51 Cute and Free St. Patrick's Day Crafts • Craft Passion (2024)

St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and you wouldn’t want to miss out on the fun and joys of creating St. Patrick’s Day crafts for this festive holiday!

Though St. Patrick’s Day originated in Ireland, it is widely celebrated in many countries, especially in the United States and Europe. So, we highly recommend decorating your space with various green-related crafts and rainbows to honor the pride of expressing Irish roots and heritage. Celebrate the joyous spirit of St. Patrick’s Day by expressing your inner leprechaun and exploring our list of 51 cute and free St. Patrick’s Day crafts!

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Did you know? St. Patrick’s Day began as a feast day that grew beyond its religious and historical origins. Now, people celebrate this joyous day with traditional Irish music, Irish Jigs, food, and other cultural elements like incorporating green and rainbows! People wear green on this holiday because, in Irish folklore, green is associated with great luck. Whether through parades, parties, or gatherings, this auspicious holiday is often an excellent opportunity to celebrate with friends and family. So, what are you waiting for? Dive into your craft bin, grab your family, and begin crafting these designs with and for your kids and toddlers.

With these easy St. Patrick’s Day crafts, you could easily turn your home into a green wonderland for your children. Simply turn ordinary objects with glue, glitter, and green construction paper into Irish masterpieces with just a touch of creativity. These cute, crafty adventures are like a treasure hunt for your creativity, leading you and your kids to a pot of DIY gold! Though the holiday is celebrated among the adults at your local pub, we have collected a ton of St. Patrick’s Day crafts for preschoolers, too. The best way to understand the excitement and cheerfulness of this holiday is to explore the wonders this significant day offers in the comfort of your own home.

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FAQs on St. Patrick’s Day Crafts

1. What are some popular St. Patrick’s Day craft ideas?

There are a variety of them! These could range from making leprechaun hats, rainbow-themes bookmarks, leprechaun traps, pots of gold as decor, and funky clover T-shirts. Try not to limit yourself to your creativity and explore other ideas as well! Perhaps baking St. Patrick’s Day-themed cookies or cupcakes.

2. What St. Patrick’s Day crafts are suitable for preschoolers?

Try activities like finger painting shamrocks, rainbow-colored handprints, leprechaun beard masks, themed snack packets, and coloring pages! It’s a perfect bonding experience to share with your kids.

3. What materials do I need for St. Patrick’s Day crafts?

Simple and common materials used can be easily garnered from your local arts and crafts store. Either way, you could also access these crafts online if they are unavailable in-store. These supplies include but are not limited to glue, scissors, markers, green and gold paint, craft stickers, yarn, and other decorations like sequins, googly eyes, and glitter!

4. Can I make these crafts with recycled materials?

Absolutely! The best option we would suggest is to go green, pun intended! Try incorporating and using mostly eco-friendly supplies such as used cardboard, old magazines, leftover fabric, and recycled paper! And, if you have any old newspapers lying around, you could also use them as part of the decor.

5. Are there specific St. Patrick’s Day crafts for classrooms or large groups?

Yes! Remember, there are no limits to creating wonderful designs for this special holiday with kids! In fact, try making crafts that would make memorable memories with them by including collaborative projects such as creating a giant class rainbow mural or making shamrock bookmarks!

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51 Cute and Free St. Patrick’s Day Crafts

Wait no further! With the holiday approaching, we are excited to share various easy St. Patrick’s Day crafts with you and your kids! Grab your family, friends, and crafting supplies, and check out our collection of 51 cute and free St. Patrick’s Day Crafts to you!

Shamrock Cupcakes

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Instead of buying store-bought cupcakes for this holiday celebration, try out this ridiculously cute cupcake recipe that uses the classic vanilla cupcake recipe! It is so easy to make, and you get to treat yourself and your family with these lovely snacks.

Irish Coffee Mugs

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The Irish are notable for their beverages. We can’t miss out on these adorable Irish Coffee Mugs that are just perfect for the holidays. All you need are gold and green markers, and you’re all set!

DIY Egg Planters

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Check out our craft design that is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day and Easter as well. These cute DIY egg planters would add an extra touch of green this holiday to shower you with all the Irish luck.

Clover Sun Catcher

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Want a cute little green trinket around your house? Try crafting this unique four-leaf clover sun catcher that would go amazing on your bedside window. Your kids will definitely fall head over heels for this lovely craft.

