7 Easy St. Patrick’s Day Craft Ideas To Make With Your Kids

by John Griffith
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Crafting is super fun for both adults and kids and it’s also a great bonding experience. So, this year why not have a go at some easy St. Patrick’s Day craft ideas with your little leprechauns? The crafts we’ve collected are super fun, simple and don’t require the luck of the Irish to be completed. All you need is some simple craft supplies, patience, and a good attitude. The projects in our list will be a hoot to create, will help entertain the children (and the adults!) and can even be used as decoration around the house. Win-win! So, grab your crafting supplies, your wee ones, and everything green and let’s see what DIY mischief you’ll be getting into the March.

St. Patrick’s Day is one of the funnest holidays around

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St. Patrick’s Day Craft Ideas

This day is one of the funnest holidays around. And you can make it even more fun and memorable by making something to remember it by. That’s why we’ve put together this list of simple and adorable crafts that you can do to commemorate the holiday. You can even make it into a family tradition – making a new craft together every year. So, if you are in search of inspiration, you’ve come to the right place. Here are some of our favorite St. Paddy’s Day crafts.

Crafting is super fun for both adults and kids

crafting station with pencils and brushes

#Shamrocks Slime

Is there a child on this planet that does not like slime? We don’t think so. So, make some green St. Paddy’s themed slime! This DIY is a bit on the messier side due to the amounts of glitter and stickiness, but it is super fun and pretty! This ooey, gooey slime will have your kids entertained the whole day. Oh, and don’t worry. Even if it gets on the carpet or your shirt, with our simple guide, you can easily get it out.

Get the tutorial at As The Bunny Hops.

Is there a child on this planet that does not like slime?

shamrock slime in green and gold

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#Shamrock Finger Puppets

Sometimes it’s the little things that bring the biggest smile on your wee one’s faces. So, you don’t need to do an overly complicated craft to have fun. And this shamrock finger puppet craft is the perfect example of this. You need a few simple materials and some free time. This craft is perfect for smaller kids and even comes with a free printable template to make things even easier.

Get the tutorial at I Heart Crafty Things.

This shamrock finger puppet craft is easy and fun

shamrock finger puppets on pink background

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#Paper Plate Leprechaun

Nothing beats a good ol’ paper plate craft! Dress up your plate in green paint, some ribbons, felt and a pom pom and you’ll create a fun little leprechaun friend! This masterpiece is super fun to create, and the end result is quite adorable. Paper Plate Leprechaun is an easy activity that will keep you and your kids entertained.

Get the tutorial at Arty Crafty Kids.

Nothing beats a good ol’ paper plate craft

paper plate leprechaun craft for st patricks day

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#Shamrock Rocks and Gold Nuggets

A super simple DIY that includes the fun activity of walking around in nature. If your kids love to paint, this is the craft for them. However, you may need to scavenge for some cool rocks before starting. Well, unless you’ve got some lying around. This DIY also double as decoration.

Get the tutorial at Sustain My Craft Habit.

If your kids love to paint, this is the craft for them

st patricks day craft shamrocks painted on rocks

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#Award Ribbons

Make sure everyone has something green on them with these beautiful award ribbons. Everybody will feel like a lucky winner while wearing them. And the best part about these ribbons is how easy they are to make. Thanks yo the free printable, this is one simple and quick craft. These award ribbons can make a great part favor.

Get the tutorial at Persia Lou.

Everybody will feel like a lucky winner while wearing these ribbons

green award ribbons for st patricks day

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#Hand Painted Mugs

This craft is one that you can keep and use for years to come. While this craft may not be for the smaller kids, older ones will have a great time with it. And they will be left with a beautiful memory and something to use and remind them of it. These beautiful golden dotted Irish coffee mugs are just begging for an Irish coffee to be made in them (for the adults, of course!).

Get the tutorial at It All Started With Paint.

This craft is one that you can keep and use for years to come

shamrock mug irish coffee st patricks day

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#Leprechaun Costume

No matter what age you are, dressing up is always fun. But what’s even more fun is making the costume yourself. This simple costume is perfect for St. Paddy’s Day and will transform your little into a wee, adorable leprechaun in seconds. Made primarily out of paper and string, this DIY is not as hard as it may initially look. And it’s definitely worth it!

Get the tutorial at Paging Super Mom.

No matter what age you are, dressing up is always fun

st patricks day craft little boy in a paper leprechaun costume

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These were some of our favorite fun St. Patrick’s Day craft ideas you can do together with your kids. We hope you found this article useful. Now you can spend some quality time with your kiddos and have fun in the process.

These were some of our favorite fun St. Patrick’s Day craft ideas

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John Griffith

John Griffith is a young, passionate journalist. Writing has been John’s hobby ever since he was a boy. He has worked in some of the UK’s most successful news portals over the course of his professional career but found his forever home at Archzine.