15 DIY Grinch Crafts To Make and Sell This Christmas

I never thought I’d become someone who makes things to sell at Christmas. For years I was strictly a maker-for-fun — crafts spread across the kitchen table, the girls covered in paint, Tasos pretending not to notice the mess. But last December a neighbor asked if she could buy some of the Grinch ornaments we’d made, and something clicked.

Grinch crafts sell. They sell really well, actually. The character has a dedicated, passionate fanbase that grows every year, and people who love the Grinch want everything for example ornaments, candles, mugs, wreaths, treats.

If you’ve been thinking about turning your holiday crafting into a little side income, this is the theme to start with.

Here’s everything I’ve tried, researched, and tested, some with the girls, some on my own.

---

What Sells Best and What It Takes to Make It

Before we get into the crafts, here’s a quick overview of what to expect from each category in terms of effort and sell-ability.

Craft	Difficulty	Sell Price Range	Best Sold Where
Ornaments	Easy	$8–$15 each	Etsy, craft fairs
Wreaths	Medium	$35–$65	Craft fairs, local
Jar candles	Easy	$12–$20	Etsy, markets
Coffee mugs	Easy (with supplies)	$15–$25	Etsy
Tiered tray sets	Medium	$25–$45	Etsy, markets
T-shirts	Medium	$20–$35	Etsy, markets
Advent calendars	Medium-Hard	$30–$55	Etsy, craft fairs
Bath bombs	Medium	$5–$10 each	Markets, Etsy
Gift tags	Easy	$5–$8 per set	Etsy, add-on
Treat bags	Easy	$4–$8 each	Markets, local
Fleece scarves	Easy	$12–$20	Markets, Etsy
Painted rocks	Easy	$6–$12	Markets, Etsy
Salt dough ornaments	Easy	$8–$14	Markets, Etsy
Cardboard cones	Easy	$10–$18	Markets, Etsy
Paper plate crafts	Easy	$4–$8	Local, kids’ markets

---

DIY Grinch Ornaments

The Bestselling Grinch Craft There Is

If you only have time to make one type of Grinch craft to sell, make ornaments. They’re the most searched, most gifted, and most impulse-purchased Grinch item at every craft fair and Etsy shop.

People buy them in sets of three or four without hesitation, especially if they have kids who love the movie.

How to Make Them

The most popular version uses clear fillable glass or plastic baubles.

Paint the inside lime green by squirting acrylic paint inside, swirling to coat, then letting it dry upside down on a paper towel.

Once dry, use a fine brush or paint pen to add the Grinch’s face on the outside — yellow eyes, heavy brows, that crooked smirk. Seal with Mod Podge.

People always ask: Glass or plastic ornaments — which sells better?
Glass looks more premium and photographs beautifully, which matters for Etsy listings. Plastic is lighter, cheaper, and safer for shipping. I sell both at different price points — glass as the “gift” option, plastic as the budget buy.

To make them sell faster:

• Offer a set of three at a slight discount
• Add a personalized name or “Merry Grinchmas” with a paint pen for an upsell
• Package in a small kraft box with tissue paper — presentation adds $3–5 to the perceived value

---

Grinch Wreaths for Doors

The Statement Piece That Commands the Highest Price

A Grinch wreath is the most visible, most impressive craft on this list — and because it takes the most effort, it also commands the best price. Craft fair customers see a well-made Grinch wreath and stop walking. That stopping is where sales happen.

Building the Wreath

Start with a basic wire or foam wreath form. Use deco mesh in lime green as your base, bunching and securing it around the frame with pipe cleaners until the whole wreath is full and fluffy. Add red ribbon bows, peppermint ornaments, a Grinch face pick or small Grinch plush at the center, and a “Merry Grinchmas” sign. The lime green mesh does most of the visual work.

People always ask: How long does a Grinch wreath take to make?
Your first one will take 2–3 hours while you figure out the mesh technique. By your fourth or fifth, you’ll be down to about 45 minutes. Batch-making three at a time is the most efficient approach — set up all the frames first, then work through each step on all three together.

