St Patrick's Day Paper Plate Craft
Introduction
St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17th every year to honor the patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick. It is a day of celebration that is filled with lots of fun and excitement. If you want to add some excitement to your St. Patrick's Day celebrations, then you should consider making some fun and creative crafts. One of the best ways to get started is by making a St. Patrick's Day paper plate craft. These are easy to make, and they are perfect for both kids and adults.
Materials Needed
To make a St. Patrick's Day paper plate craft, you will need a few materials. You will need:
- Green paper plates
- Green paint
- Paintbrushes
- Scissors
- Glue
- Green construction paper
- Gold glitter
- Markers or crayons
- Stickers or other decorations (optional)
Instructions
Here are the step-by-step instructions for making a St. Patrick's Day paper plate craft:
- Start by painting the paper plate green. You can use a paintbrush or your fingers to apply the paint. Let the paint dry completely before moving on to the next step.
- Once the paint has dried, use the scissors to cut out a small triangle from the edge of the paper plate. This will be the top of your leprechaun's hat.
- Next, cut out a strip of green construction paper and glue it around the bottom of the paper plate. This will be the brim of the hat.
- Use the gold glitter to decorate the hat. You can use glitter glue or sprinkle the glitter on top of the glue. Be sure to let the glue dry completely before moving on.
- Now it's time to make the face of your leprechaun. Cut out a circle from the green construction paper and glue it to the center of the paper plate.
- Use markers or crayons to draw the eyes, nose, and mouth of your leprechaun.
- Finally, you can add some extra decorations to your paper plate craft. You can use stickers, pieces of fabric, or anything else that you have on hand.
Conclusion
Making a St. Patrick's Day paper plate craft is a fun and easy way to add some excitement to your celebrations. With just a few materials, you can create a beautiful and festive decoration that will be the envy of all your friends and family. So why not give it a try this year and see how much fun you can have?