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My youngest asked for How the Grinch Stole Christmas three nights in a row last December, so this year I am leaning into it. The Grinch is perfect for a farmhouse Christmas because his whole look is lime green, red and a little bit crooked, and most of it can be made from yarn, felt and dollar store finds.
Here are 24 Grinch Christmas decor ideas, from wreaths for the front door and a Grinch hand reaching for an ornament to a full Grinch tree, a cozy mantel, kid friendly ornaments and a party table for movie night. Each one links to the crafter who made it, with their supplies and steps. If you are still planning the front door, our Christmas door decorating ideas and front porch Christmas decor ideas pair well with these, and our Oogie Boogie Christmas decor ideas are next door for the Nightmare Before Christmas fans.
1. Grinch stuck in a chimney wreath
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This is the one that makes people stop on the sidewalk. The Grinch is stuck head first in a brick chimney on the front door, with only his fuzzy green legs kicking out the top.
The chimney is an empty cereal box stuffed full so it holds its shape, and the bricks are lines of hot glue swirled with a bamboo skewer, then painted red. Craft store elf legs get wrapped in green craft fur, and the whole thing sits on a wire wreath form with garland and red and gold ornaments.
2. Whimsical Grinch face wreath
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If you want the big guy himself on the door, a plastic Grinch mask is the shortcut. It sits right in the middle of a full, busy wreath and steals the whole show.
Start with a wire form and green garland or a plain green wreath, then tuck in curly glitter picks, swirly candy picks, berries and mini ornaments. A big red and white striped bow under his chin finishes it. Hot glue holds everything, so it comes together in an afternoon.
3. Loopy yarn wreath with a felt heart
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This one is so simple a kid could make it for their own bedroom door. Bright green loop yarn wrapped around a 12 inch foam wreath form looks just like Grinch fur.
Pin one end of the yarn to the form, wrap it snug with the loops facing out and pin the other end. Stitch two red felt hearts together with a little stuffing inside and glue it on near the top. Keep this one indoors, since yarn does not hold up to weather.
4. Merry Grinchmas sign wreath
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Those cute wooden Grinch signs at the craft store look even better sitting on a wreath. Wrap a 14 inch wire wreath form with the same green loop yarn and hot glue a Merry Grinchmas sign across the middle.
Tie the yarn to the outer ring with a double knot before you start, and wrap it tight so the wreath looks full. Any seasonal sign works the same way, so you can swap it after the holidays.
5. Easy green yarn wreath with a red heart
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For the cleanest look, wrap a foam wreath form in chunky green blanket yarn and add one red felt heart. That is the whole craft, and it still says Grinch from across the room.
A 12 inch form is a good size for a front door. Use a low temp glue gun if the kids are helping, and if you want more, add a ribbon or a little Santa hat.
6. Grinch hand candy cane for the yard
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This Dollar Tree project puts the Grinch right in your yard, reaching down from a giant candy cane to snatch an ornament. It costs just a couple of dollars.
Paint a white knit glove green with fabric dye, let it dry, then wrap an outdoor candy cane stake in red ribbon. Hot glue the glove to the hook, add a puff of white loofah for the fur cuff and hang a red ornament from his fingers.
7. Grinch hand door hanger
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Here is the same idea made for the front door. A candy cane wire frame wrapped in jumbo red yarn ends in a stuffed green glove reaching for a red ornament, just like the scene in the movie.
Stuff each finger of the glove with fiberfill, glue a wire ornament hook between the thumb and first finger and push the cuff into the crook of the cane. A strip of white faux fur hides the seam. It takes less than an hour.
8. Crescent moon Grinch arm ornament
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Tuck this one into the tree so it looks like the Grinch is sneaking off with an ornament. It is a curved red arm with a fluffy cuff and a green felt hand.
Two 8 inch Dollar Tree wire wreath forms are cut and wired back to back into a crescent. Trace your hand on doubled lime green felt, glue and stuff it, then wrap the frame in red chunky yarn and add a strip of faux fur about 2 and a half inches wide at the wrist.
9. A full Grinch Christmas tree
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A whole Grinch tree is mostly texture, not character ornaments. Look for anything swirly, curly and sparkly in red, green and white.
Wrap the tree in a lime green marabou boa, then layer wide red and green ribbon, tulle and curly ribbon clusters. Red and white pipe cleaners hold things in place, and a handful of real Grinch ornaments is plenty once the rest of the tree is full.
10. Curly Whoville tree topper
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Skip the star and build a topper that looks like it came straight out of Whoville. Bundle a few red and white curly picks with green and red ball picks so they spiral up at different heights.
Wire the bundle to the top branch with pipe cleaners and add a big striped bow underneath. It makes the tree look taller and a little bit silly, which is exactly the point.
11. Grinch mantel with mismatched stockings
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Stockings alone never feel like enough on our mantel, so I love how this one layers in more. Red, white and green knit stockings with pom poms hang under a garland of fuzzy red and green pom poms.
Pick three height points across the mantel, left, middle and right, and put your tallest pieces there. Small cone trees and a framed Grinch print fill in the rest.
12. Yarn wrapped cone trees
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Tall skinny trees in Grinch green are an easy way to add height to a mantel or shelf. Wrap foam or paper cones in green yarn and spiral red mini pom pom trim around them.
Make two or three in different heights and set a big red or green yarn pom pom at the base. They pack flat in the Christmas tote and last for years.
13. Mini Grinch tree for under 10 dollars
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You do not need a big tree to get the Grinch look. A small dollar store tree with the top bent over like his famous droopy tree does it for about 9 dollars and 50 cents.
