Handprint paper shamrocks make a lovely craft project for Saint Patrick's Day. They're created using the outline of a hand, cut out 3 times and glued together to form the shape of a shamrock, a beloved symbol often associated with St. Patrick's Day and Irish culture.

This craft is popular with children and can be used as a fun activity in schools, at home, or during festive events.

Paper shamrocks with text banner — Paper Shamrock Project

This activity not only results in a festive decoration but also serves as a memorable keepsake, especially for parents or guardians of young children, as it captures the size of the child's hand at the time the craft was made.

Paper Handprint Shamrocks for Saint Patrick's Day
Versatile Shamrock Craft Project
Pattern Template for Paper Shamrocks
Handprint Shamrock Craft Tutorial
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Paper Handprint Shamrocks for Saint Patrick's Day

These are cute little shamrocks that can be made in any shade of green paper. You can choose contrasting shades of green or white for the shamrock frame and handprint cutouts.

All you need as craft supplies is green paper and glue, a pair of scissors, a pencil and a sharpie.

You'll find a printable template below for handprints and a shamrock frame. However, it's more fun for children to trace their own hand and cut out their very own handprint.

Collage for making paper handprint shamrocks with text bubble — Paper Shamrock Craft for Saint Patricks Day

Versatile Shamrock Craft Project

These little paper shamrocks can be used in many creative ways. They can be displayed on the window, or joined together to make an Irish themed garland. .

They can form a picture frame too. Simply glue a small photo to the center of the shamrock.

Sheets of paper pencil, glue and scissors

Pattern Template for Paper Shamrocks

Here's the template for cutting out these shamrock shapes.

Simply find the link through the green button below.

Shamrock and Handprint Template To Print

This template was created for making three leafed shamrocks, rather than four leafed clovers.

Three leafed shamrocks are preferred on St Patrick's Day, since they are closely associated with Ireland's patron saint. He used the shamrock to teach the Irish about the Holy Trinity.

If you need a shamrock template for other craft projects, then the second page of this PDF template may be just what you're looking for. Feel free to use it and share it with family and friends.

Handprint Shamrock Craft Tutorial

Here you'll find a printable instruction sheet for this craft, including all of the equipment, materials and instructions for this project.

You can even print this direction sheet with or without the step-by-step photographic instructions.

I hope this will help any educators who would like to complete a shamrock craft with their students this Saint Patrick's Day.

Handprint Paper Shamrocks

These adorable paper shamrocks are made using cutout outlines of a hand to form the leaves of the shamrock. Little ones can make these paper shamrocks as keepsakes and gifts for loved ones on Saint Patrick's Day.

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Prep Time: 30

Total Time: 30

Equipment

Pencil. to trace the template.
sharpie or gel pen if you need to highlight the outline for little ones to cut
a pair of scissors

Materials

4 sheets colored craft papers green colors work best
1 bottle craft glue or glue stick

Instructions

Select 2 different shades of green colored craft papers for this craft.
The template includes handprints and a shamrock. You can also trace your own hands and print out or draw a shamrock according to your handprint sizes.
Trace and cut out 3 handprint layouts.
Attach the 3 handprint cutouts side by side, forming a triangle pattern.
Measure and check if the attached handprint patterns will fit inside the shamrock pattern.
Stick the attached handprints on the shamrock cutout to complete the craft. Use different shades of green colored craft papers for variation. You can use these to make garland or cards.