For most, St. Patrick’s Day is all about green. In our household, it’s an excuse to bust out the ROYGBIV and celebrate with everything rainbow. We always have some sort of rainbow nod to the holiday around the house to get in the spirit. From effortless to elaborate, these kid-friendly rainbow crafts are the perfect after school projects that kids of any age will get excited about.
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From homemade rainbow silly putty to rainbow dyed pasta, find the perfect St. Patrick’s Day craft project for your kids in the slideshow.
10 Spectacular Rainbow Crafts
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DIY Rainbow Watercolor Backpack
This project takes 30 minutes and less than $20 to make a completely custom backpack that'll stand out in a crowd. The best part is that it's so foolproof that even preschoolers can get in on the action.
Get the tutorial at Momtastic here.
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Rainbow Heart Garland
Made with felt and string, this easy-to-assemble garland is an easy way to brighten up your mantle.
Get the tutorial at Momtastic here.
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Homemade Rainbow Silly Putty
Who knew? With only three ingredients and a couple of tools you can make your own homemade Silly Putty! It only takes a few minutes for you to make with your kids, and afterwards it provides hours of entertainment for them.
Get the tutorial at Momtastic here.
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Mini Rainbow Pinatas
Make one for each party goer and fill them with treats. A fun favor for any party!
Get the tutorial at Momtastic here.
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Rainbow Wand
Create this no-sew scepter for your rainbow princess!
Get the tutorial at Prudent Baby.
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Rainbow Bunting Necklace
Make this adorable string necklace that can be worn around your neck or used to wrap a pacakge.
Get the tutorial at Quiet Lion Creations.
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Rainbow Tinted Mason Jars
Perfect for any room in the house that needs that extra punch of color.
Get the tutorial at Momtastic here.
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Floral Rainbow
Create this dazzling floral arrangment in no time with a little food coloring and water.
Get the tutorial at Papery and Cakery.
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Rainbow Wreath
A festive treat for your front door.
Get the tutorial at Momtastic here.
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Rainbow Fringe Cupcake Toppers
Hosting a St. Patrick's Day party? Add these festive rainbow toppers to your desserts or use them as picks for appetizers.
Get the tutorial at Lulu the Baker.
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Tissue Paper Rainbow Party Backdrop
Add a punch of color to your party with this tissue paper rainbow backdrop!
Get the tutorial at Momtastic here.
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Rainbow Heart Garland
What better mixture of love and rainbows is there than this sweet paper garland that even kids can make?
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.
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Rainbow Watercolor Placemat
Your kids can help create this on. Watercolor is on trend right now, and these mats make a great year-round burst of color for your dining table.
Get the tutorial at Momtastic here.
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Rainbow Wheel of Awesome
Using a spectrum of embroidery thread creates this unique and modern art.
Get the tutorial at Make and Takes.
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Rainbow Crayons
This one's for the kiddos -the large size makes them easy to hold for even the smallest hands.
Get the tutorial at Momtastic here.
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Paper Rainbow Arcs
A great activity for the kids, this craft uses simple supplies and minimal skill to create a graphic representation of rainbows.
Get the tutorial at Learners in Bloom.
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Pom Pom Rainbow Art
Who doesn't love pom poms? Create this effortless rainbow art with simple supplies and a little imagination.
Get the tutorial at Living with Punks.
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Rainbow Dyed Pasta
Stain a pound of pasta in the color array, and you'll have enough supplies to make a wide range of crafts.
Get the tutorial at Fun at Home with Kids.
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Cloudy Rainbow
Using paper scraps and a few household supplies, create this kid-friendly craft in less than an hour!
Get the tutorial at Scrappin Danielle.
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