Creative Elf On a Shelf Pregnancy Announcement & Gender Reveal Ideas

Whether you love them or hate them, the role of the Elf on the Shelf gang has expanded to clever baby announcements and gender reveals. From pregnant shelf elves shoving their faces with ice cream and pickles to little elf babies wrapped in pink or blue blankets, the options are truly limitless. If you’re an Insta-lover who’s planning an announcement or gender reveal around the holidays (this year – or at any point in your life), we suggest taking a note from these creative couples whose photos were totally on point.

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Creative Elf on a Shelf Pregnancy Announcement & Gender Reveal Ideas

Ultrasound Announcement

Things don't get sweeter than a pic of Mom and Dad in the background with the elves holding up an ultrasound photo.

Photo: Flickr/Dan McGinty
Teacher's Elf Has a Secret

Is this not the absolute cutest little project for kids? It works in a classroom setting, but would be fun to do at home, too.

Photo: Instagram/misscate
Elf Mama Baby Bump

Stuff a little cotton under that dress, add an ultrasound picture, and you've got a simply sweet Elf on a Shelf pregnancy announcement.

Photo: Instagram/birthwithavoice
Bring in the Barbies

Sometimes, you need to call in some backup. It's wild, but this Barbie giving birth to twins is an absolutely hilarious idea for sharing baby news!

Photo: Facebook/MommyNeedsVodka
Creative Elf on a Shelf Pregnancy Announcement & Gender Reveal Ideas #5

If you don't have red and green M&M's on hand, is Christmas even coming? This is an easy and adorable Elf on the Shelf baby announcement.

Photo: Instagram/hartandhenryelf
Gender Reveal Box

A traditional gender reveal box format -- in miniature form. I love this idea for the Elves!

Photo: Daisy & Daydreams Blog
Elf Mama OB Appointment

Let's face it: second- or third-time moms probably don't have this kind of time on their hands, but a setup like this would be the cuuuutest. And the inclusion of Batman dad holding mini ultrasound photos is hilarious.

Photo: Instagram/ryanartmiller
Gender Reveal Play On Words

Make a sign or create accessories like these for the elves and have friends guess the baby's sex in comments!

Photo: Instagram/bellsnberries
Mini Gender Reveal Party

Dress up the elves for a fun gender reveal party: you can either add a piece of pink or blue tulle like they did, or paint a stripe on a slice of dollhouse cake to reveal the baby's sex. So cute and simple to pull off!

Photo: Instagram/laneygolightly
Morning Sickness Elf

Can you relate? No words needed; your audience will get the gist. Poor Mama Elf!

Photo: Instagram/mymagicalmoments_fairyandelf
Employ the Ornaments

This post doesn't reveal the actual gender, but you can totally post a teaser with the elf's guess, and follow up with the inclusion of a pink or blue ornament for the Elf on a Shelf gender reveal moment.

Photo: Instagram/jessicadsalonga
Say it with Sonograms (& a Sign)

Would this not be the sweetest way to tell your older kids that baby (or in this case -- babies!) are on the way? I just love the felt board sign route. It's always a good idea!

Photo: Instagram/brittandthefamjam