Get the kids excited to create their very own leprechaun bellies with this easy and fun crinkle paper craft idea!
Today’s Crinkle Paper Leprechaun Belly kid craft idea is going to be the EASIEST art project you conquer with your child this green & gold season!
All you need is some shredded paper, sandwich baggies, cardstock paper and a little creativity to make it come to life.
Are you looking for a fun St. Patrick’s Day craft idea for kids? This paper shreds leprechaun belly art project idea is perfect!
Craft Supplies:
- Sandwich Baggie – 1 per craft
- Green Crinkle Paper
- Black Cardstock Paper
- Gold Cardstock Paper
- Paper Scissors
- School Glue or Glue Stick
- Embellishments
Directions:
- First things first – grab ONE sandwich baggie per craft and your green colored crinkle paper.
- Open up the baggie.
- Stuff the sandwich baggie with the green shredded paper. Just a handful inside the bag, until it’s nice and full.
- Now seal off your baggie at the top. Set it aside.
- Grab your black and gold colored cardstock paper and craft scissors.
- Cut out a long rectangle piece for leprechaun’s belt, as well as a hat from the black cardstock.
- Out of the gold cardstock, cut out a square “buckle” for the belly and a “band” for the hat.
- To finish off the Plastic Baggie and Crinkle Paper Leprechaun Belly craft, glue the all the paper pieces to one side of the stuffed baggie.
- Add any other embellishments you see fit {maybe a shamrock sticker or two!}
- Then display your paper leprechaun belly for ALL to see and don’t forget to share a picture with us on your social media sites! #gluedtomycrafts
Make it your own – instead of using crinkle paper, think of other ways you can “fill” up your baggie. Grab large green colored pom poms, crumbled up green tissue paper, fabric scraps – let those creative juices soar as you make your craft come to life in a unique way!
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Crinkle Paper Leprechaun Belly Craft
Get the kids excited to create their very own leprechaun bellies with this easy and fun crinkle paper craft idea!
Here’s your checklist of supplies to bring this craft to life:
Prepare your creative haven by laying down a protective cover before the crafting magic begins!
Directions:
- First things first - grab ONE sandwich baggie per craft and your green colored crinkle paper.1 Sandwich Baggie
- Open up the baggie.
- Stuff the sandwich baggie with the green shredded paper. Just a handful inside the bag, until it's nice and full.Crinkle Paper
- Now seal off your baggie at the top. Set it aside.
- Grab your black and gold colored cardstock paper and craft scissors.Cardstock Paper
- Cut out a long rectangle piece for leprechaun's belt, as well as a hat from the black cardstock.
- Out of the gold cardstock, cut out a square "buckle" for the belly and a "band" for the hat.
- To finish off the Plastic Baggie and Crinkle Paper Leprechaun Belly craft, glue the all the paper pieces to one side of the stuffed baggie.
- Add any other embellishments you see fit {maybe a shamrock sticker or two!}
- Then display your paper leprechaun belly for ALL to see!
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