Create St. Patricks Day memories with these fun leprechaun trap ideas to craft with the kids.
For decades, children have been trying to catch a glimpse of Santa Claus or the Tooth Fairy.
But what about St. Patrick?
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What is a Leprechaun Trap?
Then set them loose with craft supplies!
Check out a few of our favorite versions to inspire your own DIY leprechaun trap ideas.
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Fill the glass jar with Lucky Charm cereal or, in a pinch, leftover Valentine heart candies.
Here, a gold tray fits the theme while providing a base for a festive centerpiece.
The green cardboard box (you could also use a painted shoe box!)
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provides a backdrop for a small pot of gold and chocolate coins.
Gold pipe cleaners and shamrock-shape garland add additional color.
Prop it up with a wooden skewer cut in half.
When a leprechaun comes to steal your pot of gold, the box will fall, trapping him inside.
Leprechaun Trap Garden
A secret trap door is a sneaky way to catch a leprechaun.
Tonya Staab decorated her scene inspired by the book to make the trap even more enticing.
Bird House Leprechaun Trap
Kids will love decorating this adorable DIY leprechaun trap.
Help them paint a small wooden birdhouse in a rainbow of colors and allow it to dry.
Were loving the ladder made from green paper straws, too.
Fashion a ladder from painted twigs in the backyard or green Legos from the toy box.
DIY Leprechaun Trap Box
This homemade leprechaun trap is super easy to make.
Fill your leprechaun trap with rainbow-hued goodies, something green, or the promise of shiny gold.
The only rule: Everyone must be sleeping for the leprechaun to visit!
