Whether it’s used as part of an art display or gifted to friends and family, these colorful leprechauns are sure to put smiles on faces. Read on to find out how easy it is – let’s get crafting!
Wood Leprechaun Puppets
St. Patrick’s Day is FAST approaching and we at Glued To My Crafts have you covered with ALL your crafty needs!
Today we are going to encourage YOU and your child to turn ordinary wooden clothespins into a one-of-a-kind “lucky” friends with ease! Then use your newly created Flat Pin Leprechauns as St. Patrick’s Day décor, fun party favors OR maybe even have an afternoon of puppet play with them instead! The choice is yours!
Whatever you decide to do with your finished clothespin leprechaun puppet masterpieces, I sure hope you enjoy making them! Now keep scrolling for the full how-to tutorial, so you can make it happen this afternoon!
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With just a few simple supplies and a little bit of imagination, you can create these delightful Flat Clothespin Leprechauns. Not only will everyone have lots of fun putting them together but they also make great decorations that showcase creativity and love!
Craft Supplies:
- Wood Flat Clothespins
- Green Sharpie Marker
- Orange Sharpie Marker
- Black Sharpie Marker
- Black Cardstock Paper
- Gold Cardstock Paper
- Thick School Glue
- Paper Craft Scissors
Directions:
- First the fun part! Have children draw {or paint} their wooden piece however they like. We went with a green body in the center, finished off with black boots on the tips and orange beards in the center.
- While children are working on that – cut out a simple black hat from the cardstock paper and a belt from the gold.
- To finish off the Clothespin Leprechaun – simply glue the paper hat to the wooden clothespin, as well as the belt to the center.
- Then add other embellishments you see fit {maybe some glitter or small stickers!}
- To display, you can add magnets to the back, stick it in a flower pot or hot glue some string for easy hanging!
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If you are looking for another easy kid craft ideas that is perfect for St Patrick’s Day, be sure to check out our Shamrock Love Plant, Puffy Paint Leprechaun Beard and Leprechaun House craft posts!
All of which would pair nicely with today’s flat pin leprechaun puppet tutorial – hint hint!
Flat Clothespin Leprechauns
- Thick School Glue
- Flat Clothespins
- Cardstock Paper
Instructions
- First the fun part! Have children draw {or paint} their wooden spoon however they like. We went with a green body in the center, finished off with black boots on the tips and orange beards in the center.Flat Clothespins
- While children are working on that – cut out a simple black hat from the cardstock and a belt from the gold.Cardstock Paper
- To finish off the Wooden Spoon Leprechaun – simply glue the paper hat to the wooden spoon, as well as the belt to the center.
- Then add other embellishments you see fit {like glitter, rhinestones etc}
- To display, you can add magnets to the back, stick it in a flower pot or hot glue some string for easy hanging!
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