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This cute and colorful paper bag Grinch craft doubles up as an aromatic Christmas present to give to someone special over the holiday season.
It’s tradition for me to visit a nearby greenhouse during the holiday season to view the beautifully decorated Christmas trees. The trees all have gorgeous, coordinated decorations that complement each other in color and theme. The decorations are the inspiration for crafts to make. At the end of my visit, I pick out a lemon cypress plant to take home and often select other items to purchase.
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Lemon cypress plants look like miniature Christmas trees and are often decorated with tiny ornaments as a space-saving holiday sensory activity. They have light green feathery foliage that grows in a cone shape. When the leaves are rubbed or crushed, they smell like lemon. The tip of the lemon grass plant reminds me of the tuft of hair on Dr. Seuss’s storybook character “The Grinch.” That’s why they are paired in this paper bag craft and gift.
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Supplies To Collect
Collect the following supplies for this Grinchy green and yellow craft:
- lemon cypress plant
- paper lunch bags
- green and yellow tempera paint
- paint pot and brush
- yellow and black construction paper
- red and black markers
- scissors and pencil
- glue stick and tape
- yarn and single hole punch
- waterproof tablecloth
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The Paper Bag Grinch Craft
To make this paper bag Grinch craft, start by pouring light green or neon green tempera paint into a paint pot.
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Next, set out the paint, paintbrush, and a paper bag on a table covered with a waterproof tablecloth.
Paint one side of the bag and let it dry. Paint the other three sides, allowing the paint to dry on each side before continuing. The drying process may take a few hours.
Note: An alternative is to stand the bag on the art table and place a few sheets of crumpled scrap paper inside. Paint a thin layer of tempera all over the bag and let it dry. Then remove the inserted paper.
When the painted lunch bag is dry, fold it into its original shape.
Then cut two large almond-shaped eyes from yellow construction paper and line the outside edges with a black marker.
Cut small circles from black sturdy paper and glue them to the yellow eyes.
Afterward, thoroughly add glue to the back of the crafted eyes with a glue stick, and affix the peepers to the bag in a slanted position.
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Next, use the black marker to draw a small nose and a deep curved mouth on the bag.
Then draw eyelashes around the eyes and give the paper bag face slanted eyebrows.
Cut a small rectangle from yellow construction paper and write the words “Merry Grinchmas” on it with a red marker.
Next, punch a hole in the edge of the paper greeting and tie on a section of yarn.
Finally, tape the yarn inside the tip of the bag and carefully set in a small potted lemon cypress plant.
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Variation of the Paper Bag Grinch Craft
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To simplify this festive craft, use a bright green crayon to color the bag instead of painting it. The green hue will not be as bright as the painted version but the craft will be just as delightful.
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This lemon cypress plant-filled paper bag Grinch craft would make a cute gift from a child to a parent or grandparent. Who will you give your Grinch craft to?
Merry Grinchmas!!!
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