If St. Patrick’s Day caught you by surprise this year (isn’t it still January?) you are not alone. Or maybe your living room already looks as festive as a store window, and you’re simply looking for new ways to get the kids making shamrock decorations and leprechaun traps. Either way, we’re here for you. It’s time to gather the green art supplies and safety scissors and start crafting up some St. Patrick’s Day splendor.
By gathering the fam for some simple St. Patrick’s Day crafts for the kids to put together themselves, you’re not just coming up with a new way to stave off boredom. You’re reveling in the spirit of the Emerald Isle! You’re also teaching everyone the value of being resourceful and making the very green move of making things instead of promoting the wasteful dollar-store industrial complex.
These St. Patrick’s Day crafts are kid-friendly (i.e., super-easy to make) — and they’re hella cute. So cute, in fact, you might even want to leave them up year-round. From a shamrock table runner to a very lucky penny sign to your very own pot of gold filled with Rolos (yep), it’s time to get crafty. Here are some of our favorite DIYs for St. Paddy’s Day this year.
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A version of this article was originally published in February 2016.
Leprechaun Trap!
If this trap design (helpfully provided by Kiwico for free) works, the leprechaun will grant you three wishes. We’ve already planned ours!
The Rainbow at the End of This Pot?
Even if you can’t get this KiwiCo Punch Needle Pillow kit in time for St. Patrick’s Day, you can totally use this as an excuse to welcome spring and learn a new skill with your older kids. OK, the rest of the crafts that follow are totally things you have at home already.
Shamrock Slime
Everyone’s fave DIY toy gets a sparkly green makeover. Directions supplied by Kiwico here for free.
Borax Crystal Four-Leaf Clover
Who knew Borax could be so pretty? This is another craft devised by Kiwico.
Shamrock Wreath
With shamrocks, bunting and festive sparkles, this wreath has it all.
Shamrock Mason Jars
These green-and-gold Mason jars are so adorable, you'll wish it was St. Patrick's Day every day.
Crochet Clover
Don't bother searching for a four-leaf clover when you can crochet your very own.
Shamrock & Gold Coins Garland
Fun prints, gold coins — this shamrock garland captures all the luck of the Irish.
Pot of Gold
Don't fret about finding the end of the rainbow. You can make your own pot of gold this holiday.
Lucky Penny Letters
If one penny is lucky, just imagine all the luck you'll have if you DIY this shiny sign.
Pom-Poms & Burlap Banner
Is your St. Paddy's Day mantel even complete without pom-poms and burlap?
Leprechaun Hat
Little leprechauns will surely love seeing these handmade hats around the house on St. Patrick's Day.
Felt Magnets
Super-simple is the name of the game with these St. Patrick's Day magnets.
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