Clover Lacing Cards

Family education has a cute idea for younger kids for St. Patrick's day showing a cute shamrock lacing card craft.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://blogs.familyeducation.com/parenting/moms/allison-mcdonald/easy-shamrock-lacing-card

 Chalk in my pockets shares a clover and a rainbow as well.

Get the template here:
http://www.chalkinmypocket.com/2011/03/st-patricks-day-lacing-cards-shamrock.html

Crystal Clovers

Housing a forest has a tutorial on how make a shamrock out of borax, pipe cleaners, and food coloring.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.housingaforest.com/shamrock-crystals/

Pots of Clovers

Chica and jo have a clover craft for St. Patrick's day using candy kettles from halloween to represent the pot of gold. Kids can either plant the dirt and add the seeds to each pot or simply transfer the already grown clovers to the pots.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.chicaandjo.com/2011/03/03/st-patricks-day-clover-place-cards/

Toilet paper roll four leaf clovers

No time for flash cards shows how you can cut up toilet paper rolls to make a 4 leaf clover by simply adding green paint, some folding and green pipe cleaners.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.notimeforflashcards.com/2011/03/paper-roll-shamrock-craft.html

Child made tutorials shares this craft as well.

Get the instructions here:
http://childmadetutorials.blogspot.com/2011/02/paper-roll-shamrocks.html

Grow a Clover Forest

Housing a forest has a fun way to turn a sponge into a sprout forest. Cutting out a shamrock shape from a green sponge, and soaking with seeds she shows how you can make a special plant for St. Patrick's Day.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.housingaforest.com/shamrock-sprouts/

Free March Craft Events

Saturday March 3

Home Depot

Kids can make a race car from 9 am to 12 pm. Kids will also receive a workshop apron, commemorative pin and certificate of achievement.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get more information here:
http://www.homeimproverclub.com/kidsworkshops.aspx?month=mar&site=microsite-_-homeimproverclub-_-kids/mar

Saturday March 10

Lowes

Kids can make a basket ball game at 10 am. Kids will also receive a workshop apron, commemorative patch, safety goggles and certificate of achievement. Note: you must register online prior to the event.

Get more information here:
https://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/Home.aspx


Disney Store

Kids create their own festive party hat to help celebrate Disney Store's 25th anniversary from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm. Good for ages 3 and up.

Get more information here:
http://www.disneystore.com/in-store-special-events/mn/1001271/

Michael's
Kids can learn to make a yarn doll from 3:00 pm to 5 p.m.

Get more information here:
http://www.michaels.com/Store-Events/store-events,default,pg.html

White Chocolate Pretzel Snowflakes

A southern fairytale has a great video and instructions on how to make pretzel snowflakes.  All you need is mini pretzel sticks, white chocolate, and sprinkles and other candy decorating adornments.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://asouthernfairytale.com/2011/09/11/pretzel-snowflakes/