30 Easy St. Patrick's Day Crafts That Your Little Leprechauns Will Love to Make

If you've been looking for an excuse to bust out rainbow glitter and gold paint (as if you really need one...), then you've come to the right place: These St. Patrick's Day crafts will have you and your little leprechauns feeling a little green. With plenty of options for kids, toddlers and adults, you're bound to find an easy craft project on this list that'll get your whole family in the St. Paddy's frame of mind.

Perhaps you want to DIY something that doubles as holiday decor (a pretty St. Patrick's Day wreath, for example), or maybe you simply need a festive activity to keep your toddlers entertained during the day while they wait for the leprechauns to make their entrance. No matter what you have in mind, take a look at these super-fun craft ideas, full of rainbows, shamrocks, leprechauns, gold coins and other traditional Irish symbols, to guarantee a magical March 17. When paired with family-friendly St. Patrick's Day games and stylish green outfits, they even bring the luck of the Irish to your house all March long!

Hang this adorable craft from a windowpane, door frame or shelf for a reminder that all of your hopes and dreams (and pots of gold) are always within reach.

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If you prefer a more traditional look, paint a paper shamrock in variants of green.

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Once you roll, cut, bake, and paint these shamrocks, glue a brooch pin or magnet on the back, depending if you want to wear it or put it on display.

This kid-friendly craft pulls double duty: Hang it on your front door in early March, so you can enjoy your handiwork long before St. Patrick's Day.

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RELATED: The Best St. Patrick's Day Wreaths to DIY

Even though your Christmas tree is long gone, you can still find other places to hang these mosaic-inspired ornaments, like on light fixtures, stair bannisters and door handles.

Your little leprechauns can discover a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow with these adorable mini cauldrons — just fill them with candy coins and rainbow sticks for a lucky (and delicious) treat!

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Who knew that some candy and a couple trinkets would make for the cutest holiday terrarium ever? Have your kid fill their own glass jar with gold coins, rainbow lollipops and plastic shamrocks for a super-easy DIY project.

SHOP GLASS JARS

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Just stick some colorful tissue paper onto clear contact paper, then watch all that beautiful green catch in the sun! It's that easy!

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If you can't find a four-leaf clover this St. Paddy's Day, don't worry — you can always make your own luck with just a bit of green origami paper!

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All you need for this cute rainbow craft is a paper plate, construction paper, paint markers and cotton balls.

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The sentiment on the tag ("You are the pot of gold at the end of theh rainbow.") is just as sweet as the gift itself because well, chocolate coins.

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First: Craft an assortment of felt shamrock puppets. Then: Put on a zillion puppet shows.

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Encourage her to always follow the rainbow with this pom-pom wall decor, which she can leave up year-round.

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Inspired by McDonald's minty milkshake, this green bath bomb will bring luck to bath time.

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Add a wee bit of festive cheer to her hair with an oversized felt shamrock clip.

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Your little fairy needs a wand that's just as magical as she is. That's why this glittery gold and green shamrock wand exists.

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Turn her headband into a party-ready look with rainbow-colored ribbon and a sweet shamrock accent.

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Transform empty clay pots into leprechaun hats that you can use to decorate your mantle, dining room table or kid's nightstand.

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Remember all that washi tape you bought for the bullet journal you never used? Here's a clever way to finally use it.

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You don't invite over just any ol' leprechaun. The leprechauns that come to your house are fancy, which means the only way to lure them in is with this multi-level trap.

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Waking up to green soap (well, green everything) is all the evidence your kids need to confirm that the leprechaun made a sneaky stop at your house during the night.

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This colorful headband is perfect for the little kid that loves to accessorize and the parent who has an overflowing craft bin.

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Fill this mason jar, complete with a shamrock silhouette, with chocolate coins or bright-green candies.

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Remember wearing your shamrock-studded Old Navy shirt as a kid? This one is even more memorable because it's made by yours truly.

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Top these streamer-fringed caps with shamrocks for an extra dose of luck.

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Because the type of gold that we really want is any kind that's full of chocolate.

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Don a subtle nod to the holiday with these pins that spread well wishes to those around you.

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Try this colorful version for St. Patrick's Day, then consider more monochromatic palettes (pink and cream!) for other spring festivities.

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These pretty poppers may be little, but they pack a serious dose of confetti.

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Kids will really love rolling up their sleeves and getting their hands all green to make these cute four-leaf clovers.

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