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You are here: Home / DIY / Easy DIY Paper Shamrocks

Easy DIY Paper Shamrocks

Last Updated February 19, 2020 By Alecia

paper shamrock hanging from green and white striped twine

It’s shamrock time again! I’ve piped shamrock pistachio meringue cookies and now we’re going to make some out of paper.

paper shamrock hanging from green and white striped twine

I’m going to give you two size variations, the small one is perfect for a garland but it’s a little finicky, the larger size is easier to put together and great for a kid crafting adventure. My kindergartner had it mastered by the time she finished her first.

If you can get your hands on a paper cutter this will go much faster, if not you’ll need an xacto knife or scissors and a ruler. The best paper for this is a thick cardstock, the kind you can get at Joann’s in multi-color packs. It’s always on sale. 

Paper Shamrock Supplies:

paper shamrock supplies

  • 1 inch x 11 paper strips (2 for a small, 4 for a large)
  • Glue dots or lines
  • Scissors

If you want to make a garland you’ll also need:

  • Twine
  • Tape
  • 1/8 inch hole punch

Instructions:

two sizes of paper shamrocks

The instructions are the same for both sizes, the only difference is the strips are cut in half for the small shamrocks and left long for the large. You can use any length and width of strips for this project but longer and wider are much easier for tiny fingers. 

folded paper for shamrocks

1. Fold 3 strips in half for the leaves and clip a small section off the 4th strip. The amount you remove doesn’t matter it just makes the stem a bit smaller than the leaves.

adding adhesive for paper shamrocks

2. Apply glue dots to the outside of the folded papers and to one end of the stem piece. 

shamrock leaves

3. Roll the paper inwards so the outsides of the V are touching. This will make a heart shape, do it three times, one for each leaf. 

4. Use another glue got to attach two hearts together. If your strips are uneven like mine glue the pieces together so that the front looks flat. It doesn’t matter if the back is a mess. 

add the stem to the paper shamrock

5. Fold the stem piece in half without making a hard fold. Attach it to the leaves. 

paper shamrock assembled

6. Add the last leaf. Bend the stem so it’s pointing down. You can leave it like this but I like to give the stem a more triangular look to set it apart from the leaves.

shaping shamrock stem

7. Use your thumbs to press up on the bottom and your pointer fingers to press down on the sides. I’m only using one hand here because I was taking the photo but I do both sides at once. 

Make s Shamrock Garland

shamrock garland on striped bakers twine

1. Use the tiny hole punch to put two holes in the top of each shamrock. I made mine on the same half of the heart so they all hung a little crooked. 

2. Wrap the end of the twine in tape and then clip at an angle to make threading easier. 

3. String the shamrocks on the twine and hand up. I’ve got mine strung across my giant wall calendar where I try (and fail) to organize my life. 

Check out my St. Patrick’s Day Page for more ideas or start here:

chocolate coin st. patrick's ay wreath on wooden shelf with white, gold and green sign that says lucky

shamrock shaped Pistachio Meringue drizzled with chocolate and topped with chopped pistachios

 

 

 

 

Filed Under: DIY, Kid Crafting, St. Patrick's Day Tagged With: paper

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  1. [email protected]' says

    February 17, 2012 at 2:15 am

    Very crafty shamrocks! Love it!!

  2. Grandma Barb's This and That says

    February 17, 2012 at 5:10 am

    Love these shamrocks.

  3. Amanda Joy {Joy in the Jumble} says

    February 17, 2012 at 6:47 pm

    So cute… I have no St. Patrick’s Day Decor… this is easy and I can make a bunch if I want. Thanks for linking up to Pomp Party this week:)

  4. Jessica Kielman says

    February 17, 2012 at 8:52 pm

    I love St. Patrick’s Day, and cannot wait to make these! I am hosting my first link party today, and would love for you to add this along with anything else you like!
    http://www.mom4realky.blogspot.com/2012/02/4-real-friday-link-party-1.html

    Jessica @ Mom 4 Real

  5. Beth Jackson Klosterboer says

    February 18, 2012 at 1:09 am

    I love this design. It is so pretty. If you don’t mind, I might just make an edible craft using this idea.

    Beth @ Hungry Happenings

  6. Michelle Paige says

    February 18, 2012 at 2:24 am

    This is such a fun idea for St. Patrick’s Day! Would you be willing to link this up to my Springtime Holiday Link Party going on now? http://michellepaige.blogspot.com/2012/02/springtime-holiday-link-party.html
    I’d love to have you.

  7. Miss Kitty says

    February 18, 2012 at 7:52 am

    I did see the pretty paper hearts on Pinterest for Valentines but I never made any. Thanks for giving me a second chance for using the shape for a different holiday. Those are super cute. I saw your post ovver at “2805”.

  8. Christina at I Gotta Create! says

    February 18, 2012 at 2:16 pm

    These shamrocks ROCK!! And your tutorial is so clear and easy to follow. I’m featuring you on my Facebook Artist Talent Album this morning. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Igottacreate/100573240032625?sk=wall
    Thanks SO much for sharing at the Kiss Me I’m Irish linky party over at I Gotta Create!
    http://igottacreate.blogspot.com

  9. Deana says

    February 19, 2012 at 2:02 am

    Thanks for linking up @CountryMommaCooks…Have a wonderful Sunday:)

  10. Lindsi B says

    February 19, 2012 at 4:12 pm

    CUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUTE!!! I love the way those turned out! And so easy too! I’d love to have you share this with our readers for our Fun Stuff Fridays link up! http://www.toysinthedryer.com/2012/02/fun-stuff-fridays-11.html

  11. Inspired By Felicity says

    February 19, 2012 at 10:11 pm

    These are super cute! Coming by from the 1929 Charmer blog hop!

