Last Updated on November 29, 2025 by Masha Eretnova
Bring a little mischief and a lot of holiday cheer to your craft time with these 20 delightful Grinch-themed Christmas crafts for kids!
From coloring page to festive ornaments and even Grinch-inspired science projects, these activities are perfect for little hands to create, explore, and celebrate the holiday season with a touch of Whoville magic.
Whether your kids love the mischievous Grinch or just want to add some green fun to their decorations, there’s a craft here to spark their creativity and spread Christmas joy.
Before I forget, more holiday crafts:
Grinch Coloring Page & Drawing Tutorial
A good excuse to rewatch the movie and do some coloring or practice drawing Grinch face! With a Santa hat and his signature grim, this drawing or painting idea will be a hit at any classroom and at home.
Get the tutorial: How to Draw Grinch
Grinch Ornaments
Cute and colorful Grinch-themed ornaments made with simple craft supplies, perfect for kids to decorate the tree with a mischievous twist, and holiday red and green colors.
Printable Grinch Craft
A ready-to-print Grinch craft that makes for an easy and mess-free holiday activity for kids of all ages.
Handprint Grinch Paper Plate Craft
A creative keepsake featuring kids’ handprints transformed into a fun Grinch face using paper plates and some gluing.
Torn Paper Grinch Craft
A tactile and colorful craft where kids use torn paper pieces to build their own Grinch character. It doesn’t have to be perfect and no scissors for little hands involved.
Grinch Painted Rock Tutorial
A unique outdoor craft where kids paint Grinch faces on rocks, perfect for holiday garden décor or gifting.
Rock painting is SO fun with kids!
Paper Bag Grinch Craft
An easy puppet-style Grinch made from paper bags, ideal for imaginative play during the Christmas season. He’s dressed like Santa, too!
Grinch Popsicle Puppets Craft
Fun and simple Grinch puppets crafted from popsicle sticks to bring storytelling and playtime to home or classroom.
Grinch Popsicle Stick Craft
A charming and budget-friendly Grinch craft using popsicle sticks and paper for young crafters. His beard is extra 3D with this tutorial, hehe
Grinch Toilet Paper Roll Craft
Recycle toilet paper rolls into a festive Grinch figure, combining crafting with eco-friendly fun. Super easy for preschoolers.
Easy Grinch Craft
A straightforward and kid-friendly Grinch-inspired craft idea that will introduce you to fork painting!
Grinch Christmas Ornament Craft
A festive ornament project where kids create their own Grinch decorations for the tree without much cutting or gluing.
Grinch Pumpkin
A creative twist on pumpkin decorating, transforming pumpkins into Grinch faces for holiday!
Grinch Craft Puppet
A playful Grinch puppet craft that kids can use for imaginative Christmas storytelling. Great for older kids and paired with other holiyda characters to make a fun play!
Grinch Popsicle Stick Craft
Another fun version of Grinch puppets made with popsicle sticks, googly eyes, and cotton balls for simple holiday crafting.
How to Make Grinch Bath Bombs
A fun and educational twist on crafting with a Grinch-themed bath bomb recipe kids can make and enjoy during bath time! Super practical DIY gift for holidays, too!
Mean One Mr. Grinch Craft
A festive and colorful craft project that captures the Grinch’s cheeky personality, perfect for kids to create with just a paper cup, some pipe cleaners and a Santa hat.
Printable Grinch Bookmark
A fun printable craft that turns the Grinch into a bookmark, great for encouraging holiday reading with your children.
DIY Grinch Pipe Cleaner Christmas Tree
A crafty and creative Christmas tree made from pipe cleaners with a Grinch twist, ideal for kids who love hands-on projects and little home decor.
Paper Plate Grinch’s Heart Craft
A heartwarming craft where kids make the Grinch’s growing heart out of paper plates, tying in the story’s message of kindness.
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Masha Eretnova, born in 1991, is a Buenos Aires-based certified teacher, artist, and member of the Professional Artist Association with 20+ years of personal painting journey.
She started painting and drawing very early and is now an international abstract artist and educator passionate about acrylic painting, gouache, and crafts.
Her works are part of international exhibitions and contests, including ArtlyMix (Brazil), Al-Tiba 9 (Spain), Exhibizone (Canada), Italy, and many more.
Besides her artistic pursuits, Masha holds a post-grad diploma in Teaching Film Photography and 2 music school diplomas: piano and opera singing.