St Patrick’s Day is the perfect excuse for a cosy afternoon of crafting with the kids. Whether you’re after something quick using things you already have in the craft box, or a project that needs a bit of lead time (we’re looking at you, growing leprechaun hair), there’s something here for every age and stage.
From shimmering shamrock suncatchers to a leprechaun made from a wooden spoon, these 8 fun St Patrick’s Day crafts kids will love to make are simple, low-cost, and guaranteed to bring a bit of green magic into your home this March.
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#1. Create a Shamrock Suncatcher
Image: Hands On As We Grow
The Hands On As We Grow blog has this easy shimmering shamrock suncatcher for preschoolers and up. They used transparent contact paper, but you could also use the self-adhesive clear book covering sold in school stationery shops or online. You’ll also need green tissue paper, green confetti and glitter.
#2. Make Thumbprint Shamrock Cards
Image: Child Made Tutorials
We love this easy project from Child Made. These festive shamrock cards are made using a piece of card and a green stamp pad, or simply thumbprints. If you have a heart-shaped stamp, you can use it to make shamrocks out of four hearts.
Want to add some sparkle? Dip the stamp into glue and then into glitter, stamp onto the card, and hey presto — green glittery shamrocks.
#3. St Patrick’s Day Flowers
To brighten up your home this St Patrick’s Day, make these simple crepe paper flowers in traditional green, white and gold. Watch this short video to see how it’s done.
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#4. St Patrick’s Day Wall/Door Hanging
This St Patrick’s Day wall/door hanging is easy to make and especially good for younger crafters who love cutting and sticking. You might need to cut out some of the shamrock shapes for little ones, but all ages will enjoy the colouring and sticking.
#5. St Patrick’s Day Shamrock Man or Woman
Have a go at making this fun St Patrick’s Day shamrock character. It’s easy to make with kids of all ages with a little simple preparation, some glue, and white and green paper.
#6. Create a Leprechaun with Growing Hair
Image: Hands On As We Grow
Don’t these two just look fabulous? This craft from Hands On As We Grow needs a head start before St Patrick’s Day, as you’ll need time for the hair to grow. Create a lovely leprechaun with growing hair by painting cups, planting grass seeds, and being patient.
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#7. Tie-Dye Socks or T-Shirts
Create your own unique style this St Patrick’s Day by tie-dyeing white cotton socks or t-shirts in green and orange. Socks are simple to dye and a good starting point; for t-shirts, this beginner’s video walks you through the steps.
To dye socks, you’ll need a bucket, two squeezy bottles, gloves to protect your hands, fabric dye in your festive colours, rubber bands and water. Get the socks wet and wring them out, then add rubber bands around one inch apart along the length of the sock. Mix your dye according to the bottle’s instructions and pour it into a squeezy bottle (one per colour). Drip the dye onto the sock, then leave it overnight in a warm spot inside a sealed bag. Remove the rubber bands and rinse the next morning.
#8. Wooden Spoon Leprechaun
Image: Glued To My Crafts, Pinterest
Isn’t this clever? For this stylish wooden spoon leprechaun, you’ll need a wooden spoon, markers to draw the leprechaun’s face, and green felt or card for the hat, plus some glue to stick the hat in place. For extra creativity, add googly eyes or cotton wool for a fluffy white beard.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What age are these St Patrick’s Day crafts suitable for?
Most of these crafts work well for preschoolers right up to older primary-age kids. Simpler ideas like the thumbprint shamrock cards and wooden spoon leprechaun suit younger children, while the suncatcher and wall hanging are great for kids who enjoy cutting and sticking with a little help.
Do I need to buy special craft supplies?
No — these are budget-friendly projects using things many families already have, like card, glue, tissue paper and paint, plus a few cheap extras such as glitter or fabric dye for the tie-dye project.
How far in advance should we start the growing leprechaun hair craft?
This one needs a head start, since the grass seed hair takes time to sprout. Plant it at least a week or two before St Patrick’s Day so the “hair” has grown in nicely by the big day.
Can these crafts be done with a group, like in a classroom or playdate?
Yes, most of them are simple enough to do with a small group, especially the shamrock cards, suncatchers and wooden spoon leprechauns, which don’t need much individual supervision once materials are set out.
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