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Your Family Will Love Creating These Fun, Easy St. Patrick's Day Crafts
Want to make your own gorgeous green and gold St. Patrick's Day decorations? In search of easy homemade St. Patrick's Day crafts for kids? Lucky you! We've put together a list of easy projects that will look adorable in your home and keep both kids and adults entertained and in crafting bliss. There are ideas here for all skill levels, from beginner to the semi-professional. Whether you’re looking for a quick, easy craft like printable lunch box jokes to brighten your child’s day, or an elegant DIY shamrock wreath to hang on your door there is something is this gallery for all types.
After playing some great St. Patrick’s Day games with the little ones, head to the craft closet and keep the family fun rolling. Try your hand at a leprechaun stick puppet or making a 4-leaf clover pin out of oven-baked clay (you've got to wear something green so you don't get pinched, right??). If you’re looking for something crafty to decorate your home, the shamrock shadow box and shamrock Mason jars will certainly add the desired flair and make all your rooms showstopping ready for March 17. In addition to the delicious St. Patrick’s Day recipes you’ve made for your party or your child’s class, these adorable crafts will get you in the St. Patrick’s Day mood in no time. Whether you’re attending a St. Patrick’s Day event or just looking to add some decorative touches around your home, these DIY St. Patrick’s Day crafts are just what you need.
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1) Pot of Gold Hanging Mobile
Gold, or mini yellow pom-poms? Either way, craft this DIY hanging mobile and lots of luck and riches will surely come your way!
To make: Cut 1-inch-wide strips of paper from colored craft paper. Use a hole-punch to make a hole in the middle of each strip of paper; stack paper in the order of the rainbow. Thread a piece of twine through holes, knotting it just above and below the paper to hold paper in place. Fold a piece of black craft paper in half and cut out a pot shape, so that you have two identical pieces. Cut out two dome-shaped pieces of yellow craft paper and sandwich between the black pieces, gluing everything together. Glue mini yellow pom-poms to the yellow paper. Punch a hole at the top of the yellow dome, and thread twine through, securing with a knot. Cut out mini clovers from green craft paper and glue to the front and back of the pot; outline with a white pen if desired.
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2) Mini Four-Leaf Clover Pin
Proudly display your Irish pride with this DIY clover pin.
To make: Roll out green oven-bake clay to 3/8-inch thick. Cut out shape with a mini shamrock cookie cutter. Bake per manufacturer's instructions. When cool, brush a light layer of craft glue on the shamrock and sprinkle with green glitter. Glue a brooch pin on the back.Ian Palmer - 4/34
3) Tissue Paper Four-Leaf Clover Ornament
This sweet four-leaf clover ornament will look equally cute hanging from a magnet on the fridge or on the front door. Make it as small or large as desired.
To make: Tear light green, dark green, and white tissue paper into small pieces. Lay pieces in between self-sealing laminating pouches; seal. Cut out a four-leaf clover shape. Punch a small hole in the top of the clover with a small hole-punch. Thread ribbon through the hole and hang.
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4) Shamrocks and Gold Nuggets Painted Rocks
These beautifully painted rocks can be created more easily than you think, thanks to the clear step-by-step instructions.
Get the tutorial at Sustain My Craft Habit.
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5) Toilet Tube Leprechaun
This sweet leprechaun is made from the most famous craft supply— the toilet paper tube!
To make: Wrap a toilet paper tube in green paper. Add a paper face, then draw on eyes, mouth, and eyebrows. Add a beard made from orange paper and a button made from brown paper; draw on button holes with a black pen. Fashion a hat from green, brown, and gold paper and glue on top.
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6) Pot of Gold Mason Jar Gift Idea
Fill up these cute Mason jars with chocolate coins to remind your loved ones that they make you feel lucky every day.
Get the tutorial at Polka Dot Chair.
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7) "Box" of Gold
With a few standard craft supplies any shape or size box can be transformed into seasonal "box" of gold.
To make: Wrap a box in green crepe paper. Wrap top in green streamers. Cut four-leaf clovers from green craft paper and attach to the front of the box. Fill box with pennies and top with a rainbow made from paper and cotton balls.
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9) Green & White Wreath
Decorate the front door or above the mantel with this shimmery seasonally appropriate wreath.
To make: Wrap a Styrofoam wreath form with green ribbon. Create "X" shapes around the wreath using a thin white ribbon. Add felt clovers, attaching them with straight pins.Dmitrii Balabanov - Getty Images - 11/34
10) Paper Shamrock Wreath
All you need are different scraps of paper to create this cute shamrock wreath.
