Okay if you can believe it…..it is almost March! Time to start thinking about St. Patrick’s Day. If you give your kids a treat or are having a party, these leprechaun hat treats might just be for you. Paint these little bowls to look like hats then add in the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Well a pot of gold colored chocolate at least! This one was originally posted over at Crafts Unleashed but I thought I would post it here in case you missed it.
Oh, let me tell you how much I absolutely adore St. Patrick’s Day! It’s like a burst of joy and vibrant green magic that takes over the entire day. From the lively parades to the simple joy of spotting everyone proudly donning shades of green, the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day is simply infectious. There’s something so heartwarming about coming together with friends and family, adorned in green, to celebrate the Irish culture and revel in the camaraderie of the day.
It’s more than just a celebration; it’s a joyful reminder of the beauty in traditions, the magic of togetherness, and the luck that life brings when you embrace it with an open heart. St. Patrick’s Day is not just a date on the calendar; it’s a day wrapped in warmth, laughter, and the love for all things Irish!
If you were looking for more ways to turn the day into a fun, festive, and kid friendly celebration, I’ve got plenty of ideas on my site. Try this adorable pom-pom garland, this baby onesie, St. Patrick’s Day cupcakes, and plenty of other St. Patrick’s Day recipes you need to try.
I love this craft because you can fill it with whatever small treat you like. I use gold wrapped candy, but you could use those golden chocolate coins too!
How to make a leprechaun hat treat
Supplies needed to make your own leprechaun hat treats:
- LockTight Containers Clear Round 8oz
- Glitter shamrock stickers
- DecoArt Paint Shamrock Green
- 5/8″ Black Satin Ribbon
- Paint brush
- Gold Wrapped Candy of your Choice
Instructions
Paint your containers with the shamrock green paint. I needed four coats of paint on mine before I got the finished look I wanted. Be sure to dry completely in between coats. NOTE: I left the inside of the lid unpainted as shown in the image below.
After the bowl is painted and dried completely, add a black ribbon around the base of the container and use a shamrock sticker to hold it into place.
Fill the bowl with the gold wrapped candy of your choice and pop on the lid. Leaving the inside of the lid unpainted gives the gift recipient a way to peek at the goodies inside.
These leprechaun hat treats for St. Patrick’s Day are the perfect mini gift. Make just enough for your little ones or make a huge batch for a party or school function. Either way, Saint Patrick’s Day is sure to be more fun when you are giving out these little pots of gold!
Equipment
- Glitter shamrock stickers
- 5/8″ Black Satin Ribbon
- Gold Wrapped Candy of your Choice
Supplies
- LockTight Containers Clear Round 8oz
- DecoArt Paint Shamrock Green
Instructions
- Paint your containers with the shamrock green paint. I needed four coats of paint on mine before I got the finished look I wanted. Be sure to dry completely in between coats.
- After the bowl is painted and dried completely, add a black ribbon around the base of the container and use a shamrock sticker to hold it into place.
- Fill the bowl with the gold wrapped candy of your choice and pop on the lid. Leaving the inside of the lid unpainted gives the gift recipient a way to peek at the goodies inside.
This is a really adorable craft item to make for St. Patrick’s Day. I have my decorations out and I would love to make this cute craft item! I sure like foil wrapped candy to make it look like gold.
Wonderful craft. Shall be making these with my grandson. Thank you for clever idea.