Unleash Your Inner Elf: 10 Playful And Fun Christmas Elf Drawings for Kids

Get ready to elf yourself with some jolly good Christmas Elf drawing ideas for kids!

It’s time to grab your pencils and embark on an elf-tastic adventure where every stroke brings us closer to the North Pole. Are your kids ready to draw elves that are so cute, they give Santa’s cookies a run for their money? We’ve got elves doing everything from wrapping presents to taking elfies!

So, put on your elf hats, sharpen those pencils, and let’s create some mischief and magic on paper. Who knows, we might just draw Santa’s next top elf! 🎨

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Most Popular Christmas Elf Drawing Idea: Smiling Christmas Elf

For a festive drawing, create a cheerful Christmas elf with a beaming smile and rosy cheeks. Sketch a pointed elf hat adorned with stripes of red and green, and a fluffy pom-pom at the end. Draw the elf’s ears sticking out and give them a playful curve. Make sure the elf’s eyes sparkle with mirth, and maybe add a few twinkling stars around its head to capture the merry essence of the holiday spirit.

This is one of the most popular drawings I have for Christmas elves. I even decided to draw it myself! You can find my drawing at the end of the post.

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Second Most Popular Idea: Elf Sitting on a Snowball

To create this whimsical Christmas scene, draw a large, round snowball for the base. Then, sketch a Christmas elf with a joyful expression, sitting comfortably on top of the snowball. The elf should wear a festive hat and striped leggings. Keep the shapes simple and the lines clean to make it easy for young artists to replicate. Add a few light shadows on the snowball to show depth and the soft texture of the snow.

This is the second popular idea from this post.

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Elf Holding a Candy Cane

Create a playful Christmas elf with a pointed hat and elfish ears. Draw the elf holding a large candy cane that’s almost as tall as itself. The candy cane should have bold, swirling red and white stripes. Ensure the elf’s expression is jovial, with a wide grin to reflect the holiday cheer. Add a touch of whimsy with stripes or patterns on the elf’s clothing to complement the festive candy cane.

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Elf with a Gift Box

For a simple Christmas drawing, create a cheerful elf with pointed ears and a festive hat. The elf should have a friendly smile and be holding a square gift box in front of it. Make the box’s lines straight and even, with a ribbon and a bow on top for detail. Keep the elf’s costume simple to ensure it’s easy for little hands to replicate. Add a few decorative elements like stars or snowflakes to give it a holiday sparkle.

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Dancing Christmas Elf

Draw a jolly Christmas elf with a wide smile and rosy cheeks. Position the elf with arms outstretched to the sides and one leg lifted, creating a dynamic pose as if caught mid-dance. Add pointed shoes with curled toes and a pointed hat with a bell to enhance the festive attire. Keep the lines fluid to suggest movement, and perhaps include a few musical notes or motion lines to emphasize the dancing joy.

Elf Wearing a Scarf

To draw this festive figure, sketch a smiling Christmas elf with pointed ears and a cheerful expression. Wrap a long, wavy scarf around the elf’s neck, letting the ends flow out to suggest movement. Dress the elf in a patterned hat and coat, and ensure the scarf features stripes or a festive pattern. The simplicity of the design makes it suitable for artists of all skill levels, capturing the warm and cozy essence of the holiday season.

Elf Beside a Christmas Tree

To create this merry scene, draw a Christmas elf with pointy ears and a tall, curved hat. Position the elf standing confidently next to a simple, triangle-shaped Christmas tree. Decorate the tree with circular ornaments and a shining star on top. Keep the elf’s and tree’s outlines bold and add a few decorative details like stripes on the elf’s outfit and sparkles around the tree to convey a festive atmosphere.

Elf with a Stocking

Sketch a jolly Christmas elf with a large, easy-to-outline stocking. The elf should have a playful expression, with cheeks rosy from the cold. Give the stocking bold stripes and a fluffy top, adding a ribbon and a few decorative elements like holly or stars. Make sure the elf’s hat is oversized, draping whimsically to one side with a pom-pom at the end, to complete this festive holiday drawing.

Waving Christmas Elf

Draw a friendly Christmas elf with a big smile and rosy cheeks. Have the elf waving hello with one hand raised. Dress the elf in a festive outfit with a hat featuring a fluffy pom-pom. Add details like pointed ears peeking out from under the hat and a belt with a buckle at the waist. Give the elf curved shoes with tips curling upwards, adding to the whimsical charm of your Christmas drawing.

Elf with Big Ears

For a child-friendly drawing, create a Christmas elf with a round, inviting face and oversized ears to give it a playful look. Adorn the elf with a striped hat, curving and ending with a pom-pom. Keep the facial features simple: large eyes, a small nose, and a happy smile. The exaggerated ears make for a fun and easy element for kids to focus on while drawing this festive character.

My Take On Of Christmas Elf Drawing Ideas

Smiling Elf

Here’s my drawing of the Smiling Elf. I used washable markers of my son for coloring and an acrylic marker for outline. How do you like my result?

Conclusion

And just like Santa’s sleigh on Christmas Eve, we’ve zoomed to the end of our Christmas Elf drawing adventure! We hope these whimsical ideas have filled your pages with as much joy as a stocking on Christmas morning. From elves on shelves to those caught mid-jingle bell rock, your kids’ creativity has truly been on the ‘nice’ list. Keep these drawings as festive keepsakes or use them to spread cheer around your home. Remember, every elf they drew is a reminder that the best gifts are those crafted with love and laughter. Until our next creative escapade, keep your pencils jolly and your erasers merry!🎄✨