To make them sell faster:

• Offer two sizes — a standard door wreath and a smaller version for an interior wall
• Use UV-resistant materials so customers know it will last outdoors
• Take your photos in natural daylight against a dark door — the lime green pops spectacularly

---

Grinch Jar Candles

The Low-Effort, High-Margin Craft

Jar candles are one of the best crafts to make and sell because the margin is excellent and the process scales easily. Once you have your supplies and a system, you can make a dozen in an afternoon. Grinch-themed candles sell particularly well because the scent options write themselves: pine, peppermint, cinnamon, or a “Mt. Crumpit” blend you invent yourself.

Making the Candles

Use soy wax for the cleanest burn and best scent throw. Melt, add fragrance oil (10% of wax weight is the standard ratio), pour into glass jars, and center your wick with a wick holder. For the Grinch look: a lime green label designed at home and printed on sticker paper, with a Grinch quote and the scent name. A simple ribbon around the lid finishes it.

People always ask: Do I need any certification to sell candles?
Rules vary by country and platform, but in general: always label with the fragrance, wax type, burn time, and safety warnings. Etsy doesn’t require certification but recommends following your local consumer product safety guidelines. Do your research for your specific market before listing.

To make them sell faster:

• Create a “Grinch Gift Set” bundling one candle with a set of gift tags
• Name your scents creatively — “Mt. Crumpit Pine,” “Cindy Lou’s Kitchen,” “Stolen Christmas”
• Offer a “You’re a Mean One” scent in a dark, moody fragrance for the grumpy Grinch fans

---

Custom Grinch Coffee Mugs

The Gift That People Buy in Multiples

Grinch mugs are bought as gifts more than almost anything else on this list. People pick up two or three at a time — one for themselves, one for a friend, one for a coworker. The secret to selling mugs successfully is a design people can’t find in a regular shop: something personal, funny, or quote-specific.

How to Make Them

You have two main options: sublimation printing (requires a sublimation printer and press, higher startup cost, very professional finish) or vinyl decal application (a Cricut or similar cutting machine, much lower cost to start). Vinyl decals on white mugs work beautifully for the Grinch aesthetic — green and black vinyl, cut into faces, quotes, or silhouettes.

People always ask: Are vinyl mugs dishwasher safe?
Technically no — the vinyl can lift over time in the dishwasher. Label them clearly as “hand wash only.” Sublimation prints are fully dishwasher safe, which is a genuine selling point worth the extra equipment investment if you plan to sell mugs at volume.

To make them sell faster:

• “I Work With Elves I Hate” and similar workplace-humor Grinch quotes sell extremely well
• Offer a mug and coaster set for a slightly higher price point
• Black mugs with white or green vinyl look more premium than white mugs and photograph better

---

Grinch-Themed Tiered Tray Decor Sets

The Trending Craft That Keeps Growing

Tiered tray decorating is one of the biggest home décor trends of the past few years and it shows no signs of slowing. A Grinch tiered tray set — a coordinated collection of small signs, figurines, mini trees, and decorative pieces all in the Grinch palette — is the kind of thing people add to their cart and then immediately send the link to three friends.

Building a Set

A good tiered tray set has variety in height and shape: a small standing sign (“Merry Grinchmas”), a mini Grinch figure, a small lime green tree, a couple of ornament balls, a tiny “Naughty List” scroll. Make them in coordinating colors — lime green, red, black, white — so everything looks intentional together. Laser cut wood pieces look fantastic if you have access to a machine, but hand-painted craft wood shapes work just as well.

People always ask: How many pieces should a tiered tray set include?
Five to seven pieces is the sweet spot — enough to fill two tiers comfortably without overwhelming the customer. More than eight starts to feel like clutter; fewer than five looks sparse and underpriced.

To make them sell faster:

• Photograph your set actually arranged on a tiered tray so buyers can see exactly what it looks like styled
• Offer a “mini” version at a lower price for customers with smaller trays
• Include a small card with styling tips — buyers love this and it reduces questions

---

Grinch Face T-Shirts

Wearable Grinch That Sells All Season

A well-designed Grinch t-shirt sells from October through Christmas Eve. Families buy them to wear on Christmas morning, teachers buy them for December classroom days, and adults buy them for their “ugly Christmas sweater” events. The market is genuinely huge.

