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Looking for a simple and inexpensive St. Patrick’s Day craft? This Shamrock Sun Catcher, Coffee Filter Craft gives you two creative options in one! Perfect for kids and adults alike, these suncatchers make a festive decoration to brighten up your space.
Why You’ll Love This Shamrock Craft
- Budget-friendly – Uses common household supplies.
- Easy to make – Great for all skill levels.
- Versatile – Works as a suncatcher or holiday decoration.
- Educational – Teaching about reverse images.
- St Patrick’s Day Craft – A festive Shamrock Sun Catcher for decorating.
You can decorate your shamrock suncatcher with either tissue paper or watercolor markers to create a beautiful reverse image effect. Either method results in a vibrant, eye-catching shamrock design! Another option, use blue, green and yellow markers to create an Analogous color scheme.
Supplies You’ll Need
- Basic Supplies:
- Green printer paper (one per project)
- White coffee filters (two per project)
- Glue stick
- Scissors
- Printable Shamrock Template
Option 1: Decorating with Markers
You’ll need washable markers (blue, green, and yellow for an Analogous color scheme and a spray bottle filled with water.
Option 2: Decorating with Tissue Paper
Use various shades of green tissue paper. Have diluted craft glue (mix with water) and a paint brush for attaching.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Your Shamrock Template
- Print the Shamrock Template on green printer paper.
- Fold the paper in half vertically along the designated line.
- Cut out the circle and the shamrock shape—both will be used in this craft.
- Set aside the cutouts while you prepare the coffee filters.
Step 2: Decorate the Coffee Filters
Option 1: Using Markers
- Fully color the coffee filter with washable markers in blue, green, and yellow.
- Lightly spritz it with water to allow the colors to blend.
- Let the filter dry completely before moving to the next step.
Option 2: Using Tissue Paper
- Cut small squares from different shades of tissue paper.
- Use a paintbrush to apply a light layer of diluted craft glue to the coffee filter.
- Stick the tissue paper pieces onto the filter, focusing the concentration in the center for one filter and around the edges for the other.
- Allow the glue to dry completely before assembling.
Step 3: Assemble Your Shamrock Suncatcher
- Take one decorated coffee filter and attach the green shamrock cutout to the center.
- Attach the green circle cutout to the other decorated coffee filter.
- Trim any excess filter so that both circles match the size of the original green template.
- Hang near a window for a beautiful St. Patrick’s Day suncatcher effect!
Final Thoughts
This Shamrock Coffee Filter Craft is a fantastic way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a fun and easy DIY project. Whether you choose vibrant watercolor markers or layered tissue paper, you’ll end up with a festive decoration that catches the light beautifully.