Shamrock Bokeh Lights

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Get creative this festive season with photography! Every holiday is always filled with photos of our family and friends so why not get more creative with these shamrock bokeh lights?

St. Patrick's Day Terrariums

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Jazz up your holiday celebrations with this mini snack buffet. This cute treat would be a fun home decor and leave your toddlers wanting more. Trust us, you will thank us later—also, a little precaution. Beware of the leprechaun thief!

Treat Bucket

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If you’re looking to gift someone a sweet treat this holiday, try crafting this easy St. Patrick’s Day treat bucket and it will surely put a smile on their face.

Crochet Shamrock Coasters

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With only two colored yarns, you can make your very own crochet shamrock coasters! Our pattern allows for other types of crafts such as embroidering, cross-stitching, and or knitting. Try it out now.

Matcha Cheesecake

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Don’t forget our matcha cheesecake recipe that is so fitting for this holiday celebration. On the plus side, it’s an extra snack for your kids and a little leprechaun.

Faux Gold Nuggets

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Though these were made for Chinese New Year, you can also make this to invite our leprechaun friend for this significant day. These faux gold nuggets are simply irresistible to craft, and the tools needed are common household items. How cute is that!

Shamrock Gold Mason Jars

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Here is another shamrock mason jar design that you could try out for measure. This fun DIY project could be used as a recycled pot of gold or simply for a cold and comforting beverage during spring.

Leprechaun Dress Up

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Your kids will absolutely adore you with this adorable leprechaun dress-up costume. It is quick to make and all you would need are some colored papers and the free templates offered. Try it out now!

Stamped Clover T-shirt

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Get into the celebratory mood with this fun little DIY project with your kids. Do you recall using erasers and fruit cut-ups to stamp paint on the wall, as a kid? This design process is exactly that. Cheer up your kids with this cute stamped T-shirt to get into the vibe of the holiday.

Toilet Paper Roll Leprechaun Hat

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If you’re looking to recycle some home ware items, save up on your toilet paper rolls to create this beauty! Perhaps a Leprechaun might just steal them since they can’t resist the cute design.

Pot of Gold Balloon Surprises

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If you have some leftover cauldron decor from last Halloween, reuse them into these charming pot of gold balloon surprises. Watch out, as leprechauns might just come running through your front door.

I’m Lucky To Know You

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Check out this cute mini gift tag that would look perfect for gift-giving on this festive day! Simply add this tag to any gift you desire, preferably treats, and seal it with a ribbon.

St. Patrick's Day Wreath

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It isn’t a festive holiday without a themed wreath hanging at your front door. Try out this cute design to usher in the best of luck on St. Patty’s Day!

Crocheted Clovers

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If you adore yarns and crocheting, you’ll definitely love this crocheted clover design to honor the Irish culture. This design would look perfect as a hair clip, ring, or necklace to share with your friends.

DIY Lucky Poppers

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Get into the festive mood with these DIY lucky poppers to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! If you’re not wearing green on this significant day, just crack one of these open to get an abundance of good Irish luck.

Paper Origami Shamrock Craft

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Looking for some last-minute crafts to jazz up your space for the festivity? We’ve got you covered. Check out this gorgeous and simple DIY paper origami shamrock craft that you can place anywhere in your house to bring in good luck.

Little Leprechaun Hat

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This cute leprechaun hat design will leave your kids immersed in this craft. You can easily make this craft within minutes with only a few dollars to spare.

Clover Blouse

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The best way to go about celebrating this holiday is by literally wearing the color green. You don’t have to craft much; only cut out tiny cuttings of four-leaf clovers and pin them to your desired top.

Clover Mini Planters

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Now, this is a must-have home decor! Growing clover house plants will set the tone for this holiday. Nothing can go wrong with some greenery and nature.

St. Patrick's Day Banners

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If you’re looking for St. Patrick’s Day crafts for preschoolers, this design is dying for your attention. It is an easy craft to make, and it is a collaborative project! Perfect for school settings, and it creates a memorable memory for your kiddos.

Pot Of Gold Craft

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Looking for a fun project to make this holiday with your kids? Try this design out for size! It is irresistible to your little ones and a suspicious-looking leprechaun. He might just take them when you’re not looking.

St. Patrick's Day Treats

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Here’s another fun mini-craft project to do for all the preschoolers out there. Fill up these adorable treat boxes with some gold chocolate candy to surprise your kids this holiday.

