Coming by with ANOTHER easy and inexpensive kid craft idea that is perfect for the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day holiday!!!

What is a Leprechaun without his iconic hat?! So that’s exactly what inspired today’s Popsicle Stick Leprechaun Hat kid craft idea! It’s perfect for littles {and bigs} to make within minutes and show off as festive holiday decor! Then follow it up with some St. Patty’s Day themed books and you will have a fun crafty afternoon together – I promise!!!

Don’t pinch us but I think this is my favorite craft to date!!! So follow the full stey-by-step simple tutorial below!!!

Happy crafting, my friends!!!

Popsicle Stick Leprechaun Hat Supplies:

* Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {3 per hat}
* Mini Popsicle Sticks {3 per hat}
* School Glue
* Green Craft Paint
* Paint Brush
* Green Craft Glitter
* Yellow Colored Cardstock
* Kid Friendly Scissors
* Shamrock Stickers

Directions:

* First assemble the base of your hat by gluing together the popsicle sticks. Lay the THREE jumbo sticks next to each other {side by side} and then glue the THREE regular sized popsicle sticks towards the bottom, going the other direction. Refer to our picture for example. Repeat for each hat craft you want to make. Once done, set aside to let it dry completely.
* Next is the paint! Have children paint their popsicle stick shape completely green and finishing off with some green glitter on top while the paint is still wet. Again, set aside to let it dry completely.
* Now grab the yellow cardstock. Go ahead and cut out a simple strip to go in the center of the hat {or any other shape you like!}
* To finish off the Popsicle Stick Leprechaun Hat craft, glue on your cardstock piece, as well as a shamrock in the center. Then let it dry completely before displaying proudly!!!

Love our Popsicle Stick Leprechaun kid craft idea? Be sure to check out our Popsicle Stick Shamrock post! Another great craft idea for St. Patrick’s Day!!!