Fun & Free St. Patrick's Day Printables

St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than by getting crafty with some fun DIY projects? Whether you're a seasoned crafter or a newbie looking to try something new, these St. Patrick's Day crafts are sure to bring some luck of the Irish into your home! All of these crafts are uniquely created by our founder and artists Allison Crary. We provide you with the printable templates you need to complete these paintings. Enter your email in the form below to instantly receive the download via email. 

The Projects Include:

1. Who Needs Luck When You Have Handmade Cards?

Spread some St. Patrick's Day cheer with two handmade cards that are as cute as a leprechaun! Grab your paper and get ready to create some magic. These cards are perfect for sending to friends and family to let them know you're thinking of them on this special day.

2. Paint the Town Green with Lucky Charms Door Hangs

Feeling inspired by your favorite childhood cereal? Why not create a lucky charms cereal inspired door hang to welcome guests into your home? Grab your paintbrush and get ready to add some whimsy to your front door. This project is a fun way to show off your creativity and spread some St. Patrick's Day joy!

Instructions:

1. Base coat a round hanging craft plaque with gesso for a primed surface. Ours is from dollar tree, but you can use anything you want. Even a cardboard pizza round would work.
2. Paint your primed plaque yellow
3. Cut out your Time for Art downloaded outlines. Center the one that says "Hello Lucky" on the dried, primed surface. Hinge with tape.
4. Tuck graphite paper, waxy, shiny side down in between the outline and the painting surface. Trace the Circle and text to transfer the image to the primed surface. Arrange cut lucky charms around the circle and transfer individually.
5. Paint in the colors of your lucky charms. Allow the paint to dry. Erase any stray graphite marks.
6. Outline your text and charms with a black paint marker
7. Thread the string for hanging back though the plaque when dry and hang your wreath!

3. Find Your Pot of Gold with a Four Leaf Clover Door Hang

Looking for a more traditional St. Patrick's Day symbol? Try your hand at painting a four leaf clover inspired door hang. This classic design is perfect for adding a touch of luck to your home decor. Plus, it's a great way to practice your painting skills.

Instructions:
1. Base coat a round hanging craft plaque with gesso for a primed surface. Ours is from dollar tree, but you can use anything you want. Even a cardboard pizza round would work.
2. Cut out your Time for Art downloaded outline. Center on the dried, primed surface. Hinge with tape.
3. Tuck graphite paper, waxy, shiny side down in between the outline and the painting surface. Trace the outer perimeter lines of the wreath to transfer the image to the primed surface.
4. Paint in broad playful strokes clusters of dark greens. Paint the background in with light blues. Allow the paint to dry.
5. Line up your wreath template again and transfer the clovers flowers with graphite paper, the same procedure as before
6. Paint in your clovers in lighter colors than your base greens and your flowers in a mango color
7. With the lightest green paint, almost white, and watered down, glaze over the edges of your clover to provide highlights
8. With that same light green paint the stems of the flowers and any branches or tufts of the base wreath that could use extra dimension
9. Thread the string for hanging back though the plaque when dry and hang your wreath!

4. Chase Rainbows with a Beautiful Painting

Ready to add a pop of color to your space? Create a beautiful rainbow painting that will brighten up any room. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned painter, this project is a fun way to experiment with different colors and techniques. Who knows, maybe you'll find a pot of gold at the end of your rainbow!

 

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