Easy St. Patrick’s Day Crafts for Kids: DIY Puff Paint, Free Printables & More!
St. Patrick’s Day is the perfect time to get crafty with your little ones! Whether you’re looking for a creative way to celebrate leprechauns, rainbows, and shamrocks or just need some festive activities to keep the kids entertained, these fun St. Patty’s Day crafts will do the trick.
One of my favorite kid-friendly crafts for this holiday is DIY puff paint. It’s a super easy, three-ingredient recipe that makes art projects pop (literally!). Plus, I’m sharing a printable St. Patrick’s Day coloring and painting sheet. There are fun ways to use sparkly gel pens and air dough to make your child’s artwork even more magical.
DIY 3-Ingredient St. Patrick’s Day Puff Paint
This homemade puff paint recipe is so simple, yet the results are incredible! It dries with a raised, puffy texture that makes your child’s artwork stand out. The best part? It only takes three household ingredients and a few drops of washable acrylic paint to create a rainbow of fun colors.
Supplies Needed:
- ½ cup shaving cream (the foamy kind, not gel)
- ¼ cup white liquid glue
- A few drops of washable acrylic paint (green, gold, or rainbow colors)
How to Make & Use Puff Paint:
- Mix Ingredients – In a small bowl, combine the shaving cream and liquid glue. Stir gently to keep the mixture fluffy.
- Add Color – Mix in a few drops of washable acrylic paint. Use green for shamrocks, gold for pots of gold, and rainbow colors for a St. Patty’s rainbow!
- Paint Your Design – Use a paintbrush, spoon, or even your fingers to apply the puff paint to paper or cardboard.
- Let It Dry – Once dry, the paint will have a soft, puffy texture that makes artwork extra fun!
This St. Patrick’s Day DIY paint is perfect for creating leprechaun hats, four-leaf clovers, rainbows, and pots of gold. Kids love the sensory experience, and parents love how easy it is to make.
Free Printable St. Patrick’s Day Coloring & Painting Pages
To make crafting even easier, I’ve put together a printable St. Patrick’s Day activity sheet that your little ones can color, paint, or use for mixed-media crafts.
Download Your Free Printable Here
This printable features fun St. Patrick’s Day designs, including leprechauns, rainbows, shamrocks, and a lucky pot of gold. Whether your child prefers puff paint, crayons, or markers, they’ll love adding their own creative flair to this holiday-themed artwork.
Add a Little Sparkle: Coloring with Scented Gel Pens
If your kids love glitter, shimmer, and fun scents, using sparkly gel pens is a great way to bring their St. Patrick’s Day coloring pages to life!
Why Use Gel Pens for Coloring?
Glitter & Shine – Metallic and glitter gel pens make details pop.
Scented Fun – Many gel pens come in fruity scents, making coloring even more exciting.
Smooth Application – Gel pens glide effortlessly over paper for bold, vibrant colors.
Let your child outline their shamrocks in shiny gold, add sparkly green swirls to their leprechaun’s hat, or color the rainbow with metallic shades. It’s an easy way to turn their artwork into a glowing, magical masterpiece!
Creating St. Patty’s Day Scenes with Air Dough
For kids who love 3D art, using air dough to sculpt leprechauns, pots of gold, or rainbows is a fun and engaging craft. This lightweight, airy modeling dough dries without baking and is easy for little hands to mold.
How to Use Air Dough for St. Patrick’s Day Art
- Create 3D Decorations – Sculpt small shamrocks, coins, or mini rainbows and let them air-dry. Once dry, they can be used as fun play props or decorations.
- Enhance Printables – Roll out flat pieces of air dough and press them onto the printable St. Patrick’s Day sheets to create textured artwork.
- Mix & Match Colors – Blend green, yellow, and white dough to create marbled effects for a realistic and fun touch!
Air dough is so fun to use, and it also adds a sensory experience that keeps kids entertained while encouraging fine motor skill development.
Final Thoughts
Crafting is one of the best ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with kids, and these fun, interactive projects make the holiday extra special. Whether you’re using DIY puff paint, sparkly gel pens, or air dough, your little ones will love creating their own lucky masterpieces. Don’t forget to grab the supplies here.
Be sure to grab the free printable St. Patrick’s Day coloring and painting pages to use with these crafts, and don’t forget to share your child’s artwork with me on Instagram @lexienoelleundem!
Happy crafting and may the luck of the Irish be with you!
PINS FOR LATER!
Looking for Other Great Saint Patty’s Craft Ideas?
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Ciara’s Shamrock & Rainbow Window Clings
Haley’s sensory bin
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