This article was originally published on Good Housekeeping US.
St. Patrick’s Day is well on its way, which means it’s just about time to crank up the Irish tunes, sip on a green cocktail and get crafting with gold coins and glitter. Whether you’re hoping to host a fun St. Paddy’s Day brunch, send your kids off to school with some leprechaun-themed goodies or whip up a few colorful snacks, you’re in luck. We’ve rounded up easy St. Patrick’s Day crafts both kids and adults are guaranteed to enjoy.
Get started with large clover placemats for the dinner table or popcorn cereal balls for the kids. Regardless of the type of craft you’re looking for, this list is full of quick and simple projects that can be made with affordable supplies you probably already have — think popsicle sticks, glitter and pom poms!
Leprechaun hat treats
What’s better than a snack-filled St. Patrick’s Day? Using green paper cups, craft foam and glitter paper, you can create a leprechaun hat treat cup full of popcorn, chocolates and rainbow jellybeans.
Gnome Planters
There’s no reason not to have fun with your greenery. These charming St. Patrick’s Day gnome planters made from mason jars are easy enough for kids to make and cute enough to display just about anywhere in your home.
St. Patrick’s Day bingo
Host a game of sight word bingo for your kids and their classmates with this printable board. All you need to do is print, cut and maybe whip up a couple of St. Patrick’s-themed desserts to pair with game night.
Get the tutorial at A Sparkle of Genius »
St. Patrick’s treat labels
Fill a treat bag with golden coin goodies and attach this treat label for a craft the whole family can try. Whether you’re gifting treats to friends or your kids and their classmates, these bags will do the trick.
Get the tutorial at Alice & Lois »
Felt clovers
Use floral wire and felt to craft this cute clover decoration. Simply cut and fold the felt, attach it to the wire with some glue and place them in a vase to admire.
Get the tutorial at Ameroonie Designs »
Leprechaun trap
Recycle an empty cardboard box into an effective trap that’ll keep any leprechauns away from your shiny pots of gold. Cover your box with green wrapping paper, glitter shamrocks and plastic gold coins.
Get the tutorial at DIY Inspired »
Clover kindness rocks
Send a stranger some extra good luck with a shiny four-leaf clover kindness rock. This blogger spray painted the rocks gold, used St. Patrick’s Day temporary tattoos to design them and then hid them around town for her neighbors to find.
Get the tutorial at Kara Creates »
St. Patrick’s Day sensory bin
This colorful craft is perfect for little ones! Create a sensory bin and have kids search for the correct amount of each pom pom color to complete their rainbow pot of gold.
Get the tutorial at Crafting Cheerfully »
Clover placemats
Hosting guests for a St. Paddy’s Day feast? Create these oversized placemats and sprinkle some extra good luck across the table with clover confetti.
Get the tutorial at Lia Griffith »
Lucky shadow box
Throw some shamrocks into a shadow box for this festive decoration. This blogger used all three-leaf clovers plus one four-leaf clover so that she and her family can have some fun looking for the lucky clover when they’re bored!
Get the tutorial at Houseful of Handmade »
Leprechaun handprint card
Believe it or not, this adorable handprint is actually a card. Open it up, and your kid will get a kick out of writing a fun message inside. It’s easy to make, too! All they have to do is trace their hand on card stock and paint it. Then they can have fun making the hat — decked out in glitter, of course.
Get the tutorial at The Best Ideas for Kids»
Rainbow rice krispy treats
If you’re looking for a way to reminisce about your go-to childhood cereal, while sharing the love with your kids, show them how to make these rainbow treats! They’re as crafty as they are delicious.
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY! »
Shamrock man
Grab construction paper from your craft box to make this smiling and googly-eyed shamrock man. Give your character some extra flair with glitter, beads or jewels.
Get the tutorial at Crafts by Amanda »
Irish mug
Add some flair to a green or white coffee mug with shamrock stickers and loads of glitter. Blogger Linda used a gold glitter pen to add small dots around her sticker, making this an easy project for kids of all ages.
Get the tutorial at It All Started With Paint »
Craft stick leprechaun
It’s the orange craft fur of this little guy’s eyebrows and bushy beard that gives him his charming personality. Don’t forget the shamrock on his hat for luck!
Get the tutorial at Fireflies & Mudpies »
DIY shamrock word pins
Stay clear of pinches with these DIY pins, which give any outfit a festive spin. You can make whatever message you want by painting alphabet pasta.
Get the tutorial at Crafterward »
Lucky shamrock coin bags
After these are made, they can be filled with chocolate coins or whatever St. Patrick’s Day treats and prizes you can find. Lucky indeed!
Get the tutorial at Ribbons & Glue »
Beaded leprechaun hat
This craft is sure to bring you back to your old summer camp days. String these pony beads together, and you’ve got a backpack charm, bookmark or room decoration.
Get the tutorial at Craft Project Ideas »
Paper plate unicorn
Unicorns? They work well with every holiday. This paper-plate unicorn creation is teeming with the magic of the Emerald Isle.
Get the tutorial at Non-Toy Gifts »
Hat Leprechaun Trap
Climb the ladder to the top of the hat and retrieve the gold — easy money for a leprechaun, right? Wrong! Under the gold pieces is a hole for the leprechaun to fall in, making this an ingenious leprechaun trap.
Get the tutorial at The Suburban Soapbox »
Four-leaf clover hair clip
Add a wee bit of festive cheer to her hair with an oversized felt shamrock clip. It’s just the thing she needs to dress up her outfit for the holiday.
Get the tutorial at This Mom’s Confessions »
Pot of gold hanging mobile
Hang this adorable craft from a windowpane, door frame or shelf for a reminder that all of your hopes and dreams (and pots of gold) are always within reach.
Get the tutorial at Country Living »
Potted paper shamrock
If you can’t find a four-leaf clover this St. Paddy’s Day, don’t worry — you can always make your own luck with just a bit of green origami paper!
Get the tutorial at Design Improvised »
Shamrock scrape painting
If you prefer a more traditional look, paint a paper shamrock in variants of green. Use the blogger’s free shamrock template to get started.
Get the tutorial at The Best Ideas for Kids »
St. Patrick’s Day terrarium
Who knew some sweets and a couple trinkets would make for the cutest holiday terrarium ever? Let your kid fill their own glass jar with gold coins, rainbow lollipops and plastic shamrocks for a super-simple DIY project.
Get the tutorial at Design Improvised »
Shamrock shake bath bomb
Inspired by McDonald’s’ minty milkshake, this green bath bomb will bring luck to bath time. This DIY requires several ingredients, some you may have at home, like baking soda, Epsom salt, cornstarch and coconut oil.
Get the tutorial at Mom Foodie »
Clay pot leprechaun hats
Transform empty clay pots into leprechaun hats you can use to decorate your mantel, dining room table or kid’s nightstand.
Get the tutorial at That’s What Che Said »
Washi tape suncatcher
Remember all that washi tape you bought for the bullet journal but never got around to using? Here’s a clever idea: Just stick them to plastic page protectors and draw the shamrock shape with a marker.
Get the tutorial at Typically Simple »
Rooftop garden leprechaun traps
You don’t invite over just any ol’ leprechaun. The leprechauns that come to your house are fancy, which means the only way to lure them in is with this multi-level trap.
Get the tutorial at Fun Money Mom »
Shamrock shake soap
Waking up to green soap (well, green everything) is all the evidence your kids need to confirm that the leprechaun made a sneaky stop at your house during the night. The Beauty Crafter made the deep green bar using clear glycerine soap and a green crayon chunk.
Get the tutorial at Beauty Crafter »
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