Grinch Paper Plate Craft: How To Make & Ideas For Enjoying

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This Grinch paper plate craft is an easy way to enjoy a creative activity for Dr. Seuss and holiday fun.

With only 3 supplies, your kids can create a super cute craft with a Grinch heart theme. It's a frugal way to bring the classic movie to life and get into the holiday spirit. My boys had a blast making this Christmas craft for DIY decorations.

I'm sharing my tips for making this Grinch craft plus fun ideas for using. Get ready to take your Dr. Seuss fun to the next level!

A Holiday Craft with a Meaningful Reminder

Looking for a simple and frugal Christmas craft to enjoy with your kids? Maybe you'd like some homemade decorations way to get you in the holiday spirit? Or perhaps you'd like an engaging activity to pair with How The Grinch Stole Christmas (or Dr. Seuss Day)?

Well, this Grinch paper plate craft is great for all of those ideas and more!

As a child, I looked forward to holiday planning and preparation. It would be so exciting to watch our home and school transform with Christmas themes. And I couldn't wait to watch some of my favorite holiday movies, like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and How The Grinch Stole Christmas.

I would color pictures with my favorite characters, like Max the Dog and Cindy-Lou Who. During play time, my brother would pretend to be The Grinch and our dog (also named Max!) would be such a good sport. I usually was a random Who, while my little sister was Cindy-Lou Who.

As a mom, I loved revisiting this movie with my boys - and enjoying fun activities, like this Grinch paper plate craft!

Suggested Supplies for This Grinch Craft

Only a few materials are needed to make this simple paper plate craft for kids. The finished product has Christmas colors and terrific textures.

I recommend that you gather (or purchase) these supplies and have them ready in your crafting area so you'll be all set for creative fun with kids:

• Paper plates
• White glue or glue sticks
• Tissue paper in red and green (sparkly tissue paper adds amazing effects!)
• Scissors (optional - if you'd like to add some fine motor skills, have your students tear the tissue paper into squares)

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How to Make This Grinch Paper Plate Craft

01

Prepare tissue paper

Cut the tissue paper into strips. Cut the strips into squares.

Tip: Stack the strips of tissue paper before cutting to save time!

02

Draw heart

Draw a heart on the paper plate. You can do this step for your child OR have them give it a try!

03

Add red tissue paper

Cover the heart in glue.

Crumble the red squares up, then press them onto the glued section Flatten out the paper as you go.

04

Add green tissue paper

Apply glue to a section of the outer part of the plate. 

Crumble and stick the green tissue paper squares. Repeat until you are finished.

A few tips for making your paper plate craft: Buy the red tissue paper with glitter embedded for a sparkly sensation.

Use purple glue sticks that dry clear to help the kids know where to stick the paper.

Easy Ways to Have More Fun with The Grinch

Keep all of that Grinch and friends fun going! I love using books, games, and sweet little accessories to boost our holiday activities - and I bet your students will love them, too!

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Ideas for Making and Using Your DIY Craft for Kids

This Grinch craft made with paper plates and tissue paper can be used in a variety of ways. It's delightful for both Christmas and Dr. Seuss fun. Here are some ideas for enjoying with your students:

Easily customize your Grinch heart by using glitter or glitter glue. Also, you can use different colors of tissue paper on the border of the paper plate if you'd like a frame for your project.

Use different sizes of paper plates for a cool collection of Grinch hearts. With smaller paper plate crafts, you can attach to yarn, ribbon, or string and create a cute banner.

Display your crafts as decorations by featuring on frequently viewed areas, like a hallway, bulletin board, refrigerator, or wall.

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