We're a wee bit Irish, but on St. Patrick's Day we celebrate as if we were 100%. We have Corned Beef and Cabbage, Irish Soda Bread, and our favorite brand of Root Beer.

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Whether you're Irish or not, I bet you enjoy wearing green and doing fun things with your kids on the big day, too. So here are a few craft ideas to do with your kids on the day we celebrate St Patrick, the guy who chased the snakes out of Ireland.

Swinging Shamrocks

Materials (WARNING: Parent supervision required)

Cardboard tubes
Scissors
Glue
Green paint
Fishing line/string

1. Cut four half-inch rings from a flattened cardboard tube, then cut through one of the folds on each ring.
2. For three of the rings, bend and glue the two ends to form a heart-shaped leaf.
3. Fold the fourth ring into a triangular stem and glue the ends together.
4. Glue the stem between two leaves, then glue on the third.
5. Paint the shamrock green. When it’s dry, hang it with fishing line or string.

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Over the Veggie Rainbow

(WARNING: Parent supervision required)

Ingredients

Small bowl
Dip of choice, like guacamole
Bell peppers – various colors
Cauliflower
Carrots

1. Fill a small bowl with dip.
2. Slice four long strips of bell peppers in various colors and arrange them as shown.
3. Cut two small cauliflower clouds, skewer each with a toothpick, then position one on each side of the peppers.
4. Place sliced carrot coins beside the bowl for the leprechaun’s pot of gold.

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More Ideas

Create a Holiday Magnetic Board
Shramock Rolls? Get the recipe here.
Festive St. Patrick´s Day Treats? Check out a few here.

Erin go Bragh

Photograph By Doug Merriam, Idea By Deirdre Smith Of Jdaniel4Smom.Com Used with permission by FamilyFunMagazine

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Over the Veggie Rainbow

A fun and colorful snack for St. Patrick's Day.

Ingredients

Small bowl
Dip of choice like guacamole
Bell peppers – various colors
Cauliflower
Carrots

Instructions

Fill a small bowl with dip.
Slice four long strips of bell peppers in various colors and arrange them as shown.
Cut two small cauliflower clouds, skewer each with a toothpick, then position one on each side of the peppers.
Place sliced carrot coins beside the bowl for the leprechaun’s pot of gold.

Course: For kids, Snacks & Appetizers, Vegggies

Cuisine: American

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Silvia Martinez

Silvia started bilingual website Mama Latina Tips in 2009 to connect and share her stories, recipes and culture with readers. Silvia loves dancing, cooking, watching movies, reading, throwing Mexican parties and spending time with family and friends. Silvia is the winner of The Great American Recipe.

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