This shamrock tissue paper suncatcher is the perfect Saint Patrick’s Day craft for kids of nearly all ages. It is ideal for preschoolers and kindergartners!
It is simple to make, inexpensive and makes a beautiful window decoration. Just look at how the light shines right through the paper to give it a faux stained glass look!
This easy shamrock craft makes a wonderful decorative addition to any classroom, virtual school or homeschool space.
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St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock Suncatcher
These shamrock suncatchers use just a few common craft supplies and only take about 20 minutes to complete.
It’s a quick, easy and economical craft to include in an art center during St. Patrick’s Day-themed activities.
Making these tissue paper crafts are a fun fine motor activity for preschool and kindergarten-aged children that provides practice with cutting and gluing.
Older children will also find this to be a quick and enjoyable craft that they can complete on their own.
It’s also a great craft project if you want the kids to craft with minimal mess.
Prep ahead by cutting tissue paper into one inch squares. You can also buy pre-cut tissue paper squares for a quick and easy project.
Younger children could also rip the tissue paper into smaller pieces and older children could cut their own squares.
Challenge older children to create a “rainbow” suncatcher by gluing red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple tissue paper in a rainbow pattern.
If you don’t have tissue paper on hand, you can still use the printable shamrock craft template for a variety of other projects.
For example, kids can color or paint the shamrocks. Kids could also use green sequins or pom poms to decorate their shamrocks.
Or you can simply use the template to trace and cut out shamrocks on green construction paper.
For more Saint Patrick’s Day craft ideas, try making coffee filter shamrocks and these fun leprechaun crafts.
Shamrock Suncatcher Craft Supplies:
- Shamrock Craft Template PDF File 127 (our free printables are available in the free printable resource library – get the password by filling out the form at the bottom of this post)
- Tissue paper in a variety of colors
- Scissors
- Glue
- Self-Adhesive Laminating Sheets (optional)
- Scotch(R) Removable Wall Mounting Tabs (optional)
How to Make a Shamrock Tissue Paper Suncatcher:
First you will need to download and print out our printable shamrock craft template. (It is file 127 in our free printable resource library.)
Please note: The template includes a couple different sizes for use in a variety of projects. The largest size was used for the suncatchers in these photos.
I recommend using regular printer paper for this project. The light will shine through plain printer paper easier than cardstock.
Next you will need to cut your tissue paper into small one inch squares or purchase pre-cut tissue paper squares.
Use greens and yellows for a more traditional look or rainbow colors for a rainbow suncatcher.
Use liquid glue or glue sticks to cover the entire shamrock shape with tissue paper. It’s okay if the tissue paper overlaps or goes over the edges.
Set the suncatchers aside to dry.
Once the glue is dry, cut out the template.
Use self-adhesive laminating sheets for a homemade St. Patrick’s Day decoration you can enjoy again, year after year!
Now your pretty faux stained glass tissue paper shamrock suncatcher is ready to hang in the window and enjoy!
Use these removable mounting tabs to make it super easy to display them around your home.
More Suncatcher Crafts:
- Christmas Tree Suncatcher
- Fall Tissue Paper Suncatchers
- Bat Suncatcher
- Turkey Suncatcher
- Easter Egg Suncatcher
- Valentine’s Heart Suncatcher
Get the Free Shamrock Craft Template
More St. Patrick’s Day Crafts:
- Coffee Filter Leprechaun
- Coffee Filter Rainbow
- Shamrock Shaker
- Popsicle Stick Leprechaun Hat
- Leprechaun Slime Recipe
Shamrock Suncatcher Craft
These tissue paper shamrock suncatchers are a quick and easy Saint Patrick's Day craft for kids. They make bright and colorful window decorations!
Instructions
- First you will need to download and print out our printable shamrock craft template. (It is file 127 in our free printable resource library.)
- Please note: The template includes a couple different sizes for use in a variety of projects. The largest size was used for the suncatchers in these photos.
- I recommend using regular printer paper for this project. The light will shine through plain printer paper easier than cardstock.
- Next you will need to cut your tissue paper into small one inch squares or purchase pre-cut tissue paper squares. Use greens and yellows for a more traditional look or rainbow colors for a rainbow suncatcher.
- Then it is time to start gluing! Use liquid glue or glue sticks to cover the entire shamrock shape with tissue paper. It’s okay if the tissue paper overlaps or goes over the edges.
- Set the suncatchers aside to dry.
- Once the glue is dry, cut out the template.
Notes
Use self-adhesive laminating sheets for a homemade St. Patrick’s Day decoration you can enjoy again, year after year and use removable mounting tabs to make it super easy to display them around your home.