Make something green (or rainbow) this St. Patrick’s Day with these fun St. Patrick’s Day crafts for kids!
A Touch of Green
While green isn’t exactly my favorite color, with St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, I have found myself sprinkling some extra green around my house.
From shamrock decor to fun St. Patrick’s Day-themed mugs.
All that said, if you are looking to add a touch of green to your decorating or crafting this March, I’ve got you!
St. Patrick’s Day Crafting Fun
Want to create something awesome with your kids?
From green shamrocks to multicolored rainbow crafts, I’ve got a fun list of St. Patrick’s Day crafts for you to work on this year!
You can find all my favorite St. Patrick’s Day crafts below!
Shamrock Crafts for Kids
Shamrocks were definitely my go-to when it came to St. Patrick’s Day crafting with my own kiddos!
Not only are they iconic, but they are incredibly simple and super festive.
These shamrock crafts look like so much fun, too!
First, kick off your shamrock fun with our free printable shamrock template.
This simple freebie can be used alongside our free printable four-leaf clover template and can be used for coloring or St. Patrick’s Day paper crafting.
Want more? Check out these other shamrock craft ideas below!
Create simplistic shamrock decorations with this fun salt dough recipe (top left) via Rainy Day Mum, or create a handmade card or banner using this stitched shamrock (top right) via The Gingerbread House!
You can also get crafty with these cute ideas via The Soccer Mom Blog. Make a shamrock photo card (bottom left) with your kiddos or repurpose old puzzle pieces by creating this super fun shamrock wreath (bottom right) that doubles as both a craft and a decoration!
So many cute ideas, you guys!
If you love all things shamrock, you are going to love these!
Keep things simple by trying out this fun yarn-wrapped shamrock (left) via Red Ted Art or take it up a notch with this beautiful shamrock bookmark (right) via Only Passionate Curiosity.
Love, love, love both of these!
I definitely saved the most unique shamrock craft for last.
This one is so neat, you guys!!
If you’ve got a little more time on your hands, this quilled shamrock card (above) via Red Ted Art is a great option!
Seriously, the coolest.
Leprechaun & Hat Crafts for Kids
Is there anything cuter than a leprechaun? Seriously though!
Leprechaun crafts are adorable, fun, and perfect for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with the kiddos!
Check out some of my top picks!
Have a book-loving kiddo in your home? This fun leprechaun bookmark (left) via Mom Brite might just be right up their alley!
So fun and simple.
Speaking of simple! If paper crafting is your thing, this adorable leprechaun gnome (right) via Twin Cities Frugal Mom is where it’s at!
So sinkin’ cute.
Oh man, if the leprechaun crafts above weren’t enough for you, these ones should throw your St. Patrick’s Day over the top!
This dancing leprechaun puppet (left) via Red Ted Art looks like such a fun project for the kiddos, and this leprechaun beard (right) via Fun Money Mom is seriously the cutest!!
Two super cute crafts that double as fun St. Patrick’s Day activities.
Love shamrocks & leprechauns? Try out these easy popsicle stick puppets via Simple Everyday Mom. These are seriously adorable, you guys!
While leprechauns are fun and cute, leprechaun hats can be a super fun option, too!
Before diving into some awesome leprechaun hats below, first, check out our free printable leprechaun hat template (our latest freebie here on Life + Homeschool – shown above)
This fun new free printable is great for simple St. Patrick’s Day crafting with the kids!
Simply print, color, or paint, cut, and display.
Man, oh, man! These next 2 look like so much fun too, you guys!
I feel like some of these hat crafts could totally double as adorable St. Patrick’s Day decorations as well.
Recycle & reuse by creating a fun tin can leprechaun hat (left) via Plate in 28 or take it to a whole new level with this awesome-looking leprechaun hat trap (right) via Easy Crafts for Kids!
Looking for fun wearable hat crafts for kids? Check out these fun options!
- St. Patrick’s Day hat via Red Ted Art
- Leprechaun hat via Journey to SAHM
- Leprechaun hat via Daisies and Pie
All three of these look simple and fun!
Rainbow Crafts for Kids
While rainbow crafts may not be your go-to for St. Patrick’s Day fun, they can be so much fun and easily adapted to become a St. Patrick’s Day staple — simply add a pot of gold!
Heads up for the simplest rainbow craft of all!
This free rainbow template (shown above) is an easy option for little ones.
You can use this template to teach kiddos how to paint a rainbow or simply encourage them to use it as a coloring page!
Either way, this is a fun (and easy) St Patrick’s Day craft for kids.
Speaking of simple crafts, these next 2 are exactly that.
If you love paper plate crafting, this one is definitely for you!
Create something that is both simple and cute with this rainbow paper plate craft (left) via Two Kids and a Coupon or keep the kiddos engaged for a bit longer with this paper plate rainbow (right) via Little Ladoo.
Both of these ideas are colorful and perfect for St. Patty’s Day!
Love paper plate crafts? Try this fun paper plate tambourine craft via Red Ted Art!
This one looks like a lot of fun, you guys!
No need to add a pot of gold to this adorable 3d rainbow craft (left) via In the Playroom.
This papercraft is seriously the perfect go-to option for any St. Patrick’s Day festivities!
With that said, these rainbow rocks (right) via Nature Inspired Learning are also a great choice for March crafting.
Love this painted rock idea? Pair it with these shamrock & gold nugget rocks via Sustain My Craft Habit — so, so cute!
Ok, this one was way too pretty not to include, and you can totally mix it up by using just green fabrics instead!
This rainbow no-sew scarf (above) via The Soccer Mom Blog is seriously right up my alley because sewing simply isn’t my thing.
Such a fun craft idea that can double as a gift and a wearable!
Love all things rainbow? Believe it or not, but I’ve actually got more for you!!
Check out some of these other fun rainbow crafting options!
- Fruit loop rainbows via As for Me and My Homestead
- Rainbow wind spinner via Beth Ann Averill
- Pot of gold paper craft via Thrive at Home
Three fun options for all your rainbow crafting needs.
St. Patrick’s Day Coloring Sheets
Have a kiddo who simply loves to color?
I’ve totally got you!
First, check out our selection of FREE printable St. Patrick’s Day coloring pages here on Life + Homeschool!
All of these are perfect for March coloring fun!
Ready for even more options?
Check out my favorite picks from other bloggers below!
You can find my top 4 St. Patrick’s Day coloring sheet picks below!
- St. Patrick’s coloring pages (top left) via My Motherhood Made Easy
- Gnome coloring sheets (top right) via Two Kids and a Coupon
- St. Patrick’s coloring pages (bottom left) via Simply Full of Delight
- Shamrock coloring page (bottom right) via Lightly Sketched
Want more options? I’ve definitely got them!
Check out all my coloring sheet finds.
- Rainbow templates via Lil Tigers
- St. Patrick’s Day coloring pages via Fun Money mom
- History of St. Patrick’s Day coloring pages via Homeschool of 1
- Leprechaun coloring pages via Easy Crafts for Kids
- Color by number sheets via Mimosas and Motherhood
- Fun color-by-number pages via Rock Your Homeschool
- Printable color-by-number sheets via Frosting and Glue
- St. Patrick’s color by number via Simple Everyday Mom
More St. Patrick’s Day FUN!
While crafting, coloring, and creating are some of my favorite ways to celebrate, sometimes kids just need a little extra hands-on fun.
So if STEAM and sensory are what your kids need, check out our full line-up of St. Patrick’s Day activities too!
Have fun coloring and creating + Happy St. Patrick’s Day, you guys!
