This easy Grinch craft is a great way to enjoy a fun holiday activity with kids.
It only uses a few supplies and results in a super cute final product. When I’ve done this DIY project with my boys, we customized our Grinch Christmas trees to make delightful decorations and more.
I’m sharing my tips for doing this Christmas craft project with children plus ideas for using. I hope that this tutorial inspires you and your students to have all sorts of holiday Dr. Seuss fun!
Simple Way to Enjoy a Holiday Activity with Kids
Are you on the search for a Grinch-themed art project to use with your students? Maybe you’d like a simple and frugal Christmas craft to get in to the holiday spirit? Or perhaps you’d like an engaging activity to use with How The Grinch Stole Christmas (or Dr. Seuss Day)?
Well, this easy Grinch craft featuring a cute Christmas tree is terrific for all of those things and more!
When I was little, I eagerly looked forward to the holidays. All the merriment with decorating and baking would have me belting out holiday tunes as I danced along to Christmas songs blaring from a local radio station. I’d feel like I was a character from one of my favorite Christmas movies – a Who from Whoville!
I always loved how happy and positive The Whos were – even when The Grinch tried to steal Christmas from them. I remember studying the book and closely watching the show, trying to capture little details. The slightly crooked Christmas trees (and their unique decorations) always stood out.
This easy Grinch craft is an attempt to recreate those trees. And you can add your own style to it. I hope that your children and you have a blast with this DIY art project!
Suggested Supplies for This Christmas Tree Craft
Here’s some good news: You only a few materials to work on this painting project with kids. It’s budget-friendly and easy to organize!
I recommend that you gather (or purchase) these supplies and have them ready in your crafting area so you’ll be all set to begin:
- Paper
- Fork
- Green, brown, and red paint
You’ll also want a marker or other writing tool to jot down your child’s name and date. If you’d like a sparkly effect, consider mixing glitter into the paint or purchasing glitter paint.
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How to Make This Easy Grinch Craft
01
Prepare paint
Squeeze out a little of each color on a paper plate. You need more green than the other two.
Dip the fork in the green paint.
02
Use fork to paint tree
Drag it 2-3 inches across the paper at an angle to look like pine needles.
Moving upward, continue painting. Be sure to get both sides of the tree and to change the slant accordingly.
Once you reach the top, arc your painting around in a hook shape.
03
Use thumb to add red top
Dip thumb in red paint. Press down firmly at the tip of the tree.
Feel free to add more finger/thumbprint ornaments to the tree, if desired.
04
Add tree trunk
Use brown paint on the fork to add the trunk.
Cool Ways to Have More Fun with The Grinch
Easily add to your fun with The Grinch and friends! I have found that books, games, and cute little accessories are brilliant ways to boost our holiday activities – and I bet your students will love them, too!
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Ideas for Making and Using Your Grinch-Themed Craft
This easy Grinch craft made by fork painting can be used in a variety of ways. You can make it for fun with Dr. Seuss or a creative Christmas art project. Here are some ideas for enjoying with your students:
Customize your Grinch tree by adding some glitter or glitter glue. Also, you can use different colors of paint if you’d like a tree more like The Whos of Whoville.
Use different sizes of paper for your fork painted trees. If you make small versions of the trees, attach to yarn, ribbon, or string to create a cute banner.
Display your paintings as decorations by featuring on frequently viewed areas, like a hallway, bulletin board, refrigerator, or wall. You could also make DIY Christmas cards with these Grinch trees on the front!
⭐ I hope you and your children have a blast with this Grinch tree craft! What are your ideas for making and using this craft for kids? Please share your thoughts and experiences in the comments area at the bottom of this post.
