Shamrock Tattoos

Four leaf clover tattoos are a great way to wear your green and avoid being pinched this St. Patrick's Day.  Modern parents messy kids shares this great free printable.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the template here:
http://www.modernparentsmessykids.com/2011/03/diy-shamrock-tattoos-stickers-with-free.html

Simple kelly designs shares a free printable with polka dot, stripe, solid and chevron tattoos.

Get the template here:
http://simplykellydesigns.com/blog/2015/03/12/4-leaf-clover-temporary-tattoos-for-st-patricks-day/

Plastic Container Leprechaun Hats

Plastic containers are painted green to make the base of a leprechaun hat with canadian living.  They then add a black ribbon and belt buckle and shamrock to complete the look.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.canadianliving.com/blogs/crafts/2011/03/11/guest-post-jerominas-leprechaun-hat-favours/

Leprechaun Paper Plate Mask

A paper plate forms the base for this leprechaun mask from learning and teaching with preschoolers.  She adds a construction paper beard and hat to complete the ensemble.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://learningandteachingwithpreschoolers.blogspot.com/2012/02/leaping-leprechauns.html

St. Patrick's Snakes Craft

What to expect creates Irish snake pencil toppers using green pipe cleaners, clay, a foam sticker tongue, and stick on googly eyes. St. Patrick is said to have rid all of Ireland from snakes. 

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.whattoexpect.com/blogs/astudentatmamauniversity/st-patricks-day-kids-crafts-irish-snakes

Cindy derosier twirls two shades of green to make her snake adding googly eyes and a tiny red tongue.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.cindyderosier.com/2013/10/pipe-cleaner-snake.html

St. Patrick's Day Shakers

Even the smallest kids can participate in fun, colorful St. Patrick's Day activities.  Activity village shows how with these rainbow shakers featuring colorful confetti and crepe streamers.

Good for ages 1 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/rainbow-shakers

No time for flashcards uses pompoms for her version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.notimeforflashcards.com/2011/03/shamrock-shakers-discovery-bottles.html

Paper Plate Leprechaun

Paper plates turn into super cute leprechauns with this fun and easy St. Patrick's Day craft for kids.

Construction paper, markers and a paper plate turn into a happy leprechaun with all kids network.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.allkidsnetwork.com/crafts/st-patricks-day/paper-plate-leprechaun.asp

Busy bee crafts uses construction paper for the whole craft.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.busybeekidscrafts.com/Paper-Plate-Leprechaun.html 

She knows uses orange pom poms for the beard.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/951903/st-patricks-day-crafts-for-kids 

A night owl blog uses tissue paper for her leprechaun's beard.

Get the instructions here:
http://anightowlblog.com/2014/03/leprechaun-kid-crafts.html

Popsicle Stick Picture Frames

Colored popsicle sticks are decorated with gem stickers.  Visit teaching tiny tots for all of the details.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.teaching-tiny-tots.com/toddler-activities-rhinestone-frame.html