Loads of fun and easy Saint Patrick’s Day Crafts for Kids of All Ages
I am super excited to share all three of these projects on FOX News next week but first I am sharing them with you in this post! I whipped all of them up with some of my favorite products from ooly. I love creating projects that are simple, fun and darling. I happen to believe that all three of these are simple, fun and totally darling (especially the garland)! Rainbows, shamrocks and leprechauns are the two things that come to mind first when decorating for St. Patrick’s Day. So, of course, that is what I created in these Easy Saint Patrick’s Day Projects for Kids.
Watercolor Garland for St. Patrick’s Day
These watercolor paint pods are my favorite for so many reasons. First of all, they come in bright, vivid colors. Second, they are inexpensive and that is great for moms on a budget. Third, the paints have fantastic coverage. I actually use them for the artwork in my professional licensing portfolio.
Okay, let’s make ALL of the Saint Patrick’s Day projects but start with the garland because gosh, the leprechaun is adorable. Start by cutting watercolor paper into 6 inch squares. Use ooly’s Water Color Paint Pods to paint two shamrocks, two rainbows and a leprechaun.
I thought you might like a little doodle direction so I have this free printable that you can download and use for inspiration as you watercolor. If you really wanted to, you could print it on a LASER printer (on watercolor paper) and paint it. If you use an inkjet, the black ink will run all over if it gets wet.
Okay, start painting.
When the watercolor paint is dry, cover the painted area with Pixie Paste, Party in a Jar.
Let it dry completely then cut out your rainbows, shamrocks, and leprechaun. Use mini clothespins to attach them to a ribbon and BOOM, you have a garland for decorating.
It is so simple and makes the most darling home decor. This would be super adorable on the headboard if your kid’s bed. It would also be fun on a mantle to decorate for St. Patrick’s Day.
Where would you use this garland in your home or classroom?
How to Make Rainbow Erasers with Clay
Here is another fun Saint Patrick’s Day Projects for Kids! Next up, let’s make some diy erasers with ooly’s Creatibles ERASER Kit.
Get the clay out and warm it up in your hands but playing with it a little. Make sure those hands are CLEAN.
Step One
Roll thin “snakes” in the colors of the rainbow.
Step Two
Press them together and roll it all up. It will look so super fun and cool.
Use the green to make shamrock by rolling four green balls and a pressing them into a stem. Add a little red heart. Use the directions in the packaging for baking the clay into erasers.
The erasers really WORK. They erase pencil marks on paper which makes this activity so awesome.
DIY Scratch Art Paper
Of all the Saint Patrick’s Day Projects for Kids, making scratch art paper might be the coolest thing. This last of the DIY Saint Patrick’s Day Projects for today could really be used for any time of year. It is super cool to make your own scratch art paper. Start by covering a piece of watercolor paper with a thick layer of colors using ooly’s sparkle watercolor gel crayons. Let it sit for a few minutes
Then paint a layer of black paint over the crayon with ooly’s Poster Paint.
When it is totally dry, use the non-brush end of a paintbrush to sketch on the paper. It will reveal the color underneath! I know, super awesome right?
How crazy fun is THAT? What would you spell out on your first handmade piece of scratch art paper?
These three Saint Patrick’s Day Projects for Kids are just some of what is on this blog. Stay a while and check out some of the other fabulous projects too.
May the Luck of the Irish Be With You!
XO,
Laura