DIY St. Patrick's Day Paper Crafts To Make

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with these fun and festive paper crafts I've designed for you! Whether you're looking to create a charming miniature Irish village (my favorite), a shamrock-shaped gift box, or a leprechaun trap to catch some holiday magic, these DIY projects are perfect for crafters of all skill levels. Using cardboard or cardstock, a cutting machine, or simple hand-cutting techniques, you can bring the luck of the Irish to your home with these creative and colorful designs. So grab your scissors and glue—it’s time to craft some St. Patrick’s Day fun with me!

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1. The Irish Cottage for St. Patrick's Day

This is the very first house designs I made when I learned to design SVG patterns. In fact, I made the first version by hand. Now I use my Cricut for all my designs and my hands are grateful that I've done that.

I just want you to know that you can make it either way - by hand or with a cutting machine. This is design no. 1 in the free Paper Glitter Glue library.

This house is easy to make and can be done in so many different ways. The Irish Stone Cottage below is probably the most popular variation. I eventually sold it to raise money for Habitat for Humanity.

2. Make an Irish Stone Cottage for St. Patrick's Day

I've got a YouTube video showing you how I made the stone texture. And there is a written tutorial as well. You'll find the stone texture is perfect for any Irish Cottage.

3. Make a Leprechaun House for St. Patrick's Day

This Leprechaun house is a really fun papercraft for St. Paddy's day. I used the stone stencil technique in its surface as well. Kids will really enjoy making this house. You can use it as a leprechaun trap. The free pattern is Design No. 112 in the free Paper Glitter Glue library. Subscribe to my newsletter to get the password if you don't already have it.

Here's what the back of the leprechaun house looks like. I even added a shamrock wallpaper. That's in your free file folder as well.

4. Leprechaun Stickers You Can Make

My friend, Jen Swift of the Well Crafted Studio, is a procreate genius. She's made these adorable Leprechaun stickers for you with a great tutorial.

5. Make an Easy St. Patrick's Day Shamrock Card

How about making an easy Shamrock spinning card? This one is truly very easy and quick, too. This is Design No. 113 in the free Paper Glitter Glue library.

Check out this short YouTube video here.

6. Make a Shamrock Candy Box for St. Patrick's Day

You know I love to make candy boxes. I made this version in the shape of a Shamrock. You'll have fun making this one, too. Just look for Design No. 46 in the free library.

7. Make a Miniature Irish Cottage

I've got two versions of these tiny cottages that you can make.

This version is on a pedestal. It's Design No. 47 in my free library.

And this version is made in an egg diorama.

9. Fairy House With Shamrocks on the Roof

Here's a variation of the fairy house with shamrocks on the roof. In the fairy house collection, you can choose the base you like and then decorate the house with shamrocks or clovers on roof and windows and doors. You'll find these designs as Design No. 158 in the library.

10. How to Make St. Patrick’s Day Gnome DIY Earrings

One of my crafting friends, Amy Romeu, makes the best earrings. Here is her St. Patrick's Day Gnome earrings.

11. More St. Patrick’s Day Earrings from Amy Romeu

Here's another set of earrings from Amy.

12. Make a Dancing Leprechaun

Finally, this is a very fun paper craft - the Dancing Leprechaun - Design No. 187 in the free Paper Glitter Glue library. It's easy to make and kids will love it. I even include a blank face template so you can draw your own leprechaun face.