St Patrick’s Day is on its way, and we’ve rounded up 15 easy St Patrick’s Day crafts for kids that are fun, simple to make and look fantastic on the mantel, the fridge, or anywhere you like to show off your family’s handiwork.
Leprechauns, rainbows and shamrocks – there’s no shortage of inspiration for St Patrick’s Day crafts! Take a look at these ideas to try over the coming days. We particularly love the shamrock slime and the no-sew banner – and those cookies might just be calling our name!
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St Patrick’s Day Crafts
Leprechaun Hats
Image: The Resourceful Mama
With popsicle sticks, some paper and paint, even the youngest child can help make their own leprechaun’s hat. This great idea from The Resourceful Mama also makes a lovely mantel decoration or table centrepiece.
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End of the Rainbow Twirler
Image: Crafty Morning
This paper plate craft from Crafty Morning delivers maximum impact for minimum effort. Paint a rainbow on the plate, leave it to dry, then cut in a spiral and add a leprechaun’s pot of gold at the centre – a lovely twirling rainbow twirler.
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Shamrock Slime
Image: As the Bunny Hops
Are your kids slime-mad? They’ll love this shamrock slime from As The Bunny Hops, full of green and gold glitter and shamrock confetti.
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Rainbow Watercolour Raised Salt Shamrock
Image: Rhythms of Play
This rainbow salt shamrock is an easy art project from Rhythms of Play that only takes a few minutes to set up. Kids will love watching the colours travel down the salt lines and bleed into each other, creating a kaleidoscope effect.
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Simple 3D Rainbow
Image: Easy, Peasy and Fun
Pretty, fun and easy – this simple rainbow craft is a lovely one for younger children. There’s a full step-by-step over at Easy Peasy and Fun to help you create your own little rainbow to display.
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Shamrock Twirler
Image: I Heart Crafty Things
Who doesn’t love a pinwheel? Create your own, like this shamrock twirler from I Heart Crafty Things, using just a few simple craft supplies. For a variation, try a rainbow spiral instead – it looks fantastic as it spins!
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Rainbow Chain Pot o’ Gold
Image: Crafty Morning
How cute is this idea from Crafty Morning? We love the rainbow paper chain, which is a fun activity for kids to make on its own, and the pot of gold finishes it off with some St Patrick’s Day charm.
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No-Sew St Patrick’s Day Banner
Image: The Benson Street
Decorate for St Patrick’s Day with this no-sew banner from The Benson Street. A selection of fabric scraps and a glue gun (adult-handled, please!) are all you need for this one.
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Leprechaun Paper Plate Mask
Image: Simply Today Life
Let your little leprechaun practise those fine motor skills with a paper plate leprechaun mask, ideal for St Patrick’s Day dress-up. Simply Today Life gives a full step-by-step for making your own.
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St Patrick’s Day Pot o’ Gold
Image: The 36th Ave
A lovely way to share a little luck this St Patrick’s Day – we love this simple and effective homemade pot of gold from The 36th Avenue. It would make a sweet gift too.
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Crepe Paper Shamrock
Image: The Resourceful Mama
Preschoolers will love this crepe paper shamrock from The Resourceful Mama – a simple, tactile way to make their very own lucky shamrock.
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Toilet Roll Leprechauns
Image: A Little Pinch of Perfect
Go on a hunt for your very own leprechaun with these super cute leprechaun binoculars from A Little Pinch of Perfect, made from recycled toilet rolls.
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St Patrick’s Day Cookies
Image: Lil Luna
Baking is always a fun activity to share with the kids, and these cookies are sure to be a hit. Lil Luna uses mint-flavoured M&Ms, but plain green (and orange) ones work just as well.
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Marble Shamrock Cards
Image: Hello Wonderful
These kid-friendly watercolour shamrock cards from Hello Wonderful are a great, hands-on way for young children to discover how primary colours mix to create secondary colours.
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Felt Shamrock Pin
Image: Thrifty Fun
St Patrick’s Day crafts can be for grown-ups too. Thrifty Fun has a step-by-step for these cute felt shamrock pins. Wear yours as a brooch or pin, clip it to a hairband, or make a whole batch and turn them into a garland or door wreath.
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Which of these St Patrick’s Day crafts will you be making? Leave a comment below and let us know – we’d love to hear from you!
Frequently Asked Questions
What age are these St Patrick’s Day crafts suitable for?
Most of these crafts work well for preschoolers through to primary school age. Simple ideas like the 3D rainbow, crepe paper shamrock and marble shamrock cards suit younger children, while the no-sew banner and felt shamrock pin are nice options for older kids or a family craft session.
Do I need special materials for these crafts?
No – most of these ideas use everyday craft supplies you probably already have at home, such as paper plates, popsicle sticks, paint, felt scraps and glue. A few, like the no-sew banner, use a glue gun, so adult supervision is a good idea there.
Can these crafts be done at school or in a group?
Yes, many of these are perfect for classrooms, playgroups or St Patrick’s Day parties. Simple, quick ideas like the shamrock twirler, rainbow chain pot o’ gold and toilet roll leprechauns work well when you need several children making something at once.
How long does the average craft take to make?
Most of these are designed to be quick, low-fuss projects, typically ready within 20–30 minutes depending on drying time for paint or glue. They’re a great option for a short activity slot rather than a long project.
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Loved these ideas? Browse our full collection of seasonal craft round-ups on MyKidsTime for more easy, mess-friendly activities to try with the kids all year round.
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