Tumbling Tower Blocks are wood game blocks that you can buy at Dollar Tree for $1.25 per box. They’re smaller in size compared to the name brand Jenga Blocks and you get 77 mini blocks in the package. The Tumbling Tower Blocks are all the rage with crafters these days and over the next few months I’ll be sharing several of the crafts that I’ve made using them. All are simple and affordable to do!
The Grinch Christmas Tree Ornament that I’m featuring today was made with 2 Tumbling Tower blocks and a few other basic supplies that I had on hand. Dollar Tree sells the Tumbling Tower Game Blocks, Acrylic Craft Paints, Modge Podge, and Pom-Poms. I got the fabric from Hobby Lobby.
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You’ll find the Tumbling Tower Game Blocks at Dollar Tree in the kid’s toys aisle. Sometimes they’re sold out…if that’s the case you can buy them on Amazon but they’ll cost more. 5 and Below also sells their version of the game blocks (larger in size) and they cost $5.00 if you can’t find them at your local DT store as well as Amazon, again…you’ll pay more.
Here’s a list of supplies that you’ll need.
2 Wood Tumbling Tower Blocks
Green Acrylic Craft Paint
Paint Brush, Paper Towels, Water Dish
Yellow and Black Acrylic Paint Pens – Medium Tip
Scrap Cotton Homespun or Flannel Fabric
Green Pom-Pom
Clear Hanging String (I used fishing line)
Modge Podge – Glossy Finish
Gorilla Glue or Wood Glue
Hot Glue and Glue Gun
Scissors
Glue to two Tumbling Tower Wood Blocks together vertically using Gorilla Glue (my preference) or wood glue. Let sit to dry for about 2 hours. I don’t recommend using hot glue as they tend to fall apart over time.
Base coat all sides of the block with green acrylic craft paint. I had to use 2 coats of paint to get the desired coverage that I needed, allowing for 30 minutes of drying time between coats. Once dry, use the yellow paint pain to make 2 almond shaped eyes (slanted) like shown in the photo. Again, I had to use 2 coats of paint. Once dry, use the black paint pain to outline the eyes and do all of the other facial features. Let dry for 1 hour or until the paint is no longer tacky.
I opted to seal the paint by covering all four sides with a coat of Modge Podge in a glossy finish. This will protect the paint from chipping, cracking and the color from fading over time. It took about an hour to dry. You can skip this step if desired.
The hat is simply made out of scraps of cotton homespun fabric that I had on hand. I didn’t use a pattern and just used hot glue and my glue gun to form the hat instead of sewing it together. You can make them longer or shorter if desired. I hot glued the hat onto the top of the head, folding the edges under as I didn’t want any raw edges of fabric exposed.
Cut a piece of hanging cord (I used clear fishing line) about 6-7″ in length. Knot the 2 ends together to form a loop. Hot glue the knotted end to the tippy top of the hat and then glue the pom-pom on top to hide the knotted ends.
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You always find great creative ways to repurpose toys or simple items. This looks very cute. Right now my granddaughter is interested and confused by the Grinch. She wants him to be good.