50 St. Patrick’s Day Crafts You Can Make With Your Little Leprechauns
Lean into the green! ☘️
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St. Patrick's Day is a favorite day of the year because there's a fun St. Patrick's Day activity for everyone. Party animals can live it up at Irish pubs, food lovers can make traditional Irish recipes, and creatives can hunker down and make some St. Patrick's Day crafts! Whether your artistic style calls for glitter or shades of green, there's an easy DIY St. Patrick's Day craft on this list for every member of the family that's sure to add an air of holiday excitement to your day.
Ahead, you'll find creative ideas that incorporate all things green, gold, and rainbow-hued. Best of all, there are tons of crafts for toddlers, preschoolers, and kids of all ages, so you and your little leprechauns can make all kinds of St. Patrick's Day decorations at home. If you're looking for crafty ideas that will double as cute St. Paddy's décor, string up a felt shamrock garland, hang a St. Patrick's Day wreath, or paint some gilded planters.
Looking for a creative project to try with your kiddos? Paint some sham-rocks (get it?!) or crack open some lucky confetti poppers! Just don't forget to snap a pic of your adorable creations and post them along with a witty St. Patrick's Day Instagram caption. No matter which of these St. Patrick's Day crafts you choose to make, you'll have fun making them together.
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Felt Shamrocks
For those of you having trouble finding four-leaf clovers in your backyard, you can easily make them yourself using green felt and pipe cleaners! Plant your "shamrocks" in a small pot with black beans as "soil."
Get the tutorial at One Little Project.
Toilet Paper Roll Leprechaun Hats
Instead of throwing away your leftover toilet paper rolls, save them and upcycle them into these fun mini leprechaun hats! They come together with a card stock base, green paint, and glue. Plus, they double as a festive St. Patrick's Day decorations!
Get the tutorial at The Resourceful Mama.
Layered Felt Rainbow Magnet
Rainbows are a symbol of St. Patrick's Day that you can display around the house all year round! It doesn't get much more delightful than this colorful DIY magnet that will exude rays of happiness wherever you stick it.
Get the tutorial at Crafts by Amanda.
St. Patrick's Day Clover Crown
Can't find anything green to wear on St. Patrick's Day? Take matters into your own hands by making this fabulously festive crepe paper clover crown that'll add a leprechaun's touch to any outfit!
Get the tutorial at Oh Happy Day.
Popsicle Stick Leprechaun Craft
Even if you aren't able to spot any leprechauns this St. Patrick's Day, you can still make your own using popsicle sticks and craft paint! These little wooden men are so fun to make and play with, as you can customize their expressions and outfits however you'd like.
Get the tutorial at The Craft Patch.
Wire and Bead Shamrock Earrings
Keep your lucky charm on you at all times with these wire and bead shamrock earrings. All you need are basic jewelry-making supplies to make the cute accessories. Each earring is complete with a precious pearl bead at the bottom of the delicate shamrock to up the adorable factor!
Get the tutorial at Mad In Crafts.
Pot of Gold Balloon Surprises
This one is so budget-friendly since you can just rebrand your leftover mini witch cauldrons from Halloween. Do so by making them pots of gold topped with festive green balloons. They're just the right petite size to fit sweet treats like gold chocolate coins.
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY!.
Paper Shamrock Wreath
If you want your front door to scream "Happy St. Patrick's Day" as loud as you, make this gorgeous green gradient wreath inspired by shamrocks! The beautiful result is definitely worth the hand folding you'll have to do to make each clover.
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.
Pot of Gold Mason Jar Gift
Any craft that involves a mason jar is a good craft in our book! These DIY pots of gold come together easily with mason jars, gold chocolate coins, white cardstock, and black paint. They also make the perfect little gift to give to neighbors, teachers, or friends.
Get the tutorial at Polka Dot Chair.
Lucky Shamrock Coin Bags
Coming up with a St. Paddy's party favor is a no-brainer thanks to gold chocolate coins. Finding the perfect pouch to carry them in is a different story. Make these cute little sacks decorated with glittery shamrocks so your little leprechauns can keep their gold safe and secure!
Get the tutorial at Ribbons and Glue.
Paper Potted Shamrocks
Look no further than this tutorial for your St. Patrick's Day centerpiece! These origami four-leaf clovers are so easy to make and look extra cute "potted" in those chic geometric wood planters.
Get the tutorial at Design Improvised.
St. Patrick's Day Party Hats
Every event needs some festive party hats to ramp up the fun! These marbled shamrock party hats are easier to make than they look, as they come together using simple household products like shaving cream and food coloring.
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.
Shamrocks and Gold Nuggets Rocks
These festively painted stones really sham-rock! The little ones will love channeling their creative side to paint shamrocks and gold nuggets, plus the finished rocks double as décor.
Get the tutorial at Sustain My Craft Habit.
Lucky Confetti Poppers
Get the paddy started with these pretty party poppers! They're made of old toilet paper tubes that are filled to the brim with lucky clovers and little bits of gold. But really, you can add whatever you want.
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.
Paper Award Ribbons
Everyone will feel like a lucky winner with these super-cute St. Patrick's Day award ribbons. The free printables make this a quick and easy craft. Put them together, then hand them out at your party!
Get the tutorial at Persia Lou.
Shamrock Button Covers
Here's an adorable craft that's fun to make and has you covered in the green department when it comes to your St. Patrick's Day outfit! These clover button covers are so cute and can also be worn on your shoes or as jewelry.
Get the tutorial at The House that Lars Built.
St. Patrick's Day Banners
These three festive banners will go a long way towards decorating your home for St. Patrick's Day. Just use the free printable designs!
Get the tutorial at Ella Claire Inspired.
Kids Leprechaun Craft
Top of the morning to you! Your little leprechauns will love crafting their own special friend out of paper, glue, and googly eyes.
Get the tutorial at iHeart Crafty Things.
Gilded Succulent Pots
Bring the joy of gardening to your little ones with these gorgeous gilded succulent pots. They're a literal pot o' gold!
Get the tutorial at Della Creates.
Shamrock Stamps
This craft is kinda like several activities in one! That's because once you make the shamrock-shaped stamps out of pipe cleaners and clothespins, the kids can then use them to decorate cards, make decorations, and so much more!
Get the tutorial at Sunny Day Family.
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