DIY St. Patrick's Day Decorations to Add Luck to Your Holiday (2024)

Upgrade your St. Paddy's day decor with one of these easy ideas.

By Erin Cavoto and Charlyne Mattox
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March 17 is just around the corner, so it's time to start thinking about, planning, and making unique St. Patrick’s Day decorations to help gussy-up your house. For seasonal touches, try the gold shamrock mason jars or the framed moss four leaf clover, both of which are perfect for displaying during the weeks leading up to St. Paddy’s Day. If you want a few fun touches to add to your celebration and to complement your St. Patrick’s Day recipes, there are so many great ideas, like a sparkly clover garland that will look perfect draped around the buffet. The leprechaun hat treat cup is a great option for the kids’ to craft, and the St. Patrick’s Day napkin wraps are ideal for setting a festive table for a dinner party with family and friends.

Many of these decorations are printables of St. Patrick’s Day quotes, so the projects will be quick and easy to pull together. You can even create some of these decor ideas with your kids, like the glittery leprechaun hat or rainbow terrariums. These easy DIY St. Patrick’s Day decorations will ensure a giddy time, whether you’re snacking on some St. Patrick’s Day desserts with friends or throwing a fun party for the kids and their class. If you’re looking for a few DIY St. Patrick’s Day crafts to jazz-up your space, then this list has just what you need.

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Oversized Clover Wreath

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Welcome guests to your St. Patrick’s Day party with a door adorned with an oversized four-leaf clover made from moss and natural rope.

To make: Cut a large four-leaf clover from 1/4-inch thick foam core or sturdy cardboard. Use hot glue to attach reindeer moss to the leaves of the clover. Wrap the stem in a thin natural rope, attaching it with hot glue. Attach a length of ribbon to the back of leaf, opposite the stem, for hanging.

2

Pillow with Painted Four-Leaf Clovers

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Freehand paint a few four-leaf clovers on a natural-colored pillow cover to create a bit of sophisticated St. Patrick’s Day decor to your house.

To make: Start by removing the pillow insert if applicable. Draw clovers on the cover using a disappearing pen. Paint clover using several different colors of green fabric paint, mixing the colors together slightly to great texture and highlights. Once dry, stuff with insert.

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Leprechaun Mason Jar with Gold-Wrapped Candy

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Set out this pot of gold, brought to you by your friendly leprechaun, on your party buffet or gift to a teacher.

To make: Paint the inside of a Mason jar with green craft or spray paint. Wrap a length of black ribbon around the lower part of the jar to create a belt. Top with a piece of yellow felt that’s fashioned into a buckle with hot glue. Fill with individually wrapped gold chocolates.

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Mason Jar with Four-Leaf Clover Tags

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Decorate the party buffet with this sweet green mason jar with candy. Adding a four-leaf clover tags will let the guests know what's inside.

To make: Use a craft punch or cut out four-leaf clovers from green craft paper. Use a mini circle hole punch to make a small hole in each clover. Thread thin twine through the holes and tie to a length of ribbon. Fill a green mason jar with candy (we used green peanut M&M’s) then tie the ribbon around the lid of the jar and seal.

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Clover Garland

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Bring a little luck to you house with this sweet four-leaf clover garland. No special tools or supplies needed–you’ll probably have everything you need in your craft box!

To make: Tear pages from a book or copy them onto off-white printer paper. Cut the pages into 3 3/4-inch-wide by 5-inch-tall flags. Cut out clovers from green craft paper and glue to the flags. Use a small hole punch to a hole in the corner of each flag. Thread twine through holes and hang!!

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Hat Decor

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The house is decorated and the party snacks are prepped, why not give yourself a little bling, too, with a sparkly four leaf clover pin. Pin it to a baseball cap, lapel, or strap of a bag. It'll guaranteed you don't get pinched!

To make: Paint glue on a small wooden four leaf clover then sprinkle with green sparkly glitter. When dry glue a small metal bar pin to the back.

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Clover Garland

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To up the ante on the decor at your St Paddy's Day party, try draping these sparkling clover garland over the buffet or hanging from the chandelier—hopefully that won't be where your guests will end up, too!

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Pot of Gold Hanging Mobile

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Gold, or mini yellow pom-poms? Either way, craft this DIY hanging mobile and lots of luck and riches will surely come your way!

To make: Cut 1-inch-wide strips of paper from colored craft paper. Use a hole-punch to make a hole in the middle of each strip of paper; stack paper in the order of the rainbow. Thread a piece of twine through holes, knotting it just above and below the paper to hold paper in place. Fold a piece of black craft paper in half and cut out a pot shape, so that you have two identical pieces. Cut out two dome-shaped pieces of yellow craft paper and sandwich between the black pieces, gluing everything together. Glue mini yellow pom-poms to the yellow paper. Punch a hole at the top of the yellow dome, and thread twine through, securing with a knot. Cut out mini clovers from green craft paper and glue to the front and back of the pot; outline with a white pen if desired.

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Tissue Paper Four-Leaf Clover Ornament

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This sweet four-leaf clover ornament will look equally cute hanging from a magnet on the fridge or on the front door. Make it as small or large as desired.

To make: Tear light green, dark green, and white tissue paper into small pieces. Lay pieces in between self-sealing laminating pouches; seal. Cut out a four-leaf clover shape. Punch a small hole in the top of the clover with a small hole-punch. Thread ribbon through the hole and hang.

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Feelin' Lucky Shadow Box

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Cutouts of pots of gold and rainbows would also be great additions to this cute shadow box idea.

Get the tutorial at Houseful of Handmade.

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Rainbow Sand Art Shamrock Terrariums

You'll want to keep these bright, sparkling terrariums in your room all year long. The best part? There's no watering required!

Get the tutorial at Average Inspired.

