Make This Adorable Puzzle Wreath for Saint Patrick’s Day!
This quick and easy puzzle wreath for Saint Patrick’s Day was pulled together with Dollar Tree finds. It’s simple, super cute and a little quirky, which is exactly what I love for this whimsical holiday!
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Wreath for Saint Patrick’s Day
Here at Ruffles and Rain Boots, I want to decorate just a little something for each holiday. I have the big ones covered but still want to be THAT MOM who decorates and has fun with the minor ones, too.
Go to the Dollar Tree for a puzzle set, a piece of cardboard (or Dollar Tree’s foam core board), and some green paint in two or three shades. This is such a fun craft, it’s totally worth making if you only have a few minutes free because it’s something you can start and stop without missing a beat. If you’re ready to make a shamrock wreath for St. Patrick’s day, let’s get started.
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Tips to Make a Puzzle Wreath
- First, click here to get the free printable template to cut out the shamrock form you’ll need to make this adorable puzzle wreath. There is no sense in trying to make this without a pattern if you have one here handy!
- Now, with that out of the way, let’s talk materials. If you’ve been here a time or two, you know that I love to recycle/reuse. So, although you can buy a puzzle here that’s perfect for this wreath for Saint Patrick’s Day, you can absolutely use that weird kitty-jazz puzzle your kids never put together. Or you can grab one at the thrift store. Whatever.
- If you choose to use a dark colored puzzle, you definitely need a white base coat. Even if you’re using a lighter colored puzzle, to make sure that your green shades, particularly the lighter ones, are consistent, a white base coat is probably a good idea. Take it from someone who’s been there and done that.
How to Make a Wreath for Saint Patrick’s Day
Below is our written tutorial for this quick craft with a few step-by-step process images. If you have any questions, please use the comments section below. Have fun!
Puzzle Wreath for Saint Patrick's Day
I have so much fun decorating for holidays and this puzzle wreath for Saint Patrick's Day is my latest fun seasonal craft idea.
Materials
- Puzzle, 100 Piece
- Craft Paint – Light Green, Bright Green, Kelly Green and Dark Green (can use only three colors)
- Baker’s Twine – Black and White
- Cardstock – White, 1” by 11” Rectangle
- Chipboard (recycled cereal or cracker boxes, cardboard, or foam core board)
- Shamrock Pattern Here
Tools
- Newspaper or Freezer Paper (to protect work surface)
- Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
- Scissors
- Craft Knife and Self-Healing Mat
- Paper Trimmer
- Ruler
- Paintbrush
- Pencil
- Washable Markers
Instructions
- Paint 25 puzzle pieces light green, 25 pieces bright green, 25 Kelly green, and 25 dark green. Note: this looks great with just three colors, as well. Set aside to dry completely and repeat to apply a second coat, if desired.
- Print and cut out the shamrock pattern using the template. Trace the shamrock shape onto cardboard, chipboard, or foam core. Cut out the shamrock shape just outside the line edge. I cut the outside with scissors and then the inside with an Exacto knife.
- Using the hot glue gun and glue, randomly attach puzzle pieces. Affix a second layer of puzzle pieces on top of the first layer.
- Cut out a rectangle of white card stock one and a half inches wide and eleven inches long.
- Starting on one side, color one-inch sections of the rectangle in rainbow order with the washable markers. Find the center of your cardboard rectangle and write 'LUCKY' in pencil and then trace that in black marker or use letter stickers. Cut a pennant shape out of each end of the card stock rectangle.
- Fold the ends of the card stock rectangle into a “Z” pattern and attach to the shamrock wreath with the glue gun.
- Measure a length of black and white baker’s twine and glue this twine to the back of the wreath as a hanger. Tie a bow in a second twelve-inch length of baker’s twine and attach to the wreath to finish.
Notes
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More St. Patrick’s Day Crafts You Might Like
- St. Patrick’s Day Gnome Garland – I love this garland so much I put it across my fireplace mantle, but I’m thinking I might need a mini garland to decorate my the mailbox on the porch.
- Plush St. Patrick’s Day Gnome – You’re not going to find a more fun and appropriate entry into making gnomes for kids!
- DIY Leprechaun Hat Vase – This is so stinkin’ adorable that I can’t contain a little excitement about seeing this on my entry table!
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