Add that devious grin to your Christmas Tree with this easy DIY Grinch Ornament! Plastic ornament + green paper filler + my free Santa Grinch Cut File and you have an adorable new ornament that can also be perfect for a handmade gift!
I have been somewhat on a Grinch kick if you will. I originally made the Grinch Face Cut File as a tutorial on how to use the trace feature on Silhouette Studio Software. Since then I have made Coffee, Hot Chocolate, & Tea mugs as well Grinch Wine Glasses and a cut file of the Grinch with Yellow Eyes and let’s not forget my Resting Grinch Face shirt or the delicious Grinch Pretzel Bites.
He is just so easy to craft with because he is such a fan favorite! Today I thought I would add him to my tree and also get him in the Christmas Spirit with a Santa Hat. This Santa Grinch Cut File could also be used on the coffee mugs, wine glasses or on a shirt or tote! You just have to resize it!
Supplies for Grinch Ornament:
- Cricut Cutting Machine (I have the Explore Air)
- Flat Clear Disc Ornament (plastic or glass)
- Red Vinyl, Yellow Vinyl, Black Vinyl, White Vinyl
- Transfer Paper
- Weeding Tool
- Scraper Tool
- Rubbing Alcohol & Paper Towel
- Green Crinkle Paper Filler
- Ribbon
It’s best to use the rubbing alcohol and paper towel to clean the surface of the ornament. It just makes sure the vinyl will stick the best it can!
After you download the free cut file below, you will want to cut the vinyl out using your Cricut. Measure your ornament and resize the design if needed. I was using the 3.94″ ornament.
Then using clear transfer tape you will layer your vinyl. You can find tips for layering vinyl here and tips for the easy method here. For this ornament layer the black on the yellow and then the red and white on top the black.
Next, I found it easier to lay my completed vinyl design right side DOWN and then center my ornament on top of that versus trying to center the vinyl design over the wobbly ornament.
Apply the vinyl and smooth out. A big tip when working with any concave surface is to cut your clear transfer tape so that you can manipulate your design. We all know it’s tough to put a flat paper on a round object!
Fill the ornament with the green crinkle paper! You can also check your dollar store and craft store, they often have this paper filler in the gift wrap section.
Then use a ribbon, twine or piece of string to make a loop for hanging!
You might like these other ornaments as well:
- Cork Rudolph Ornament
- Gumball Machine Ornament
- Puzzle Piece Ornaments
- Thumbprint Ornaments
- Snowflake Puzzle Piece Ornament
- Sesame Street Ornaments
- Disney Silhouette Ornaments
- Mickey Mouse Ornaments
- Glitter Personalized Ornaments
- Lego Ornaments
DOWNLOAD GRINCH ORNAMENT HERE
This download is for personal use only!
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Don’t forget you can check out all of my 25 days of Christmas Series from all my blogging years! Recipes, handmade gift ideas, decor and more!
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Comments & Reviews
Donna says
Hi, I’ve been trying to download the grinch, put my email in but it isn’t doing anything
Cheryl Spangenberg says
Hi Donna, I just tested it and it’s working correctly. Are you clicking the green download button after entering your name and email address? If so, make sure you do not have a pop-up blocker installed as the download will pop up in a new window on your screen after clicking that green button.
Viviana says
Hello, thank you for the Grinch ornament sag. I love it.
Cheryl Spangenberg says
So glad Viviana!
Renee says
Love your Grinch! Thank you very much for sharing!!
Cheryl Spangenberg says
So glad! You’re welcome!
Karli says
Hi Cheryl, I’m hoping to do this on a 2” round ornament, would the circuit be able to cut it that small? I personally don’t have one, but am hoping to use someone’s to make these ornaments for a friend! Thanks for your advice,
Karli
Cheryl Spangenberg says
Hi Karli, yes a Cricut will work great!
Diane Osment Graham says
Thank you for the Grinch cookie recipe. I’m making these to take to my mom’s on Christmas Eve. I just found your Grinch ornament to go with them. So, I’ve made one of the ornaments to decorate the cookie tray with. I’m excited to see what the family thinks of the cookies.
Cheryl Spangenberg says
That will be the best-looking tray of cookies on Christmas Eve, Diane!
Cherie Gibson says
Hi Cheryl, Thanks so very much for all that you share with us! You are AWESOME! I would like to make the Grinch Face Ornament but I would like to know what kind of vinyl to use. Thanks!
Cheryl Spangenberg says
Hi Cherie, Permanent Adhesive Vinyl will work great! You can use removable also.
La Rae Prentice says
I understand that selling your .svg file is not allowed. Your rules did not indicate whether or not I can sell items using your designs on a t-shirt or ornament?
I would like to hear from you about my question.