40 St. Patrick's Day Decorations That Are Full of Charm
Fill your home with unique decor, including shamrocks, rainbows and every shade of green.
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If you're looking to get fully into the St. Patrick's Day spirit this season, consider going the DIY route with some fun, easy-to-make decor. Whether you're looking for clever ways to add some green and orange to your home or you're decorating an office or classroom, we're here to help with the best DIY St. Patrick's Day decorations that are worthy of your full attention this season.
It's time to get to work making a few of these lucky crafts — don't worry: we've linked to helpful tutorials for all 40 ideas. Decorate your walls with cheeky leprechauns, adorn your windows with stick-on decals or craft some paper rainbows with your own little ones. Try a fringe shamrock wreath, glittery pots of gold or festive signs that you can use year after year.
If you're planning a St. Patty's Day party, we've included unique ideas for photo backdrops, plus inspiration for a DIY coffee bar and outdoor dessert table. We can all agree it's a great excuse to have a few friends over and celebrate — whether or not you're Irish! The best news of all is that you can pick up supplies for these easy DIY projects at the dollar store or at major retailers, including Amazon, Michaels and Walmart.
Pom Pom Garland
Who doesn't love decorating with pretty pom-poms? This garland, featuring glittery shamrock cutouts made from foam, is easy to make and will add a little life to your space all March long.
Get the tutorial at Design Improvised »
Leprechaun Trap
To recreate this cute leprechaun trap, you'll first need an empty tissue box, which you'll be jazzing up with wrapping paper, pipe cleaners, straws and more to lure in one of these magical creatures.
Dollar Store Wreath
If you love a good dollar store hack, you'll want to take a look at this craft involving a budget-friendly wreath that you can purchase and jazz up with all sorts of green accents. Hang it on your front door to put a bit of pep in your visitors' step!
Leprechaun House
Where do leprechauns live? In little houses like these, of course! Build your own little hut using moss, glitter and more.
Paper Plate Leprechaun
How sweet is this smiling leprechaun? Grab some pom poms and paper plates and get to work making one (or a few!) of these to display all around the house. Kids will enjoy assigning different names to each "character."
Party Hat Table Setting
Don't miss the chance to have fun with your dining table setup. Top a gold charger with festive napkins and a mini green top hat (preferably one that's decked out in glitter!) and you're all set.
Paper Rainbows
Grab lots of construction paper to make these adorable rainbows with your kids, who will love the ease of this colorful craft. Don't forget to add cotton balls as clouds!
Cheery Shamrock Man
Little kids will enjoy designing their very own "shamrock man" out of construction paper and adorning him with googly eyes and a smiling face. Best of all, minimal materials are required!
Pinecone Centerpiece
You don't have to blow your budget to get your table ready for the holiday. For an elegant look, dress your table with a green and white checkered tablecloth then top it off with a centerpiece filled with pinecones and greenery.
Gnome Planter
These gnome planters are perfectly adorable and quirky and will add plenty of personality to your home this St. Patrick's Day. Place a shamrock plant inside for an extra touch of seasonal flair.
Fabric Garland
Here's another green garland worth displaying. This one is easy to DIY and can brighten up your home all spring long, since it isn't too St. Patty's Day specific.
Shamrock Sign With Garland
Use some craft paint to decorate a white-washed wood plaque, then bring it to the next level with a garland made from rainbow felt balls. The best part? This blogger says the project only takes 20 minutes.
Mantel Display
These quirky modern wreaths look great individually, but they create a stunning mantel display when arranged together.
Ombre Fringe Shamrock Wreath
Decorate a front door, mantel or any blank wall with this fringed shamrock — which features three beautiful shades from light to dark. Start off with paint, then layer on the felt.
St. Patrick's Day Garland
One garland isn't enough. Spruce up a blank wall with layers of homemade garlands that feature shamrocks, gold coins and bright rainbow hues.
Shamrock Tree
Start with a styrofoam tree cone and layer on glitter felt stickers, and you'll have this glittery green tree in no time.
Balloon Shamrock Backdrop
With this massive green backdrop, every picture you take will be Instagram-worthy — and seriously festive. Tip: use various shades of green balloons for added dimension.
Irish Coffee Bar
Turn your coffee station into an Irish coffee bar with all of the fixings for the alcoholic treat. Complete the area with a green tissue paper garland and an assortment of glitter shamrocks, gold coins and leprechaun hats.
Get the tutorial (and coffee recipe) at Artfully Alissa »
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Glittery Pot of Gold
When it comes to pots of gold, the more the merrier. To recreate these, cover a few mini cauldrons with glitter. Then, fill it with gold-wrapped chocolates.
Dessert Table
Full of balloons, tabletop decor and a shamrock garland, this DIY dessert table is perfect for a family and friend get-together for St. Patrick's Day.
Get the tutorial at Jordan's Easy Entertaining »
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Alyssa Gautieri (she/her) is the associate lifestyle editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers all things home and interior design. Prior to joining GH in 2022, she wrote for publications including ELLE Decor, Chairish, BobVila.com, Unique Homes Magazine and LODGING Magazine, in addition to crafting product copy for home brands like BrylaneHome and VIGO Industries.
Sarah Lyon is a New York City-based freelancer who produces interior design, travel and lifestyle content. Her work is featured in outlets including Apartment Therapy, Architectural Digest, MyDomaine, The Washington Post and The New York Times. Plus, her personal spaces have appeared on Apartment Therapy, The Everygirl, Houzz and more.
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