St. Patrick projects for kids

A lot of individuals skip over this holiday, now. Most think if you are not Irish who cares. I think it is more of out of respect to do so since, Irish immigrants came here for a new beginning. 

Beside I am Scottish but my maiden name is spelled the Irish way and I married an Irish man.  Love you hon!

Cupcake Liner 4 Leaf Clover

Materials: cupcake liner, scissors, and green food coloring

Directions: 

Start by opening up the cupcake liner and flatten it out.

Fold it in half and then fold it in half again and one more time!

Cut a heart shape with scissors but DON’T cut all the way to the bottom! You will just get 4 hearts.

Open up the cupcake liner and you should have a beautiful 4 leaf clover!

If you are using white cupcake liners, wet them down with water and drip green food coloring on top (if you look below only the bottom 4 leaf clover was completely wet with water and turned out better)

After they dry you could add a stem.

Option:   hang them up for a St. Patrick’s

Clover Leaf Lei

Materials: string/yarn, paper clovers, scissors, cut up straws, hole punch

Directions:

Print out the shamrocks and then cut them.

Cut out some clover leaves in varying colors and patterns from cardstock/construction paper.

Punch a hole in the center of each clover leaf. Depending on the width of your straws you might need to use a smaller than normal hole punch or poke your own holes so the straws don’t slip through.

Next cut a length of string or yarn and alternate stringing the paper clovers + straw pieces.

When it’s long enough, tie the ends of your string together and that’s it! So easy and definitely a crowd pleaser with the kids! Enjoy making your own Clover Leaf Leis!

Adult Supervision need for hot glue!

Pipe Cleaner Shamrock Bouquet

Materials: green pipe cleaners, hot glue, green buttons

Directions:

Make your shamrocks as in the picture and then hot glue the buttons on.

Option: add water with a little green food coloring.

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