Making Them

Heat transfer vinyl (HTV) cut on a Cricut or similar machine and pressed onto blank t-shirts is the most accessible method. The Grinch’s face in lime green HTV on a black or red shirt is striking and simple. Alternatively, screen printing for volume orders or sublimation for full-color photographic designs both work for sellers who want to scale.

People always ask: Where do I source blank t-shirts that are good quality but not too expensive?
Bella+Canvas 3001 is the gold standard for craft sellers — soft, well-fitted, available in every color, and priced reasonably when bought in bulk. Gildan is cheaper but the fit and feel are noticeably different.

To make them sell faster:

• Offer the design in multiple colors — black shirt sells best, red is second
• Add a Grinch quote under the face for extra personality
• Size up your range — adult XS through 3XL captures far more customers than a narrow range

---

Grinch-Themed Advent Calendars

The High-Effort, High-Reward Project

Advent calendars are the most labor-intensive craft on this list, but they’re also among the most impressive and best-priced. A beautifully made Grinch advent calendar feels genuinely special — the kind of thing someone buys once and uses every year. If you can make them efficiently, the margin is very good.

Building the Calendar

The most sellable version is a reusable wooden or cardboard calendar with 24 numbered pockets or drawers, decorated in the Grinch palette. Each compartment is filled by the buyer with their own treats or small gifts. Your job is the calendar structure itself: lime green, red, and black paint, Grinch imagery on the front, sturdy enough to be used year after year.

People always ask: Is it better to sell the calendar filled or empty?
Empty sells better, surprisingly — buyers want to customize the contents for their own children. “Fill it yourself” is actually a feature, not a limitation. It also keeps your cost and shipping weight down considerably.

To make them sell faster:

• Start listing in late September — advent calendar buyers shop early
• Offer a “fill-it-yourself kit” add-on with Grinch-themed small toys and treats
• Make a wall-hanging version and a tabletop version at different price points

---

DIY Grinch Bath Bombs

The Sensory Surprise Craft Kids Go Wild For

Bath bombs with a Grinch twist — lime green color, peppermint or pine scent, sometimes with a small toy hidden inside — are enormously popular as stocking stuffers and kids’ gifts. They’re relatively inexpensive to make and sell well in multipacks.

Making the Bath Bombs

The basic recipe: baking soda, citric acid, cornstarch, coconut oil, lime green mica powder for color, and peppermint essential oil for scent. Press into round molds and let harden for 24 hours. For extra Grinch impact, press a small Grinch sticker onto the top before the mixture fully sets, or use a Grinch face silicone mold.

People always ask: How do I keep bath bombs from activating prematurely in humid conditions?
Work quickly in a dry environment — humidity is the enemy of bath bombs. Store finished bombs in airtight bags or wrap in shrink wrap immediately. Add a small silica gel packet to each package if you’re in a particularly humid climate.

To make them sell faster:

• Sell in sets of three in a small gift box — single bath bombs rarely sell as well as sets
• Label each one with the scent, weight, and ingredients (required in most markets)
• A “Grinch’s Bath Bombs” gift set with a Grinch quote on the box is an irresistible stocking stuffer

---

Grinch-Themed Gift Tags

The Easiest Add-On Craft That Boosts Your Total Sale

Gift tags are one of the smartest crafts to make and sell because they’re fast, cheap to produce, and people almost always add them to another purchase. If you’re selling Grinch ornaments or wreaths at a craft fair, having a set of Grinch gift tags right next to them means a higher average transaction with almost no extra effort.

Making Them

Design your tags in Canva or any graphic design tool — Grinch face, quotes, “To/From” lines, in the classic Grinch palette. Print on kraft card or thick white cardstock, cut to size (a standard gift tag punch makes this very fast), punch a hole, and thread with twine. A set of eight to twelve tags in a small kraft envelope sells well at $5–8.

