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The materials for this craft are easily found at the dollar store. All you need is a canvas, some kid safe paints in colours of the rainbow, green glitter and the shamrock free printable found here. This dollar store kids craft is made even easier by allowing the kids to finger-paint the rainbow, which also makes this craft a lovely keepsake <3

Where can I get a Free Printable Shamrock Template?

• Right here –> Free Printable Shamrock Template

*The template has two sizes of shamrocks that can be printed on one sheet. Choose the appropriate size for your canvas. We recommend printing the template on a strong paper or even card stock to help keep it sturdy during painting. BUT whatever paper you have will work too!

What do you need to make a Shamrock Rainbow Fingerprint Kids Craft?

• A medium sized canvas (about 8×10)
• Shamrock template
• Light green kid safe paint
• Green Glitter
• Paint brush
• Kid safe paints in rainbow colours
• Tiny fingers to finger-paint!

How to Make a Finger-Painted Kids Craft for St. Patricks Day?

• Firstly, print and cut out the free shamrock template (link above)
• Secondly, use a small piece of tape on the back of the template and secure it to the bottom corner of the canvas
• Next, using a paint brush, paint around the template, create lines, dots or just paint around the template. The design is up to the artist!
• Add some green glitter to the shamrock while the paint is still wet.
• Finally, finger paint a rainbow! Adults can help by placing light pencil marks where the finger paint should be OR let the kids decide.
• Set aside to dry

See the easy Shamrock Rainbow Fingerprint Kids Craft tutorial below!

We hope you and the kids loved this Shamrock Rainbow Fingerprint Kids Craft! Hopefully it brightens the day and spreads some luck! If you’re looking for more amazing St. Patty’s Day fun, certainly check out our beautiful Rustic St. Patrick’s Day Luck Sign or our quick and easy St. Patrick’s Day Chair Sashes.

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What You’ll Need:

• Three wood boards or canvas
• Acrylic paint in white, blue and light and dark green
• Flat tipped paint brush
• Pointed tip paint brush
• Foam brush
• Mod Podge or white glue
• White/Translucent glitter
• Hot glue gun and sticks
• Pencil

Sketch out a basic outline of the trees and snow, then start by painting the snow banks in with white paint.

Paint in the trees, starting with light green paint. Make a thin line as the centre of your tree and then add tree branches by tapping the flat tipped brush onto the board. Be sure to tap the brush in different directions to vary the shapes and make the trees wider at the bottoms, thinning out as you get to the top.

Paint over the light green paint with dark green to add dimension to the trees.

Use the same dabbing technique with the white paint to add snow.

Use blue paint to add shadows under the trees. To achieve a softer look, use water to thin the blue paint a little bit. Don’t be afraid to go over the blue with some water and white paint if the blue is too dark or too strong.

Add some Mod Podge or white glue with the sponge on top of the snow on the trees. Dab glitter onto the wet glue, don’t be afraid to be generous with the glitter!

Using the point tip brush make dots in the background for snowflakes.

The glitter twinkle lights are ready to be added to your holiday decorations or given away as a gift, happy crafting!

For more Christmas decoration ideas check out our Gilded Ornament Stocking Holders and our Pretty Pearl Snowflake Pillow.

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What You’ll Need:

• A shallow wood box
• Acrylic paint
• Glitter (optional)
• Hot glue gun and sticks
• Mini decorations
• Small clothes pegs

Paint the inside of the box mint and then the outside a bright, deep pink. Add a layer of glue to the inside part of the box, covering the mint then sprinkle with glitter. Glue the mini decorations and clothes pin in place. Be sure to let everything dry between steps.

Paint the entire box dark grey. When the grey is dry, use a sponge brush to add a light layer of white to create a weathered wood look. To make this effect, dip the sponge into paint and wipe off any excess before dragging the sponge lightly across the wood. Add some mini decorations to the bottom of the box.

Paint the inside of the box silver and the outside gold, and then finish with the mini decorations and clothespins.

Now you can display your Christmas card and photos in style, happy crafting!

If you enjoyed this step-by-step you should check out our Retro Inspired Photo Transfers or how about a Personalized Outdoor Wooden Christmas Signpost

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