St. Patrick's Day Crafts For Kids - A Compilation Of Ideas & Instructions
Aye, Top O' The Mornin' To Ya, Lads & Lassies!
Nope, no fond memories there... I was the kid who never remembered to wear green, so my memories of St. Patty's Day are mostly about me being the kid who was always getting pinched! Needless to say, this lens will be filled with lots of green ideas for your little ones so they can create happy party memories... minus the pinching!
This lens is one of my projects for the Get Cracking Challenge. Our assignment was to write about a favorite craft, and since St. Patty's Day is another recurring holiday, I decided to create a compilation of projects and ideas for you to share with your wee folk! So, let's go take a look at some crafty ideas to help get your St. Patty's Day party started...
Welcome To St. Patty's Day For Kids
Miniature Leprechaun Made From Clay Pots
Pots Of Fun For Everyone... by Linda Valentino
Pots of Fun for Everyone
There is a leprechaun project in Pots Of Fun that I think your kids will enjoy making. I haven't quite finished one of these little guys yet, but I think they are just too cute! Clay pots are one of my favorite crafting choices because they are so versatile and inexpensive.
Here's the link to a Leprechaun Pin that I think you will enjoy as well... It's also designed by Linda Valentino.
Cap & Matching Can Kooshie
No Pinching Allowed
Purchase simple supplies like these at your local craft retailer
About St. Patrick's Day
DLTK Is Another Great Resource For Kids Crafts
- About Saint Patrick
- Printable templates for children's holiday crafts and activities for preschool, kindergarten and elementary school kids.
Shamrock Bookmarker
All you need is some craft paper, glue and a shamrock pattern!
Making Their Own Shamrock Bookmarkers Will Encourage Your Kids To Read!
Envelope, Paper and Shamrock Pattern
Use A Standard Envelope & Cut Off The Corners
Glue The Shamrock Onto Your Brand New Bookmarker!
Printable Version
- Printable Shamrocks
- Here's a copy of the shamrocks I used to create my sample.
ACTIVITIES
How To Catch A Leprechaun
3 Crafty Leprechaun Traps
- Leprechaun Traps
- Three clever traps for taking a stand against leprechauns' St. Patrick's Day mischief.
St. Patty's Day Scavenger Hunt
- Scavenger Hunts by Playful Craft Creations
- Playful Craft Creations also offers fun kids scavenger hunts.
Decorating Kits
Dressed For Decorating
BOOKS
The Story Of St. Patrick's Day Symbols
Shamrocks, Harps, and Shillelaghs: The Story of the St. Patrick's Day Symbols
Amazon Price: $0.01 (as of 02/23/2012)
Crafty Bulletin Boards
Top Hat From the Microsoft Clipart Gallery (c) All rights reserved
COLORING PAGES & PRINTABLES
Coloring Pages
Making Friends
- Leprechaun Dancing
- St. Pat's Coloring Page
- Leprechaun With Harp
- St. Pat's Coloring Page
- Leprechaun With Flute
- St. Pat's Coloring Page
- Even MORE Coloring Pages!
- St. Pat's Coloring Page
Coloring Pages
DLTK
- Saint Patrick's Day Coloring Pages
- Printable templates for St. Patrick's Day coloring book pages for preschool and kindergarten kids.
St. Patrick's Day Printables
Family Fun
- St. Patrick's Day Printables for Kids | St. Patrick's Day | Family Fun
- Fun St. Patricks Day Printables for your Kids to get them in the holiday spirit on FamilyFun.com
CRAFT PROJECTS
Leprechaun Hat
Made With Craft Foam & Chenille Stems
- St. Patrick's Day Hat by Family Fun
- Make a St. Patrick's Day hat with this craft from FamilyFun.com
St. Patty's Day Crafts at Making Friends
This is one of my favorite resources for kids crafts ideas and supplies!
- St. Patrick's Day Crafts
- Welcome to MakingFriends.com.... thousands of craft project sheets, recycled ideas & free printables. Discount craft supplies are our specialty.