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Crochet Rainbow Pot of Gold Wreath

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If you've got a knack for crocheting, this adorable St. Patrick's Day wreath pattern will spruce up your front door just in time for March 17.

Get the tutorial at Skip to My Lou.

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St. Patrick's Day Printable Art

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You can print out this sweet message to put in a frame for St. Patrick's Day.

Get the tutorial at Blooming Homestead.

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Leprechaun Hat St. Patrick's Day Treat Cup

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Put these cheerful Leprechaun hats together for your party guests to enjoy their snacks in.

Get the tutorial at Happiness Is Homemade.

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St. Patrick's Day Print

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Hang up this sweet message if you're throwing a St. Patrick's Day party with friends to remind them how lucky they make you feel.

Get the tutorial at The Craft Patch.

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Printable St. Patrick's Day Napkin Wraps

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If you're throwing a St. Paddy's Day party, these printable napkin wraps are great to spruce up any table.

Get the tutorial at The Craft Patch.

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DIY Glitter Leprechaun Hat

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You can make these sparkling green hats with your kids to decorate throughout your house.

Get the tutorial at Kid Friendly Things to Do.

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St. Patrick's Day Clothesline Art

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This easy DIY clothesline craft requires only a few supplies and can be put together quickly.

Get the tutorial at Artsy Fartsy Mama.

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St. Patrick's Day Wreath

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We love this lucky burlap wreath dotted with glitter and festooned in felt.

Get the tutorial at Flamingo Toes.

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Gold Shamrock Mason Jar

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Throw a few florals (maybe even some bells of Ireland) into a gilded vase stamped with shamrocks for instant St. Patrick's Day decor.

Get the tutorial at Mason Jar Crafts.

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Erin Cavoto

Erin Cavoto is the Editorial Assistant at ThePioneerWoman.com, covering food, holidays, home decor, and more.

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Charlyne Mattox

Food and Crafts Director

Charlyne Mattox is Food and Crafts Director for Country Living.

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FAQs

How do you decorate for St Patrick's Day? ›

Decorate your walls with cheeky leprechauns, adorn your windows with stick-on decals or craft some paper rainbows with your own little ones. Try a fringe shamrock wreath, glittery pots of gold or festive signs that you can use year after year.

What is a trinket that brings good luck on St Patrick's Day? ›

Four-leaf clover – The four-leaf clover is the most prominent lucky item associated with St. Patrick's Day. Believed to be a Celtic charm, four-leaf clovers were used for magical protection from evil spirits and to repel bad luck.

What did St Patrick do to deserve a holiday? ›

Patrick is one of the most famous patron saints of Ireland: According to the legend, he brought Christianity to the island, made the shamrock fashionable and freed Ireland from snakes.

Does St. Patrick's Day mean good luck? ›

It is believed that part of the reason why St. Patrick used the plant in his teachings was because the plant was already so cherished. To this day, the clover continues to be an Irish symbol of pride, and it is believed that wearing or decorating with clovers for St. Patrick's Day is a symbol of good fortune.

What color is bad luck on St. Patrick's Day? ›

While no one can confirm with certainty why wearing so much green became popular, there is a very good reason, according to the Irish, not to do so, Haggerty said. According to superstition, the color green was thought to bring bad luck because it was the favorite color of the fairy folk.

What do you decorate your front porch for St Patrick's Day? ›

Add seasonal decorations like Shamrocks or gold tassels!

Patrick's Day. From Irish flag bunting to neon green lights and a pot of gold, there are so many fun and festive decorations that you can put together to welcome the holiday. I used shamrock accents and hung them on my topiaries as well as a shamrock wreath!

What is a Irish lucky charm? ›

Lucky numbers, special bracelets and coins are popular good luck charms both sides of the Irish sea – with Irish people more likely to opt for a four-leaf clover.

What is St. Patrick's secret? ›

Historians generally believe that St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, was born in Britain (not Ireland) near the end of the 4th century. At age 16 he was kidnapped by Irish raiders and sold as a slave to a Celtic priest in the area now known as Northern Ireland.

What are 3 important facts about St. Patrick? ›

11 Interesting Facts About St. Patrick
  • He wasn't actually Irish. ...
  • Patrick was not his original name. ...
  • He was kidnapped and brought to Ireland as a slave. ...
  • He studied a lot about Christianity in Europe. ...
  • He claimed to have seen visions and heard voices. ...
  • Green was not the colour he actually wore. ...
  • He wrote two short works.
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What does St. Patrick protect you from? ›

St. Patrick's patronages include protection from snake infestation and bites, and he is also a patron of engineers due to the large number of churches he constructed in Ireland.

What are the six top best selling products for St Paddy's Day? ›

33+ Best Products to sell on St. Patrick's Day
  • Custom T-shirts. ...
  • Green & Custom Hoodie. ...
  • Shamrock Hats and Beanies. ...
  • Shamrock-patterned socks. ...
  • Green-themed scarves. ...
  • Leprechaun costumes.
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Is wearing green on St. Patrick's Day lucky? ›

Green was considered a lucky color in Irish folklore, associated with growth and prosperity. Still, according to many sources, most depictions of Saint Patrick show him wearing blue. In fact, when Britain's King George III created the Order of St. Patrick in the late 1700s, its official color was sky blue.

What is the Irish lucky quote? ›

Go n-eirí an t-ádh leat is one way of wishing 'good luck' which literally means, 'That luck may rise with you! ' Another well-known phrase that wishes good fortune is go n-éirí an bóthar leat.

What does lucky leprechaun mean? ›

Lucky Symbols

The leprechaun story says capturing these small creatures will secure a wee bit of luck in addition to three wishes. With this in mind, they have become associated with the “luck of the Irish,” which is one of the reasons they remain so popular today.

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