Sprinkling Christmas cheer, Marisa Laas (45), owner of The Cake Emporium, a delightful decorative cake business in Brackenfell, Cape Town, is staging hilarious ‘Elf on the Shelf’ antics, to entertain her grandchildren.
Awe-stuck by ‘Stout Elf’ and the many crimes and misdemeanours he’s orchestrated in their home this festive season, Clea (5) and Elijah (1) are tickled with anticipation, wondering what on earth he’ll do next!

Marisa and her husband, Riaan (52), who some might recognize from winning Via TV’s ‘Kom Ons Braai’ in 2017, admit they possibly enjoy the havoc ‘Stout Elf’ stirs up more than their grandkids do.
“Christmas is my favourite time of the year, and this year I was excited to finally get the opportunity to have Stout Elf in my home. My grandbabies are always amused by his antics, their reactions bring us so much joy”. – Marisa
Take a look at the mischief ‘Stout Elf’ has unleashed below.
I think it’s safe to say, someone has made Santa’s naughty list, or at very least, is getting a time out.
Pretending to be a snow man
Sabotaging the Eggnog ingredients
Oh no! Stout Elf shrinked the car!
Hanging out
A minty reminder
Homebrewed Ice Tea
Fishing in the sink
Those were for a client!
Climbing on the Christmas tree
Leaving Clea written apologies
Making a cozy hammock
Fruit Loops in Clea’s shoes
Caution: Stout Elf made a mess
Oopsie! Clea is not impressed!
Playing pool with Barbie
Tinsel trouble
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