Crafting? Really? WELLFITandFED is a health and wellness site, right? Here is how I made the connection. “Crafting” is kind of “Zen” and “meditative,” so it fits my “WELL” category. A stretch perhaps, but I could not resist this adorable Grinch Christmas tree so here’s a quick tutorial for you to enjoy!
A few years ago my sister showed up at a family Christmas party with the coolest gift ever! You know the kind of gift that makes every person in the room smile. A gift, so whimsical that it brightens your day the moment you set eyes on it.
Behold How to Make a Grinch Christmas Tree
As soon as I saw it, I knew what my Christmas craft was going to be the following year. I quickly, and rather aggressively, searched for the maker of my sister’s “Grinch Tree.” That is when I found out how she came up with the idea. My sister’s friend let me know that she saw it on a morning show.
I followed the video’s step-by-step instructions, and voila! – Christmas cheer in a tree.
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I have made these trees for family and friends three years running so; I thought I would share the “how to” with you!
How to Craft a Grinch Tree
Supplies:
- A lemon cypress tree (Try to get this locally if you can)
- A festive pot
- Green florist’s wire (I went to my local florist, and had them order a spool for me)
- Cover for the dirt in the pot (i.e. something that sparkles or looks like snow- optional)
- One ball ornament (i.e. an ornament that looks like something from a Dr. Seuss book)
Steps:
- Take the tree out of its container, and plant it in a pot at a slight angle.
- Anchor the wire to the base of the tree.
- Wrap the metallic wire about halfway up the tree – starting at the bottom.
- Each loop should be an inch from the lower one.
- Don’t wrap too tightly, or your “Grinch Tree” will be too “skinny.”
- Bend the top of the tree to create the desired effect, and wrap wire around the top.
- Do not be afraid to really “man-handle” the tree – they are pretty resilient.
- Wrap the wire back down the tree, all the way to the base.
- Make sure the loops cross over each other.
- Snip the wire, and anchor/tuck it into the fold of the tree.
- Loop a two-inch piece of wire through the ornament hanger.
- Twist it like a twist tie, and anchor it to the last bit of wire at the top of the tree.
- The ball will weigh down the top of the tree, making it more “Grinchy.”
- Lastly, spread the cover over the dirt to enhance your tree’s festive look!
These photos were done at 11 pm one night. My girlfriend wanted a quick text of how the tree was constructed. I pulled them out so you might see visually how the tree comes together, Don’t mind my fancy outfit and my elaborate set!
It’s that simple! Now you have your very own “Grinch Tree!”
What is the best part about “Grinch Trees?” Well, they can be “unwired” and planted, after the holidays.
This Christmas Grinch Tree craft is an excellent way to give a gift that keeps on giving! (That is the WELLNESS part!)
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45 Responses
This idea is awesome! I love love love it! Thank you so much for sharing!
And easy to Carrie. Literally about a five minute craft once you have all your supplies ready.
What a cute idea! Love it! Thanks for sharing!
THanks, Linda and they are so easy!
That is seriously the cutest idea ever! It would be so fun for a Grinch themed party too! Now my wheels are spinning!
Dang…..now MY wheels are spinning!
Oh my goodness! These are so cute! Quick and easy as well as something people can identify with- who isn’t familiar with the Grinch? Love it!
And if you get the LEMON cypress they smell SOOOO good!
LOVE THIS! Will be making one this Christmas. We love the Grinch in our house so this would be great. Thanks for sharing, sure is a great idea.
Of Course Crystal, might be the only crafty post I ever make but I agree it is a good one! (not my idea so I can say that. 😉 )
As a minimalist and someone who produces no trash or waste, holidays can be exceedingly difficult in both giving gifts and receiving. This is one of the best zero waste ideas I’ve seen! So, cute for the house and can be reused after! I love this so much!
Kathryn….brilliant point my friend. So true, lots of my friends still have theirs in their ye=ards years later!
This is hoot! And a terrific idea!! Thanks so much for posting this and letting me start my holiday off with a chuckle!
Aren’t they funny tina? The best part is the reaction when you hand them to someone!
What a great idea!! I will try it this Christmas!!
Good luck and send pictures Joanna!
That is so awesome! The best part is that it can be undone and planted. Such a great idea!
Thanks, Shanneva. I loved them so much when I first saw them!
I love these!!! I was gifted one last year and was curious about how they were made. NOW I KNOW! DIY in my future…
It made you giggle a little when you received it right? They are so fun!
I love this idea! They’re so cute! I never would have thought to do a DIY with a plant, other than buy plant – give plant haha
I know, me neither. I make them almost every year now. 🙂
Wonder idea. Makes me smile.
Thanks Candy. That is the intention!
This is brilliant!!! I am so trying it this year. I’m nervous I will find a way to mess it up, but you had great directions. Thank you!!
Email me if you are having trouble at all and remember the wire is bendy so even if it doesn’t look right, right away you can fix it at the end. The only mistake is if you get too mature a cypress sometimes the trunk can break with bending so try not to get ones that are too mature.
This DIY Christmas Grinch Tree is so darn unique! They would make fabulous hostess gifts for holiday parties. And if we take it one step further and decorate the vases by painting them with cute festive patterns, that will up the beauty of this lovely idea. Thank you so much for sharing. 🙂
That is awesome! You could also find some really awesome ribbon to go around the pot as well.
Oh wow! This is really cute and clever, I love it.
Thanks Danielle. I wish I was the one that invented it! Ha Ha
This is the cutest ever! I think my 2 year old could even have fun with this! Thanks!!
Thanks Katie! I think it would be a great craft for kids!
This is the cutest! I love this idea!
Thanks, Rachael! It is a really fun craft to do!
What a cute idea! Definitely passing this along to my aunt – she’s a MAJOR fan of Dr. Suess!
How cute! I love it.
Thanks, Lisa!
this is so genius! I love it – we will be making these for the neighbors!
Super easy. Can whip them out in minutes once you have done one.
This looks so fun
This is fantastic. Now I need a grinch tree! Which reminds me…it’s time to watch the movie. 🙂
Love that movie Julie!
I love these. They remind me of something out of a Dr. Seuss book!
Totally! I think they are just so hilarious!
I consider a small family, but my husband is one of 7 children so I get that big family feel when we have family gatherings on his side. I must like it because we are on baby #6 (and possibly we are the reason that the average here in the US is 2 rather than 1 like in Canada and most of Europe according to your chart!)