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 Card Idea is extra special to 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! #gluedtomycrafts

Handprint Leprechaun Card 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 Craft Paint
* Black Craft Paint
* Glue Stick
* Craft Scissors
* Paint Brush
* Baby Wipes
* Black Sharpie Marker
optional – scrapbook stickers

Directions:

* First simply paint your child’s hand completely orange and press it on the white cardstock. Clean off hands with baby wipes and set aside the handprint to let it dry completely.
* Next up – cut 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 for the leprechaun.
* Once the handprint is completely dry, glue on the cardstock pieces you just created.
* To finish your card, trim out the Leprechaun handprint you just created and glue onto another piece of cardstock.
* Then add other embellishments you like to the front, along with some cute words inside and mail it off to a 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