St. Patrick's Day Crafts for Kids: Easy Free Fun Printables
St. Patrick's Day Crafts for Kids: Easy Free Fun Printables
St. Patrick's Day (or St. Paddy's Day as the real Irish gals call it) is such a fun holiday for kids of all ages! As the kick-off to spring, it's full of bursts of color that we're all craving after winter. From St. Paddy's Day brunch to St. Paddy's Day crafts for kids to refreshing your outdoor decor, there are so many fun ideas I want to share with you! I have little kids, so I love easy crafts and free printables. It's a great way to celebrate a holiday.
I will share my favorite St Patrick's Day crafts with you, and with a little luck you'll find a fun way to celebrate the little leprechauns holiday with the whole family. Also, a go-to resource with me is Learning with Kelsey. She, too, has great printable activities and lesson plans that you can easily tap into.
View the NBC Chicago Today segment here
Before we jump into all of the details, I want to say a big thank you to the team at NBC Chicago Today for having me on the show to discuss all of these ideas.
They were so wonderful to work with, and I can't wait to join them again soon. If you'd like to catch the viewing, you can find it at NBC Chicago Today or click here.
un straw instead! Sugar crisis averted for your St. Paddy's Day brunch!
Fun St. Paddy's Day Crafts for Toddlers
I must admit, I had the most fun with the St. Paddy's Day crafts. Crafts for toddlers are kinda my jam ha! In fact, I've planned tons of crafts for toddlers, which you can find here. Every craft I made took no more than 10 minutes to prep and about 20 minutes to do with my toddler. Obviously, time always depends on their attention span, but these were winners!
Fruitloop Necklace
I love this Fruitloop necklace craft for toddlers. This is a really great craft to work on fine motor skills for kids 2.5 years and older. I think 4 years old would be the sweet spot. Instead of making my own shamrocks, I bought some from Party City and hole punched a hole in the center. It was way easier!
Leprechaun Lookers
I think these are brilliant!! I found the idea for leprechaun lookers here. The photo above is by love our littles as well. They're so easy to make and perfect for the neighborhood walk for the decorating contest on Chicago's south side this year. To make the leprechaun lookers, all you need is 1 paper towel roll or 2 toilet paper rolls, construction paper, glue, poms, string, and pipe cleaners. If you've had a little one at home this year, I bet you have all of these! For more instructions, take a peek here.
Fruitloop Rainbow
This one is SO easy for St. Patrick's Day! Honestly, the easiest St. Paddy's Day craft to do. All you need is glue, construction paper, Fruitloops, and marshmallows. Emmie LOVED this craft and made three of them in a row. Plus, it's a great craft to do around snack time because it's a sweet treat that kids can eat, too!
Shamrock Craft
A shamrock craft is a really fun way to celebrate the luck of the Irish. It's one of the easier paper crafts you can do. Using this free printable, you can print out the shamrock in either green or white. It's a fun activity for kids to use some glue and pom poms to their four-leaf clover. For younger children, you can also use stickers.
Four-Lear Clover Handprint
I LOVE little hands in paint. It's a fun way to freeze moments in time. With older kids or younger children, you can easily make four green handprints on a white sheet of paper to celebrate St. Paddy's Day.
Rainbow Handprint
I found this idea on Pinterest, too! I wish I could properly credit the photo, but this is all I can find. It's a really cute print that I think would also be good for a child's playroom. I love crafts for toddlers that can double as room decor.
Easy St. Paddy's Day Brunch
Did someone say green pancakes for St. Patrick's Day? St. Paddy's Day is such a fun holiday, and it's so easy to make it exciting for your kids!! You can easily create a super cool brunch with just a few tweaks to your everyday items.
Set the table
Share in Wilmette has super cute St. Paddy's Day items for St. Paddy's Day brunch. When it comes to kids and entertaining, I like to use paper plates and plastic forks for easy clean-up. Whenever you're setting a table for an event, it takes time and energy. Between that, making food, hosting, and cleaning up can be a lot. Simplify it by using disposable products for easy clean-up!
