Don’t be a GRINCH this Christmas!!! If you are only going to do one kid craft with your child this season, today’s Paper Plate Grinch is the one to do! I mean – hello?! Who doesn’t LOVE the classic Grinch story?
Plus with the new remake movie in theaters now, you could easily make it a craft day and a movie night afterwards! #gluedtomycrafts
Paper Plate Grinch – Christmas Kid Craft
Say so long to boring crafts! This Paper Plate Grinch is super easy but oh so fun for EVERYONE!
All you need is a basic paper plate, some craft paint, cardstock, cotton balls and a little imagination. Super easy materials you probably have in your home right now!
So share the love and grow your crafty heart with our tutorial below! Happy crafting, my friends!!!
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Paper Plate Grinch Craft Supplies:
- Large Paper Plate – one per Grinch craft
- Green Craft Paint
- Foam Paint Brush
- Black Puffy Paint
- Black Sharpie Marker
- Red Cardstock Paper
- Yellow Cardstock Paper
- Paper Craft Scissors
- Hand-Held Office Stapler
- School Glue
- White Cotton Balls
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Directions:
- First things first – squirt some craft paint in the center of your paper plate and have children spread it around with a paint brush, until it’s completely GREEN! Set aside when done.
- Grab your cardstock and scissors. Cut out a Santa hat, as well as TWO eyes for the grinch.
- Now grab the stapler and staple the cardstock pieces in place, on the paper plate.
- Take some school glue and line the rim of the Santa hat with cotton balls.
- To finish off the Paper Plate Grinch, use the black puffy paint to draw on a smile and use the black Sharpie to draw in some eyes for the Grinch.
- Add any other embellishments you like, set aside to let it dry completely and display proudly for ALL to see!
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Paper Plate Grinch
Supplies:
- Large Paper Plate - one per Grinch craft
- Green Craft Paint
- Foam Paint Brush
- Black Puffy Paint
- Black Sharpie Marker
- Red Cardstock Paper
- Yellow Cardstock Paper
- Paper Craft Scissors
- Hand-Held Office Stapler
- School Glue
- White Cotton Balls
Instructions:
- First things first - squirt some craft paint in the center of your paper plate and have children spread it around with a paint brush, until it's completely GREEN! Set aside when done.
- Grab your cardstock and scissors. Cut out a Santa hat, as well as TWO eyes for the grinch.
- Now grab the stapler and staple the cardstock pieces in place, on the paper plate.
- Take some school glue and line the rim of the Santa hat with cotton balls.
- To finish off the Paper Plate Grinch, use the black puffy paint to draw on a smile and use the black Sharpie to draw in some eyes for the Grinch.
- Add any other embellishments you like, set aside to let it dry completely and display proudly for ALL to see!

Edwina Smith says
Very cute idea. I can’t wait to try it with my preschoolers.