Ridiculously Easy St. Patrick's Day DIYs, Recipes & Crafts

2/15/2018

I am all about simplicity when it comes to DIYs, mostly because I have ZERO patience and I want to see results STAT. That’s why when I do dabble in the DIYs, I make sure the crafts I tackle are super easy but also super awesome. That’s why I picked these easy peasy DIYs to share with you today. Let me know if you create any them, I’d love to see! Happy crafting!

Ridiculously Easy St. Patrick's Day DIYs, Recipes & Crafts

Pot O' Gold
This super simple DIY is comprised of just a few items and is easy enough for even the littlest of hands to make!

Materials:
5" terra cotta pot (or, do what I did and buy a cheap, green, plastic pot from the Walmarts)
Green craft paint (or black, for that "authentic" look!) & small sponge brush
Complementary ribbon, at least 1” wide
Low-temp hot glue gun (or white glue if crafting with kiddos)
Green paper fill
St. Pat’s themed stickers
Gold-colored candies, such as Rolo Caramels, butterscotch candies, etc.

Instructions:

Prep the area you are going to be working at with newspaper.
Squeeze some of the paint on to a paper plate or into a disposable cup.
Using a sponge paint brush, paint the entire terra cotta pot with acrylic paint. Let dry completely. You may need a couple of coats of paint for a completely opaque look.
Cover the pot with stickers being sure to leave about a 1-1.5" allowance from the top of the pot for the ribbon.
Measure the ribbon around the outer rim of the pot and cut to size. Glue around the rim. Create a bow with the remaining ribbon and glue it to the ribbon on the pot, where the seams meet.
Add the paper fill to the pot and fill with gold candies.

Voila, a pot of gold!

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St. Pat's Puppy Chow
I love all the different seasonal puppy chow mixes that are out there--pumpkin spice at Halloween, peppermint at Christmas--what about St. Patrick's Day puppy chow?

Ingredients:
5 cups rice Chex cereal
1 bag green candy melts
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 cups powdered sugar
Shamrock sprinkles

Instructions:

Dump the 5 cups of cereal into a large bowl, set aside.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the green candy melts with the peanut butter, vanilla and butter (or margarine) and microwave on high for 30 seconds. Whisk to blend thoroughly. Microwave another 30 seconds, if necessary. Again, whisk to blend thoroughly.
Pour the candy mixture over the cereal, and fold with a spatula to combine.
Add the powdered sugar to a gallon size, sealable storage bag. Add the cereal, seal and toss to coat evenly. You may need to do this in batches, and you may need to add additional powered sugar.
Empty the Puppy Chow into a large bowl and allow to cool for at least 15 minutes. Toss with the shamrock sprinkles and enjoy!

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I absolutely adore decorating a 3 tiered galvanized serving tray, especially seasonally. Check out these trays decorated for St. Patrick's day: packed with ribbon, greenery, ephemera and more, these really are the perfect St. Patrick's Day centerpiece for any style home!

Craft Projects From Around The Web:

I love this St. Patrick's Day "Lucky" Banner from the fine folks over at createcraftlove. Print each letter on cardstock, hole punch and thread with brown twine, then hang wherever you'd like! Here's a link to the printables.

Learn how to make a St. Patrick's Day wreath with this dollar store DIY from mamadjane.com. Easy peasy!

Free printable Irish blessing, compliments of fivehearthome. Printed on cardstock and placed in a simple white frame, this printable would add charm to any décor!

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