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Popsicle Stick Leprechaun Hat Craft For St. Patrick’s Day

Hi Glued To My Crafts fans! Today we are 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? Probably not much of a leprechaun, right?!

So on that note, 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 I’ve shared on this website, to date!!! So follow the full step-by-step simple tutorial below!!!

Happy crafting, my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your beautiful craft stick leprechaun hats on our Facebook page or tag us on Instagram so we can admire your hard work! #gluedtomycrafts

PAIR YOUR LEPRECHAUN HAT WITH —>Popsicle Stick Leprechaun House

Leprechaun Hat Supplies:

* Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {3 per leprechaun hat}
* Regular Sized Popsicle Sticks {4 per leprechaun hat}
* School Glue
* Green Craft Paint
* Paint Brush
* Loose Green Craft Glitter
* Yellow Colored Cardstock Paper
* Kid Friendly Scissors
* Small 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 FOUR 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 and your scissors.
* 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!!!
* Don’t forget to share pictures with us on your social media sites! #gluedtomycrafts

PAIR YOUR LEPRECHAUN HAT CRAFT PIECE WITH —> Popsicle Stick Leprechaun Gnome

Love our Popsicle Stick Leprechaun kid craft idea? Be sure to check out our Popsicle Stick Four Leaf Clovers post! It’s another great craft idea for St. Patrick’s Day and would pair nicely with today’s craft stick leprechaun hat tutorial – hint hint!!

Popsicle Stick Leprechaun Hat

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Instructions:

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 FOUR regular sized popsicle sticks towards the bottom, going the other direction.
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 and your scissors.
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!!!
Don't forget to share pictures with us on your social media sites! #gluedtomycrafts

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