St. Patrick's Day is one of the most fun holidays to celebrate — who doesn't love dressing in head-to-toe green? Kids love the playful spirit of the holiday. From the whimsical leprechauns they just might catch to the mere thought of a pot of gold, it's hard not to have fun on the luckiest holiday of the year.
Making the holiday even more enjoyable for kids are St. Patrick's Day crafts. There are so many to choose from, and the internet makes it easy to find lots of great ideas. But you'll want to make sure that the crafts you choose don't add stress. That won't have you feeling lucky at all.
We took the guesswork out and rounded up 12 of the most fun and simple craft ideas that kids will love creating. Have fun!
1. Rainbows With Cotton Ball Clouds
Kids love rainbows. And why wouldn't they? They're vibrant and magical, and everyone's favorite color is included. And when it comes to St. Paddy's Day, who knows what is lurking at the end of one! This cute rainbow craft is as easy as cutting up some different-colored construction paper, attaching it to a half of a paper plate with a glue stick, and then going nuts with the cotton balls. It's easy for kids to make, and everyone's will be unique.
2. These Adorable Leprechaun Hats
If you're looking for another craft to do with similar materials, all you need for these adorable hats is construction paper, paper plates, and a bit of glitter. According the Meaningful Mama, kids of any age can put these hats together. The little pipe-cleaner flowers are a super-cute addition, too. Get creative!
3. A Mess-Free Clover
Mamas know what mamas need. That's why the blogger A Sprinkle of Pink, who comes up with the most creative craft ideas, is introducing us to this cute clover craft that's mess-free! That's music to our ears. All you need is the free printable, some acrylic paints, and a few other select materials. The results are totally adorable.
4. Super-Cute Fruit Loop Rainbows
Some crafts look so good you could eat 'em right up. These super-cute fruit loop rainbows are of them. And the materials are mostly edible, so you're in luck. All you need are some pipe cleaners (don't eat them), large marshmallows, and some kind of fruity O cereal. Kids will love stringing the fruit loops on to create their rainbows, and they can have a colorful snack while they're at it!
5. Shamrock Stamps
Moms are just the most clever and inventive people ever! OnMyMommyestBehavior is a crafty mom who totally delivers. She came up with a cute idea that's oh so simple: cutting up bell peppers and dipping them in paint to make shamrock stamps. Kids will have fun stamping away and making all kinds of cool designs with their stampers, and you don't even have to go to the craft store to make them.
6. Chocolate Shamrock Pretzels
All of this crafting has us getting hungry. Luckily, kids love to help out in the kitchen. These cute chocolate shamrock pretzels make a fun craft that's even more fun to eat. Check out this tutorial video to make them with your kids. They're fun, festive, and delicious!
7. A Totally Unique Bread-Painting Activity
Who would've thought about using bread as a canvas? This absolutely adorable and unique activity utilizes bread in a way we never would've considered — but the results are too cute! Of course, you can paint whatever you want, but if you want to stay on theme, then rainbows, shamrocks, and anything green will do!
8. St. Paddy's Day Blowers
These totally fun, festive leprechaun hats are super cute. But you can also blow into them to make the leprechaun hair dance! They aren't tough to make and require only a few select materials. But not only will kids enjoy making them, they'll love playing with them, too. You can find the full details at @kidscraftroom on Instagram.
9. A 'Lucky' Design
For kids who are learning their letters or practicing spelling, it always helps to try different ways to practice. Sometimes, just tracing letters over and over gets boring. That's why decorating words can spice things up! This cute idea from @PrintableParents is just the thing, and according to the creator, it can really help with handwriting, too!
10. A Handprint Rainbow
There's something about seeing our little ones' handprints on paper that just melts our hearts. This handprint craft is one you'll want to hold onto forever for that very reason. Instead of just drawing a rainbow, this one lets kids use paint to stamp one with their hands. It's totally cute and clever and puts a unique spin on the typical rainbow craft.
11. A Leprechaun Trap
This crafty leprechaun trap from @abcdeelearning is way too much fun to leave off this list! You'll need a shoebox (painted green, of course) with a hole at the top. You can add fun details like glitter, pipe cleaners for a ladder, and more. It will definitely be one of your kids' favorite crafts ever — not just for St. Paddy's Day!
12. A Leprechaun Plate Craft
Lastly, this paper plate craft will be fun for all ages. Little ones might need help cutting a circle out of their plates, but after that, they can have fun painting, decorating, and attaching their leprechaun hat. They'll have tons of fun using their craft for dress-up, too.
Oh, what great luck!
