If you're doing Elf on the Shelf, you're probably sick of it by now.

Even if you're not doing it, you're probably sick of seeing other people's photos of what the little blighters have been up to.

Well it seems some parents have completely had enough of the craze - and have brought it to an end in the best possible way.

A photo showing an elf skeleton - made from chicken bones - has gone viral.

It's not known whose brilliant idea it is, as so many people are now sharing the image online as their own.

Shannon Renee's post has gone viral

But it seems to have originated from Shannon Renee, who shared it with the caption 'Someone please do this and record the kids when they find it'.

And she's had a massive reaction, with 53k shares in just 15 hours.

Followers have praised the idea, saying 'it's just too funny'.

But others have suggested it could 'scar kids for life'.

The Elf on the Shelf craze has become somewhat of a tradition in the UK after spreading from America.

The idea is that the elf has been sent to spy on children and report their behaviour back to Santa.

And to prove it's real, once kids are safely tucked up in bed, mums and dads put the elf in different locations in the house so he pops up somewhere new when they wake up in the morning - usually having been up to mischief during the night.

But for many parents, they find themselves tearing their hair out trying to think of new ways to bring the character to life .