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Easy Shamrock Crafts You’ll Feel Lucky to Make!

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with some fun holiday themed projects! These 20 easy shamrock crafts for kids are a great place to start.

20 shamrock crafts for kids

Ah, St. Patrick’s Day – a time when the world seems a bit greener, and even adults have an excuse to indulge in whimsical accessories (I’m looking at you, sparkly shamrock boppers!).

I’ll admit, my fondness for this day isn’t just because of my love for the color green (which, by the way, sits proudly at number two on my favorite colors list).

It’s also about unleashing a wave of creativity with shamrock crafts, which are as fun to make as they are to display.

Let’s face it, there’s something irresistibly charming about those little green clovers. They’re not just a symbol of luck; they’re a crafty gateway to a world of imagination, especially for the little ones.

This is why I’ve scoured the land – okay, the internet – to bring you over 20 shamrock craft ideas that are perfect for kids to get their hands on this St. Patrick’s Day.

From fluffy shamrock clouds to sparkling clover fields, these crafts are all about celebrating the spirit of the holiday with a healthy dose of creativity.

And the best part? They’re easy enough for kids but still engaging enough to keep even the grown-ups entertained (yes, you can join in the fun too!).

So, if you’re looking to add a little leprechaun magic to your home, or simply want to keep the kids busy with something other than looking for that elusive pot of gold, you’re in the right place.

Grab your crafting supplies, round up the little ones, and let’s dive into this clover-filled crafting adventure.

Scroll down to explore these delightful shamrock craft ideas and get ready to add a dash of green to your St. Patrick’s Day festivities!

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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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2
Rainbow heart clovers
asformeandmyhomestead.com

Rainbow Heart Clovers

Turn construction paper into rainbow hearts and then turn them into a cute shamrock. Kids will love seeing all the layers come together.
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3
5 little shamrocks puppets and rhyme for St Patrick's Day
rainydaymum.co.uk

Five Little Puppets

Kids will love the googly eyes on these cute puppets! Make 5 of them to use with the St Patrick's Day rhyme provided on this post.
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4
puffy tissue paper shamrock
Amanda Formaro

Tissue Paper Shamrock

This 3D tissue paper shamrock is a great holiday craft that'll keep the kids busy for a while, whether it be in a classroom or at home!
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5
St Patrick's Day perler beads

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

If your child loves perler beads, this collection of patterns is going to be so fun! You'll get several pattern ideas for the holidays including shamrocks.
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6
shamrock photo card
thesoccermomblog.com

Shamrock Photo Card

Have your kids make photo cards for the grandparents this year! I love that the shamrock rotates to reveal the photo and message.
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activelittles.com

Masked Shamrocks

Introduce the little ones to the idea of masking using a simple shamrock cutout and dot markers. This craft will work for kindergarteners and for elementary kids too!
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8
DIY Painted shamrock socks
www.thescrapshoppeblog.com

Shamrock Socks

Once your kids have mastered the masked shamrocks above, have them use the same idea to make their own St. Patrick's Day socks! Use fabric markers to make it permanent.
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9
Edible St Patrick's Day Jell-O Playdough
ottawamommyclub.ca

Play Dough

Lime Jell-O and St Patrick's Day sprinkles are used in this edible playdough recipe perfect for making shamrocks! You can also cut out other holiday symbols as well.
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10
St Patrick's Day shamrock and rainbow crafts
artsycraftsymom.com

Rainbow and Wand

Cupcake liners and craft sticks are used to make these brightly colored St Patrick's Day crafts that include a rainbow and a shamrock wand.
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11
Paper Shamrock Suncatcher
www.honeyandlime.co

Shamrock Suncatcher

This faux stained glass shamrock suncatcher comes together using tissues paper and wax paper! These look so cute in a window and let the light through nicely.
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12
Scrapbook paper shamrock art
Courtney Sanchez

Shamrock Art

Cut strips of St. Patrick's Day scrapbook paper to make this great looking kid-made art! Kids can hang it in their room to celebrate the holiday.
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13
Shamrock garland craft
raisingwhasians.com

Shamrock Garland

Have the kids help decorate for the holiday by making this shamrock garland. I love the rainbow ribbon that brings it all together.
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14
Rock painting for St Patrick's Day
sustainmycrafthabit.com

ShamROCKS

Have fun painting shamrocks on rocks, and then creating gold nuggets by painting rocks with gold paint! You can put your own pot of gold rocks at the end of any rainbow.
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15
Kid made St Patty's Day Wreath
thesoccermomblog.com

Shamrock Wreath

This DIY wreath comes together using painted puzzle pieces from a kid's puzzle. This is a great craft to re-use that puzzle that's missing just a few pieces.
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onelittleproject.com

Shamrock Rings

This St. Patrick’s Day craft is SO FUN and it’s so simple! And best of all? You only need three pipe cleaners to make a shamrock ring. Nothing else!
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www.theinspirationedit.com

Mixed Media Shamrocks

St. Patrick’s Day celebrations with kids are the perfect time to make these mixed media shamrocks!. You can also use them in the classroom as a teaching tool.
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shamrock man craft for preschoolers
www.simpleeverydaymom.com

Shamrock Man

Using the free template on this site, create a super cute shamrock man with bendable arms and legs! This shamrock craft easy enough for preschoolers to try.
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Salt Dough Shamrocks
rainydaymum.co.uk

Salt Dough Shamrocks

Liquid food coloring, salt dough and a cookie cutter are all you need to make these super easy shamrocks with kids.
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20
Shamrock puppy craft
jinxykids.com

Shamrock Puppy

Download the provided template and then color, cut, and assemble to make this cute shamrock puppy!
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21
thumbprint shamrock craft for kids
www.jugglingactmama.com

Thumbprint Shamrock

All you need are thumbs and paint for this craft! This would be a cute thing to do every year and see how they change.
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22
torn paper shamrock craft
sweetfrugallife.com

Torn Paper Shamrock

Does your child like tearing up paper? Then they will have a ton of fun with this shamrock craft!
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23
Glittery shamrock from a toilet paper roll
www.coffeewithus3.com

Sparkly Shamrock

Have fun adding sparkle to these four leaf clovers made from a toilet paper roll! Hang these on some twine to make a super cool St. Patrick's Day garland.
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If you enjoyed these craft projects, please share this post and then take a look at these other St. Patrick’s Day ideas:

Amy Bolt

Friday 27th of February 2015

Love these St. Patrick's Day crafts! Thank you for sharing!