Handprint Leprechaun Puppet: St. Patrick's Day Craft for Kids

Turn ordinary craft felt into a one-of-a-kind Irish friend! Then use your newly created handprint leprechaun puppet as St. Patrick’s Day Decor. It can be a festive touch for your party OR use him for an afternoon of puppet play with the kids!

St. Patrick’s Day is literally right around the corner! Are you looking for a fun activity to make with your child on this upcoming lucky themed holiday? Look no further, because today’s handprint leprechaun puppet craft is sure to be a BIG hit!

Not only is this leprechaun craft super simple and perfect for younger children – but it’s also really inexpensive when it comes to the supplies. We are talking simple materials that are easy to find and friendly on the wallet too! Happy crafting my friends!!!

Handprint Leprechaun Puppet Supplies:

Darice Wavy Sticky Sticks
Small Brown Pom Poms
Darice Foam Shamrock Stickers
Marker
Darice Kids Craft Scissors
Large Wiggle Eyes
Darice Felties Felt Glue
Darice Felt Sheets – {You will use the green, tan, orange and yellow}

Step 1. To begin your handprint leprechaun craft, go ahead and trace your child’s hand on the orange craft felt. Cut out with scissors. This will be the beard. Repeat for each Leprechaun puppet you want to make.

Step 2. Now you are ready for the embellishments!!! Grab the tan felt and cut out a small circle that will be placed in the palm of the handprint and will be the Leprechaun’s face. At this point in time, you should also cut out a simple hat from the green and yellow felt.

Step 3. Time to assemble your puppets! Grab your craft stick {one per craft.} Simply peel off the plastic tab on the adhesive tip of your craft stick and place your orange handprint leprechaun on top.

Step 4. Now grab your Felties glue and start assembling your felt pieces onto the handprint. You will want to put the tan circle down first, followed by the hat and finishing off with the wiggle eyes & pom pom nose.

Step 5. Finish off your puppets off by adding some shamrock stickers to the felt hat to really give it that “lucky” look! Then set aside to let it dry completely before playing with proudly!!!

If you’re looking for another fun project to tackle with your kids in honor of St Patrick’s Day, try this popsicle stick leprechaun craft.