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DIY Pin the Heart on the Grinch Game

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I love making party games and this one–DIY Pin the Heart on the Grinch Game? It’s so easy, it’s fantastic, and kind of sneaky. Just look at that face, that’s definitely a sneaky face if I’ve ever seen one.

Seriously going on my list of the best Grinch crafts I’ve ever made. And I’ll be making a lot this year. This is one of my favorite Grinchmas Ideas!

A felt figure resembling the Grinch is pinned on a wall, featuring a large red heart on its chest. Text reads Pin the Heart on the Grinch – a playful twist on a classic party game. A hand holds another felt heart, ready to pin it on, while pine branches adorn the left side.

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If you’re making a lot of Grinch things this year, be sure to check out these 20+ Grinch crafts for kids to find the best options for your Grinchmas.

But back to this adorable Grinch game and how simple it is to make using the pin the heart on the Grinch template. I think I spent a whole 10 minutes cutting, weeding and applying the HTV to my Grinch.

Yeah–that’s it, just about 10 minutes and then we were ready to pin our Grinch’s heart onto his long, tall body.

A hand places a red heart made of felt onto a large green felt cutout of a cartoon character with a mischievous smile, evoking the playful spirit of the Heart on the Grinch game. The backdrop is textured gray, with a hint of green fir peeking through.

The trick is to cut this Grinch game SVG from felt so that the heart sticks to the Grinch without an actual pin. Because who wants to use an actual pin in a Christmas minute-to-win-it game with kids?! Not me–where I play, kids don’t need sharp pointy pins when they’ve got a mask on their face.

So, having this pin-free pin-the-tail game available is a little big genius and I’m kind of glad I came up with it.

So, if you’re ready to make a Grinch game for kids, grab your green felt and let’s get making!

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Necessary Materials:

To make this awesome Grinch craft, you can use just about anything, but I used a few things I had on hand. Here’s what I used:

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Four-step crafting process for creating a Grinch decoration: Top-left shows a completed green Grinch figure holding a red heart, perfect for your Heart on the Grinch game. Top-right indicates a cutting machine. Bottom-right displays ironing details. Bottom-left includes felt pieces and a small tree.

Necessary Tools:

Although you can use this Grinch SVG on any cutting machine, I have a Cricut and I’ve been using it a lot lately. So, you can use whatever, but if you’d like to see exactly what I’m using here’s what’s in my craft room:

A festive Heart on the Grinch Game display showcases a felt cutout of the Grinch with a red heart on its chest. The text reads Pin the Heart on the Grinch, all set against a backdrop of a small Christmas tree adorned with ornaments.

Tips and Tricks:

Not telling you how to craft–I’m sure you’ve got your own thing, but, since I did make this Grinch game, I do have a few tips about making it go as smoothly as possible.

  • When you’re cutting the felt, if you’re using the Cricut Maker, you can just put the felt on the fabric grip mat and off you go. But if you’re using the Explore Air 2, don’t forget to bond the felt before trying to cut it.
  • Layering the eyes can be done two ways without making a vinyl-mess. First, you can layer them onto the same transfer paper and press them in one go. Your second option is to press the first layer down, then allow it to cool completely before doing the second layer so you don’t overheat the first layer of vinyl and make it all bubbly.
A DIY project titled Heart on the Grinch Game features a green felt Grinch figure with a red heart. The backdrop is an artful blend of decorative mesh, pine branches, and a festive red ornament.

How Do You Play Pin the Heart on the Grinch Game?

  • First, put the Grinch on the wall–You can use a pushpin or command strip. I wouldn’t go with a nail, but if that’s all you have, work with it.
  • Blindfold your player, then spin them around a couple of times, so they can’t really tell where they are–but not so much that they are going to throw up or anything.
  • Point the player in the general direction of the Grinch and put the heart in their hand, then give them a little nudge.
  • Cheer your player on and let them “win” a small gift of some sort if they get the heart on the Grinch!
A felt decoration of a green Grinch with a red heart on its chest is pinned to a mesh backdrop. Below, the words Pin the Heart on the Grinch Game are displayed alongside heart graphics. Pine branches adorn the left, while red and white ornaments decorate the bottom.

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DIY Pin the Heart on the Grinch Game

I love making party games and this one–DIY Pin the Heart on the Grinch Game? It's so easy, it's fantastic, and kind of sneaky. Just look at that face, that's definitely a sneaky face if I've ever seen one.
Prep Time5 minutes
Active Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Author: Kelli Miller
Cost: $3

Equipment

  • Hot Glue Gun & Glue
  • Cricut EasyPress Mini
  • Cricut Explore Air 2 or Cricut Maker
  • Rotary Blade

Materials

Instructions

  • Download the SVG File, then upload it to Cricut Design Space.
  • Insert the image onto the next screen, then select "make it".
  • For the felt elements, select acrylic felt as the material for the felt pieces and cut them, using the rotary blade.
  • For the heat transfer vinyl elements, select heat transfer vinyl as the material, place the vinyl face-down on the mat, then cut them, using the fine point blade.
  • When the cut is complete, weed the designs for each of the the Grinch elements.
  • Carefully place the vinyl elements of the face onto the head shape and, using the Easy Press Mini, press them in place. Either layer each of the layered eye elements in one press or allow each lower layer to fully cool before heat pressing on the next layer.
  • Hot glue the neck at the top of the body to the neck at the bottom of the head together, overlapping them by about 1/4 inch.
  • Hot glue the hips to the waist, overlapping them by about 1/4 inch.
  • Hot glue the loose hand to the end of the wrist, overlapping them by about 1/4 inch.
  • Hot glue the dark green scruff around the neck and enjoy!

Isn’t that a fun and easy Grinch game idea for kids?! I just love that I can make this pin the heart on the Grinch game with the Cricut and have it done so super quick. If you love this project, be sure to pin it to your favorite holiday crafts board on Pinterest so you can find it fast when it’s time to pull out the Grinch games!

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