9 Cool Rainbow Pot-o-Gold Crafts for Kids

My children enjoy rainbow crafts quite a lot.  Who doesn't, right?  Some of the best rainbow crafts can be found around St. Patrick's Day every year.  There's something truly magical about the sought-after pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.  Check out these fun rainbow pot-o-gold crafts for kids from some of my favorite bloggers!

9 Cool Rainbow Pot-o-Gold Kids Crafts . . .

1. St. Patrick's Day Breakfast Cereal Rainbow Craft from The Simple Parent - This craft is both colorful and tasty, two things your children will surely appreciate.  It's also cool looking and easy to make, which maximizes the fun factor.
2. Thumbprint Rainbow Pot of Gold Craft from Thinking Outside the Sandbox: Family - This craft is perfectly imperfect, as finger painting often is.  Your children will be proud of their rainbow and pot of gold, especially since no two will ever be identical.
3. Pot O' Gold at the End of the Rainbow Craft from Kid Things - This is truly a cool paper plate craft.  What child doesn't love to play with pipe cleaners?  Best of all, the final product is a 3-dimensional work of art that your child will be proud to display.
4. Paper Plate & Craft Stick Rainbow Kids Craft from Kid Things - This rainbow craft is minimalistic art for kids.  The supplies and the shapes are basic, but the result resembles a rainbow you might see in a modern day children's book.
5. Pot O' Gold Rainbow Chain Craft from Thinking Outside the Sandbox: Family - One of my favorite things to do as a young child was to make colorful paper chains.  This rainbow craft brings me back to those days.  This craft would make a fun decoration for the front door for St. Patrick's Day!
6. Tissue Paper Rainbow Kids Craft from Roubinek Reality - This just might be the liveliest rainbow I've ever seen!  I don't usually relate rainbows to textures, but this one looks like the colors are dancing.  Definitely another keeper to display year after year for St. Patrick's Day.
7. Sweet Treats St. Patrick's Day Craft from Embracing Creativity - Did you know rainbow colored licorice candy existed?  (I didn't and I'm very excited about the possibility of buying some.)  This adorable little craft would make perfect party favors.  Just add a little cellophane and ribbon, and you're all set!
8. Rainbow Preschool Craft from The Nerd's Wife - This rainbow paper cut-and-paste craft is perfect for preschoolers and kindergartners.  Granted, there is no pot of gold, but you can certainly add one of your own with a little black and yellow construction paper.
9. Pot of Gold at the End of a Rainbow Teacher's Gift from A Sparkle of Genius - The best gifts are handmade ones and this one is fun, thoughtful, and practical.  Complete with a free printable gift tag, this little project would make a wonderful teacher's gift around the St. Patrick's Day holiday.

Which of these rainbow crafts is your favorite? Tell us in comment here.

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9 Cool St. Patrick's Day Shamrock & 4-Leaf Clover Crafts

We don't usually celebrate St. Patrick's Day at our house, but I still enjoy seeing all the creative crafts out there for both children and adults alike.  I am a huge fan of easy crafts, so this list of cool St. Patrick's Day craft ideas are all fairly easy to make.  Which one will you try first?

9 Cool Shamrock & 4-Leaf Clover Crafts for St. Patrick's Day . . .

1. DIY St. Patrick's Day Shamrock Coffee Mug - Something I've always wanted to try is decorating ceramics with paint pens or colorful Sharpies.  This crafter makes it look easy, doesn't she?  How cute would these mugs be in your St. Patrick's Day tablescape or wrapped in cello after being filled with chocolate gold coins?
2. DIY St. Patrick's Day Shamrock Clover Garland - If you're thinking of trying your hand at Cricut crafts, then this pretty garland is a great place to start.  You can use this Cricut tutorial to make something similar with other shapes, such as a flower garland or perhaps a star garland.
3. Stained Glass Tissue Paper Shamrocks - This is a fun St. Patrick's Day kids craft that turns out to be a pretty decoration.  It is such a great feeling for kids to create something that can be proudly displayed for everyone to see.
4. Four-Leaf Clover Magnets - Do you collect magnets or know someone who does?  This is a super-easy magnet craft that could also be turned into a thumbprint craft for kids.  Once you make one, I bet you'll have lots of ideas to make more throughout the year!
5. St. Patrick's Day Button Clover Craft - This kid-friendly craft looks great in a matted frame!  All you need is some green buttons and craft glue.  (I love these patterned green buttons for this easy craft!)
6. St. Patrick's Day Shamrock Preschool Craft - This is a fun preschool craft that is done with sponge stamping, using clover leaf shapes that you can make yourself out of household sponges.  This project could be dated and framed, and would be a special keepsake to display year after year for St. Patrick's Day.
7. DIY St. Patrick's Day Canvas Art - This DIY wall art is such an awesome concept.  Personally, I think the shamrock would look just as nice with only the outline as it does filled in.  Hmmmm . . .  what other shapes and background colors could you use for other holidays and special occasions?
8. Shamrock Leaf Wreath Craft - This DIY shamrock wreath comes with a free printable.  It is such a simple concept and comes out looking great, especially with that touch of glitter glue!
9. Shamrock Puppy Craft - This is an adorable preschool craft that is a color, cut, and glue activity.  The result is just too cute and the tutorial comes with a printable pattern.

If you've come across other fun St. Patrick's Day crafts, please share them with us and 9 Cool Things readers in a comment here!


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