DIY Gnome Planters

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If you have some succulents lying around in your garden, liven them up by creating this DIY Gnome Planter. With just a mason jar, cardstock, and some faux fur, you, too, can make this design with only a few hours to spare.

Beaded Pipe Cleaner Shamrocks

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These precious beaded pipe cleaner shamrock charms will enthrall your kids and toddlers! This charming DIY project is an excellent way to add a touch of green around the house, and it could also be used as a charm bracelet.

Pot Of Gold Topiary

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Though this particular design is a bit more crafty, the end results are worth the effort. Check out this gorgeous pot of gold topiary with around 50 rosettes, all combined and glued to a Styrofoam ball.

Green Salt Dough Shamrocks

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Similar to playdough, this St. Patrick’s Day craft is perfect for preschoolers and toddlers. This design could be made as a charm, a door handle decor, a keychain, and many more. Try it out now.

St Patrick Craft Crown

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Check out this eco-friendly St. Patrick’s Day craft crown for preschoolers and kids! All you would need to prepare are pipe cleaners, straws, beads, and shamrock cutouts.

Leprechaun Paper Plate

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If you’re a teacher in preschool, this design would be perfect as a collaborative project with the class. With just some paint and puffballs, you too can make this craft within a few hours.

St. Patty’s Day T-Shirts

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Unleash the inner leprechaun in you with this lovely and adorable St. Patty’s Day T-shirt. This shirt is perfect for your kids to wear around to get into the spirit for this glamorous holiday.

Green Fluffy Slime

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Remember when slime was a major hit on social media a while ago? Well, this St. Patrick’s Day, fluffy green slime will be a perfect interactive decor with your kids around this holiday. The slime is filled with gold coins, shamrocks, and, best of all, GLITTER!

DIY Rainbow Corner Bookmark

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Embark on this beautiful project with your little ones on this holiday celebration. This rainbow bookmark fits so well for St. Patrick’s Day, but it can also be used on regular occasions as well. This is also a great way to encourage your kids to be avid readers.

Leprechaun Paper Puppet

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Try out this printable leprechaun paper puppet craft to brighten up your kid's day. This fun little DIY project will create a great bonding experience with your little ones during this memorable holiday. They can also be used as wall decor in your kid's bedrooms or around the house to celebrate this occasion.

Four Leaf Clover Paper Craft

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These clover paper crafts would go very well as hanging decor on your window, the ceiling, and many more in classroom settings or at home. Try creating this cute craft with your kids right now.

Mosaic Paper Shamrocks

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Want a fun kid's craft for this holiday celebration to create with your loved ones? Try this out for size. Decorating your space with shamrocks or four-leaf clovers is essential to get into the mood of St. Patrick’s Day.

Clay Pot Leprechaun Hats

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What’s more perfect than some clay pot leprechaun hats filled with clover plants to feel festive during this significant day? This craft is so low-cost; all you need is some decor and paints.

St Patrick’s Day Hat DIY

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If you’re looking for other variations of St Patty’s Day decor, you could try this cute hat DIY for your kids to wear on this holiday season. You could add it to a headband or a large hair clip for your kids.

Leprechaun Minion Craft

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Try this other eco-friendly design with only a few tools needed, mostly paper. Your kids will love this cute crafting project, and with the pattern, all you would need to do is cut the pieces out and construct them together with glue.

Shamrock Charm Craft

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This is another shamrock charm craft for St. Patrick’s Day that would be perfect for your kids and preschoolers. This design would go wonders as your kid’s necklace charm, bracelet charm, or just as a home decor.

Leprechaun Corner Bookmark

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Looking for another bookmark design? Check out this cute leprechaun corner bookmark that your kids and toddlers will love. Try making this easy bookmark with some paper and simply origami it!

Leprechaun Hat Treats

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If you are planning on hosting a party on the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day, this craft idea is precisely what you need. Create this cute and cost-effective design as a little treat for your guests. You could also do this in classroom settings for your kids as well.

Lucky Rainbow Fairy Wands

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Check out this cute lucky rainbow fairy wands that would be a great project to do with your kids and toddlers for this occasion. Here’s a pro tip, instead of using a gradient rainbow yarn, try using froot loops to make the wands edible!

Leprechaun Bottle Topper

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If you have some extra empty bottles lying around your house waiting to be recycled, this design is calling your name. This cost-effective craft idea would be amazing decors as garden gnomes at your front door to usher in the good luck for this holiday celebration.