Ever tried to find a lucky shamrock? Why not make your own paper shamrock craft for kids of all ages. All you need is paper, scissors, and glue to create these cute rainbow shamrocks for St. Patrick’s Day! We love easy and fun St Patrick’s Day activities for kids.
ST PATRICK AND SHAMROCKS
What are shamrocks? Shamrocks are the young sprigs of the clover plant or trefoil. They are also a symbol of Ireland.
According to a legend, Saint Patrick used the shamrock or clover leaf to describe the religious doctrine of the Holy Trinity. The name shamrock comes from the Irish word seamróg. This is a version of the Irish word for clover (seamair) meaning simply “little clover” or “young clover”. Sometimes other three-leafed plants are also called shamrocks.
Three or Four Leaves?
A shamrock traditionally refers to a three-leaf clover, particularly the species Trifolium repens, or white clover. It’s a symbol strongly associated with Ireland, and legend has it that Saint Patrick used the three leaves of the shamrock to explain the concept of the Holy Trinity in Christianity.
However, four-leaf clovers are considered symbols of good luck and are rarer to find in nature. So, while shamrocks are typically three-leaf clovers, four-leaf clovers hold a different significance as symbols of luck.
Make it three or four! Create a fun and easy paper shamrock craft with our free printable project below. Let’s get started!
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CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR FREE SHAMROCK ART PROJECT!
SHAMROCK CRAFT
SUPPLIES:
- Shamrock template
- Colored paper (rainbow colors optional)
- Scissors
- Glue Stick
INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1: Print paper strips template.
STEP 2: Use the template to cut four strips of each color in the rainbow.
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STEP 3: Fold each strip in half and then glue the ends together to form a heart shape.
STEP 4: Glue each of the four hearts together to form a shamrock shape.
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