I have found some of the best tutorials for you out there! I found this dating back to 2011! If you find it sooner than that please let me know! I would be happy to include that history.

2011 blog from Dirty Diaper Laundry https://dirtydiaperlaundry.com/hack-your-elf-on-the-shelf-tutorial/

2013 video from Life She Has

2014 blog from Stitched by Crystal

http://www.stitchedbycrystal.com/2014/12/tutorial-add-wire-to-elf-on-shelf.html