30+ St. Patrick’s Day Baby & Toddler Crafts (Cute, Simple, and Actually Doable)

If you’re looking for St. Patrick’s Day crafts for babies and toddlers that don’t require elaborate setups, Pinterest-perfect patience, or a full afternoon — you’re in the right place.

This list is full of simple handprint and footprint keepsakes, low-mess crafts, sensory play ideas, and quick wins that work with real babies and toddlers.

Whether you’re celebrating baby’s first St. Patrick’s Day or just want something festive to do on March 17th, these ideas are designed to be fun and realistic.

How to Use This List

You don’t need to do everything here. Pick one or two crafts, snap a photo, and call it a win.

Each craft includes:

• Recommended age range
• Supplies list
• Simple step-by-step instructions

If a craft feels like “too much” for your kid that day — skip it. The goal is memories, not perfection.

🍀 Handprint & Footprint Keepsake Crafts

1. Shamrock Handprint Art

Age Range: 0–2 years

Supplies

• Green washable paint
• White cardstock or thick paper
• Paintbrush
• Marker

Steps

1. Paint your child’s hand with green paint.
2. Press the hand onto paper three times to form a clover shape.
3. Add a stem and write your child’s name and the date.

2. Rainbow Footprint Keepsake

Age Range: 6–24 months

Supplies

• Washable paint in rainbow colors
• White paper
• Baby wipes

Steps

1. Paint rainbow stripes across the bottom of your baby’s foot.
2. Press the foot onto paper in a curved, rainbow shape.
3. Add shamrocks or a small pot of gold once dry.

3. “Lucky Little Feet” Footprint Card

Age Range: Newborn–12 months

Supplies

• Green washable paint
• Blank card or folded cardstock

Steps

1. Lightly paint both feet.
2. Stamp them inside the card.
3. Write a short St. Patrick’s Day message.

4. Clover Fingerprint Art

Age Range: 1–3 years

Supplies

• Paper
• Green washable paint
• Marker

Steps

1. Draw a large clover outline on paper.
2. Dip your child’s finger into paint.
3. Fill the clover with fingerprint dots.

5. Leprechaun Beard Handprint

Age Range: 18 months–3 years

Supplies

• Orange washable paint
• White paper
• Black marker

Steps

1. Stamp an upside-down handprint using orange paint.
2. Draw a leprechaun hat above the fingers.
3. Add eyes and a smile.

