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.
Prep Time30 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
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
4sheetscolored craft papersgreen colors work best
1bottlecraft glueor 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.