People always ask: Can I sell digital versions as instant downloads on Etsy?
Absolutely — and digital gift tags are actually one of the best passive income products on Etsy. You design once, list as a digital download, and sell the same file hundreds of times with zero additional effort. Pair digital and physical listings for the same design to capture both audiences.

To make them sell faster:

• Bundle with your other Grinch crafts as a free add-on for orders over a certain amount
• Offer a “write your own” version with just the Grinch design and blank To/From lines
• Make a jumbo pack of 24 for customers doing large family gift exchanges

---

Grinch Treat Bags for Kids

The Party Favor That Parents Are Always Looking For

Every December, someone is hosting a Grinch-themed birthday party, classroom holiday party, or family Christmas Eve celebration and desperately needs treat bags. Grinch treat bags that are ready to fill with candy or small toys are a genuine time-saver that people will pay for happily.

Making Them

Plain cellophane or kraft paper bags decorated with a Grinch face and “Merry Grinchmas” in lime green and red are the simplest version. A more elaborate option: sew or glue small felt Grinch faces onto plain canvas bags that can be reused as Christmas Eve sacks. Felt features — eyes, hat, a little tuft of green hair — are surprisingly quick once you have a template.

People always ask: How many should I sell per pack?
Packs of 12 and packs of 24 are the most popular quantities — they match standard party sizes. Always offer both options and price the larger pack at a slightly better per-unit rate to encourage the bigger purchase.

To make them sell faster:

• Pre-fill with a few small wrapped candies and sell as “ready-to-go” party favors for a premium
• Offer custom quantity orders for large parties — schools and big families will pay for this
• List them from November 1st — Grinch party planners start early

---

Grinch-Inspired Fleece Scarves

The Cozy Wearable That Requires Zero Sewing

No-sew fleece scarves are one of the most accessible crafts on this entire list because they genuinely require no equipment beyond scissors and fleece fabric. The finished product looks handmade in the best way — soft, cozy, and completely charming.

Making Them

Cut two pieces of fleece fabric (each about 60 inches long by 6 inches wide) in Grinch colors — lime green and red are the most popular combination. Cut fringe into both short ends about 3 inches deep and 1 inch wide. Tie the fringes of the two pieces together at each end. That’s genuinely it. For extra Grinch personality, iron on a small Grinch face patch at one end.

People always ask: Does fleece fray? Do I need to finish the edges?
Fleece doesn’t fray, which is exactly why it’s perfect for no-sew projects. The cut edges stay clean and soft without any finishing. It’s one of the most beginner-friendly fabrics there is.

To make them sell faster:

• Make children’s sizes (shorter, narrower) and adult sizes and price them separately
• Offer matching parent-and-child sets — these sell extraordinarily well as gifts
• Add a Grinch quote tag attached to the fringe for extra personality and perceived value

---

Grinch Painted Rock

Small, Satisfying, and Surprisingly Collectible

Painted rocks have had a real moment over the past few years, and Grinch rocks in particular have a devoted following. They’re small enough to be an impulse buy, unique enough to feel special, and the painting process is genuinely meditative once you get into it.

Painting the Rocks

Collect smooth, flat river rocks or buy them in bulk from garden centers. Clean and dry fully. Base coat in lime green acrylic, let dry completely. Then add the Grinch’s face in detail — his yellow eyes, white eyebrows, that iconic expression. Seal with outdoor Mod Podge so the paint survives rain and sun if the rock lives outside.

People always ask: Where do I find good rocks for painting?
River rocks from garden centers or landscaping suppliers are the most consistent in terms of shape and smoothness. Dollar stores sometimes sell bags of them too. Avoid rocks collected from riverbeds or beaches if you’re selling — in some areas there are restrictions on removing natural materials.

To make them sell faster:

• Photograph rocks on a cozy background — pine cones, fairy lights, holiday greenery
• Sell in sets of three — a Grinch, a Max, and a Cindy Lou Who makes a complete set
• Offer a “Rock of the Month” option where customers get a new painted rock each December week

---

Kid Made Salt Dough Grinch Christmas Ornaments

The Craft With the Most Nostalgic Appeal

Salt dough ornaments have a warmth and handmade quality that mass-produced ornaments simply cannot replicate. Buyers who choose salt dough know they’re choosing something imperfect and human — and they love that. Grinch-shaped salt dough ornaments, painted in lime green and sealed with varnish, sell as the kind of ornament people keep for decades.

