10 Easy Dollar Tree St. Patrick’s Day Crafts (Budget DIYs)
I love creating easy and inexpensive projects for holidays—whether it’s my [Valentine’s Day Wreaths] or my [Spring Crafts]—but St. Patrick’s Day is extra fun because you can go wild with green and gold! If you think seasonal decor has to be expensive, think again. I headed to Dollar Tree and thrift stores to prove that you can decorate your entire home for the “Luck of the Irish” on a tiny budget. These 10 ideas are perfect for a craft night with friends, a classroom activity, or just adding a little sparkle to your mantel.
Project Snapshot: 10 Dollar Tree Ideas
- Glass Block Nightlight: Frosted glass with shamrocks.
- Cookie Cutter Shamrock: A clever upcycle.
- Window Cling Candle Holder: The easiest 5-minute craft.
- Fingerprint Mug: A keepsake for kids.Good
- Luck Sign: Target dollar spot hack.
- Engraved Glass: High-end personalized gifts.
- Sticker Glass: A temporary festive update.
- Leprechaun Jar: Hide-and-seek game for kids.
- Shamrock Suncatcher: Made with rocks and frames.DIY Gnomes: Made from socks and bottles.
St. Patrick’s Day Crafts Video
1. St. Patrick’s Day Glass Block Nightlight
Best for: Bathrooms or Entryways
One thing I love to do with window clings is utilize glass blocks. By adding a simple strand of lights inside, you create a glowing piece of decor that looks great day or night.
- The Hack: Use contact paper to give the glass a “frosted” look before adding your stickers.
- Materials: Glass block, window clings, contact paper, fairy lights.
2. Cookie Cutter Shamrock Decor
Best for: Wall Decor or Trivets
Do you want a 4-leaf clover but can’t find one? Grab four heart-shaped cookie cutters from the dollar store! When you glue the points of the hearts together, they form the perfect shamrock shape.
- Why I Love It: If you use hot glue, you can pop them apart after the holiday and use the cookie cutters for baking again!
- Materials: 4 Heart Cookie Cutters, Glue Dots/Hot Glue.
3. Easy Seasonal Candle Holder
Best for: Centerpieces or Desk Organizers
What says St. Patrick’s Day more than green shamrocks? This is the easiest craft on the list. Simply take a plain glass votive and apply gel window clings.
- Versatility: Use it to hold candles, pens, or even cotton balls in the bathroom. When March is over, peel off the clings and use it for Easter!
- Materials: Glass Votive, Jelly Window Clings.
4. Fingerprint St. Patrick’s Day Mug
Best for: Kids & Keepsakes
This is a favorite for grandparents! You can turn plain glassware into a custom mug using just green paint and your child’s thumbprint.
- The Technique: Three fingerprints in a triangle shape make a perfect clover.
- Permanence: Let it air dry for 28 days or bake it in the oven to make it dishwasher safe.
- Materials: White Mug/Glass, Green Paint (Apple Barrel), Paintbrush.
5. A Good Luck Sign for St. Patrick’s Day
Best for: Front Door Decor
I found a simple shamrock wall hanging in the dollar section and realized it needed a makeover. With a little paint and creativity, it became a welcoming sign for my front porch.
- Tip: I created both an “easy” version and a “advanced” version depending on how much time you have.
6. Engraved Glass Gifts
Best for: Personalized Gifts
Did you know you can engrave glass at home? Using a Dremel tool, you can etch names, shamrocks, or “Luck” onto dollar store glassware. It looks incredibly high-end.
- Materials: Glassware, Dremel Engraver.
7. Temporary Sticker Glass
Best for: Party Decor
If you aren’t ready to engrave permanently, just use stickers! Place heart stickers in a clover shape on a drinking glass.
- The Hack: This is a dual-purpose craft. Use hearts for Valentine’s Day, then rearrange them into clovers for St. Patrick’s Day.
- Materials: Heart Stickers, Dry Erase Marker (for the stem).
8. Leprechaun Jar & Hide-and-Seek Game
Best for: Kids’ Activities
My kids LOVED this one. Upcycle a jar into a little Leprechaun face, fill it with chocolate gold coins, and hide it for the kids to find!
- Reuse It: Make it orange for Halloween (Pumpkin) or white for Christmas (Snowman).
- Materials: Recycled Jar, Googly Eyes, Orange Pom-Pom, Green Hat (Dollar Tree).
9. Shamrock Suncatcher Frame
Best for: Windows
I used a cheap picture frame, took out the backing, and glued green rocks directly onto the glass to form clovers. When the sun hits it, it glows beautiful shades of green.
- Materials: Picture Frame, Green Glass Gems/Rocks, Hot Glue.
10. Dollar Tree Bottle Gnomes
Best for: Mantels & Shelves
Gnomes are huge right now! You can make a St. Patrick’s Day leprechaun gnome using a recycled bottle and a sock.
- The Process: Slide a sock over a bottle, add a beard cut from a dollar store teddy bear (yes, really!), and top it with a felt hat.
- Materials: Recycled Bottle, Green Felt, Seasonal Sock, Faux Fur/Teddy Bear.
DIY Dollar Tree: Easy St Patrick’s Day Crafts Video
Frequently Asked Questions
You have to go early! Dollar Tree puts out seasonal items 2-3 months in advance. For St. Patrick’s Day, start looking in January.
Yes! The Fingerprint Mug, Sticker Glass, and Leprechaun Jar are perfect for children. Just be careful with hot glue on the other projects.
Peel them off slowly and place them back on the original plastic sheet they came on. If you threw that away, stick them onto a page protector sheet in a binder!
Dollar Tree Bottle Gnomes
Materials
- 1 Empty Plastic Bottle Water or Soda bottle
- 1 Pair of St. Patrick’s Day Socks
- Green Felt for the hat
- Faux Fur or a small stuffed bear to cut up
- 1 Wooden Bead for the nose
Instructions
- Body: Slide the patterned sock over the bottom of the bottle.
- Beard: Cut a triangle of faux fur (or cut the fabric off a cheap stuffed animal) and glue it to the top third of the bottle.
- Hat: Roll green felt into a cone shape and glue the edge. Place it over the top of the bottle, pulling it down slightly over the beard.
- Nose: Glue the wooden bead right under the brim of the hat, nestled into the beard.
- Decorate: Add a small ribbon or gold buckle to the hat for extra luck!
What do you think of these Dollar Tree St Patrick’s Day Crafts? Happy Crafting!
Which one is your favorite? I’d love to hear in the comments below. Are you ready to create some homemade St Patrick’s decorations? I learned a lot about the history of St. Patrick’s Day and its traditions, it’s always fun to make an excuse to celebrate.
Hi Chas so glad your test was good, prayers for the next one. I love the window cling candle easy and cute thanks! sending prayers
Thank you so much, and I’m so glad you like it 🙂