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30+ St. Patrick’s Day Crafts for Kids That Are Gold

Your children will love making any one of these 30+ St. Patrick’s Day crafts for kids! This is a fun collection of holiday inspiration.

St Patrick's Day Crafts for Kids

As someone who adores the color blue, I must admit that green comes in a very close second. I also love kids’ crafts. Combine the two and you get something pretty fabulous: St. Patrick’s Day kids’ crafts!

With its delightful shades of green and fun traditions, the holiday offers the perfect opportunity to dive into some creative projects with the little ones.

Often, St. Patrick’s Day doesn’t get as much attention as other holidays, but I believe it’s a wonderful occasion to engage in some crafting fun.

This year, why not give this cheerful holiday the recognition it deserves with a range of St. Patrick’s Day crafts tailored for kids? These projects are so adorable and enjoyable that they’re sure to bring a smile to everyone’s face, not just the children.

Whether you’re looking for some festive inspiration or just a fun activity to share with your kids, these St. Patrick’s Day craft ideas are here to spark that creative joy. From toddlers to preschoolers, and even the older kids, there’s something for every age and skill level.

I invite you to explore these 30+ St. Patrick’s Day activities for kids. And who knows, you might just find your new favorite amongst them!

Don’t forget to share your top picks in the comments – I’m always excited to hear which crafts capture your heart!

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handprint leprechaun craft for kids
www.simpleeverydaymom.com

Handprint Leprechaun

Isn't this such a cute way to make a leprechaun beard? Get the free template and have your kids make some of their own.
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2
St Patrick's Day perler beads

St. Patrick’s Day Perler Beads (50+ Patterns!)

Get over 50 patterns for St. Patrick’s Day perler beads! There are a variety of patterns including rainbows, leprechauns, four leaf clovers, gold coins, and more.
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3
Pot of Gold DIY St. Patrick's Day Necklace Featured

Pot of Gold Necklace

This Duck Tape St. Patrick’s Day necklace is one of those easy holiday crafts that anyone can do! Make a pot of gold with a rainbow chain – fun for kids and for adults!
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4
Shamrock Headband for St. Patrick's Day

Shamrock Headband

St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner; celebrate with this unique shamrock headband! Kids will love making and wearing this fun and festive craft (adults will like it too!).
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5
rainbow rain stick craft for kids on St Patrick's Day
www.frugalmomeh.com

Rainbow Rain Stick

I love everything about this craft – it is bright, colorful and makes noise with the gold bells in the 'pot of gold'!
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6
Paper Four Leaf Clover Craft
meaningfulmama.com

Four Leaf Clover

All you need to make these fun clovers are paper, scissors, and a stapler. And when you're done making them, you can always string them on a garland for cute holiday decor.
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7
pot of gold rainbow sponge painting
www.frugalmomeh.com

Pot Of Gold Painting

Have fun cutting up sponges and making a sponge painted rainbow with this craft! This is perfect for a kindergartener or preschooler.
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8
wee little leprechaun bookmarks
sweetandlovelycrafts.blogspot.com

Wee Bookmarks

Kids love sticking their fingers in anything! They’ll enjoy making these cute little leprechauns with paint and their thumbprints.
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9
Leprechaun Puppet for kids
www.printablesfairy.com

Leprechaun Paper Puppet

Get two free printable puppets: one as shown, and one that your kids can color and then make into a leprechaun puppet! This would be fun for a St. Patrick's Day class activity.
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10
Rainbow Painted Flower Pots for Kids or Adults

Rainbow Painted Flower Pots

Try rainbow flower pot painting using this simple tutorial! A perfect craft idea for the holiday for toddlers or preschoolers.
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11
Carissa Bonham

Leprechaun Hat

Can you believe that the base of this delightful hat is a glitter can cozy? You could make it with cardstock too! What a fun idea for a St. Patrick's Day photo shoot!
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12
Cereal Rainbow necklace
www.hunnyimhomediy.com

Rainbow Necklace

Here is another St Patrick's Day necklace idea. I love that this one is edible! Forget candy necklaces, cereal necklaces are healthier.
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13
Lucky shamrock stamp made from toilet paper rolls
www.prettyprudent.com

Lucky Stamps

Save those old toilet paper rolls to make this cute four leaf clover stamp. What a cute way to make cards for the holiday.
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14
3D Pot of gold craft
www.mombrite.com

