friday craft day: clover leaf lei

Just sharing a quick + simple craft today that'll help get the kiddos in the St. Patrick's day spirit!


We've made these fun straw + paper leis before {check out our valentines day and spring versions from the past} and the kids just love to make them! They're simple, use supplies you likely have on hand already, and well, they're just SO cute!

Here's what you'll need to make your own 
Clover Leaf Lei:


Here's how you'll make it:

1. Cut out some clover leaves in varying colours and patterns from cardstock/construction paper.
I've created a template for the clover leaf I used and it can be downloaded here.


2. Punch a hole in the centre of each clover leaf. Depending on the width of your straws you might need to use a smaller than normal hole punch or poke your own holes so the straws don't slip through.


3. Cut a length of string/yarn and alternate stringing the paper clovers + straw pieces.


4. When its long enough, tie the ends of your string together and that's it! 
So easy and definitely a crowd pleaser with the kids!

Enjoy making your own Clover Leaf Leis you guys!

Have a super great weekend!
We'll see ya'll back here for Simple things Sunday. 

:)


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23 comments:

Vanessa said...

i absolutely love this & will be doing it with my boys! Thanks so much for sharing.
much love,
vanessa

Sherri Mitchell said...

Oh my gosh Rebecca - these are so awesome, I cannot wait to make some with my girl. We are big on the Irish day around here!

Lovely post! Have a beautiful weekend!

Anonymous said...

I absolutely love this! I can't wait to make this with my daughter! I had a little trouble downloading the shamrock though. Any idea why?

Gina @ Gigi Marie Photography said...

How adorable is that Rebecca!!! Love it!

Ruby's said...

Such cool idea ... good to keep kids busy with crafting ...
Warmest regards,
Ruby

Jenn said...

This is so cute! My kids will love it!!

rebecca said...

@AnonymousIt seems that mediafire has a little glitch right now, when you click the link it takes you to the file and even though it says file not found...go ahead and still click download and it'll work. :)

Lindy@Itsy Bitsy Paper said...

I love this project. I hope you will stop by and link up to my St. Patty's Day Project Parade.

http://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com/2012/03/st-pattys-day-project-parade-linky.html

eddy said...

very nice blog...

Anonymous said...

It worked! Thank you so much!

Gale said...

How fun! That's precious! If you are looking for another place to link up, I'd love if you'ld join my St. Patricks Day Blessings Party:

http://scribbleprints.blogspot.com/2012/03/st-patricks-day-journey-with-linky.html

Dina @ 4 Lettre Words said...

Big punches are the coolest thing ever. Seriously. I love it!

TidyMom said...

SO adorable!!
Thanks for linking up! I featured your post in my wrap up http://tidymom.net/2012/diy-for-the-house/
Have a great weekend!

Julie E said...

This lei is adorable. I can't wait to make it with my son this week. I'd love for you to share it at my St. Patty's link party. :)

http://whitelightsonwednesday.blogspot.com/2012/02/st-patricks-day-linky-party.html

Justine said...

Stopping by from the Weekend Wrap UP Party!!! http://queenofsavings.com

Melanie said...

Everything you do is so creative and the photos you take are just breathtaking! I love it all! I'd love for you to come link this up!

http://www.reasonstoskipthehousework.com/2012/03/tuesday-time-out.html#.T1YnylHlyGc

Melanie :)
Reasons To Skip The Housework

Phyllis said...

You make the sweetest crafts.

Christina said...

Love the lei. I think kids of many ages could have fun with this! Also, your photography is amazing.
I have included this in my St. Patrick's Day Roundup!
Christina
http://www.inspirationforcelebration.com/2012/03/st-patricks-day-roundup-free-printables.html

The Tablescaper said...

So cute and perfectly seasonal. I'd love to have you join me at Seasonal Sundays.

- The Tablescaper

Book Printing in China said...

This website is really a walk-through for all of the info you wanted about this.

China Printing said...

We found your this post while searching for some related information on paper crafts...Its a good post..keep posting and update the information.

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Breathtaking process

Michelle McInerney | MollyMoo said...

oh this is just divine - please come share your link on my round up of St Patrick's Day Crafts & Activities

http://mollymoo.ie/2013/02/st-patricks-day-kids-craft-roundup/

Michelle from MollyMoo.ie xx

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