This leprechaun mask is such a fun and simple craft for kids, especially around St Patrick’s Day. With its bright orange beard and classic green hat, it instantly transforms the wearer into a lucky leprechaun! This face mask is a fun craft that little ones will love pretending with.

It works perfectly as both a craft and a playful costume piece, making it great for classroom activities, home crafts, or a St Patrick’s day themed party or parade. If you are looking for an easy leprechaun mask DIY that uses basic supplies, this paper plate leprechaun mask is a great choice.

Kids can paint, cut, and assemble their own masks, then use the popsicle stick to hold it up and role play as a cheerful leprechaun. It is simple, creative, and perfect for hands-on St Patrick themed crafts.

Supplies for the Leprechaun Mask

For this leprechaun mask craft, you only need a few basic materials that you likely already have at home or in the classroom. A paper plate forms the base of the mask, while orange paint creates the iconic beard that gives the lucky leprechaun its playful look.

Construction paper is used to make the hat and details, and a popsicle stick turns the craft into a wearable mask that kids can hold up for pretend play. These simple paper supplies make this an easy and accessible leprechaun costume craft for all ages.

Materials:
● Paper plate
● Orange paint
● Construction papers
● Scissor
● Glue
● Popsicle stick

How to Make the Paper Plate Leprechaun Mask

This leprechaun face mask is easy to follow and ideal for younger kids with a little supervision for cutting. The steps are simple and fun, allowing children to build their own masks step by step while practicing fine motor skills and creativity.

Leprechaun Mask Craft

Make a fun and easy paper plate leprechaun mask with bright colors and simple supplies - a cute St Patrick’s Day craft kids can wear, play with, and use for imaginative leprechaun costume fun.

Materials

● Paper plate
● Orange paint
● Construction papers
● Scissor
● Glue
● Popsicle stick

Tools

Printer if using template

Instructions

Cut the inner part of the paper plate
Then paint it orange.
Cut the hat template and trace it to it’s corresponding papers and cut them again.
Assemble the leprechaun hat template as shown in the picture.
Attach the hat to the paper plate.
Attach the popsicle stick at the bottom.
Let it dry and you're all done. The leprechaun mask is ready to use.

Once finished, kids can hold up their leprechaun mask and use it for imaginative play, storytelling, or even as part of a simple leprechaun costume.

Downlaod the Printable Leprechaun Mask Template PDF

We also have a printable template to make creating this paper plate leprechaun mask even easier. The template helps guide the shape of the hat and details so kids can focus on the fun parts like painting and decorating. It is especially helpful for classrooms, group crafts, or busy parents who want a quick and stress free craft setup. Just print, trace onto construction paper, and assemble for a cute and consistent leprechaun mask DIY result.

Terms of use: Our leprechaun mask template is free for personal use and classroom use.

This leprechaun mask craft is a fun and easy way to celebrate St Patrick’s Day with kids. It combines painting, cutting, and imaginative play all in one simple project. The bright colors and playful design make it a standout among seasonal crafts, and the finished mask doubles as a cute costume prop for pretend play. Whether you are crafting at home or in the classroom, this lucky leprechaun mask is sure to bring lots of smiles.

More Leprechaun Crafts

If your kids enjoyed making this leprechaun mask, there are so many other leprechaun crafts to try. From paper leprechaun puppets to shamrock art and themed masks, these crafts are a great way to keep the St Patrick fun going while encouraging creativity and hands-on learning.

Leprechaun Hat Craft for St. Patrick’s Day (Free Printable Template!)

More St Patrick’s Day Activities for Kids

Looking for more St Patrick themed ideas? Try festive crafts, themed games, and simple paper activities that celebrate leprechauns, rainbows, and all things lucky. These activities are perfect for home, classrooms, and holiday parties, and they make learning and crafting extra exciting for kids.

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Supplies for the Leprechaun Mask

How to Make the Paper Plate Leprechaun Mask