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Leprechaun Handprint Craft for St. Patrick's Day

Leprechauns are so fun, sneaky and hilarious! Make this handprint craft with kids to help them celebrate St. Patrick's Day.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Drying Time20 minutes
Keyword: handprint crafts, st. patricks day
Servings: 1 handprint leprechaun
Cost: $2

Equipment

  • 2 paintbrushes one for each color of paint being used
  • 1 pair of scissors

Ingredients

  • acrylic paint in beige, green, and orange
  • 4 pieces construction paper in green, yellow, black and white
  • 1 black marker or black paint to decorate face
  • 1 glue stick

Instructions

  • Apply beige paint to the palm of the hand for the face.
  • Apply orange paint to the fingers and also the top of the palm of the hand for his hair.
  • Make sure to use a generous coat for the best handprint. Go as quickly as you can so paint does not begin to dry.
  • Always wash hands completely after handprint projects.
  • While the handprint is drying, cut out your leprechaun hat using construction paper.
  • Glue on the leprechaun hat to the handprint.