THERE are only a few days left before the elf who likes to sit on the shelf reports back to Father Christmas.

Inspiration may now be wearing a bit thin and you may find yourself wondering what your elf can do next.

If you are looking for easy or fun ideas for what your elf can get up to then Worcester News' readers have come up trumps.

Their elf dolls have been up to all kinds of mischief - and they are easy for you to copy in your own home.

Here's what the elf has been up to:

AgnieszkaSzymon Siupa elf has been writing messages in flour

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Steady Louise's elf left behind a certificate to say Leon was on the nice list. Well done Leon!

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The elf Twinkle wrapped up Gemma Lancett's car in Christmas paper

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Debbie Bishop's elf is a bit of a joker and made a plate of brown Es

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Emma Richards' elf made a cute mini-breakfast complete with tiny napkin and cracker

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Emma Richards' elf also enjoyed a spot of fishing

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Rachel O'Neill's elves were feeling 'toasty'

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Amy Homer found her elf in the tree where he had made a decoration of himself

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A candy cane helped Lauren Partridge's elf zipwire across the living room

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Elizabeth Martin's elf decided it was an artist and has added glasses and moustaches to family photos

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There was a game of the floor is lava for Vania Silva's elves

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It was bath time for Lauren Partridge's elves

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