How to Make a Grinch Wreath

How to Make a Grinch Wreath: Step-by-Step Christmas DIY Tutorial

If you love festive crafts with a dash of mischief, this DIY Grinch wreath tutorial is for you! In this guide, we’ll walk through how to make a Grinch-themed deco mesh wreath using simple supplies, plus easy tips for shaping the ruffles, attaching the face, and adding that signature Santa hat. It’s a playful holiday project that brings Whoville charm right to your front door

Supplies You’ll Need

• Green wide-foil deco mesh (light lime green recommended)
• 14-inch wire wreath form (Dollar Tree)
• Plastic canvas sheet
• Zip ties and pipe cleaners (Chanel stems)
• Foam sheets in black, yellow, and white
• Printable Grinch face template (available free on Pinterest or Google)
• Hot glue gun and glue sticks
• Scissors or X-Acto knife
• Santa hat (Dollar Tree or craft store)
• Optional: round place mat or felt sheet for backing

Step 1: Prepare Your Base

Start by cutting the plastic canvas to fit the inside of your wreath frame. Place your Grinch face printable over it and trace the outline. This canvas will serve as the base for the face later.

Then, attach your green deco mesh to the outer ring of the wire wreath using a zip tie. The mesh should curl down naturally: keep that curl facing the table as you work. This gives you the “pretty” foil side facing outward once complete.

Step 2: Create the Pull-Through Ruffle Pattern

You’ll be using a pull-through and ruffle combo technique for this Grinch wreath.

1. Start by threading the mesh between the wires (between rings 4 and 3).
2. Pull it straight up until it forms a bubble, and then push it slightly over to create a ruffle.
3. Continue the “pull and push” motion around the wreath form.
4. When it becomes difficult to pull through or if you can still see wire, move to the next section.

Repeat this all the way around the outer ring. You’ll notice your wreath filling in beautifully with fluffy green texture: that’s the Grinch’s “fur!”

Step 3: Move to the Inner Ring

Once your outer layer is full, tie off the end of your mesh securely. Now begin working on the inner row between rings 2 and 3.

Use the same pull-through method, but expect this round to feel tighter since there’s already mesh in place. You’ll use slightly less material here, but keep pulling until you can no longer see any of the metal frame.

Step 4: Add Ruffles to the Center

Cut your remaining mesh into 20-inch strips. These will form the ruffles for the center of your wreath.

1. Place the mesh strip flat with the pretty side up.
2. Scrunch from both ends toward the middle until it looks like a bow tie.
3. Secure the center with a half pipe cleaner.
4. Insert each ruffle into the middle section of the wreath by threading the pipe cleaner through both the canvas and the frame.

Space your ruffles about an inch apart for a full, lush look. Expect to use about 18 ruffles for the outer middle section and a few less for the very center.

Step 5: Make the Grinch’s Face

Now for the fun part: giving your wreath its Grinch personality!

1. Print and cut out your Grinch face template.
2. Use an X-Acto knife to trace the features onto foam sheets.
   • Use black foam for the outline and mouth.
   • Use yellow foam for the eyes.
   • Use white foam if you want accent details.
3. Glue the yellow centers onto the black eye pieces.
4. Reference your printable to position the eyes, eyebrows, and nose correctly.

Tip: Don’t worry about perfection: the charm of this DIY Grinch face is in the hand-crafted look!

Glue each facial piece onto the mesh using hot glue, pressing gently until secure. The wreath’s fullness supports the foam well and gives the face a dimensional effect.

Step 6: Add the Santa Hat

No Grinch is complete without his mischievous Santa hat! Use a small Dollar Tree hat and zip-tie it to the top edge of your wreath.

Push a small hole through the fabric if needed, and loop the zip tie through the mesh to secure it. You can tilt it slightly for that classic “Grinch grin” attitude.

Step 7: Finish and Cover the Back

To make the back neat and door-friendly, you can attach a Dollar Tree place mat or thick felt sheet using zip ties. This prevents scratches on your door and hides the frame and pipe cleaners.

Step 8: Display Your Grinch Wreath

Fluff your mesh and ruffles one last time, making sure everything is standing upright and even. Once finished, hang your wreath proudly on your front door—or gift it to a fellow Grinch fan!

This festive wreath is perfect for Christmas parties, front porches, or office doors. You can even customize it with LED lights, ornaments, or ribbons to make it truly unique.

Tips & Tricks

• Use wide foil mesh for a more vibrant and reflective finish.
• If you prefer a fluffier look, mix in metallic green and lime mesh rolls.
• Always tie the first and last section of each mesh roll securely to prevent unraveling.
• To give your Grinch face more expression, layer foam pieces slightly for dimension.

Final Thoughts

Creating a Grinch deco mesh wreath is a fun and festive project that captures the whimsy of the holiday season. With a few rolls of mesh, some foam, and a Santa hat, you can craft a handmade decoration that makes everyone smile (even the Grinch himself!).

So grab your supplies, turn up the Christmas music, and get ready to deck the halls Whoville-style!