How to Make a Paper St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock Wreath

With St. Patrick’s Day quickly approaching, it’s the perfect time to add some festive decorations to your home, classroom, or office! In this post, we’ll walk you through the steps of creating a cute paper Shamrock Wreath. It’s a fun, relaxing craft project that kids of all ages can enjoy, so let’s dive in and get crafting!

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Paper Shamrock Wreath Craft

Making a paper wreath is not only a fun way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, but also a great opportunity for kids to explore their creativity and fine motor skills. As they cut out shamrock and coin shapes and arrange them into a wreath, children can practice their scissor skills and develop hand-eye coordination. Plus, they’ll have a beautiful green and gold decoration to proudly display once they’re finished!

Craft Supplies Needed

This St. Patrick’s Day wreath is the perfect way to welcome March! Before you start, make sure you have all the right supplies:

• Shamrock Wreath Template
• White cardstock
• Green cardstock
• Washable paint
• Paintbrush
• Scissors
• Glue
• Ribbon

Video Tutorial

Watch the video below to be walked through every step of this craft.

Shamrock Wreath Directions

Sprinkle some Irish luck onto your walls, doors, or refrigerator with our paper Shamrock Wreath! Follow the directions below to learn how to make it.

STEP 1: Download and print the Shamrock Wreath Template. After downloading the free template, print it on white paper or cardstock. Each child will need one copy.

We opted to print the wreath base on green cardstock, but you are welcome to print it on white cardstock for your child to decorate.

STEP 2: Color the shamrock and gold coin templates. Use washable paint, markers, crayons, or colored pencils to color the patterns. We used our favorite Crayola Washable Kids Paint in the colors Green, Granny Smith Apple, and Gold. We topped the large shamrocks with a layer of Crayola Glitter Medium for a little extra holiday fun!

Alternatively, you could trace the templates on festive scrapbook paper, construction paper, fabric, or felt.

STEP 3: Cut the templates. When the paint is dry, use scissors to cut apart the pieces. Be sure to help or give young kids a little more time for this step. Older children will want to cut their own template out all by themselves.

STEP 5: Glue on the ribbon. Make a bow and glue it onto the bottom or top of your wreath. Make a small loop of ribbon and glue it onto the back of the wreath so it can be hung. Alternatively, you could use strips of fabric instead of ribbon. 

STEP 6: Your Shamrock Wreath is complete! Kids will enjoy showing off their cute St. Patrick’s Day decoration to friends and family! 

Take it Further

Looking for extension ideas? Try some of these:

• Hang your St. Patrick’s Day Wreath on the front door of your home or classroom! It’s also great for bedroom doors. 
• Pair this craft with a book about St. Patrick’s Day. 
• Use this craft to decorate your March bulletin board. 
• Offer this craft as a make-and-take at your community library or nature center program.
• Invite a beloved family member or friend over to make this craft with you!
• Learn about the history of St. Patrick’s Day. 
• Watch a St. Patrick’s Day parade, then make this craft. 
• Use a paper plate as your base instead of our template!
• Drink Leprechaun Milk while you make this craft!
• Paint your shamrocks in every color of the rainbow.

More St. Patrick’s Day Crafts for Kids

Looking for more great ideas? These easy crafts are fun for kids of all ages.

• St. Patrick’s Day Hedgehog Craft
• Popsicle Stick Leprechaun Hat
• Fused Bead Rainbow Suncatcher
• Tissue Paper Shamrock Craft
• Leprechaun Macrame Gnomes
• Rainbow Paper Craft
• Rainbow Tissue Paper Craft

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