Build a Leprechaun Craft
This free build a leprechaun craft is low-prep, easy to make and only requires a few simple supplies that you probably already have at home! Download the free template and use it to build your own leprechaun with your kids.
Servings: 1 leprechaun
Ingredients
- free build a leprechaun template
- 1 sheet white cardstock
- colored markers, pencils or crayons in beige, orange, yellow, green and black
- 1 pair scissors
- 1 glue stick
Instructions
- Print the template on white cardstock and color in all the shapes. (The preview image in the bottom right corner is for reference only and can be left white.)
- Use a pair of sharp scissors to cut out all the shapes.
- Assemble the different parts of the craft with glue. The head should be glued to the front of the body, with the hat glued on top; the arms and legs should be pressed against the back of the body.
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Notes
1. Making your craft last: If possible,use cardstock rather than regular paper. This will prevent marker ink from bleeding through the paper and will create a sturdier, longer-lasting craft.
2. Helpful tips:
- Start with the edges: To help your child practice coloring inside the lines, start by coloring along the edges before filling in the rest of the shape.
- Isolate each shape: When cutting smaller shapes, make the cutting process a little easier by cutting around each shape to detach it from the sheet of cardstock.
- Avoid dry markers: If you choose to use markers, make sure they have enough ink to fill in all the required shapes.
- Use glue sparingly: To prevent the craft from becoming sticky, only add glue to the parts of the shapes that need it, rather than covering the entire shape.
- Turn it into a puppet: Try making a leprechaun puppet by glueing a popsicle stick to the back of your craft.