sticker paper; you can also print on cardstock and cut if you prefer. These Elf on the Shelf printables are designed to be quick, flexible, and parent-friendly.