Elf on the Shelf was invented by Carol Aebersold and her daughter Chanda Bell, who published "The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition" in 2005.

Elf on the Shelf is based on the book written by Carol Aebersold and her daughter Chanda Bell. As the story goes, cute 10-inch tall elves, called Scout Elves, arrive in children's homes during the ...

Twin sisters Chanda Bell and Christa Pitts, 50, the creatives behind the Elf on the Shelf tradition, tell The Post that overtaxed parents can rely on their new Elf kits, "The Official 24-day ...

How to make Elf on the Shelf bendable with wire cutters, pliers and a few hand stitches. And an easy no-sew option too.