The Salt Dough Recipe and Process

Two cups flour, one cup salt, one cup water. Mix, knead until smooth, roll to about 5mm thickness. Cut Grinch shapes using a Grinch cookie cutter (widely available) or a template and knife. Make a hole for the ribbon before baking. Bake at 120°C for 3–4 hours until completely hard. Cool, paint in lime green, add Grinch face details, seal with clear varnish or Mod Podge.

People always ask: How long do salt dough ornaments last?
Sealed properly, they last for many years — some families have ornaments that are twenty or thirty years old. The key is a thorough seal on all surfaces including the back. Any moisture that gets into unsealed dough will eventually cause cracking.

To make them sell faster:

• Offer personalization — a name or year painted on the back adds $3–5 and customers love it
• Package with a small card explaining the salt dough tradition and care instructions
• Make a matching set — Grinch, Max, Cindy Lou Who, heart — and sell as a complete ornament collection

---

Easy DIY Grinch Cardboard Cones

The Display Piece That Looks More Expensive Than It Is

Grinch cardboard cones — essentially miniature Christmas tree cones decorated in lime green and Grinch-themed details — are one of those crafts that photograph like they cost three times what they do. They work brilliantly as mantle decorations, tiered tray fillers, or windowsill displays and buyers snap them up in pairs and threes.

Making the Cones

Roll cardstock or thin cardboard into cone shapes and secure with tape or glue. Cover with lime green tissue paper or paint. Add details: a small Grinch face near the top, red ribbon wound around like a garland, tiny ornament picks pushed into the surface. A red star or small Santa hat at the very tip finishes the look perfectly.

People always ask: How do I make the cones sturdy enough to last the whole season?
Use thicker cardstock — 200gsm minimum — for the base cone. Once constructed, coat the outside with a layer of Mod Podge before decorating. This stiffens the whole structure significantly and gives you a better surface for attaching decorations.

To make them sell faster:

• Sell in sets of two or three in graduated sizes — they look beautiful displayed together
• Photograph them styled on a mantle or shelf so buyers can visualize them in their own home
• Offer a “personalized” version with a name or “Merry Grinchmas [Year]” added to the base

---

Fun Paper Plate Grinch Craft for Kids

The Craft Class Favorite That Sells as a Kit

Paper plate Grinch crafts are the most approachable craft on this list — simple enough for young children, fast to make, and genuinely charming when finished. Where this becomes a sellable product is in the kit format: a pre-assembled bag of materials with instructions that parents can buy for a rainy afternoon activity or teachers can use for a classroom project.

Putting Together the Kit

A paper plate Grinch kit includes: one white paper plate, green and red paint in small pots, a foam brush, pre-cut felt pieces for the hat and hair, googly eyes, and a printed instruction card with step-by-step photos. Package it in a clear zip bag with a Grinch-branded label. The whole kit costs very little to assemble but sells for $8–12 easily because the convenience value is high.

People always ask: Do I need to include everything or can I assume people have basic supplies?
Include everything — that’s the entire point of a kit. The buyer is paying for the convenience of not having to source and measure materials themselves. If they have to go find a paintbrush, you’ve lost the sale.

To make them sell faster:

• Market specifically to teachers and parents for classroom parties and holiday events
• List from late November when schools are planning December activities
• Offer a class pack of 20–25 kits at a discount for bulk school orders — this single order type can make your whole December

---

A Few Practical Notes Before You Start Selling

After watching friends jump into craft selling without a plan and burning out by December 10th, I want to share the things I wish I’d known from the start.

Make multiples of each item rather than one of everything, consistency and volume are what make craft selling profitable.

Price for your time honestly, not just your materials. And start earlier than you think you need to: Etsy listings take time to get found, and craft fair spots fill up months in advance.

But most importantly, make the things you actually enjoy making.

The crafts you love come out better, and that quality shows in the finished product. Pick three or four from this list, make them well, and build from there.

Thanks for reading,