How to Make a Paper Shamrock Man Step-by-Step

March 8, 2025

Time to read 2 min

If you’re anything like me, right now you’re belatedly taking down your Valentine’s Day decor and wondering, what’s next? It’s not quite time for Easter, but there’s something in between… Saint Patrick’s Day, of course!

As you know, crafting is a great way to spend time with your troop and help them build their creativity. As you prepare yourself to make all the green food and wear all the green clothes, this is an awesome time to sit down with your girls and create some new Shamrock-themed decorations with a festive flair! This is a great chance to show your troop members the ropes on how to create in an accessible, fun way and make a paper shamrock man.

Learn how to make a Paper Shamrock Man. You will do this mud painting craft with a few simple supplies. You can learn through directions and pictures and a short video at end of post showing how to do it. Let’s get started!

List of Materials needed for Paper Shamrock Man

Paper: Green construction paper is ideal for that classic shamrock look, but feel free to experiment with shades of green or patterned paper.
Adhesive: A glue stick provides a mess-free way to assemble your Shamrock Man.
Scissors: A good pair of scissors will ensure clean cuts for your shamrock shape.
Personality: Googly eyes are essential for giving your Shamrock Man a friendly face. Larger googly eyes tend to work best for this craft.
Details: A black marker is perfect for adding details like a smile and bringing your Shamrock Man to life.
Posable Parts: Green pipe cleaners will be used to create the arms and legs of your Shamrock Man, allowing for flexibility and movement.

How to make craft

STEP 1: Draw Clover

Using a pencil, draw a clover shape on the cardboard.

STEP 2: Cut out Shamrock

Once you are satisfied with how it looks, carefully cut it out with a pair of scissors.

STEP 3: Create the legs

Create the legs and the arms. Take one pipe cleaner, fold it in half and shape the legs on the bottom as you can see on the video. Then take another pipe cleaner and cut two small pieces. Take one whole pipe cleaner and add the small pieces on the two ends to create the arms.

STEP 4: Assemble the paper shamrock man

Now it’s time to assemble the shamrock man. First glue the eyes. Then make some small lines around with the black marker to make it look more realistic. You can also draw small lines on the corner of the eyes and some smiling mouth appropriate with the size of the project.

STEP 5: Add legs to paper shamrock man

At the end glue the arms and legs onto the Shamrock man.

Shamrock Man Variations

Leprechaun Shamrock Man: Add a hat and beard made from construction paper or felt to transform your Shamrock Man into a mischievous leprechaun.

Dancing Shamrock Man: Attach a string to the top of your Shamrock Man and hang it up so it can dance in the breeze.

Shamrock Man Family: Create a family of Shamrock Men with different sizes and expressions.

Craft Video

Do you need more St Patrick's day ideas? Check out all these amazing ideas on my St Patrick Ideas For Kids Pinterest Board.

In conclusion, creating a paper shamrock man is a fun and simple craft project that can be enjoyed by all ages. By following the step-by-step instructions outlined above, you can easily assemble this festive and charming decoration. Let your creativity shine as you personalize your shamrock man with details such as eyes and a smiling mouth.

Once completed, proudly display your creation or share it with others to spread a little luck and cheer. Enjoy the process of crafting your paper shamrock man and have a happy St. Patrick's Day celebration!