We’re back again with another fun St. Patrick’s Day craft for kids!
Today, we’re showing you how to turn your child into a dancing leprechaun this St. Patrick’s Day with this silly photo leprechaun craft for kids.
This colorful craft is the perfect way to get your little ones excited for the holiday! It’s easy enough for kids of all ages to enjoy and would make a great gift for the grandparents.
Download the free printable template below and find your favorite photo to make this adorable leprechaun craft with your kids!
Read below or watch our quick video tutorial to see how simple it is to create! We have lots more photo crafts for kids that they’ll love to make, be sure to check them out!
Leprechaun Cut Out Craft
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Supplies
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Glue stick
- Scissors
- Orange marker
- Photo of your child’s face (about 2″ wide)
- Leprechaun template (click the “click here to get this freebie” image at the end to open the form)
Directions
Start by downloading the leprechaun template and printing it out. Once you have the template printed, gather the materials needed for this fun activity. Get those scissors ready, and let’s help the kids bring this craft to life!
First, encourage your child to take the shirt and glue it to the top of the leprechaun’s body.
Next, guide your child to glue the belt in the middle of the body.
Now, glue the outer buckle to the middle of the belt.
Place the inner belt buckle in the middle of the outer buckle and secure it in place.
Position the hands at the end of the arms and glue them to the back.
Place the shoes at the bottom of the legs and glue them to the back of the paper.
Next, help your child cut your child’s face out of a photograph and glue it to the top of the leprechaun’s body.
Use an orange marker to draw on a beard or color in the hair.
Guide your child to place the hat at the top of the head and glue it in place.
Finally, glue the hat band in the middle of the hat.
Be sure to check out our St.Patrick’s Day crafts while you’re here! Your kids will love creating more fun DIYs like this one!
More St. Patrick’s Day Ideas
Keep the festivities going with more St. Patrick’s Day ideas that kids will love. Our easy crafts and activities are fun, engaging, and educational! So gather up your little leprechauns and get ready to celebrate this special holiday with these fun ideas.
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Kids’ St. Patricks Day Books
Start off with books! We all know how beneficial reading to kids is, so let’s get some more bedtime reading in. Grab these books from the local library or buy them from Amazon to add them to your home library.
Pete The Cat: The Great Leprechaun Chase is a must-have for Pete the Cat fans! Join Pete as he tries to catch an elusive leprechaun.
How To Catch A Leprechaun is a silly book that’s, you guessed it, about catching a leprechaun! Please read this book and let your kiddos build their trap and start a family tradition.
There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Clover is another book kids can’t get enough of. See what the old lady is doing this St. Patrick’s Day!
Need more book suggestions? Check out our favorite leprechaun books for kids!
Childrens Crafts For St Patrick’s Day
We all know that kids love to create, and crafting is no exception. It’s a great way for them to learn new skills while having fun! Add in some of our most popular St. Patrick’s Day crafts:
Baby Yoda Leprechaun Craft – This Baby Yoda leprechaun craft is perfect for kids who love Star Wars and St. Patrick’s Day! It’s simple to make with a free template, and it’s a great way to keep the little ones busy on March 17th.
Leprechaun Cut And Paste Craft – This simple St. Patrick’s Day craft is perfect for practicing scissor skills with your kids on a rainy day! Print out the leprechaun template, cut it out using scissors, and then have fun pasting it back together again.
Rainbow Card Craft – There’s no need to go searching for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow with this fun craft! It’s perfect for kids to make as a gift for their parents or grandparents. Plus, it’s simple and easy to do, and the end result is really colorful and cheerful!
Shamrock Leprechaun Craft – This papercraft is perfect for young kids. It’s easy, festive, and a great way to get them excited about St. Patrick’s Day. All you need is a printer and some simple materials that you probably have lying around the house. Get started on this easy craft activity today!
Printable Activities For St. Paddy’s Day
Looking for a fun activity that also teaches your kids important skills? Our St. Patrick’s Day worksheets are perfect for you!
Your kids can trace, make patterns, and practice their handwriting while celebrating the luck of the Irish. These pages are perfect for younger children and are a great way to incorporate learning into the holiday.
Get your kids in the St. Patrick’s Day spirit with these free printable leprechaun coloring pages! They’re great for developing fine motor skills and creativity, plus they’ll have a ton of fun while doing it. Just print out this free digital download for a no-prep St. Patrick’s Day activity for your little leprechauns!
For some fun and educational activities, check out these St. Patrick’s Day do a dot printables! They’re perfect for practicing letter and number recognition, fine motor skills, and more. With a little luck, these free printables will keep your little ones entertained for hours! Happy St. Paddy’s day!
These St. Patrick’s Day number tracing worksheets are great for practicing counting and number recognition.
Little kids will love the St. Patrick’s Day-themed pictures, while older kids can challenge themselves by tracing and writing the numbers in different ways. It’s the perfect activity for learning and celebrating all at once!
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Photo Leprechaun Craft For Kids
Materials
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Glue stick
Instructions
- Download the leprechaun template and print it out.
- Take the shirt and glue it the top of the leprechaun body.
- Glue the belt in the middle of the body.
- Next, glue the outer buckle to the middle of the belt.
- Place the inner belt buckle in the middle of the buckle and glue it in place.
- Position the hands at the end of the arms and glue them to the back.
- Place the shoes at the bottom of the legs and glue them to the back of the paper.
- Cut your child’s face out of the photograph and glue it to the top of the leprechaun body.
- Use an orange marker to draw on a beard or color in the hair.
- Place the hat at the top of the head and glue it in place.
- Finally, glue the hat band in the middle of the hat.
Free Leprechaun Template
Sam is the crafter and founder of Simple Everyday Mom. She has been featured in Oprah Mag, Good Housekeeping, The Spruce Crafts, Country Living, The Bump and more. Read more.
Maria Eduarda
Thursday 13th of March 2025
Hey, I couldn't found on the website the “Click Here To Get Your Freebie” image. Can you send it by e-mail?
Kamille - Community Support Assistant
Friday 14th of March 2025
Hey! So Sorry you’re having problems finding the right spot! If you go to the table of contents (which is always under the first image), then you can click the last subheading to go to the area where you sign up for the template.
Rosalinda
Wednesday 12th of March 2025
Leprechaun templete please and thank you
Kamille - Community Support Assistant
Wednesday 12th of March 2025
Of course! All you need to do is click the “Click Here To Get Your Freebie” image at the end of the post and then enter your email in the form and the link will be sent to you. Or if you’re already a subscriber, when you enter your email in the form, it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page ◡̈
Megan Greenberg
Tuesday 4th of March 2025
Please send the leprechaun template
Kamille - Community Support Assistant
Wednesday 5th of March 2025
Hi! All you need to do is click the “Click Here To Get Your Freebie” image at the end of the post and then enter your email in the form and the link will be sent to you. Or if you’re already a subscriber, when you enter your email in the form, it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page ◡̈
Becky Schafer
Monday 2nd of September 2024
Please send the leprechaun craft
Sam
Tuesday 3rd of September 2024
Since you’re a subscriber, you just need to click the “Click Here To Get Your Freebie” image at the end of the post and then enter your email in the form. After that, it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page ◡̈
Erica
Thursday 7th of March 2024
I'd like the Leprechaun template, please.
Sam
Thursday 7th of March 2024
Of course! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you. Once you've been confirmed as an email subscriber (by clicking the link in the first email), you simply enter your email in any of the forms and it'll automatically redirect you to the download page.