Wrap it in red and white twine, fill the gaps with mini red ornaments and unwrapped starlight mints, and tuck red berries around the base. Hang one big ornament from the bent tip and set it in a burlap wrap.
14. Grinch farmhouse beads
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Wood bead garlands are all over farmhouse decor, and this version swaps the neutrals for Grinch green and red. They look sweet draped over a jar, a stack of books or a tray.
Paint wood beads green with a few raspberry red ones in the mix, string them on twine and finish both ends with pink and white twine tassels. They double as a silly necklace for a Christmas sweater party.
15. Who Hash spool ornaments
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Anyone who knows the story will smile at these little Who Hash cans. They are wooden spools painted silver to look like tin, with a red paper label.
Paint the ends of each spool metallic silver, add glitter paint if you like, then wrap the middle in red paper and Mod Podge on a free printable Who Hash label. Glue a ribbon loop on top for hanging.
16. Big Who Hash can for the table
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Once you have the ornaments, make a full size Who Hash can for the kitchen counter. Grab a can from the pantry, wrap it in red paper and add the same printable label in the larger size.
Set it next to the little spool ornaments on a tray or tuck it under the tree. It is a fun one for a Grinch movie night snack table too.
17. Grinch in a chimney film canister ornament
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This tiny ornament is the chimney idea in miniature, and kids can make it. A green pom pom pokes out of an old film canister with a puff of cotton like snow.
Tie a ribbon loop and hot glue it inside the canister, add the cotton ball and the pom pom, then glue on two short pieces of green pipe cleaner. Draw bricks on the side with a white paint marker.
18. Clear ornaments with a red heart
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These are the ornaments I would make with the kids on a snowy afternoon. Fill clear plastic ball ornaments with green pony beads, pom poms or feathers, then press a red glitter heart sticker on the front.
Finish each one with a red and white twine bow. The heart is a nod to the Grinch’s heart growing three sizes, and they make sweet gifts for teachers and grandparents.
19. Glitter Grinch canvas
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For a big piece over the couch or the mantel, paint the Grinch on canvas and cover him in green glitter. It sparkles every time the tree lights hit it.
Transfer a printable Grinch face pattern onto a white canvas with carbon paper, paint a green base coat first so no white shows through, then cover it heavily with lime glitter paint. A 24 inch canvas took about four bottles.
20. Grinch mason jar
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A plain pint mason jar becomes a little Grinch with green paint and a doll sized Santa hat on the lid. It looks great on a shelf and holds cookies or a small gift.
Clean the jar with rubbing alcohol, paint several coats of green, then draw his face with black and yellow paint markers. Pull up a picture of the Grinch to copy the eyes and smirk, and hot glue the hat on top.
21. Painted Grinch rocks
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Garden rocks get a Christmas job with this one. Paint smooth stones about 3 inches tall green with a red Santa hat and draw on a little Grinch face.
Prime them white first so the colors pop, add cotton for the hat trim, googly eyes, a thin red ribbon bow and a tiny silver bell. They look cute on a windowsill or tucked into a centerpiece.
22. Grinch eye party cups
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If you are hosting a Grinch movie night, the table deserves some decor too. Green paper cups with his yellow eyes and grumpy brows look like a little Grinch army.
Print the eyes on sticker paper or draw them on with markers, then stack the cups in a pyramid on the snack table. Fill them with green punch or popcorn.
23. Grinch treat bags
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Green paper lunch sacks turn into Grinch faces with a printed face and a Santa hat that sits up above the fold. Line them up on the buffet as favors or treat bags.
Fill them with green candy, cookies or a small gift, fold the top down behind the hat and they stand up on their own.
24. Whoville Coffee Co cups
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Hot cocoa on movie night tastes better out of a Whoville Coffee Co cup. Plain white foam or paper cups get a round red and green striped label wrapped around the middle.
Print the labels on full sheet sticker paper so they go on smooth, then set the cups out by the cocoa pot with candy cane stirrers. It is the kind of small detail the kids remember.
How to decorate a Grinch Christmas tree
Start with color. Lime green, bright red and white are the Grinch palette, so a green tree with warm white lights, a lime green boa and red and white striped ribbon reads as Grinch before a single character ornament goes on.
Go for texture and whimsy over perfect. Curly picks, pom poms, tulle and a topper that leans a little all look like Whoville, and bending the top of a small tree over gives you his famous droopy shape.
Then add a few handmade pieces from this list. The clear heart ornaments, the Who Hash spools and the film canister Grinch fill a tree fast, and the crescent moon arm makes a great surprise tucked into the branches.
Grinch Christmas decor FAQ
What colors are Grinch Christmas decorations? Lime or chartreuse green is the main color, with bright red and white as accents. A touch of gold or candy cane stripes fits too, and a red heart is the classic finishing detail.
How do I make Grinch decor on a budget? Start at the dollar store. Wire wreath forms, small trees, candy cane stakes, gloves, ribbon and mini ornaments are all cheap there, and green loop yarn or felt does the rest. The mini tree on this list costs about 9 dollars and 50 cents.
Can kids help make Grinch decorations? Yes. The clear heart ornaments, the painted rocks, the film canister ornament and the loopy yarn wreath are all good kid projects. Leave the hot glue and the wire cutters to the grown ups.
Can Grinch decor go outside? The candy cane yard stake and the chimney wreath on a covered door hold up well. Keep the yarn wreaths and felt pieces indoors or under a porch roof, since wet yarn gets heavy and messy fast.
