Ok, maybe I’m a bit ahead of myself, but honestly, these guys are tricky! So is it really ever too early to trap a leprechaun??
Every month a group of bloggers are challenged by C’mon Get Crafty to create a new craft or project from their own stash of goodies! Everyone is allowed a $10 allowance for necessities to complete their project (i.e. paint brushes, glue, etc), but the bulk of it must be created from their own stash of goodies.
Let’s meet this month’s bloggers!!
C’mon Get Crafty | Love My Little Cottage | Slices of Life
Domestic Deadline | Across the Blvd | Purple Hues and Me | Modern on Monticello
This Autoimmune Life | Sew Crafty Crochet | Home Crafts by Ali
Now it is time to make our DIY Leprechaun Trap!
I yanked out all my old St. Patrick’s Day decor, along with a few staples like popsicle sticks and some paint. Those leprechauns are tricky, so you have to be crafty!!
For this challenge, I spent ZERO dollars. I had all the decor and other accouterments within my stash! I may have borrowed some Skittles from my son’s Valentines gift, but I’ll replace. 🙂
I had the felt hat from the Dollar Store, and simply cut a hole in the top for the “trap”. The gold coins were…um…repurposed….from my original St. Patrick’s Day Dollar Store Wreath. When one door closes. . .
Supplies Needed:
- Felt Hat
- Gold Coins
- Glue
- Popsicle Sticks
- Acrylic Paint
I created a ladder with two versions of popsicle sticks, a normal size and a mini size. I painted them with acrylic paint in rainbow colors before gluing them together. The felt hat was leftover from last year, but a litte slice in the top with a box cutter made a nice sized “trap”. A tiny pot planter that I had on hand as well worked for a spilled “pot of gold” with my repurposed coins.
A few extra old Christmas bells in gold added to the experience, as did some leftover felt shamrocks.
I think we are ready to trap our leprechaun!! Now, let’s see what everyone else is creating!
How fun! St. Patrick’s Day is always a fun holiday to decorate for. The little ladder is a great addition.
You’re so funny Megan! Still trying to trap leprechauns, are you? This is too cute and adorable!
That is so cute! What a fun idea. Pinned.
What a fun idea – I bet your kids love this!
You seem to have enjoyed making this fun and adorable project. The ladder is a cute addition.
The rainbow ladder and skittles gave your green scheme the perfect amount of color!
So crafty, cute, and clever! The colorful ladder is my favorite. Pinned and Tweeted!
I remember when my kids were into making leprechaun traps! It kept them busy for hours. Great ideas
This is definitely a post worth sharing. So crafty and cute. I’m sure this colourful ladder is your kid’s favourite i love it too. Pinned!