Grinch Ornament - Christmas in July

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 Christmas in July continues with another ornament for your tree. I've been spying these Grinch Ornaments on Pinterest for quite a while and decided it was finally time to make one.  
I never saw any instructions, but, let's face it, how hard can this be?  Let's get started.
I had everything I needed:  scrabble tiles, a rack, and the little Santa hat - yes, I used them for cards one year and had some left over.  I also had craft paint and spray sealer. Notice, I drilled 2 holes in the rack for hanging.
The first step was to give everything a coat of white craft paint to act as a primer.
Keeping the paint out of the letters was difficult, so while they were still wet, I used a toothpick to remove as much paint as possible.
After two coats of 'Grinch Green' and cleaning out the letters, a Sharpie was used to trace the letters in black.
The rack, after receiving the same paint process was ready for hanging.  Fishing line was threaded through and knotted.
The tiles were glued in place with E6000 and the entire ornament was given 2 coats of clear sealer.  The Santa hat was attached and the ornament was ready to hang on the tree.  
It's July, so there's no tree!

This is a great way to use some of those Scrabble tiles and racks that you find at yard sales and don't worry if you don't have the Santa hat.  They should be out in the crafts stores in no time!  

Be sure to come back next time for a new Christmas project and the 'Do It Over' Designers Blog Hop.  You never know, they may have a Christmas project or two to share with you!

I'm so thankful for my readers!  I forgot to include the actual color I used.  It's 'Apple Tart' by Craft Smart and I found it at Michaels.

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  1. cloches and lavenderJuly 18, 2021 at 10:37 AM

    Ann this is adorable.

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    1. AnnJuly 18, 2021 at 7:09 PM

      Thank you, Cindy. It's been on my 'to-do' list for quite a while.

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  2. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasJuly 20, 2021 at 9:41 AM

    Ann,
    This is adorable and can be used to spell out so many different things!! Thanks for sharing and thanks so much for stopping by!!
    Hugs,
    Debbie

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    1. AnnJuly 20, 2021 at 4:10 PM

      Thank you, Debbie and you are correct, there are lots of possibilities for this type of ornament!

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  3. Alexandra EyeLoveKnotsJuly 21, 2021 at 9:24 AM

    Really cute! Good tip with the letters too - I was wondering how the black would remain showing.

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    1. AnnJuly 21, 2021 at 3:15 PM

      Thanks, Alexandra. I had my fingers crossed that my plan would work for the letters!

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  4. Shooting Stars MagJuly 21, 2021 at 9:57 AM

    Oh this is so cute! I adore the Grinch!

    Lauren
    www.shootingstarsmag.net

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  5. AndreaJuly 21, 2021 at 10:06 AM

    This is such a cute idea! As odd as it sounds, that's the perfect green for the Grinch color. Do you have the exact color you used? I'd love to know. Thanks! -Andrea

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    1. AnnJuly 21, 2021 at 3:19 PM

      I should have included it, Andrea. Thanks for asking! It's 'Apple Tart' by Craft Smart. I found it at Michael's.

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  6. Beth WatsonJuly 22, 2021 at 11:04 AM

    Fabulous ornament, Ann and great tips!
    I’d love for you to join us over at the Creative Crafts Linky Party every Wednesday through Sunday
    https://creativelybeth.com/creative-crafts-linky-party-51/
    Followed and Pinned! 🙂
    Creatively, Beth

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    1. AnnJuly 22, 2021 at 2:28 PM

      Thank you, Beth. It was a lot of fun to make!

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  7. Joanne July 24, 2021 at 8:34 PM

    Those are so, so cute! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Encouraging Hearts and home. Pinned.

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    1. AnnJuly 24, 2021 at 10:49 PM

      Thank you, Joanne. I appreciate the pin!

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  8. AnonymousJuly 24, 2021 at 10:54 PM

    This is so cute, Ann! Well done!
    Michelle
    https://mybijoulifeonline.com

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  9. Sew Crafty CrochetJuly 25, 2021 at 1:37 AM

    So cute! I love this ornament idea! Pinning!

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  10. Linda July 25, 2021 at 11:22 PM

    How fun! Thank you for sharing on the Classy Flamingos blog party.

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  11. Julie @ My Wee AbodeJuly 26, 2021 at 12:29 AM

    I have to admit, I don't like the Grinch... but this ornament sure caught my eye at Tuesday Turn About, Ann! So happy to be featuring you at Tuesday's party! Pinned!

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    1. AnnJuly 26, 2021 at 8:13 AM

      I'm honored to be featured even though you don't like the Grinch. Have a great week, Julie!

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  12. My Hubbard HomeJuly 29, 2021 at 5:26 PM

    Ann, just had to come back and say you nailed the perfect green Grinch color!
    Hugs,
    RR

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    1. AnnJuly 30, 2021 at 11:06 AM

      Thanks, Rachelle. It really is a great color!

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