For the NBC Today Chicago segment, we featured a colorful paper rainbow with a gold pot made by the talented, local Chicago business Made by Ilyssa. She is my go-to for all custom paper goods and has done some really fun projects for other parties like Caroline's Donut Party, Henry's First Birthday, and Baby Face Cake Toppers. She can really do it all!
Plan the menu
What do you normally make for brunch? I'm a pancake kinda gal and love Kodiak Cakes. They're the best. You can easily make green pancakes by making your favorite pancake recipe and add 6 drops of green food dye.
Props to Get Your Holiday On because this idea is brilliant for St. Paddy's Day brunch. The pancakes look so fun with whipped cream & lucky charms! Her photo below is just so fun!I love the idea of using the fruitloop necklaces as a placecard for tiny guests. They can even make your own if you're having friends over. To make it super fun, try this green juice!
Thoughtfully Simple created this idea above and I put my own spin on it. You can use icing or whipped cream to hold the fruity pebbles to the glass. If you're not looking to get your kids crazy hyped-up on sugar, create your favorite smoothie and toss some spinach into it to make it green. You can easily skip the fruity pebbles and just add a f
Outdoor Decor
What about decorating for outside? Normally, this isn't as much of a thing, but thanks to the pandemic, we need to get creative. This year, Chicago's south side will hold a neighborhood decorating contest. I'm sure other neighborhoods will be doing something simiilar. There have been lots of "treasure hunts" this year to keep kids busy. If you want some ideas, I highly recommend these as they were so easy!
Rainbow Window Display
Rainbow window displays were all the rage last year when the pandemic first started. I like the idea of using them for St. Patrick's Day, but also giving a nod to the fact that we've made it a year. You can find my easy instructions on how to create your own in under an hour with construction paper and tape here.
St. Patrick's Day Pots
I'm not going to lie - I impressed myself with how easy this craft was. All you need is old clay pots, green paint, black ribbon, and some glitter paper. I had everything on hand except for the glitter paper. Paint the pots green and let them dry. Then, cut your ribbon, which I used Elmer's glue to secure down. The ribbon won't be perfect because it's not a perfect circle -- that's ok! As long as it's centered in the front, it'll look fine. Once the ribbon dries, you can add the glitter buckle, which is just cutting out a square within a square. Seriously, anyone can do it!I hope you love these St. Paddy's Day brunch ideas, St. Paddy's Day crafts for toddlers, and outdoor decor ideas. No matter your plans, have a fun St. Patrick's Day! For more tips, subscribe to my weekly email or follow me on Instagram.
Celebrate March 17th with fun kid’s crafts
As we approach March 17th, the excitement of St. Patrick's Day fills the air, and what better way to celebrate than with fun and creative crafts for kids of any age. I've gathered a collection of easy St. Patrick's Day crafts that are not only entertaining but also a great addition to your festive activities.
For a simple yet delightful craft, try making a Four-Leaf Clover using pom poms and construction paper. Little hands can easily participate in this project, creating a symbol of good luck to cherish. If you have older kids, engage them in crafting a Pot of Gold at the End of the Rainbow using simple materials like paper plates, pipe cleaners, and chocolate gold coins. It's a fantastic St. Patrick's Day craft that brings the magic of the holiday to life.
Consider adding a touch of charm to your space with Paper Leprechauns or a Green Mason Jar filled with chocolate gold coins. These easy St. Patrick's Day crafts not only make for great decorations but also serve as delightful gift ideas.
If you're looking for fun and educational activities, explore St. Patrick's Day printables and lesson plans. Design Improvised offers a free template for a Leprechaun Hat that younger children can enjoy creating. Printable games, such as Pot of Gold Coins, add an extra layer of entertainment to your celebrations.
Crafting with construction paper, popsicle sticks, and tissue paper opens the door to a world of possibilities. From simple St. Patrick's Day crafts to more intricate designs, these creative ideas ensure a great time for everyone.
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