How to make Paper Shamrocks

Learn how to make these adorable Paper Shamrocks with just a few simple supplies. This easy St. Patrick’s Day Craft is fun for kids and perfect for decorating your home or classroom.

These Paper Shamrocks are easy enough for the kiddos to help with too! While they are similar to the Valentine’s Day Paper Hearts, they are also different, so I have put together a lot of step-by-step photos and instructions for you!, let me show you how to make Paper Shamrocks out of construction paper!

Note – I do realize that shamrocks are traditionally 3 heart shapes and these are 4 leaf clovers. We did try to make them with only 3 hearts, and they weren’t balanced enough to hang. You can certainly make them with just 3 using the same steps below. Either way I think they are adorable and make a fun, easy St. Patrick’s Day Craft to brighten your home or office.

Let’s gather our supplies…

How to make Paper Shamrocks out of Construction Paper

Supplies

• Scrapbook Paper – 12 x 12 inch works best
• Paper cutter
• Scissors
• Adhesive – either glue dots or tape runner or both
• Twine or ribbon to hang the shamrocks

Cut the Strips of Paper – Step 1

For each Shamrock you will need…

• 4 strips of paper – 1 inch wide by 12 inches long
• 4 strips of paper – 1 inch wide by 10 inches long
• Stem – 1 strip of paper – 1 inch wide by 12 inches long

Fold the strips of paper – Step 2

• Fold the 12 inch pieces in half, wrong sides together
• Fold the 10 inch pieces in half, right sides together

Create the hearts – Step 3

• Start with the 12 inch strips and glue the ends together, right sides together to form a heart shape

Add another strip – Step 4

• Now take the 10 inch strip of paper and glue one end to the inside of the larger heart, wrong sides together

Glue the edges – Step 5

• Now glue the other side, wrong sides together

Secure the hearts together – Step 6

• Secure the 2 hearts together at the bottom point with a glue dot

Make a stem – Step 7

• For the stem, fold a 12 inch strip of paper in half and secure with glue
• Using a pencil, slightly curl the stem, if desired

Add the twine – Step 8

Now it’s time to assemble all the pieces.

• First, cut a piece of twine and attach it between 2 of the hearts with a glue dot and then attach the 2 hearts together
• Then for the bottom, attach the stem with a glue dot and then attach the 2 hearts together

Assemble and Hang – Step 9

• Attach the 2 sets together with glue and hang

Looking for more fun ideas? Explore our collection of St. Patrick’s Day Crafts, including colorful decorations and simple projects that kids, toddlers, and even preschoolers can enjoy making.

Fun and easy…wouldn’t you say? You may also like the 3D Paper Shamrocks…

How to Make 3D Paper Shamrocks

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