Leprechaun Land
Craft Foam, Chenille Stems, Paper
- St. Patricks Day Kids Craft Kits by Playful Craft Creations
- Craft of the Month Club by Playful Craft Creations features holiday craft kits for kids. Our March kit celebrates St. Patricks Day with this adorable Leprechaun Land.
Wee Leprechaun
Toilet Paper Spool & Construction Paper
- Wee Leprechaun at Family Fun
- Make a wee leprechaun with this kid-friendly craft from FamilyFun.com.
GAMES
St. Patrick's Day Games
Family Fun
- St. Patrick's Day Games for Kids | St. Patrick's Day | Family Fun
- Find St. Patrick's Day Games for Kids that will get them in the St. Patrick's Day spirit on FamilyFun.com
PROJECT IDEAS
Shamrock Mold For Refrigerator Magnets
Wilton Shamrock Lollipop Mold
Amazon Price: $2.24 (as of 02/23/2012)
Candy molds are great for creating your own plaster of paris refrigerator magnets. Once the plaster is set, simply pop out the pieces, sand the edges and paint away!
If you use your molds for crafing, be sure to label them as NO LONGER SAFE FOR FOOD PREPARATION!
Lucky Clover Mold
HAPPY ST. PATRICKS DAY CLOVE Patriotic Candy Mold Chocolate
Amazon Price: $2.29 (as of 02/23/2012)
Magnets
Plaster of Paris
Shamrock Pan
Use Plaster Of Paris To Create Your Own Decorative Garden Stone
Wilton Shamrock Pan
Amazon Price: $7.35 (as of 02/23/2012)
Create a festive holiday garden stone by filling the shamrock pan with plaster paris and adding decorative stones.
Once again, if you use your molds for crafing, be sure to label your pan as NO LONGER SAFE FOR FOOD PREPARATION!
When You Use Your Food Molds For Plaster Crafting...
Be sure to mark them as unsafe for use in food preparation!
Use Marbles To Embed A Design Into Garden Stepping Stones
Mega Marbles SET OF 24 ASSORTED 5/8" PLAYER MARBLES
Amazon Price: (as of 02/23/2012)
Napkins Work Well For Decoupaging A Variety Of Projects
SALE Shamrock Dots Lunch Napkins SALE
Amazon Price: $1.98 (as of 02/23/2012)
Use Balloons For Decorating Or For Paper Mache Projects
Make Your Own Decorations
Jimmie Shows You How To Make Homemade Playdough
Top O' The Mornin' To Ya, Wee Folk!
Foam face shapes, poster board, dowel rod, wiggle eyes, chenille stems
Cut simple, basic shapes to create your own leprechaun face masks. Attach a dowel rod to the back, and you have a simple holiday stick mask... the kids will love making them, and you'll enjoy their leprechaun impersonations once the masks are done!
Coiled Chenille Stems For Hair & Beards
Foam Faces Decorated With Mom's Makeup & A Sharpie Pen
Kelly Green Food Color
Just The Right Shade For St. Patty's Day!
Wilton Icing Colors 1/2 Ounce 2/Pkg St. Pat's; 6 Items/Order
Amazon Price: $19.74 (as of 02/23/2012)
Keeping It Clean While You're Crafting
Crafty Fun Can Be Really Messy!
LINK LIST
St. Patty's Day Lapbook Ideas
Crafts
DLTK
- DLTK's St. Patrick's Day Crafts for Kids
- Printable templates for St. Patrick's Day crafts for preschool and kindergarten kids.
Clever Craft Ideas at Amazing Moms
- Leprechaun Hat Cupcakes
- Leprechaun Hat Cupcakes
- St. Patrick's Day Pot O' Green Planter
- St. Patrick's Day Pot O' Green Planter
Free Kids Crafts
- Free Kids Crafts - St Patricks Day Crafts
- Free kids craft ideas including free printables, holiday crafts, coloring pages and more!
