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Three easy St. Patrick’s Day-themed crafts

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Try out these simple crafts and let the shenanigans begin!

 

If you’re looking to do something fun for St. Patrick’s Day, why not make some crafts? Here are three that are sure to spice up your celebrations. They are all beginner-friendly and require few materials. Enjoy them on your own or, if you’re hosting a party, gift them to your friends!

 

ST. PATRICK’S DAY PAINTED DRINK GLASS

Whether you’re attending a St. Patrick’s Day party or just looking to add a festive twist to your drink at home, try out this easy DIY craft. (CREDIT: ALYSSA MARKS)

Materials:

  • A green glass cup, i.e., a wine glass, bottle, mason jar, etc.
  • Glass adherent markers

Directions:

  1. To prepare the glass cup, remove any labels, wash and dry, and wipe the area you plan to draw on with rubbing alcohol to remove any oil residue from your hands.
  2. Use the glass adherent markers to draw your design or saying, i.e., “let’s get shamrocked,” “liquid luck,” “kiss me, I’m Irish,” etc.
  3. Let the paint fully dry.
  4. Enjoy a St. Patrick’s Day drink!

 

IRISH COFFEE MUG

Adapted from It All Started With Paint

Materials:

  • Gold or green mug
  • Shamrock sticker or stencil
  • Gold or green paint pen

Directions:

  1. Stick the shamrock sticker in the center of the mug.
  2. Paint dots close together around the sticker using the paint pen.
  3. Remove the sticker and let the paint dry.
  4. Enjoy an Irish coffee in your new Irish coffee mug!

 

LUCKY PAPER BANNER

Adapted from Ella Claire & Co.

Materials:

  • Card stock paper (green, gold, or with St. Patrick’s Day designs such as shamrocks, coins, etc.)
  • Scissors
  • Acrylic paint
  • Paintbrush
  • Twine
  • Hole puncher

Directions:

  1. Using the card stock paper, cut out five, five-inch triangles (or your desired design and size).
  2. Using the hole puncher, cut one hole in two of the corners of each triangle.
  3. Paint one letter on each triangle, spelling out the word “lucky.”
  4. Weave the twine through the hole punches, arranging the triangles so they spell “lucky.”
  5. Hang the banner up, and enjoy your St. Patrick’s Day festivities!

 

Make a banner to add to your St. Patrick’s Day decor. (CREDIT: PIXABAY)

 

 

A version of this article appeared in print in The Ontarion issue 192.3 on Feb. 24, 2022.

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