Are you all stocked up on green food, beer, and craft supplies? St. Patrick’s Day is around the corner and it’s one of the more fun holidays. It doesn't come with a lot of pressure, and we’re so here for that. Many families have their own ways to honor and celebrate the day, and if there are little kids in the family, crafts can be a fun part of the tradition.
We've put together the ultimate list of clover- and shamrock-themed DIY crafts that are cute, creative, and most importantly, super easy for kids to participate in. It doesn't take much to put these together, and there aren’t a whole lot of supplies that are needed. Many of the crafts can have dual purposes — on top of entertaining the kids during the activity, some are perfect for snack time, imaginative play, or photo shoots, too.
It's time to bust out the green craft paper, scissors, paint, glue, and thread, and try any of these cute St. Patrick's Day crafts. Plus, as a bonus, having all these little green shamrocks around just might bring some extra luck into the house!
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A Gold Dig
Is the slime craze still a thing? It should be, and this slime is perfect for St. Patrick's Day. The slime is green, obviously, but after creating the gooey craft, the kids can spend time turning that into a game by adding some gold coins and going for a fun, and gooey, gold dig!
Paper Plate Leprechauns
This craft is next-level adorable since we're making leprechauns complete with their red beards, the hat we've all come to know, and googly eyes are always an entertaining supply to add in, too. While these are made on paper plates, they could be done with paper that's cut into circles or paper bags, if those are more easily available.
Find the Pot of Gold
Construction paper is one of the best craft items to always have on hand because it's so versatile. One example is this darling St. Patrick's Day craft that has all the common things we see for the holiday. There's the rainbow, turned into paper chains, the black pot filled to the top with gold coins, and, of course, a leprechaun hat.
Shamrock Necklace
When it comes to crafts, there's an added chance that we'd be willing to sit and deal with the mess when it also helps us handle snack time! This craft uses colored cereal to design a cute twist on a candy necklace. The shamrock pendant fits with the St. Patrick's Day theme and can be personalized with names or or phrases.
Shamrock Wand
We love a good wand craft because it isn't just fun and entertaining for our kids to create them, but they also provide hours of fun playing with, too. Of course, we have to make sure they're glued well — or more chaos can happen — but thankfully it's not a craft that's too hard to put together. This one might be better for the older big kids, but there's no reason the toddlers can’t try it as well.
Rainbow Pots of Gold
The crafts that turn our kids' handprints into artwork are always fun because they can serve as important mementos when they're all grown up. It's fun to look back and see how much the size of their hands changed, right? This craft turns their hands into the rainbow leading into a pot of gold.
Craft Sticks Leprechaun Hat
There is something super universal about the love of popsicle stick crafts — probably because that means there's not a whole lot of cutting involved. We love this craft that celebrates the leprechaun hats. Kids can color or paint and then glue the rest of the items on, which are made of construction paper.
A Festive Banner
Whether the kids want to decorate the home or ring it around the leprechaun trap, parents can learn how to make and drape this cute clover banner in just a few easy steps. It's a good craft for kids of all ages, though the younger ones might need a little extra help twisting these into the four-leaf shapes.
See-Through Shamrock Ornaments
These shamrocks are cute and Earth-friendly for families who like to be more sustainable. Surprisingly, these shamrocks are actually made from tissue paper and leftover conversation heart containers from Valentine's Day. This craft is better for the kids who are slightly older.
Shamrock Crystals
As an ornament, or just a fun craft project to entertain the kids on a March afternoon, this crystal shamrock just shimmers in all the best ways. And the ingredients needed to make it are probably in the house already because all you need is some borax, pipe cleaners, and water.
Easy DIY Pinwheel
Planning a St. Paddy's Day party? Hand out these shamrock pinwheels as a favor or in-party celebration tool to keep the kiddos occupied. The best part is that they're simple to put together, which means kids of all ages can have fun — the older kids can spend extra time decorating them to their liking, too!
3D Shamrock Decorations
Add a whole new dimension to St. Patrick's Day crafting with this 3D shamrock idea. It's actually made entirely out of paper hearts, so it's super easy to put together and can be hung anywhere! And since it's 3D, it looks super challenging but even the youngest of crafters can get in on this and help out!
Clover Crown
A little halo of clovers for an angelic little kiddo? Beyond perfect for the wearin' o' the green to celebrate St. Patrick's Day at school or on the playground. Give this clover crown a try this holiday and the kids will love making enough of these for the whole family and make it a photo memory to keep!
Split Pea Paper Shamrocks
With a little help from a parent (and their scissor-using skills), kids can create these split pea shamrocks in no time. Who says kids don't like their veggies? We probably all have a bag of these dried peas in our pantry but have no use for them in an actual meal, which makes the messy clean up just OK with us.
Wee Little Shamrock Men
Who couldn't use some wee little shamrock men in their life? We sure could! And using toilet paper rolls and a few ordinary craft items, the kids can make their own little friends, too. Chances are high that we have most items to create this at home, which means less prep time — always a good thing.
Dancing Shamrock Buddy
What's more fun than a wee shamrock man? Um, one that can wiggle and jiggle, of course! This shamrock man tutorial from Little Family Fun requires paper, scissors, and glue to create this adorable craft man. And it has bonus points because it can make for tons of puppet show fun, too. The craft that keeps the kids entertained for hours!
Apple Shamrock Stamp
A half-cut apple makes a perfect stamp shape for this shamrock stamp art idea. Simply take a Red Delicious apple, cut it in half, dip in paint, and stamp away! The best part about the craft is that clean up will be pretty easy — no need to rinse off the apples, just stamp and toss.
Cupcake Liner Clover
It can be made into a window cling as a stained glass window-style craft, or just left as is, but these cupcake liner clovers perfectly capture the spirit of the holiday. And they're a good way to use up those leftover cupcake liners we probably still have from the Valentine's Day party.
Eraser Stamped Clover Shirt
Wardrobe idea alert! Wardrobe idea alert! Take a simple white T-shirt, and with some green colored paint, a cutout stencil, an eraser, and a pencil, it's easy to make a brand-new outfit for a kiddo to wear on March 17 in the form of an eraser stamped shirt. There are so many ways to add some variations.
Tie-Dye Shamrocks
If there's a base for it, it can be tie-dyed. That craft rule definitely still applies to St. Patrick's Day. There are a lot of tie-dye craft projects to search for on the internet like these tie-dye shamrocks. Sure, it's little messy, but what kid doesn't love making a mess? This can be tried out with several different colors of tie-die, too!
Shamrock 'Stained Glass'
Change it up with this window transparency. Made with a few scraps of paper (have the kids choose any colors) and a cutout frame, it can be used to decorate all the windows throughout the home for some festive St. Paddy's light — and moms don't have to worry about the kids breaking real stained glass.
Paper Plate Hat
With just some scissors, paint, and a paper plate, moms can create this one-of-a-kind shamrock headgear idea for the kids decorate and then wear all holiday long. It doesn't require a lot of supplies which means we're less likely to run into frustrations while planning this craft. And that's always a bonus in our books!