Get the tutorial at The Craft Patch.
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11) DIY Kiss Me I'm Irish Shirt
Anyone can make this cute shirt at home with the provided template and some bright green paint.
Get the tutorial at Lovely Indeed.
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12) St. Patrick's Day Lunch Box Jokes
Brighten your child's day with these silly St. Patrick's Day jokes and riddles that will have them giggling until they get home from school.
Get the tutorial at Artsy Fartsy Mama.
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13) Paper Potted Shamrocks
Give your nearest and dearest a little luck of the Irish with some paper four-leaf clovers in matching mini pots.
Get the tutorial at Design Improvised.
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14) St. Patrick's Day Pencil Toppers
At last, the magical homework incentive your little ones will love—green clover pencil toppers.
Get the tutorial at Laura Looloo.
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15) DIY Fabric Wreath
You only need a bit of green fabric and a wire frame to bring this wreath to life... because even your front door could use some holiday love.
Get the tutorial at A Mom's Impression.
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16) St. Patrick's Day Party Hats
It's not a real celebration until the festive party hats come out to play. Deck your guests out in true St. Patrick's Day style with these easy DIY green accessories.
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.
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17) Shamrock Garland
A rice-filled, cardstock garland makes a subtle St. Patrick's Day statement, meaning you can win holiday decorating points without having to go overboard.
Get the tutorial at A Wonderful Thought.
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18) Leprechaun Stick Puppet
If you're heading to a St. Patty's Day parade, don't let your crew show up empty handed. Collect craft sticks and paper plates to create the most true-to-theme holiday decoration around.
Get the tutorial at I Heart Crafty Things.
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19) Shamrock Coloring Printable
Adult coloring books are all the rage—this free printable lets you get in on the fun for St. Patrick's Day.
Get the printable from Balancing Home.
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20) Lucky Shamrock Shadow Box Craft
A shadow box filled with paper shamrocks (including one four-leaf clover which kids can try to find) doubles as an interactive game and St. Patrick's Day decor.
Get the tutorial at Houseful of Handmade.
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21) DIY St. Patrick's Day Banners
Choose between three free printable designs to craft a beautiful backdrop for your St. Patrick's Day party.
Get the tutorial at Ella Claire Inspired.
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22) Pot of Gold
When painted and filled with gold-wrapped chocolates, a plain terracotta flower pot becomes a playful St. Patrick's Day decoration.
Get the tutorial at The 36th Avenue.
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23) Ireland in a Jar
What better way to celebrate the holiday than with a St. Patrick's Day craft that honors Ireland itself? Recreate the country's serene landscape with a Mason jar terrarium complete with moss, gravel, and tiny felt sheep!
Get the tutorial at Sadie Seasongoods.
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24) Watercolor Clover Cards
Have the kids help out with this gorgeous card that can be given to friends or family.
Get the tutorial at Hello Wonderful.
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25) Shamrock Mason Jars
Turn a few spare Mason jars into these chic gold-and-shamrock creations, which are perfect for holding flowers, candy, and other trinkets.
Get the tutorial at Mason Jar Crafts.
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26) Irish Coffee Mugs
Enjoy the holiday while you sip coffee or tea with this festive mug.
Get the tutorial at It All Started with Paint.
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27) Leprechaun Candy Huggers
The kiddos will love making these candy huggers and handing them out to their friends at school.
Get the tutorial at Lia Griffith.
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28) Anti-Pinch Polish
These are the perfect party favors for your St. Patrick's Day party.
Get the tutorial at Eighteen25.
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29) Leprechaun Trap
Have the kids help set up this trap—maybe this year you'll catch one of those pesky leprechauns!
Get the tutorial at The Fickle Pickle.
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30) Lucky Gift for Neighbors
Leave your favorite neighbors with a pot o' treats!
Get the tutorial from Eighteen25.
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31) Lucky Shamrock Coin Bags
Surprise your kids or friends with some gold treats. It's their lucky day!
Get the tutorial at Ribbons and Glue.
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32) Green, White, and Orange Mason Jars
If you have any Irish blood in you, celebrate your ancestry with these bright and beautiful jars.
Get the tutorial at Mason Jar Crafts.
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33) Leprechaun Bait
This super easy treat is perfect for a class party or entertaining any group of kids.
Get the tutorial at Mom on the Side.
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