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.
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!
St Patrick's Day Crafts for Kids
If you are looking for some great St Patrick's Day activities for kids this is the place to be! I've collected more than 30 of the best projects on the internet.
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.
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.
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!
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!).
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'!
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.
Leprechaun Mask
Create a fun St. Patrick’s Day leprechaun mask using finds from the $1 bin at the craft store – as well as some glitter and Mod Podge!
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.
Wee Bookmarks
Kids love sticking their fingers in anything! They’ll enjoy making these cute little leprechauns with paint and their thumbprints.
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.
Rainbow Painted Flower Pots
Try rainbow flower pot painting using this simple tutorial! A perfect craft idea for the holiday for toddlers or preschoolers.
Lucky Charms Wreath
Use one of the best cereals ever – Lucky Charms – to create a fun and unique St. Patrick’s Day wreath. This DIY wreath is SO easy to make.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
Pots of Gold
Pauline has the cutest tutorial for making small St. Patrick’s Day pot and leprechaun hats – perfect for classroom treats.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
Paper Plate Leprechaun
Grab some paper plates out of the cabinet and the construction paper to make these fun and happy Irishmen.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
4th of July • Animals • Apples • Boredom Busters • Candy Cane • Christmas • Christmas Ornaments • Christmas Trees • Clay • Coffee Filters • Cotton Balls • Earth Day • Easter • Fall • Flowers • Frozen • Ghost • Halloween • Hearts • Love Bugs • Macaroni • Mickey Mouse • Minions • Monsters • Moon • Mummies • Mushrooms • Nature • Paper Bag • Paper Cups • Pine Cones • Pokemon • President’s Day • Pumpkin • Reindeer • Santa • Snowflakes • Snowmen • Stars • Straws • Summer • Super Mario • Thanksgiving • Valentine’s Day
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