St. Patrick’s Day is the perfect excuse to get crafty with kids! With its bright colors, lucky charms, and magical leprechauns, this holiday sparks creativity like no other. Whether you’re looking for simple DIY decorations or hands-on art projects, there’s something for every child to enjoy.
If you want to make this day extra special, these 21 creative and easy crafts will keep little hands busy while celebrating the festive spirit. Get your craft supplies ready, because it’s time to bring some Irish magic into your home!
1. Shamrock Handprint Art
Little hands make the cutest shamrocks, and this craft is the perfect way to capture childhood memories. Kids love getting messy with paint, and this activity lets them do just that while creating something special.
To make a shamrock, dip a child’s hand in green paint and press it onto paper three times in a clover shape. Use a brush or marker to add a stem, then let them decorate with glitter or stickers. This keepsake is great for toddlers and preschoolers to celebrate the holiday!
2. Leprechaun Paper Plate Mask
Transforming into a leprechaun has never been easier! This fun mask allows kids to use their imagination and play the part of a mischievous leprechaun.
Start with a paper plate and cut out a hole for the face. Add an orange tissue paper beard, a green paper hat, and some fun details. Attach a popsicle stick to hold it up, and watch kids enjoy their leprechaun adventures!
3. Rainbow Paper Chain
Nothing says St. Patrick’s Day like a bright, colorful rainbow! A paper chain is a simple craft that also teaches kids about colors and patterns.
Cut strips of paper in red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. Loop them together and secure each link with glue. This festive decoration is perfect for hanging up at home or in the classroom!
4. Pot of Gold Collage
Every leprechaun needs a pot of gold, and this craft lets kids create their own treasure! It’s a great way to use different textures while making something fun.
Cut out a pot shape from black paper and glue shiny gold paper or glitter on top. Add a colorful rainbow in the background, and you’ve got a beautiful St. Patrick’s Day decoration!
5. Shamrock Suncatchers
These glowing shamrocks bring the luck of the Irish into any home! When the sun shines through, the colors light up beautifully.
Use contact paper and green tissue paper to create the shamrock shape. Once finished, stick it to a window and watch it glow in the daylight!
6. Leprechaun Hat Pencil Toppers
Add a little St. Patrick’s Day fun to schoolwork with these adorable pencil toppers! Kids love small crafts they can use, and this one is perfect for that.
Cut out a tiny green hat and add a black strip and a yellow buckle. Tape it to the top of a pencil, and now writing feels a little more magical!
7. Lucky Clover Stamping
Did you know a bell pepper naturally looks like a four-leaf clover when cut in half? This craft turns it into a fun stamp for kids to make shamrock art.
Dip the pepper in green paint and press it onto paper for instant shamrocks. It’s a simple and creative way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!
8. Gold Coin Treasure Hunt
What’s more exciting than searching for gold coins on St. Patrick’s Day? Kids will love this fun and engaging activity!
Hide chocolate gold coins or paper cutouts around the house or yard. Give kids simple clues or a treasure map to follow, and let the hunt begin!
9. Rainbow Wand
Every little leprechaun needs a magic wand, and this rainbow-themed one is perfect for spreading St. Patrick’s Day cheer.
Tie colorful ribbons to a wooden stick and glue a gold star on top. Once finished, kids can wave their wands and make their own magical wishes!
10. St. Patrick’s Day Sensory Bin
Sensory bins are a great way for young children to explore different textures while having fun. This themed bin makes St. Patrick’s Day even more exciting!
Fill a container with green rice, gold coins, mini shamrocks, and rainbow-colored toys. Let kids dig, scoop, and explore as they discover the treasures inside!
11. DIY Leprechaun Trap
Can you catch a leprechaun? With this fun and creative craft, kids can try their luck!
Use a shoebox as the base and decorate it with rainbows, gold, and shamrocks. Place a small ladder leading to the trap and leave some “gold” as bait. Who knows? Maybe a leprechaun will leave a surprise!
12. Shamrock Salt Painting
This craft creates beautiful textured shamrocks while allowing kids to experiment with different materials.
Draw a shamrock with glue, then sprinkle salt over it and let it dry. Once set, paint over it with green watercolors for a cool effect!
13. Leprechaun Stick Puppets
Storytime gets even more fun with these adorable leprechaun puppets! Kids can use them for imaginative play and storytelling.
Create a leprechaun face, hat, and beard using paper. Glue it all onto a craft stick, then let kids decorate their puppet however they like!
14. Rainbow Necklace Craft
Wear a little luck around your neck with this colorful and easy craft!
Dye dry pasta in rainbow colors and let kids string them onto yarn. Once done, they’ll have a festive necklace to wear for the holiday!
15. Potato Stamping
Potatoes make perfect stamps for creating shamrock art! This craft is a fun and unexpected way to make St. Patrick’s Day prints.
Carve a shamrock shape into a potato, dip it in green paint, and press it onto paper. It’s a simple and mess-free activity kids will love!
16. Leprechaun Footprint Hunt
Leprechauns love to leave tiny footprints behind, and kids will have a blast following them to a surprise!
Cut out little green footprints and tape them around the house leading to a hidden treat. The mystery of where the footprints lead makes this craft extra exciting!
17. Lucky Charm Marshmallow Painting
Painting with edible colors makes crafting even more fun! Kids will love this unique and delicious activity.
Mix food coloring with a little water and let kids paint Lucky Charms marshmallows. Once dry, they can eat their artistic creations!
18. Leprechaun Slime
Green, glittery slime is a favorite among kids, and this St. Patrick’s Day version is extra fun!
Mix clear glue, green food coloring, gold glitter, and a little baking soda. Add contact solution, mix it up, and let the slime fun begin!
19. Shamrock Headband
A St. Patrick’s Day outfit isn’t complete without a lucky shamrock headband! Kids will love making and wearing their festive creation.
Cut out green shamrocks and attach them to a paper headband. Decorate with glitter, markers, or stickers, and wear it with pride!
20. St. Patrick’s Day Windsock
This simple craft makes a beautiful decoration that dances in the wind!
Use a toilet paper roll as the base and paint it green. Attach rainbow-colored streamers to the bottom, then hang it outside and watch it flutter!
21. Rainbow Glitter Jars
A magical rainbow glitter jar is a mesmerizing craft that kids can shake and watch sparkle!
Fill a jar with water, add clear glue, glitter, and a few drops of food coloring. Seal it tightly, shake it up, and enjoy the swirling magic inside!
Wrapping Up the Fun
St. Patrick’s Day is all about creativity, fun, and a little bit of luck. These 21 crafts offer endless ways to celebrate with kids while making special memories.
Which craft will you try first? Gather your supplies, get the kids involved, and let the St. Patrick’s Day fun begin! 🍀