St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, which means it’s time for all things green, gold, and rainbow-themed! Whether you’re a parent looking for fun activities, a teacher planning a classroom craft, or just someone who loves a good DIY project, I’ve got you covered. These 14 easy St. Patrick’s Day crafts are perfect for kids of all ages—and yes, there’s even a leprechaun slime recipe that will keep little hands entertained for hours!
Let’s jump into the magic of St. Paddy’s Day crafting!
1. Leprechaun Slime
Slime is always a hit with kids, and this Leprechaun Slime is extra festive!
What You’ll Need:
- ½ cup clear glue
- ½ cup water
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- Green food coloring
- Gold glitter
- 1 tablespoon contact lens solution (with boric acid)
How to Make It:
- Mix the glue and water in a bowl.
- Add a few drops of green food coloring and stir.
- Sprinkle in gold glitter for a little leprechaun magic.
- Stir in baking soda.
- Slowly add contact lens solution, stirring until the slime starts to form.
- Knead with your hands until it’s stretchy and no longer sticky.
Store it in a small jar and call it “Leprechaun Snot” for extra giggles!
You can find some of the materials needed here:
2. Rainbow Paper Plate Craft
A simple and colorful craft that makes for a cute St. Patrick’s Day decoration!
Supplies:
- Paper plate
- Paint (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple)
- Cotton balls
- Glue
- Black construction paper
Directions:
- Cut a paper plate in half to make a rainbow shape.
- Paint the rainbow stripes in order and let them dry.
- Glue cotton balls to each end as clouds.
- Cut a pot of gold from black construction paper and glue it at one end.
- Sprinkle on gold glitter or use gold foil candy wrappers as coins!
3. Shamrock Handprint Art
A fun keepsake craft for little hands!
How to Do It:
- Have kids dip their hands in green paint.
- Press their hand four times in a circle on paper to create a shamrock shape.
- Paint or draw a stem.
- Write “Lucky to Have You!” as a cute gift idea for parents or teachers!
4. DIY Leprechaun Hat Headband
A silly craft that kids can wear for St. Paddy’s Day fun!
What You’ll Need:
- Green cardstock
- Black and yellow paper
- Glue or tape
- Scissors
Steps:
- Cut out a hat shape from green cardstock.
- Add a black band and gold buckle.
- Tape or staple it onto a strip of paper to fit around the child’s head.
5. St. Patrick’s Day Sensory Bottle
Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers who love a little sparkle!
How to Make It:
- Fill a clear bottle ¾ full with water.
- Add gold glitter, green confetti, and shamrock sequins.
- Pour in clear glue or baby oil to slow the swirling effect.
- Seal the lid tightly and shake to watch the magic happen!
6. Pot of Gold Rainbow Collage
A fun paper craft that encourages creativity!
Directions:
- Cut rainbow strips of construction paper.
- Glue them onto black paper in an arc shape.
- Cut out a small black pot and glue it at the end of the rainbow.
- Add gold glitter or foil candy wrappers for coins!
7. Puffy Paint Shamrocks
A fun 3D painting project!
How to Make Puffy Paint:
- Mix equal parts of shaving cream and white glue.
- Add green food coloring.
- Let kids paint shamrocks on thick cardstock.
- The paint will dry puffy and raised!
8. Leprechaun Stick Puppets
Make mini leprechauns for pretend play!
How to Do It:
- Cut out leprechaun heads from cardstock.
- Glue on cotton ball beards and green hats.
- Attach them to popsicle sticks for fun puppets!
9. Rainbow Rice Sensory Bin
Great for fine motor skills and sensory play!
How to Make It:
- Dye uncooked rice in rainbow colors using food coloring and vinegar.
- Let it dry overnight.
- Fill a bin with the rice and hide gold coins inside for kids to find!
10. St. Patrick’s Day Beaded Bracelets
A simple fine-motor skill craft for little hands!
What You’ll Need:
- Green, gold, and rainbow-colored beads
- Elastic string
- Letter beads (optional)
Let kids create “LUCKY” or “GOLD” bracelets!
11. Shamrock Salt Painting
A cool watercolor experiment!
- Draw a shamrock shape in glue on paper.
- Sprinkle salt on top and let it dry.
- Paint over the salt with watercolors—watch it spread like magic!
12. Leprechaun Paper Bag Puppet
A fun storytelling craft!
- Use a brown paper bag as the base.
- Glue on a green hat, an orange beard, and googly eyes.
- Draw a smiling mouth.
- Use it for puppet fun!
13. St. Patrick’s Day Wand
Make a magic shamrock wand!
- Cut out a shamrock shape from foam or cardstock.
- Glue it to a wooden dowel or straw.
- Attach ribbons in green, gold, and rainbow colors.
14. Gold Coin Treasure Hunt
A fun game and craft in one!
- Wrap small cardboard circles in gold foil.
- Hide them around the house.
- Let kids make a treasure box to collect them!
There you have it—14 easy and festive St. Patrick’s Day crafts that will keep kids entertained and in the holiday spirit! Whether they’re making leprechaun slime, shamrock paintings, or gold coin treasure chests, these activities are perfect for celebrating the luck of the Irish!
Which craft will you try first? Let me know in the comments! ☘️🌈💚
