Paper plate wreaths are a fun way to decorate for every holiday. Shamrocks, rainbows and pots of gold are great for hanging around the house. We have combined all these elements into one St Patrick’s Day wreath craft.
What better way to celebrate St Patrick’s Day with kids than with some simple crafts? This will be the second year my kids will also make a leprechaun trap and they wanted me to save one big box for their project. I am very curious to see how it will turn out.
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Questions about the St Patrick’s Day wreath
Where can I find a clover pattern for the wreath?
I have included at the end of this post a free template for you. It includes the four clover leaf as well as the pot of gold.
My kid is too young to handle the cutting of the four clover leaf. What are some alternatives?
A four clover leaf can be a challenging shape for a kid to cut out. Young kids may get frustrated trying to cut it out and we don’t want any tears during our crafting.
An alternative would be for an adult to cut out the shape and for the child to glue it to the paper plate. Another way is to use a four leaf clover punch.
I haven’t found one that is that big but we have this little one and my kindergartner loved using it. He made several small clovers and glued them around the paper plate wreath. At the end, he decided that his looked even better than mine.
Can we color the paper plate instead of painting it?
Of course. You can definitely use crayons instead of paint. Markers are another alternative.
St Patrick’s Day wreath craft
Supplies:
- St Patrick’s Day wreath template – at the end of the post
- paper plate
- craft paint: rainbow colors
- construction paper: black, yellow and green
- circle punch
- scissors
- glue
- paintbrush
How to make a St Patrick’s Day wreath craft
Start by cutting out the central circle of the paper plate.
Paint the paper plate rim in rainbow colors. As an alternative, use crayons or markers.
Use the St Patrick’s Day wreath template (You get it emailed to you as a free gift by signing up to our newsletter. ) to cut out the pot of gold and the four clover leaf.
Use a small circle punch to make “the money” out of yellow construction paper.
You can also use glitter golden foam for a more authentic look. Glue the money onto the pot.
Glue the pot at the bottom of the paper plate.
Add the flour clover leaf at the top of the paper plate.
Make a paper plate wreath with kids to decorate for St Patrick's Day. Start by cutting out the central circle of the paper plate. Paint the paper plate rim in rainbow colors. As an alternative, use crayons or markers. Use the St Patrick's Day wreath template to cut out the pot of gold and the four clover leaf. Use a small circle punch to make "the money" out of yellow construction paper. You can also use golden glitter foam for a more authentic look. Glue the money onto the pot. Glue the pot at the bottom of the paper plate. Glue the flour clover leaf at the top of the paper plate.
St Patrick's Day wreath craft
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