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 I originally made the Grinch Face Cut File as a tutorial on how to use the trace feature on Silhouette Studio Software.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
Irene says
I love the Grinch. Thank you so much for this ornament file!!
Nicole Robinson says
Thank you so much for the Grinch file! I will be giving it a try very soon!
Cheryl Spangenberg says
You are so welcome Nicole!
Whitney says
How cute is this!! The Grinch has always been a Christmas must-have in my family! The classic and the Jim Carrey version both! Thank you so much! I recently moved out on my own and have my first solo Christmas tree. It’s so nice to be able to have a piece of home with me! This is awesome!!
Cheryl Spangenberg says
Thanks Whitney! So exciting about your First Christmas independently! I bet also a bit scary too! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas!
Julia says
This is adorable! Thanks for sharing with me!
Cheryl Spangenberg says
You are welcome Julia! So glad you like it!
caryn stremler-birr says
Is this Grinch face svg file still available? when I click download, nothing happens.
Cheryl Spangenberg says
Hi Caryn,
It is available. Please check to make sure your browser is not blocking the popup! Thanks!
Kathy DeLiso says
Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity in sharing this file. I am so excited to have found it and am so thrilled to make an ornament. I know you are using the crinkle paper but wondering if you have ever done the polycrylic( or Pledge floor cleaner) and glitter method? If not, try it – so much fun – bit more time involved but it’s fun! Thanks again!,
Cheryl Spangenberg says
I have not tried those yet! I will have to do it soon! Have a great day, so glad you loved the file!
Brenda Hawkins says
Is this still available? It doesn’t do anything when I try to download it.
Cheryl Spangenberg says
Hi Brenda,
Sorry you are experiencing difficulties. There is a pop up to download so please make sure your browser is not suppressing the pop-up. That is almost always the problem. It appears to be working fine from my end! Thanks!
Meghan says
Can I download this to an iPad?
Cheryl Spangenberg says
I don’t see a reason why not Meghan!
Pam Pope says
Thanks so cute.
Cheryl Spangenberg says
You’re Welcome Pam!
Cassidy Sharp says
Even with cutting the transfer tape my hat still wants to crinkle :( Is is possible I need to size it smaller? Any tips are highly appreciated.
Cheryl Spangenberg says
Yes Cassidy! If you have it too large for your ornament that will happen. Be sure you are sizing it so that it will hit the ornament before it starts to curve down.
Claire Gennaro says
I don’t have a cricut explorer, but my daughter in law does, can I share this file with her. I have the old cricut, and can’t find any cartridges
Cheryl Spangenberg says
Hi Claire, you sure can! It might be easier to send her the post link and let her download it herself onto her computer!
Rhonda says
How do I download the Grinch ornament free SVG cut?
Cheryl Spangenberg says
Hi Rhonda, click the blue download button. Be sure you don’t have a pop-up blocker enabled because after you click the download button a window will open and there you can enter your name/email address or the freebie password to download.
Robyn says
Hi i LOVE this santa grinch. i=When i click download nothing happens. Is this still available? thanks
Cheryl Spangenberg says
It is, Robyn! Be sure you don’t have any pop-up blockers enabled! When you click the download button a pop up opens to enter your name/email or the freebie password!
Robyn says
I figured it out! THANK YOU so much for sharing this with us. I truly appreciate your work.
sweet says
Hi Cheryl
thank you so much for the svg. This is my first one I am cutting out. I have it all cut out, weeded and now am ready to layer it. I have to put the yellow eyes down first?Then the black and then the white and then red? It this right? I have never layed before. Heck I have never made anything with the Silhouette SD before. He cut some card stock and then it sat in the closet for years. I figured it was time to bring it out and learn how to use it.
thanks for any help.
Cheryl Spangenberg says
You got it! Yellow first and then the black layer. Then it doesn’t’ matter which is next, red or white because those layers do not overlap! So happy you have your Silhouette out again and are crafting!
Julie R says
Thanks, Cheryl! I just made one of these cuties with my 5-year-old! It’s adorable!
Cheryl Spangenberg says
So glad you liked it, Julie!
Priscilla Joyner says
Thank you so much for sharrng gonna try this
Kellie Zobrest says
Do you happen to sell these decals already done so all I would have to do is stick
it on an ornament? I don’t have any of that equipment to make it and it seems pretty
complicated to me, lol. So cute though, thank you–Kellie
Cheryl Spangenberg says
Hi Kellie, no sorry, I do not sell the designs!
Cherie Gibson says
This is just too darn cute! Thanks so much for all you share with us! Loving it!
Cheryl Spangenberg says
Thanks Cherie! xo
Jeanann says
Thanks so much for the freebie! Even though Christmas is over, I’ll definitely be using this soon!
Cheryl Spangenberg says
You are so welcome Jeanann!