St. Patrick's Day Crafts
- St. Patrick's Day Crafts
- St. Patrick's Day Crafts
RECIPES & FOOD IDEAS
St. Patrick's Day Recipes
- St. Patrick's Day Recipes for Kids | St. Patrick's Day | Family Fun
- Great St. Patricks Day Recipes to get you and the Family in the holiday spirit on FamilyFun.com
St. Patty's Day Cookie Cutters
Use Cookie Cutters For St. Patty's Day Cookies OR For Card Making... Simply Trace, Then Cut & Paste!
Green Kitchen Essentials For The Party Planner
Kiboomu
They have a great collection of St. Patty's Day Crafts!
- Kids Songs With Lyrics, Kids Crafts, Preschool Printables, Recipes, Apps and more
- Simple and easy kids crafts, kids educational songs with lyrics, preschool activities and printables, kids iphone apps, and play for teachers and parents of preschool, daycare, kindergarten, and home school children. Kiboomu.com is all about kids.
SUPPLIES
Scrapbook Paper
St. Patrick's Day Rubber Stamp
St. Patrick's Day Leprechaun Rubber Stamp - Wood Mounted
Amazon Price: $12.00 (as of 02/23/2012)
Happy St. Patrick's Day In Sign Language
Happy St. Patrick's Day Rubber Stamp
Amazon Price: (as of 02/23/2012)
Rubber Stamps
Irish Angel From the Microsoft Clipart Gallery (c) All rights reserved
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SquidooKimberly
Mar 17, 2011 @ 10:54 pm | delete
- Wow, there is a LOT here!
Congrats on making our list of Best St. Patrick's Day lenses!
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gods_grace_notes
Mar 18, 2011 @ 12:06 am | delete
- Wow, this is the perfect ending to a long and busy day!!! Thanks for including me, I had a LOT of fun putting this lens together!
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KimGiancaterino Mar 17, 2011 @ 7:35 pm | delete
- Nice ideas for creativity. Happy St. Patrick's Day, Connie!
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gods_grace_notes
Mar 18, 2011 @ 12:07 am | delete
- Thanks, Kim... I hope you have had a great day as well!
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prosperity66
Mar 17, 2011 @ 5:43 pm | delete
- Happy St Pat and congrats on being featured on Best of St. Patrick's Day on Squidoo!
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gods_grace_notes
Mar 18, 2011 @ 12:08 am | delete
- Thanks for visiting, and taking the time to comment! Happy St. Patty's Day to you too!!!
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MissMerFaery
Mar 17, 2011 @ 5:17 pm | delete
- Lots of wonderful resources here! I can't wait to try some of these when my little girl is older :) Blessed by a Lucky Leprechaun!
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gods_grace_notes
Mar 18, 2011 @ 12:09 am | delete
- Aye, thank thee, Lucky Leprechaun... You will have to send me some pictures when you begin crafting with your wee one! I'll be delighted to feature them here.
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spritequeen
Mar 17, 2011 @ 2:21 pm | delete
- Great ideas!! Thanks for sharing - Angel Blessed!
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gods_grace_notes
Mar 18, 2011 @ 12:09 am | delete
- Thank-you!Glad you enjoyed the lens... I appreciate your visit, and the blessing!
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wendy
Mar 15, 2011 @ 11:28 pm | delete
- Check out www.kiboomu.com fpr great St.Paddy's Day crafts, recipes and printables!
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gods_grace_notes
Mar 18, 2011 @ 12:10 am | delete
- I did check out your site... it's terrific! Thanks for sharing your info!
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ideadesigns
Mar 5, 2011 @ 1:04 pm | delete
- Stopping to say hello. Great ideas here for St Patty's Day. Love the crafts! :)
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gods_grace_notes
Mar 18, 2011 @ 12:36 am | delete
- Hello! Glad you enjoyed the crafts... thanks for taking the time to visit, and to comment!!!
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gravityx9
Feb 10, 2011 @ 9:04 am | delete
- Fun Lens with lots of fun ideas for crafts! THUMBS UP and I have Featured it on my St Patrick's Day Lens, too! *SEE IT HERE*
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