Easy Shamrock Suncatcher - Free Printable Shamrock Template

Make this easy shamrock suncatcher with your kids to brighten up a window this spring. This suncatcher craft makes a festive St. Patrick’s Day decoration.

I included a free printable shamrock template for you to use to make this an easy kid’s craft. See the link below.

I love how this simple suncatcher looks with the sun shining through the window. I love the bright colors and it cheers up a boring window.

This St. Patrick’s Day kids craft is for kids of all ages. It will help improve the fine motor skills of younger children. My older elementary children also enjoyed making these suncatchers.

Be sure to watch the YouTube video tutorial of how to make the shamrock suncatchers. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Craft Corner DIY YouTube channel, so you don’t miss out on any of our videos.

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Shamrock Suncatcher Supplies

Free printable shamrock template (see link below)
Contact paper
Tissue paper (we used different shades of green and yellow)
Scissors

How To Make A Shamrock Suncatcher

Please watch the video tutorial below on how to make a shamrock suncatcher.

First, print the free shamrock template. See the link below.

Next, cut out the shamrock template. To make it easier to cut out the center of the shamrock, gently fold the shamrock in half to start cutting the middle of the shamrock. Then unfold the shamrock to finish cutting out the middle of the shamrock.

Then, cut different colors of tissue paper into small squares. Don’t worry, the squares don’t need to be the same size. We used green and yellow tissue paper.

A shamrock outline with different shades of green tissue paper cut into small squares.

Cut a square of contact paper slightly larger than the shamrock. Peel off the backing and place the contact paper sticky side up.

Put your shamrock outline with the black side facing down on the sticky contact paper.

A shamrock outline on contact paper. Small squares of cut up green tissue paper are next to the shamrock outline.

Next, add your squares of tissue paper to the sticky contact paper. It is okay if you go outside the outline, it will get cut out.

Different shades of green tissue paper are on the shamrock outline.

When you are finished adding your tissue paper, cut another square of contact paper. Peel off the backing and place the contact paper sticky side down, on top of your tissue paper shamrock.

The shamrock outline that was on the contact paper is covered with green squares of tissue paper.

Cut around the shamrock template (cut away the extra contact paper).

Hang your shamrock suncatcher in a window. I hope you enjoy making this shamrock suncatcher craft with your kids.

How To Print The Free Shamrock Suncatcher Template

The shamrock suncatcher template is for personal use or classroom use only. It cannot be altered or sold. Feel free to print as many copies as you need.

To print the shamrock template either click on the picture or the link below.