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35 St. Patrick’s Day Crafts to Make With Your Little Leprechauns

Expect plenty of green, glitter, and gold!

By Jill Gleeson
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March 17 is a popular day for a lot of reasons, but what makes this holiday so widely celebrated is the sheer number of St. Patrick's Day activities that cater to everyone. Party animals can live it up at Irish pubs, food lovers can churn out traditional Irish recipes, and creative types can hunker down and piece together some St. Patrick's Day crafts! Whether your artistic expertise involves painting, sewing, jewelry-making, or simply reimagining some construction paper, there's an easy DIY project on this list for you and your family.

Ahead, you'll find creative crafts decked out in green, glitter, and gold, plus plenty of ideas where shamrocks, leprechauns, gold coins, and rainbows shine. While some are a bit involved, most of these projects are perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and kids of all ages, so you can connect, create, and celebrate together. For a day of family fun, paint some sham-rocks (get it?!) or crack open some lucky confetti poppers. If you're searching for crafty ideas that'll double as St. Patrick's Day décor, string together a shamrock garland, hang up a St. Patrick's Day wreath, or paint some gilded planters. Whatever you choose to make, these DIY St. Patrick's Day crafts will make your holiday one for the books!

Check out additional ways to get creative for the holiday:

1

Leprechaun Bottle Topper

leprechaun bottle topper with bright red beard and tall green hat on top of green bottle in garden
A Crafty Mix

Turn your garden gnome into a lucky leprechaun with this DIY St. Patrick's Day craft. With green felt, orange fur, black fabric, and a few other easy-to-find materials, you’ll have a charming Irish plant protector in a matter of minutes!

Get the tutorial at A Crafty Mix.

2

Crocheted Clovers

four crocheted shamrocks in 4 different shades of green
5 Little Monsters

Craft connoisseurs and newcomers alike will love pulling off this festive project. All you need is some green yarn, a crochet hook, and the below list of instructions to create these cute clovers. Use them as stylish barrettes, or display them around the house as decorations.

Get the tutorial at 5 Little Monsters.

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3

Felt Four-Leaf Clovers

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One Little Project

If you can't seem to find four-leaf clovers in your backyard, take fate into your own hands by creating your own lucky leaves. Grab some green felt and pipe cleaners, get to work, and plant your creations in a small pot with black beans for the "soil."

Get the tutorial at One Little Project.

4

St. Patrick's Day Treat Boxes

green treat box decorated with washi tape and small gold stars at the bottom and jute string and a shamrock pin at the top
A Pumpkin and a Princess

Make March 17 an extra special day for your kids by crafting these treat boxes and stuffing them with gold coins, shamrock necklaces, and other St. Patrick's Day trinkets. While this DIY idea uses a foldable box, you can also transform an empty milk carton!

Get the tutorial at A Pumpkin and a Princess.

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5

Popsicle Stick Leprechaun Craft

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The Craft Patch

With this St. Patrick's Day craft, your kids won't have to worry about scouting out leprechauns, because they'll have their own bearded fairies right at their fingertips! You can transform popsicle sticks into outfitted woodland creatures with some craft paint and a little patience!

Get the tutorial at The Craft Patch.

6

Layered Felt Rainbow Magnet

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Crafts by Amanda

This rainbow magnet is an easy-to-make craft that'll brighten up your home on St. Patrick's Day and beyond! Put this colorful, felt-covered magnet on your fridge, and your kitchen will shine brightly!

Get the tutorial at Crafts by Amanda.

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7

Pot of Gold Mason Jar Gift

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Polka Dot Chair

You and your family don't need to chase rainbows to strike gold on St. Patrick's Day! These DIY pots of gold come together easily with mason jars, gold chocolate coins, white cardstock, and black paint. They also make a great gift for neighbors, teachers, and friends!

Get the tutorial at Polka Dot Chair.

8

Lucky Shamrock Coin Bags

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Ribbons and Glue

If you're throwing a St. Patrick's Day party for your kids, why not opt for DIY goody bags? With green glitter and paint, you'll transform canvas bags into cute little sacks that are perfect for securing their gold (even if it's edible!).

Get the tutorial at Ribbons and Glue.

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9

Paper Potted Shamrocks

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Design Improvised

Looking for a show-stopping centerpiece? Look no further than this DIY St. Patrick's Day craft! These origami four-leaf clovers are super simple to make, and they'll look extra cute "potted" in chic geometric planters.

Get the tutorial at Design Improvised.

10

Paper Shamrock Wreath

st patricks day crafts paper shamrock wreath
The House That Lars Built

If you want your front door to scream "Happy St. Patrick's Day" as loud as you, make this gorgeous green gradient wreath inspired by shamrocks! The beautiful result is definitely worth the hand folding you'll have to do to make each clover.

Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.

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11

St. Patrick's Day Party Hats

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The House that Lars Built

Every event needs some festive party hats to ramp up the fun! These marbled shamrock party hats are easier to make than they look, as they come together using simple household products like shaving cream and food coloring.

Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.

12

Shamrocks and Gold Nuggets Rocks

rocks painted to look like gold nuggets and rock painted with green shamrocks on them
Sustain My Craft Habit

These festively painted stones really sham-rock! The little ones will love channeling their creative side to paint shamrocks and gold nuggets, plus the finished rocks double as décor.

Get the tutorial at Sustain My Craft Habit.

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13

Pot of Gold Balloon Surprises

st patricks day crafts pot of gold balloons
Studio DIY

This one is so budget-friendly since you can just rebrand your leftover mini witch cauldrons from Halloween. Do so by making them pots of gold topped with festive green balloons. They're just the right petite size to fit sweet treats like gold chocolate coins.

Get the tutorial at Studio DIY!.

14

Lucky Confetti Poppers

two green and white polka dot party poppers tied on the end with gold sequined cord
Studio DIY

Get the paddy started with these pretty party poppers! They're made of old toilet paper tubes that are filled to the brim with lucky clovers and little bits of gold. But really, you can add whatever you want.

Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.

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15

St. Patrick's Day Clover Crown

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Oh Happy Day

Can't find anything green to wear on St. Patrick's Day? Take matters into your own hands by making this fabulously festive crepe paper clover crown that'll add a leprechaun's touch to any outfit!

Get the tutorial at Oh Happy Day.

16

Shamrock Button Covers

felt shamrocks under buttons on a pale beige woman's blouse
Trisha Zemp

Here's an adorable craft that's fun to make and has you covered in the green department when it comes to your St. Patrick's Day outfit! These clover button covers are so cute and can also be worn on your shoes or as jewelry.

Get the tutorial at The House that Lars Built.

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17

Gilded Succulent Pots

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Della Creates

Bring the joy of gardening to your little ones with these gorgeous gilded succulent pots. They're a literal pot o' gold!

Get the tutorial at Della Creates.

18

Pots Of Gold

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Kid Friendly Things To Do

Want to tempt the leprechauns to visit your home this year? Try setting up your own pots of gold! Scatter them with a few chocolate coins, and leprechauns won't be the only little hands hunting for these shimmery pots.

Get the tutorial at Kid-Friendly Things To Do.

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19

Shamrock Sewing Cards

hands sewing shamrock shape on sewing card there are completed sewing cards scattered around it
Say Yes

Keep your kids busy while you make the corned beef and cabbage with this fun project. It uses dull yarn needles so your little ones won't stick their fingers.

Get the tutorial at Say Yes.

20

Kids Leprechaun Craft

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iHeart Crafty Things

Top of the morning to you! Your little leprechauns will love crafting their own special friend out of paper, glue, and googly eyes.

Get the tutorial at iHeart Crafty Things.

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