Using simple supplies from Dollar Tree, create quick and easy Craft Stick Shamrocks with the kiddos in just about 30 minutes. learn how to make Dollar Tree shamrocks with regular and jumbo-size wooden craft sticks. The perfect addition to a St. Patrick's Day lesson plan, this quick and easy craft can be completed with limited supplies like paint, glue, and popsicle sticks.
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Dollar Tree Craft Stick Shamrocks
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Here's what you need to make Popsicle Stick Shamrocks
- Craft Sticks, Jumbo – Dollar Tree
- Craft Sticks, Regular – Dollar Tree
- Ribbon, Grosgrain, Rainbow Stripe
- Ribbon, Gingham – Dollar Tree
- Glue Gun and Glue Sticks – Dollar Tree
- DecoArt Americana Acrylic Craft Paint – Foliage Green, Festive Green, Forest Green
- DecoArt Basecoat Paintbrush Set
- Pencil with a New Eraser
- Sponge Dabber Set – Dollar Tree
- Scissors – I love my Fiskars!
Here's how to create Shamrocks from Popsicle Sticks
STEP ONE
To create craft stick shamrocks, gather all supplies. To create the large shamrock, line up two sets of three jumbo craft sticks on your work surface. Using scissors, trim additional jumbo craft sticks to the width of the shamrock pieces and attach them with a glue gun and glue sticks.
Attach the halves together in an “X” pattern with a glue gun and glue sticks. Glue one jumbo craft stick at the base as the stem. TIP: You can use liquid craft glue for this project, but you will have to wait for it to dry.
STEP TWO
To create the small shamrock, line up two sets of four regular craft sticks on your work surface. Using scissors, trim additional regular craft sticks to the width of the shamrock pieces and attach them with a glue gun and glue sticks.
Glue the halves together in an “X” pattern. Attach one regular craft stick at the base as the stem with a glue gun and glue sticks. If using liquid craft glue, add drying time to complete your popsicle stick shamrocks.
STEP THREE
Basecoat the craft stick shamrocks with Foliage Green, Festive Green, and Forest Green acrylic craft paint. Let dry, and apply a second coat, if necessary. I love Americana Acrylics from DecoArt because they have one-coat coverage on most surfaces.
Using a flat basecoat paintbrush apply Foliage Green, Festive Green, and Forest Green acrylic craft paint to the front, back, and sides of the craft stick shamrocks. Let dry, and apply a second coat, if necessary.
STEP FOUR
Add patterns to the shamrocks. Create larger polka dots by dipping a sponge dauber in acrylic craft paint and dotting onto the shamrock. Mix and match the dots for unique combinations.
Create mini polka dots by dipping a new pencil eraser in acrylic craft paint and dotting it onto the shamrock in a random pattern. Mix and match colors and patterns to make one-of-a-kind shamrocks.
STEP FIVE
To finish the craft stick shamrocks, tie black and white gingham ribbon or rainbow striped ribbon into bows. Trim the long ends by cutting out a triangular-shaped notch with scissors. The notch gives the bow a finished look while also preventing the ribbon from fraying.
Attach the bows to either the center or the stem of each shamrock using a glue gun and glue sticks. The black and white or rainbow-striped ribbon bows create a nice contrast to the green shamrocks.
Dollar Tree Popsicle Stick Shamrocks
Create these bright and colorful Dollar Tree Craft Stick Shamrocks with the kiddos to not only promote learning skills but also to spark conversations about St. Patrick’s Day traditions. Add a name to each shamrock to create a fun gift tag or place card for your St. Patrick's Day dinner. The perfect activity for a classroom party.
Additional St. Patrick's Day Crafts & Printables
Create St. Patrick’s Day Felt Shamrock Pocket People with a favorite, Kunin Classic Felt, in just about 30 minutes with just a few simple supplies. Perfect for a non-candy classroom craft project. Tuck chocolate gold coins, handmade notes, or stickers into the Felt Shamrock People Pockets. Switch up the colors to match YOUR child’s preferences, the possibilities are endless!
Download and print my What is your Leprechaun Name free printable from my blog. There are a HUGE number of name combinations, so this is a great way for everyone to create a lucky leprechaun name. The perfect opportunity to play a fun name game on the luckiest day of the year!
Straight out of the bin, this Recycled Tin Can Leprechaun craft is quick and easy to create with the kiddos in an afternoon with simple supplies from Dollar Tree. It’s a fun way to spend some quality time with your kids while making a craft that brings a magical Leprechaun to life.
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