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Charming St. Patrick’s Day Decoration Ideas

By Megan Price

Time to paint the town green! If you’re throwing a St. Patrick’s Day party, you’ll need lots of festive decorations. And you’ll probably want something that’s simple to make! From the vibrant to the more low-key, check out these charming ideas for easy St. Patrick’s Day crafts that won’t take a ton of time.

Spread a little luck of the Irish

You can’t have St. Patrick’s Day without gold, leprechauns, and shamrocks! There are lots of quick and easy ways to use these elements. You can even get the kiddos to help you craft these fun decorations.

Pots of Gold

Looking for creative snack ideas that double as decor for a St. Patrick’s Day party? Use sparkly gold pots as centerpieces, or just place them around your space to offer a quick chocolate fix for guests! All you need is mini clay pots, paint, glitter, and Rolos.

Making edible gold coins for St. Patrick’s Day is an unexpected surprise for your party guests. Grab a can of Wilton Gold Color Mist, spray your Oreos, and voilà! These gold cookies almost look too good to eat — but you definitely should!

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Lucky Charms

We can’t forget about the keepers of the gold when making St. Patrick’s Day decorations. Clay pots make another appearance for some charming leprechaun hats. Try using different-sized pots to add a bit of dimension when they’re being displayed.

Use shamrocks for additional accents around your house or party space. Create wall art, adorn doorways, and decorate your tables with four-leaf clover cut-outs and shamrock garlands made of craft paper and string. Easy and lucky? Sounds great to us!

Go big or go balloon

If you want to keep things simple for your St. Paddy’s Day party, balloons are a great place to start! Whether you want to stay with basic designs or try your hand at something more elaborate, we have some cute decor choices.

Easy Balloon Decorations

Glittery shamrock stickers turn clear balloons into a worthy centerpiece for your party! Make one big bouquet or set up several smaller ones around the room for an easy DIY St. Patrick’s Day decoration.

In three easy steps, you can fill a room with inflatable shamrocks! Balloons are such an easy way to round out your St. Patrick’s Day decorations. Hang these from the ceiling or attach them to your walls for pops of green!

Detailed Balloon Creations

If you have a little more time and feel like flexing your creative muscles on March 17, these balloon designs are for you! They look elaborate but actually come together very easily.

The elusive four-leaf clover is a great starting place when planning your DIY St. Patrick’s Day crafts. A mix of multicolored green balloons makes quite a statement on a simple shamrock shape!

An adorable pot of gold with a rainbow can create a truly impressive piece of decor and photo backdrop. This tutorial is incredibly simple, so you can wow your guests without making yourself crazy.

🎈 Try this: Hire a local balloon decor company to add a pro’s touch to your St. Patrick’s Day party decorations!

Cozy up in an Irish farmhouse

If you’re looking for some farmhouse-style St. Patrick’s Day decorations, we have you covered. No garish greens or blaring yellows here, just pretty neutrals to keep things calm and comfortable.

Tabletop and Mantel Decor

Using natural materials is a great base for neutral St. Patrick’s Day decor. Create lovely hurricanes with split peas and white candles for a thrifty yet classy look for your table.

For super crafty folks, an easy-sewn adorable shamrock garland is a sweet touch for mantels or laid across a tablescape. String them on some jute twine for that natural feel.

Special Messages

St. Patrick’s Day is full of fun phrases and puns that can be easily turned into classic home decor with the right colors and fonts! You can make them yourself or find tons of cute options on Etsy and at stores like Hobby Lobby.

These crafts are a bit more advanced, and a tool like a Cricut would come in handy, but they’re also possible to make without them! Place these sweet little signs on your entry table, mantel, or even kitchen countertops.

Want to make a bigger statement? A few cardboard letters, some pretty copper paint, and pennies are all you need for a touch of good luck this year! This adorable St. Patrick’s Day decoration idea is festive and easy to make. To make it more “farmhouse,” we’d swap out the sparkly garland for some faux plants instead.

Pro tip: Get a roll of new pennies from the bank to make your sign super shiny.

Lucky sign craft with pennies
Lucky penny letters from Made by Marzipan

Decorate your front door

Whether you prefer the bright kelly greens and sparkly gold or the farmhouse style — no home is complete without a festive wreath to greet your guests! We’ve gathered a few ideas that will help inspire the rest of your St. Patrick’s Day decor inside your home.

Cute and Colorful

Create a playful entrance to your home with a vibrant wreath that includes shades of bright colors and shamrock touches. With some preformed wreaths and other easy materials, you’ll have a festive front door in no time!

Simple Shamrocks

Set the tone for a more sophisticated party with a beautiful “antique” shamrock wreath made out of scrapbook paper! Definitely add this to your repertoire of DIY St. Patrick’s Day decorations.

A shamrock wreath made from a wire frame and scraps of burlap is a simple touch for your front door. It pairs beautifully with the farmhouse decor mentioned above.

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Get your green on

Decorating for a St. Patrick’s Day party also means taking time to get some green on yourself. After all, no one wants to get a pinch! We’ve gathered some cute ways to add some green to your party attire, from silly shirts to adorable nail ideas.

Shirts and Accessories

Fill your green quota with a charming St. Patrick’s Day shirt. You can wear it to work, school, yoga class, or even your party! Etsy has plenty of options that are almost cool enough to wear outside of the green beer season.

If you want to be sly with your green, try a set of teeny shamrock earrings! They’re subtle enough to go with any outfit but cheerful enough to be festive.

Nail and Face Paint Designs

To share your love of St. Pat’s Day for at least a couple of weeks, try a charming design on your nails. Go for earthy greens if you want a hint of festivity, or bright kelly greens if you’re really dedicated! Or take a page from the teeny shamrocks above and add a sticker or two to your regular mani.

Don’t forget to add a bit of Irish cheer to your cheek! Hire a local face painter or temporary tattoo artist for your party guests, or just take a few moments to adorn your face with a bit of green glitter.

Shamrock face paint
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Getting your home ready for St. Patrick’s Day can be easier than you think! We wish you and yours an unforgettable time with lots of luck and wonderful memories this holiday. 💚

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