St. Patrick's Day is a day of celebration and fun, where people come together to honor the patron saint of Ireland. It is also a time for decorating your home and surroundings with green, shamrocks, and other festive decorations. However, buying decorations can be expensive, and not everyone has the budget. That's why we've compiled a list of easy DIY St. Patrick's Day decorations you can make yourself using affordable and easily accessible materials. In this blog post, we'll provide step-by-step instructions for creating five different decorations and tips for hosting a St. Patrick's Day party. So get ready to have fun and get creative with your St. Patrick's Day décor!
Materials Needed
Before you can begin creating your DIY St. Patrick's Day decorations, you'll need to gather the necessary materials. Here's a list of what you'll need:
St. Patrick's Day Treat Boxes
- Cardstock paper (in green, gold, and white)
- Scissors
- Ruler
- Pencil
- Glue or double-sided tape
- Printable St. Patrick's Day designs or stickers
- Ribbon or twine
- Treats or candy to fill the boxes
Shamrock Garland
- Green construction paper
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Hole punch
- String or twine
Rainbow Wreath
- Foam wreath form
- Rainbow-colored felt sheets
- Scissors
- Hot glue gun
- Ribbon or twine for hanging
Lucky Banner
- White cardstock or paper
- Green cardstock or paper
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Hole punch
- String or twine
- Letter stencils (optional)
Pot of Gold Party Favors
- Small transparent plastic bags or jars
- Black and gold acrylic paint
- Paintbrush
- Foam balls
- Green tissue paper
- Gold coins or candies
- Ribbon or twine
- Printable St. Patrick's Day tags or stickers
- Hot glue gun (for securing ribbon/twine and foam balls)
St. Patrick's Day Banner
- Green felt sheets
- Scissors
- Gold paint or marker
- Paintbrush (if using paint)
- Hole punch
- String or twine
These materials can be found at most craft stores or online retailers like Amazon or Etsy. With these materials, you're ready to begin creating your St. Patrick's Day decorations.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Now that you have gathered the necessary materials, it's time to start creating your DIY St. Patrick's Day decorations. Here are step-by-step instructions for creating five different decorations that are easy and fun to make:
St. Patrick's Day Treat Boxes
- Cut the cardstock paper to your desired size (around 6x6 inches).
- Fold the paper half and score the fold with a scoring tool or bone folder for clean folds.
- Cut out a pot of gold design from black cardstock and glue it onto the front of the box.
- Fill the box with your desired treats or candies.
- Fold the top of the box and secure it with ribbon or twine.
- Add a St. Patrick's Day tag or sticker for a personalized touch.
Shamrock Garland
- Cut out shamrock shapes from green construction paper.
- Use a hole punch to create a hole in each shamrock.
- Thread string or twine through the holes, leaving a small gap between each shamrock.
- Hang the garland in your desired location.
Rainbow Wreath
- Cut out rainbow-colored felt sheets into small squares (around 2x2 inches).
- Fold each square in half and then in half again to create a triangle.
- Glue the triangles onto a foam wreath form in a rainbow pattern.
- Once the wreath is covered in triangles, hang it with a ribbon or twine.
Lucky Banner
- Cut out white cardstock or paper into small rectangles (around 4x6 inches).
- Cut out letters from green cardstock or paper to spell "LUCKY."
- Glue the letters onto the rectangles, leaving space for holes at the top.
- Use a hole punch to create holes in each rectangle.
- Thread string or twine through the holes to create the banner.
Pot of Gold Party Favors
- Paint foam balls with black and gold acrylic paint to complete the look of a pot of gold.
- Once the paint is dry, wrap each ball with green tissue paper.
- Fill small plastic bags or jars with gold coins or candies.
- Glue the foam ball onto the top of the bag or jar.
- Tie off with ribbon or twine and a St. Patrick's Day tag.
St. Patrick's Day Banner
- Cut out green felt sheets into triangle shapes (around 6x8 inches).
- Use gold paint or marker to write "Happy St. Patrick's Day" on the triangles.
- Once the paint is dry, a hole punch creates holes at the top of each triangle.
- Thread string or twine through the holes to create the banner.
These easy DIY St. Patrick's Day decorations are a great way to add a festive touch to your home or St. Patrick's Day party. Have fun creating and customizing these decorations to fit your personal style!
Tips for Hosting a St. Patrick's Day Party
Hosting a St. Patrick's Day party can be a fun and festive way to celebrate the holiday with friends and family. Here are some tips to help you plan a memorable party:
Ideas for Food and Drinks
- Serve traditional Irish dishes like shepherd's pie, corned beef, cabbage, or Irish soda bread.
- Offer green-themed snacks like spinach dip, cucumber sandwiches, or green popcorn.
- For drinks, serve green beer, Irish whiskey, or minty cocktails like Irish cream milkshakes or shamrock shakes.
St. Patrick's Day Place Setting
- Use green plastic plates, gold disposable silverware, and disposable charger plates for a festive look.
- Set out fancy plastic glasses for drinks, and add green straws for an extra touch of green.
- Add a St. Patrick's Day themed centerpiece, like a vase of green flowers or a pot of gold with gold-wrapped chocolates.
Games and Activities
- Set up a photo booth with St. Patrick's Day themed props like hats, green glasses, and shamrock necklaces.
- Play a game of Pin the Shamrock on the Leprechaun, or have a scavenger hunt for hidden pots of gold.
- Have a DIY craft station for guests to make their St. Patrick's Day decorations or lucky charms bracelets.
We hope these ideas have inspired you to get creative and have fun with your St. Patrick's Day decorations and festivities. So gather your loved ones, don some green, and enjoy the luck of the Irish! Happy St. Patrick's Day!