6. Pot of Gold Footprint Art

Age Range: 6–24 months

Supplies

• Gold washable paint
• White paper
• Black marker

Steps

1. Paint one foot with black paint.
2. Stamp it onto the paper.
3. Draw a gold coins above the footprint.

🌈 Easy Paper & Paint Crafts

7. Paper Plate Rainbow

Age Range: 2–4 years

Supplies

• Paper plate
• Paint or crayons
• Cotton balls
• Glue

Steps

1. Color or paint a rainbow on the plate.
2. Glue cotton balls at each end for clouds.
3. Let dry before displaying.

8. Coffee Filter Shamrocks

Age Range: 2–5 years

Supplies

• Coffee filters
• Green washable markers
• Spray bottle with water
• Scissors

Steps

1. Color the coffee filters with markers.
2. Lightly spray with water and let dry.
3. Cut into shamrock shapes.

9. Shamrock Sponge Painting

Age Range: 1–4 years

Supplies

• Green paint
• Shamrock sponge or cookie cutter
• Paper

Steps

1. Dip the sponge into paint.
2. Stamp onto paper repeatedly.
3. Let dry.

10. Dot Marker Clover Pages

Age Range: 2–4 years

Supplies

• Clover outline printable
• Green dot markers

Steps

1. Place paper on a flat surface.
2. Let your child fill in the clover with dot markers.
3. Set aside to dry.

11. Tissue Paper Shamrock Collage

Age Range: 18 months–4 years

Supplies

• Green tissue paper
• Paper with clover outline
• Glue stick

Steps

1. Tear tissue paper into small pieces.
2. Glue pieces inside the clover shape.
3. Press gently and let dry.

🧠 Sensory & Low-Mess Activities

12. Green Rice Sensory Bin

Age Range: 12 months+

Supplies

• Dyed green rice
• Plastic bin
• Cups, spoons, gold coins

Steps

1. Pour rice into the bin.
2. Add scoops and coins.
3. Let your child explore freely.

13. Shamrock Playdough Station

Age Range: 1–4 years

Supplies

• Green playdough
• Shamrock cookie cutters

Steps

1. Roll playdough flat.
2. Press cookie cutters into dough.
3. Repeat and reshape.

14. Lucky Charms Sorting Tray

Age Range: 2–4 years

Supplies

• Lucky Charms cereal
• Muffin tin

Steps

1. Pour cereal into the tray.
2. Sort by color or shape.
3. Snack when finished.

15. Gold Coin Treasure Hunt

Age Range: 18 months–4 years

Supplies

• Plastic gold coins
• Small bucket

Steps

1. Hide coins around the room.
2. Let your child search and collect them.
3. Count together at the end.

16. Green Water Sensory Play

Age Range: 6–18 months (supervised)

Supplies

• Water
• Green food coloring
• Cups and spoons

Steps

1. Add one drop of food coloring to water.
2. Provide cups for scooping and pouring.
3. Supervise closely.

🎩 Leprechaun-Themed Crafts

17. Leprechaun Hat Headband

Age Range: 2–5 years

Supplies

• Green construction paper
• Headband
• Glue or tape

Steps

1. Cut out a simple hat shape.
2. Attach it to the headband.
3. Wear and play.

18. Paper Bag Leprechaun Puppet

Age Range: 3–5 years

Supplies

• Paper bag
• Construction paper
• Glue
• Markers

Steps

1. Glue beard and hat pieces onto the bag.
2. Draw a face.
3. Use for pretend play.

19. Leprechaun Beard Face Craft

Age Range: 2–4 years

Supplies

• Paper plate or face template
• Orange yarn
• Glue

Steps

1. Glue yarn strips onto the face.
2. Add eyes and a hat.
3. Let dry.

20. Leprechaun Mask

Age Range: 3–5 years

Supplies

• Printable leprechaun mask
• Crayons
• String or elastic

Steps

1. Color the mask.
2. Attach string or elastic.
3. Wear and play.

🍬 Snack + Craft Combos

21. Lucky Cereal Necklaces

Age Range: 18 months+ (supervised)

Supplies

• Cereal
• Yarn

Steps

1. Cut yarn and knot one end.
2. Thread cereal pieces.
3. Tie to wear or eat.

22. Rainbow Fruit Skewers

Age Range: 2+

Supplies

• Cut fruit
• Skewers

Steps

1. Thread fruit in rainbow order.
2. Serve immediately.

23. Shamrock Toast Art

Age Range: Toddler

Supplies

• Bread
• Shamrock cookie cutter
• Green-tinted cream cheese

Steps

1. Cut toast into shamrock shapes.
2. Spread cream cheese.
3. Serve.

📸 First St. Patrick’s Day Photo Crafts

24. “My First St. Patrick’s Day” Sign

Age Range: Any

Supplies

• Cardstock
• Stickers or paint

Steps

1. Write the phrase on paper.
2. Let baby decorate.
3. Use for photos.

25. Lucky Onesie

Age Range: Any

Supplies

• Plain onesie
• Fabric markers

Steps

1. Draw shamrocks or words.
2. Let dry completely.
3. Wear for photos.

26. Footprint Banner

Age Range: Baby

Supplies

• Paper
• Paint
• String

Steps

1. Stamp footprints on paper.
2. Cut into pennants.
3. String together.

⏱ 10-Minute Crafts

27. Shamrock Sticker Page

Age Range: 1–3 years
Supplies: Stickers, paper
Steps: Stick freely.

28. Green Crayon Scribble Art

Age Range: 6–24 months
Supplies: Green crayons, paper
Steps: Scribble.

29. Paper Chain Rainbow

Age Range: 2–4 years
Supplies: Colored paper, tape
Steps: Loop and connect.

30. Handprint Clover Card

Age Range: Baby–Toddler
Supplies: Paint, card
Steps: Stamp and write message.

31. Free Paint Play

Age Range: Baby–Toddler
Supplies: Green paint, paper
Steps: Paint freely.

Have Fun!

You don’t need a perfect craft to make St. Patrick’s Day special.

One handprint.

One footprint.

One quick activity. That’s enough.

These St. Patrick’s Day baby and toddler crafts are about memories — not perfection

If you’re also planning a first birthday soon, grab my free first birthday planning checklist so all the cute ideas (and timelines) live in one tidy spot while you soak up the season.