Easy Leprechaun Hacks and Tricks for St. Patrick's Day

Posted by SwordsSwords on Mar 13th 2021

Whether you are Irish or not, St. Patrick's Day is going to bring all the fun and surprises into your life. Irish people believe that leprechaun comes out the night before St. Patrick’s Day to cause a little mischief. These little creatures cause all the chaos while you are asleep. This year, don't let the tricky leprechaun cause any trouble by catching them. We have compiled some interesting ideas to experience all the fun of the world. Here are some of the St. Patrick's Day hacks to make your event alluring and exciting.

Make Everything Green

The green color is one of the main elements of this event and it is the best way to attract a leprechaun and catch them. Add a drop of green color in a jug of milk to bring a magical vibe and make your kids cheering. Whip some heavy cream and make it green to garnish hot chocolate, morning cereal, and a milkshake. Don't forget to make the toilet bowl green by pouring down some green hue in the flush.

Photo Disruption

Forget about editing the photos by taking the game in your hands. Let your kids get surprised by looking at their cute little mustaches, beards, horns, or other silliness on their pictures. Grab a green pencil and start doodling on their printed images. Make sure to draw on the glass of the frame so that it can get removed easily. You can also use shamrock cutouts to sabotage the pictures. Let your kids believe that little leprechauns are the culprits.

Create a Leprechaun Trap

If you want to catch a fairy then the first and foremost thing to do is making a trap. This activity will keep your kids engage in creating an attractive trap by reusing old stuff such as a shoebox and jewelry. Adorn the trap with some gold coins and colorful gemstones. Create a little ladder traversing up to big pottery filled with treasure (leprechauns love treasure). Leave the trap overnight and try your luck. If you succeed in catching any leprechaun then your three wishes will be granted in exchange for its freedom. Make sure to use the right equipment for cutting and crafting.

Leprechaun Dough

Playdough is favorite of all no matter whether it's your kids or aunt. Let your guests show their creativity skills by handing them over home-made green playdough. To make the dough you will need:
  • 1 cup salt
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 Tbsp cream of tartar
  • 2 Tbsp cooking oil
  • 2 cups of water
  • Green dye

Directions

Heat and stir slowly on the medium flame until the dough becomes thick. Once the mixture is cool, start kneading it. Place the green dough in a sealed container. To increase the excitement, leave a letter from the fairy and let your kids scream with joy.

Make Green Food

Make St. Patrick's Day interesting by preparing green color meals for your family and friends. It is very easy to prepare green color food as this color is naturally present in most of the ingredients. Don't forget to bake some green cupcakes for your children. Serve the food in unusual kitchenware to make the things magically good.