All activities should be supervised by an adult. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links.
This Popsicle Stick Leprechaun Craft is a fantastic hands-on activity that little ones will love!
Using just four popsicle sticks and a Free template, kids can create an adorable Leprechaun Decoration to celebrate the holiday.
This craft is simple, engaging, and perfect for preschoolers and elementary kids.
Plus, with our step-by-step tutorial, with photos and Templates, you’ll have everything you need to make crafting a breeze. Let’s get started!
Related: Fork-Painted Leprechaun Craft
More popsicle Sick Crafts for kids
- Popsicle Stick Scarecrow Craft
- Popsicle Stick Santa Craft
- Popsicle Stick Snowman Craft
- Popsicle Stick Vampire Craft
Things you will need to make Popsicle Stick Leprechaun
- 4.5 inch Popsicle sticks
- Green Washable Paint
- Construction paper in Green and yellow
- Black Paper
- Googly Eyes
- Glue
- Scissors
Directions to make Popsicle Stick Leprechaun
Step 1: Cut the Pieces Using the Template
Download and print the template. Use it to cut out a hat in green, a belt in black, and a buckle and buttons in yellow. Additionally, cut out a beard from orange paper.
You can also cut these pieces freehand, as they are simple shapes! However, using the template ensures uniformity, especially if you’re making multiple leprechauns.
Step 2: Create the Base
Lay four popsicle sticks side by side and secure them together with tape on the back. Flip it over—this will be the base for your Leprechaun Craft.
Step 3: Paint the Body
Paint the lower section of the popsicle sticks green, leaving a blank space at the top for the face. The green section should cover less than two-thirds of the total length. Allow the paint to dry completely.
Step 4: Add the Hat, Belt, and Buckle
Stick the black belt and the yellow buckle over the Green Piece. Then, Glue the green leprechaun hat to the top of the popsicle stick base.
Similarly, glue the belt at the centre of the green section and attach the yellow buckle in the middle. Finally, add two yellow buttons below the buckle.
Step 5: Make the Beard
Take the orange beard piece and fringe the bottom edge by cutting small slits about 1 cm deep. Then, roll the fringed edge slightly upward to give it texture and dimension.
Stick the Orange Beard below the Hat.
Step 6: Add the Facial Features
Glue two googly eyes just below the hat and add a Smile with a Black pen.
Optionally, you can also add a small red pom-pom in the centre to create the leprechaun’s nose.
Your Popsicle Stick Leprechaun is Ready!
This cute and easy St. Patrick’s Day craft is perfect for decorating your home, classroom, or party table. Kids can also use it as a storytelling prop for festive fun!
Want to get creative? Try adding a smile, rosy cheeks, or a tiny shamrock for extra charm. Happy crafting!
St. Patrick’s Handprint Art!
Create a Handprint St. Patrick’s Day Card using this fun art template! A perfect way to make personalized cards with kids’ handprints and send them to friends and family. This printable also includes two more St. Patrick’s Day designs.
More St. Patrick’s Day Crafts for Kids:
- Try this Colorful Paper Plate Rainbow Craft.
- Make a Torn Paper Shamrock Craft with a free template.
- Practice weaving with a Shamrock Weaving Template.
- Create Accordion Fold Rainbows for decorations for St. Patrick’s Day!
St. Patrick’s Day Printables:
St. Patrick’s Day I Spy Printable – A fun seek-and-find activity featuring leprechauns, shamrocks, and pots of gold.
St. Patrick’s Day Mazes – Let the Little leprechaun find the way with these engaging mazes.
St. Patrick’s Day Color by Shapes – Practice shape recognition while colouring festive St. Patrick’s Day images.
Shamrock Matching Game – A simple matching activity to help kids recognize and pair shamrocks with different designs.