Get ready for a fun St. Patrick’s Day craft that brings a cute little leprechaun to life! This paper plate leprechaun craft is a fun activity that helps develop fine motor skills while letting kids enjoy some creative St. Patrick’s Day fun.
With a free printable leprechaun template, it’s an easy leprechaun craft that’s great for kids of all ages. Whether your child is excited about leprechaun puppets, pots of gold, or the thrill of the great leprechaun chase, this craft is a perfect way to celebrate Irish folklore.
This fun leprechaun craft is the perfect way to bring a little St. Patrick’s Day magic into your home! Kids will love watching their own leprechaun pop up from behind the pot of gold, just like in the legends of the elusive leprechaunguarding his treasure.
It’s a great idea for a themed afternoon of crafting, and it’s even better when paired with some St. Patrick’s Day activities or making up stories about what this cute little leprechaun is up to!
Did you know that according to Irish folklore, leprechauns are actually shoemakers? That’s why they’re always pictured with pots of gold – they’ve been saving up all their coins from fixing fairy shoes!
Maybe your paper leprechaun has been working hard and needs a fun adventure. Whether it’s a classroom craft, a child’s project, or part of a family tradition, this adorable leprechaun craft is sure to bring much fun and good luck to your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations!
Basic Supplies for Your Cute Leprechaun Craft
To make this adorable leprechaun craft, you only need a few basic supplies you probably already have at home.
A paper plate, pieces of construction paper, and a glue stick come together to create a fun leprechaun craft. The leprechaun’s face, leprechaun hat, and pot of gold all add to the St. Patrick’s Day color theme.
Add a black band and a yellow buckle to complete the hat. And don’t forget the popsicle sticks – they give the movement that brings your own leprechaun to life!
How to Make a Paper Plate Leprechaun
This easy paper leprechaun craft is a great activity for younger children and older kids alike. It’s a simple craft that’s an easy way to get into the holiday spirit. Here’s how to make your own leprechaun. Follow along with the simple step by step instructions below….
Paper Plate Leprechaun Craft
This paper plate leprechaun craft is a fun holiday activity that brings a cute little leprechaun to life! With a free printable template, popsicle sticks, and a pot of gold, kids can create their own leprechaun that moves just like an cheeky leprechaun hiding his treasure!
A great way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with fine motor skills fun!
Materials
- Construction paper (green, yellow, black)
- Glue
- Green paint
- Paint brush
- Paper plate
- Popsicle stick aka craft stick
- Glue stick
Tools
- Printer for template
Instructions
- Paint the paper plate
Start by painting the paper plate green, the classic St. Patrick’s Day color. Set it aside and let it dry completely.
- Prepare the template
Print out the free leprechaun template and cut out the paper pieces. Use them as guides to trace the shapes onto the correct pieces of construction paper.
- Assemble the paper leprechaun
Use a glue stick to attach the leprechaun’s face,
leprechaun hat, 
and other parts together. Don’t forget the hat belt with its black band and yellow buckle! 
- Continue assembling the entire leprechaun
- Also assemble the pot of gold using the template
- Attach the pot of gold
Once the paper plate is dry, glue the pot of gold onto the front.
- Then, cut yellow circles for gold coins
- and add the small decorative circles to the pot to complete the design.
- Create a slit for the popsicle leprechaun
Carefully cut a small slit just under the pot of gold. This is where your popsicle leprechaun will go!
- Make the leprechaun puppet
Attach your assembled paper leprechaun to a popsicle stick, turning it into a cute St. Patrick’s Day craft that moves.
- Bring your leprechaun to life!
Insert the popsicle stick leprechaun into the slit and have so much fun making it pop in and out like an elusive leprechaun hiding its gold!
This fun craft is not only a great way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, but it’s also a fun idea for fine motor skills practice. Younger children will love the cute leprechaun craft, while older children can focus on the details, making their own leprechaun with extra decorations.
Download the Free Printable Leprechaun Craft Template PDF
Ready to make your own leprechaun? Grab the free printable leprechaun template below and get started on this fun holiday craft. This free printable template makes it so easy to create a lucky leprechaun craft that kids will love.
Terms of use for the free leprechaun templates: This free template is free for personal use and classroom use only.
More Leprechaun Crafts for Kids
If you loved this paper plate leprechaun craft, check out these other printable St. Patrick’s Day crafts and lucky leprechaun crafts for even more fun St. Patrick’s Day activities and st patricks day crafts.
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- Free Printable Leprechaun Footprints and Bootprints
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This craft is such a fun way to bring a little luck and creativity to the holiday! If you enjoyed this cute leprechaun craft, please share it on social media so others can join in on the fun St. Patrick’s Day crafting.
Anna Marikar, mum of four and seasoned blogger, has spent over a decade sharing her parenting journey and passion for kid-friendly crafts and free printables.
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