Popsicle Stick Leprechaun Craft [Free Template]

Leprechauns are the quintessential image that pops in kids’ heads when they’re thinking about St. Patrick’s Day!

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That’s exactly why we’re sharing this popsicle stick leprechaun craft with you.

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Supplies

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Download the leprechaun template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.

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Cut a popsicle stick into thirds with the scissors. Line up 4 popsicle sticks evenly. Stretch out three glue dots to go onto the back of each of the cut popsicle sticks.

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Paint about 2/3 of the popsicle sticks in a skin colored paint and 1/3 of them in a bright green.

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Glue the hair to the top of the skin colored portion. Place the beard where the skin and the green paint meet and glue it down.

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Position the eyes in the middle of the leprechaun’s face and glue them in place.

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Swipe up for full tutorial!

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