3D Pot of Gold

Use the provided template to cut out shapes and put together this super cute pot of gold 3D art. I love the puffy clouds!
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15
paper mosaic four leaf clover craft
Heidi Kundin

Mosaic Shamrocks

Cut up green patterned scrapbook paper into square 'tiles' for this mosaic shamrock craft. The nice thing is that you can cut up the scraps and then all kids need is a glue stick.
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16
Walking Water Rainbow Activity for Kids
onlypassionatecuriosity.com

Walking Rainbow

This activity is part art and part science. Kids will love seeing the rainbow develop. You could even add a bowl with gold coins at the end for St Patty's Day!
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Leprechaun Hat Pot of Gold easy craft idea
club.chicacircle.com

Pots of Gold

Pauline has the cutest tutorial for making small St. Patrick’s Day pot and leprechaun hats – perfect for classroom treats.
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18
cardboard tube rainbow mobile
Amanda Formaro

Rainbow Mobile

Paint toilet paper tubes in rainbow colors and then cut them to create coils that hang from felt clouds. This is another craft that is great for preschoolers.
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19
Activities for Kids Make a Rainbow Shamrock for St Patrick's Day
crystalandcomp.com

Confetti Shamrocks

You can buy your own confetti or make it with a paper punch for this fun craft. You can make various shapes, and for this project, Crystal did a shamrock.
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20
shamrock men
sweetandlovelycrafts.blogspot.com

Shamrock Men

Lila provides a template to make these happy little shamrock men with googly eyes. If you've never used craft foam before, this is your perfect opportunity. It's a fun supply!
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21
st patrick's day craft rainbow
Jessica Anderson

Paper Plate Rainbow

This paper plate rainbow with hanging four leaf clovers is a fun, bright decoration for St. Patrick's Day! And you probably already have the supplies on hand.
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22
craft stick leprechaun hat
Amanda Formaro

Craft Stick Leprechaun Hat

I love a good craft stick project, and this one doesn't disappoint! Make a leprechaun hat with some sticks and other simple supplies.
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23
Tricky Leprechaun Traps
howdoesshe.com

Leprechaun Traps

There are many ways to build a leprechaun trap! How will your child catch one? These can be super simple or more complex . . . . it's a great chance for your child to be creative.
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24
b-inspiredmama.com

Rainbow Handprint

The best part of this kid craft is that you have to eat the chocolate gold coins first! Close behind it comes the hand painting children get to do to make the rainbows.
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25
DIY Chenille Shamrocks Fun St. Patrick's Day Craft Project for kids
premeditatedleftovers.com

Chenille Shamrocks

Do you have pipe cleaners on hand? You can make these shamrocks in a variety of colors. I'd make a bouquet of these for some St. Patrick's Day decor.
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26
Leprechaun Photo Magnet for St Patrick's Day
thriftyjinxy.com

Leprechaun Magnet

Use craft foam, felt, and your favorite photo to make this leprechaun photo magnet for St Patrick's Day. Who will you turn into a leprechaun?
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www.allkidsnetwork.com

Paper Plate Leprechaun

Grab some paper plates out of the cabinet and the construction paper to make these fun and happy Irishmen.
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28
Activities for Kids Shamrock Lucky You Suncatchers
crystalandcomp.com

Sun Catchers

This fun craft uses confetti, construction paper, and glue – your kids will have a blast! They are easy to make and perfect for all age groups.
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29
salt dough shamrock necklace
familyfocusblog.com

Shamrock Necklace

Salt dough shamrocks make cute pendant necklaces for St. Patty's Day! A necklace like this ensures you're wearing some green and won't get pinched.
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30
rainbow cereal craft for St Patrick's Day
thesimpleparent.com

Cereal Rainbow

Have fun eating Fruit Loops and Corn Pops while making this pot of gold at the end of the rainbow! This cereal art is so cute and kids will love it.
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Leprechaun Hat Coloring Project for Kids
www.journeytosahm.com

Coloring Leprechaun Hat

Let kids color their own leprechaun hat and headband and then wear for the day! It's adjustable for heads of all sizes.
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If you like these St. Patrick’s Day activities for kids, I’d love to hear in the comments. For more cute kids’ craft collections and themes, check out the following posts:

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Carissa Bonham

Wednesday 12th of March 2014

Thanks for featuring my leprechaun hat!

Claire @ A Little Claireification

Friday 7th of March 2014

So fun! Pinned and added to the round up starting tonight at midnight. ;)

Amy

Saturday 8th of March 2014

Thank you Claire! xoxo