    -Pamela, InspiredbyFelicity.blogspot.com

  12. suburbanprairiehomemaker.com says

    February 19, 2012 at 10:39 pm

    What a clever idea! This would be great for a Sunday School or preschool class…
    Stopped by from 1929 Charmer

    Ann @ Suburban Prairie Homemaker

  13. Jen @ Creating with the J's says

    February 19, 2012 at 11:18 pm

    NIFTY!!! I made paper hearts. These are cute~ Stopped in from 1929 Charmer

  14. [email protected] says

    February 19, 2012 at 11:42 pm

    So cute and so easy! Great idea! Thanks for sharing it!

  15. Cathy @ My 1929 Charmer says

    February 20, 2012 at 2:51 am

    How clever – your Shamrocks rock, so cute and what a great tutorial! Thanks for sharing your creative inspiration at Sunday’s Best.

  16. Mindie Hilton says

    February 20, 2012 at 4:12 am

    These are adorable. Besides my weekly fri-monday linky, I am hosting a St. Patties “Go Green Linky” and group giveaway. You can find the photo link to it on my right side bar, and you can link up this post for an entry into the giveaway, if you like. I will have to try these shamrock hearts.

  17. Balancing says

    February 20, 2012 at 4:21 pm

    These are clever! I was just thinking last night when I saw some heart garland (post Valentines) too bad… may try this but make it hanging garland for the window.

  18. Rachel says

    February 20, 2012 at 9:46 pm

    I LOVE St. Patrick’s Day! What a cute and easy way to decorate for the holiday. I’d love for you to share this at my link party tomorrow!
    Rachel
    adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com

  19. Honey at 2805 says

    February 21, 2012 at 1:59 am

    Thanks for sharing your terrific project at Potpourri Friday! I am following you via Linky and GFC. Hope you will too!

  20. Tales of a Trophy WIfe says

    February 22, 2012 at 1:32 am

    Very fun. Puts you in the mood for St. Patty’s.

  21. Alison @ Oopsey Daisy says

    February 22, 2012 at 3:38 am

    I’m having one of those “Why didn’t I think of that?” moments! This is so smart!! Thanks for sharing at oopsey daisy!

  22. Deborah Kay at The Paint Splash says

    February 22, 2012 at 9:06 pm

    Alecia, LOVE your shamrocks! how clever. This is my fist visit, over from Wowzers party at oopsey daisy. Hope you will have time to drop by. Blessings, Debbie

  23. Trish - Mom On Timeout says

    February 23, 2012 at 12:44 am

    These are great! Just pinned them and would love for you to share with my readers if you get the chance:http://www.momontimeout.com/2012/02/taking-timeout-thursday-no18.html

  24. Christina at I Gotta Create! says

    February 23, 2012 at 1:17 am

    You are featured tonight! http://igottacreate.blogspot.com/2012/02/kiss-me-im-irish-features-week-1-new.html
    Thanks so much for linking up <3

  25. Frazzled Mom of Five says

    February 23, 2012 at 8:55 pm

    This is so cool looking, I love it! New Follower!
    ~Jen @ hutchinsonherd.blogspot.com

  26. Jessica Kielman says

    February 24, 2012 at 1:53 am

    Thank you so much for linking up to my first link party last Friday! Party #2 is live, and I would love for you to come link up something new!

    http://www.mom4realky.blogspot.com/2012/02/4-real-friday-link-party-2.html

    Jessica @ Mom 4 Real

  27. Amy says

    February 25, 2012 at 3:17 pm

    Adorable!! If you haven’t already, I would LOVE for you to share here:

    http://oneartmama.blogspot.com/2012/02/shine-on-fridays-16-and-some-fabulous.html

  28. Jill @ KitchenFunWithMy3Sons.com says

    February 25, 2012 at 5:28 pm

    Love this! We have our Kitchen Fun and Crafty Friday Link Party going on now and would love for you to share this! http://kitchenfunwithmy3sons.blogspot.com/2012/02/kitchen-fun-and-crafty-friday-link_23.html

  29. Laurel @ Ducks in a Row says

    February 25, 2012 at 5:42 pm

    These are really really fun – thanks!

  30. June Scott says

    February 25, 2012 at 11:48 pm

    These are great, Alicia! Thanks for sharing!

  31. Lisa @ Lisa's Craft Blog says

    March 1, 2012 at 3:52 pm

    Hey Alicia!!

    I just featured this project on my blog!! You can see the feature HERE!!

    Thanks so much for sharing and for linking up to my party!!

    ~Lisa
    Lisa’s Craft Blog

  32. [email protected] Bitsy Paper says

    March 2, 2012 at 4:44 pm

    I love this project. I hope you will stop by and link up to my St. Patty’s Day Project Parade.

    http://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com/2012/03/st-pattys-day-project-parade-linky.html

  33. Gale says

    March 2, 2012 at 8:31 pm

    These are lovely! If you are looking for another place to link up, I’d love if you’ld join my St. Patricks Day Blessings Party:

    http://scribbleprints.blogspot.com/2012/03/st-patricks-day-journey-with-linky.html

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