Although St. Patrick’s Day can be short-lived and often forgotten – I still like to do extra crafts with my son, to really celebrate this time of year. And since we are military and pretty far away from family, crafts like today’s Handprint Leprechaun are extra special to turn into cards and send to the grandparents far away. Sides that – with kids growing so fast these days, it’s great to create keepsakes throughout the year, to remember those once tiny little hands.

So what are you waiting for? Let’s celebrate the last few days leading up to St. Patrick’s Day by grabbing our supplies and making a few of these adorable Leprechaun cards {or canvas art} to send to friends & family. Don’t forget to make one for yourself too and throw it in a scrapbook for safe keeping! Happy crafting my friends!

Supplies:

{These supplies and directions are to make a card. If you would like to make this into canvas art instead, just use paint to make all the elements of the Leprechaun}

* Cardstock {White, Beige, Yellow, Green, Black, Brown}
* Orange Paint
* Black Paint
* Glue Stick
* Scissors
* Paint Brush
* Baby Wipes
* Sharpie
optional – scrapbook stickers

Directions:

* Simply paint your child’s hand completely orange and press it on the white cardstock. Set aside to let it dry completely.
* To give the look of a Leprechaun – simply trim out a circle {face} out of your beige cardstock and draw a face on it. Then trim out a hat out of the green/yellow/black cardstock.
* Once the handprint is dry, glue on the cardstock pieces in their designated spots.
* To finish, trim out the Leprechaun handprint you just created and glue onto a cardstock card. Add other embellishments you like to the front, along with some cute words inside and mail off to unsuspecting receiver!

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If you are looking for even MORE handprint craft ideas – be sure to check out these fun blog posts. {several of which can be easily turned into gifts!} And if you do decide to make any of our craft projects – please share a picture on our Facebook page, so we can see our inspiration come to life!

DIY Handprint Leaf Napkins
Birds on a Branch
Handprint Button Tree
Handprint Flowerpot
Handprint Sunshine Canvas
Berry Much Handprint Card