21 Festive St. Patrick’s Day Crafts Everyone Will Love
Looking for fun and easy St. Patrick’s Day crafts?
Get ready to celebrate with creative projects that bring luck and cheer!
From leprechaun hats to shamrock decorations, we have great ideas for kids and adults.
Grab your supplies and some green paint—let’s get started!
1. Shamrock Paper Garland
A simple yet festive way to decorate your home, a shamrock paper garland adds a pop of green to any space.
Cut out shamrock shapes from green cardstock or construction paper, then string them together with twine or ribbon.
Add glitter or use patterned paper for extra flair.
Hang it across a mantle, doorway, or window for instant St. Patrick’s Day charm.
2. Leprechaun Hat Pencil Holder
Turn an ordinary tin can into an adorable leprechaun hat pencil holder!
Paint the can green, add a black band around the base, and top it off with a gold buckle made of foam or paper.
It’s a fun craft that doubles as a functional desk accessory for St. Patrick’s Day.
3. DIY Rainbow Shamrock Suncatcher
Brighten up your windows with a rainbow shamrock suncatcher.
Cut out a shamrock shape from contact paper and let kids fill it in with tissue paper squares in rainbow colors.
Once finished, hang it on a window, and watch the sunlight create a colorful stained-glass effect.
4. Pot of Gold Paper Plate Craft
Transform a simple paper plate into a pot of gold!
Paint half of the plate black and attach gold coin cutouts or yellow pom-poms on top.
Add a rainbow made of colored paper or pipe cleaners for a magical touch.
Perfect for kids to display at home or in the classroom.
5. Lucky Clover Handprint Art
Capture little hands in a fun and festive way!
Dip kids’ hands in green paint and press them onto paper in a four-leaf clover shape.
Add a stem and a fun message like “I’m so lucky! or “Lucky Me!”
This sentimental craft makes a wonderful keepsake or homemade card for family and friends.
6. Leprechaun Paper Bag Puppet
Create an entertaining leprechaun puppet using a brown paper bag, construction paper, and googly eyes.
Cut out a beard, hat, and facial features, then glue them onto the bag.
Kids will love using their puppets for storytelling or festive pretend play.
7. St. Patrick’s Day Wreath
Make a lucky wreath using a foam ring or cardboard base and cover it with green ribbons, shamrocks, or faux gold coins.
Add a festive bow and hang it on your door to welcome guests with Irish charm.
This craft is easy to personalize with different materials and designs.
8. Gold Coin Treasure Hunt Bottles
Turn empty plastic bottles into mini treasure hunt games!
Fill bottles with rice, glitter, and small gold coins or charms.
Kids can shake the bottle and search for hidden treasures. It’s a mess-free sensory craft that’s both fun and educational.
9. Pom-Pom Leprechaun
Make a fluffy leprechaun using orange pom-poms for the beard, a green pom-pom for the hat, and a wooden bead for the face.
Glue everything together and add facial details with markers.
These tiny leprechauns are perfect for party decorations or playful holiday companions.
10. St. Patrick’s Day Slime
Kids will love making and playing with St. Patrick’s Day slime!
Mix clear glue, baking soda, contact solution, and green food coloring.
Add gold glitter or tiny shamrock confetti for extra magic. Store it in small containers to give as festive party favors.
11. Rainbow Paper Chain
A colorful and simple craft, rainbow paper chains add a festive touch to any space.
Cut strips of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple paper, then loop and glue them together.
Use them to decorate classrooms, doorways, or party tables.
12. Leprechaun Footprint Trail
Create tiny leprechaun footprints leading to a surprise pot of gold!
Use green paint and a small sponge to stamp footprints onto paper or a walkway.
This whimsical craft is perfect for a fun surprise on the morning of St. Patrick’s Day.
13. Shamrock Clay Magnets
Make adorable shamrock magnets using air-dry clay.
Roll out the clay, cut out shamrock shapes with a cookie cutter, and paint them green.
Once dry, attach a small magnet to the back for a festive refrigerator decoration.
14. DIY St. Patrick’s Day Bracelets
String together green beads, gold charms, and tiny shamrock pendants to create fun and festive bracelets.
This easy craft is great for kids and adults alike, making for a perfect accessory to wear on St. Patrick’s Day.
15. Painted Rock Shamrocks
Find smooth rocks and paint them with shamrock designs using acrylic paint or paint pens.
Add gold accents or lucky messages like “Lucky You!”
These painted rocks make great decorations or thoughtful gifts.
16. Leprechaun Trap
Build a leprechaun trap using a small box, sticks, and festive decorations.
Kids can design their traps with rainbows, gold coins, and ladders to lure in a mischievous leprechaun.
A fun STEM-inspired craft that sparks creativity and imagination.
17. St. Patrick’s Day Coffee Filter Art
Use coffee filters and markers to create beautiful tie-dye shamrocks.
Color the filters with green and yellow markers, then spray them lightly with water to blend the colors.
Once dry, cut out shamrock shapes and display them on windows or cards.
18. Lucky Leprechaun Headband
Make a cute and festive headband featuring a leprechaun’s hat and beard.
Cut the pieces from construction paper or felt, then glue them onto a headband or paper strip.
This craft is great for kids to wear during St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.
Steps to Crafting It:
Time: 20-30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Perfect for: St. Patrick’s Day fun!
You’ll Need:
- A plain headband
- Green felt (for the hat)
- Black felt (for the band)
- Gold glitter foam (for the buckle)
- Orange felt (for the beard)
- Scissors
- Hot glue gun (with adult supervision)
Instructions:
1️⃣ Make the Hat: Cut and shape green felt into a small top hat. Glue a black felt strip around it and add a gold glitter buckle.
2️⃣ Attach to Headband: Secure the mini hat to one side of the headband with hot glue.
3️⃣ Create the Beard: Cut orange felt into a U-shape with fringes for a fun beard look. Attach elastic or tie to fit around the chin.
4️⃣ Wear & Celebrate!
19. Shamrock Salt Dough Ornaments
Create long-lasting St. Patrick’s Day keepsakes with salt dough ornaments.
Mix flour, salt, and water, then cut out shamrocks using cookie cutters.
Bake until hardened, then paint them green and add glitter for a sparkling effect.
20. St. Patrick’s Day Mason Jar Lanterns
Paint mason jars in shades of green and add shamrock cutouts or gold accents.
Place LED tea lights inside to create glowing lanterns for a cozy St. Patrick’s Day ambiance.
These make great table centerpieces or festive gifts.
21. DIY Pot of Gold Treat Bags
Fill small black paper bags or pots with chocolate gold coins and rainbow-colored candy.
Decorate them with shamrock stickers or glitter to make delightful party favors.
These treat bags add a sweet touch to any St. Patrick’s Day celebration.
Wrap Up
St. Patrick’s Day crafts bring joy, creativity, and festive fun for all ages!
Whether making shamrocks, rainbows, or leprechaun hats, these projects add a lucky touch to your celebration.
Gather your supplies, get crafty, and enjoy the holiday with colorful creations.
Have a magical and lucky St. Patrick’s Day!