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DIY Chenille Shamrocks – Fun St. Patrick’s Day Craft for Kids

February 28, 2021 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

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How to Make Shamrocks Using Pipe Cleaners

These DIY Chenille Shamrocks are a fun and easy St. Patrick’s Day craft for kids using pipe cleaners.DIY Chenille Shamrocks - Fun St. Patrick's Day Craft for Kids - 4 Leaf CloversPin this shamrock craft for kids

Making your own shamrocks from chenille pipe cleaners is so simple and inexpensive. When complete these chenille shamrocks look great stuck in plants or even arranged in a vase like a bouquet. They are a great way to decorate your home for St. Patrick’s Day for less, so take a look below at how to make your own. You will find a simple step-by-step tutorial that will help you create one in no time.

DIY Chenille Shamrocks

This is an easy St. Patrick’s Day craft for kids using green pipe cleaners to make a four-leaf clover.

Supplies needed:
Assorted green pipe cleaners
Vase (optional)

You can find pipe cleaners in a variety of colors and finishes at your local craft or dollar store. You can make these in various shades of green if you wish or in pipe cleaners of various finishes and widths. The choice is yours.

Directions:
1. Begin by making a figure eight with a pipe cleaner:

DIY Chenille Shamrocks - step 1

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Repeat this step with a second pipe cleaner.

DIY Chenille Shamrocks Step 1b

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You will now have two, figure eight arrangements. These will act as the four leaves of your shamrock.

2. Twist the center of your figure eights well so that they stay tight and secure. Press the two figure eights together, using a piece of pipe cleaner to attach the two.

DIY Chenille Shamrocks - Step 2

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Wrap the piece around the center multiple times until tight.

3. Use your fingers to shape the leaves of your shamrock.

4. Take an additional pipe cleaner and tie it to the bottom of the clover. This will act as your stem.

DIY Chenille Shamrocks - Step 4

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You can make this piece as short or long as you wish.

DIY Chenille Shamrocks - Fun St. Patrick's Day Craft Project for kids!

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There you have it! You now have a simple, chenille shamrock ready to use in your decorating! Make a handful to enjoy, give as gifts, or just to occupy little hands on a rainy day. It is a simple craft sure to get you in the St. Patrick’s Day spirit!

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On Premeditated Leftovers I share simple recipes made with whole foods, practical shopping tips, time saving techniques, and meal planning strategies. I also share tips for minimizing food waste, so more of the food that is purchased ends up on the table.

While volunteering as a budget counselor, I realized that food is the element of most people’s budgets where they have the greatest control. I set out to develop low-cost recipes from scratch to prove it’s possible to create delicious meals on a limited budget. Eating well while spending less is about more than just creating recipes using inexpensive ingredients; it’s about creatively combining ingredients so you don’t feel deprived and are inspired to stick to your budget.

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