20 Fun and Easy St. Patrick’s Day Crafts for Kids
We wouldn’t say that we’re totally inept in the crafts department, but it’s safe to say that we’re no Martha. Which is why we’ve rounded up a series of cute St. Patrick’s Day projects that require no special skills or equipment whatsoever. So, while you’re cooking your traditional St. Paddy’s Day feast or whipping up some apropos desserts, your kids will love creating these festive crafts. Make the entire ordeal a celebration by cueing up some classic Irish tunes as well.
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1. ST. PATRICK’S DAY OREOS
Edible crafts are the best kind of crafts. And while mint Oreos are polarizing, there is no better cookie for this yummy craft. You’ll also need some green candy melts and colored sprinkles.
2. Cardboard Tube Rainbow Blowers
Kids will have so much fun huffing and puffing into these pretty streamers.
3. Shamrock Slime
What child doesn’t love ooey, gooey slime? Fair warning: Between the glitter and tiny shamrocks, things are bound to get messy.
4. LEPRECHAUN WITH FORK PRINT BEARD
Perfect when you need a quick distraction for the kids, this craft can easily be done in under 15 minutes (if everyone is on their best behavior). Just don’t use your fancy flatware.
5. FRUIT LOOP RAINBOW
All you need is some paper, glue and Fruit Loops, and you’ll have a St. Paddy’s rainbow in no time. Oh, and you can snack while you craft—who doesn’t love that?
6. LEPRECHAUN HATS
Keep a pot of gold (ahem, candy) on hand as a treat for finishing this oh-so-cute project.
7. RAINBOW GARLAND
If nothing else, St. Patrick’s day offers the opportunity to bust out some bright colors. Take this eye-catching garland: All you need is colorful A5 paper to make strips out of, glue and some minimum folding skills. Doesn’t that look festive?
8. PUFFY PAINT LEPRECHAUN
Your little munchkins will love playing around with this orange-colored shaving cream. Just keep it far, far away from your plush rugs.
9. ST. PATRICK’S DAY YARN VASE
A pretty project that you can enjoy all spring and summer long. You can start by filling it with green chrysanthemums for the occasion, then maybe adding some marigolds, petunias or other popular summer flowers as the weather gets warmer.
10. LEPRECHAUN POPCORN HAT
First you craft, then you enjoy the fruits of your labor with the perfect family film.
11. Four-Heart Shamrock Origami
The luckiest day of the year wouldn’t be complete with a little bit of love. This tutorial from Craft Whack features instructions for all levels of crafters, so even if you’re a novel origamist, your loved ones won’t be able to tell.
12. Shamrock Rings
It’s amazing what some nimble pipe cleaners can turn into, as evidenced by this super cool craft. A pack of 100 pieces and some nifty folding skills and you have some bling for your at-home celebration with the family.
13. St. Patrick’s Day Monster Cards
Grab some card stock in different shades of green, green yarn, googly eyes, a black marker and some white craft glue and you have the tools to make a craft that’s equal parts festive and spooky.
14. St. Patrick's Day Rainbow and Leprechaun Paper Pull Craft
OK, so you may have noticed we love our rainbows, but can you blame us? They’re just so joyful. This craft by Pink Stripey Socks even includes a leprechaun and hot air balloon pull component so the kiddos can interact with it.
15. St. Patrick’s Day Windsocks
These bright St. Patrick’s Day windsocks are sure to be a hit at home or at your kids’ school. This tutorial features three options—a leprechaun, pot of gold and a shamrock rainbow windsock—so your tots can pick a favorite or create all three.
16. St. Patrick’s Day Napkin Wraps
Need to spruce up your St. Paddy’s Day spread in a hurry? These printable napkin wraps are so easy you can let the kids handle them while you put the finishing touches on dinner. Note: This craft requires scissors, so any kid under the age of ten should probably be supervised.
17. St. Patrick’s Day Salt Paint Shamrock
All you need is a shamrock printable, some white glue, table salt of your choice and green watercolor and voila! (Note that the salt makes it so that any little ones involved should be supervised when completing this craft.)
18. St. Patrick’s Candy Bar Wrappers
Another simple yet effective craft, just grab your favorite candy bars, dress them up in these printable St. Paddy’s wrappers and have your kids gift them to neighbors, friends and even teachers.
19. St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock Streamers
For those who go all out, no St. Patrick’s Day bash is complete without some streamers. Some green streamers, a cut out shamrock pattern and a pair of scissors is all you need to bring your living room to life.
20. DIY Paper Award Ribbons
Tradition says if you don’t wear green on St. Patrick’s Day you get pinched. Well, this delightful craft is not only fun to make, but it’ll also guarantee that your kids ward off those pinching leprechauns.
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