Toilet Paper Roll Leprechaun Craft DIY, a simple, yet, adorable idea especially for St. Patrick's Day.
I like that this project can be made using dollar store materials as well!
Adorable Toilet Paper Roll Leprechaun Craft DIY
This is a simple project for turning an empty tp roll into a cute leprechaun.
Completing this project can be done in less than a half hour for most folks.
Did you see my St. Patricks Day Green and Gold Bundt Cake recipe?
That cake is really easy to make as it is made with cake mix. Both this leprechaun and that cake are nice ideas for celebrating the holiday.
Did you know that you can by empty toilet paper rolls for crafts online? You can find empty tp rolls here.
Frequently asked questions about St. Patrick's Day Crafts.
Technically, St.Patrick's day is a religious holiday honoring an Irish patron saint.
It is celebrated on March 17th.
These days the holiday is often celebrated by others whether or not they are Catholic or Irish. Some folks celebrate St. Patrick's day by wearing green, eating corned beef with cabbage, drinking green beverages, and also enjoying parades.
A Leprechauns is said to be a fictional character that are often associated with St. Patrick's day. They are depicted as fun, mischievous, and 'fairy' like.
These characters are usually dressed in green like the color of shamrocks.
It is thought that leprechauns can grant wishes as well as bring luck to others.
Tips for making crafts using empty toilet paper rolls.
When selecting an empty roll to use for this project, try to select one that is in good condition and that has nothing attached to it. The condition of the roll itself may be important to the outcome of your efforts.
More tips for you
- The beard on my leprechaun was traced mostly be freehand. You can find orange craft beards here or simply glue orange pom poms on your leprechaun.
- This leprechaun is cute when displayed on a desk, shelf, or elsewhere. If he loses his balance often you can stuff the tube (body) with bunched up foil or newspaper to make bim a bit more sturdy.
- While this project is suitable for most ages, some folks may need assistance. This is especially true with the cutting needed.
Personalize this TP Leprechaun Craft.
Yes, this leprechaun craft is cute and simple as it is.
However, you can make yours even better.
Try one of these ideas.
- Make yours a girl by adding a hair bow, long hair, or even a cute dress.
- Allow young ones to decorate their leprechaun with crayons, stickers or markers.
- Make yours larger by using a paper towel roll.
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About this adorable Toilet Paper Roll Leprechaun
This is a simple craft idea for turning an empty cardboard roll into a leprechaun.
To make this project you will need to cut elements out of construction paper and then glue them on to the roll.
What can you do with this craft idea?
- Fill the tube with candy to give as a gift.
- Place him on a shelf or table to use as a decoration.
- Write names on the rolls to use as a table setting.
Materials needed to make a TP Roll Leprechaun.
- Toilet Paper Roll. The roll should be empty and in good condition.
- Construction paper. Beige, green, black, and gold construction paper.
- Orange Foam Board (as thin as possible). Feel free to use cardstock or something similar to make the beard with.
- Small Pom Poms. Black for the feet and pink for the nose.
- Googly eyes. Smaller ones work best.
- Also, pencil, scissors, glue stick or glue, an orange marker (freckles) and a black marker (mouth).
How to make this Toilet Paper Roll Leprechaun Craft DIY.
Step One prepare.
Assemble the materials needed to make this project. Make sure that you have the materials needed as well as an empty toilet paper roll that is in good shape.
Step Two: make the body.
- For the head. Cut a rectangular piece of the beige paper that is ⅓" of the length of the empty roll. Glue this on to the top third as it will be the head.
- And for the body. Cut a piece of green paper that is ⅔ of the roll in height and the circumference of the roll in width. Then glue the green paper it place below the beige paper.
- For the hair. Cut out a piece of the foam board that is ¼ the length of the roll itself. Glue this on to the back of the head (beige).
- On the same orange, cut out the beard. Glue the beard in place.
Expert tip 👉 To freestyle cut the beard balanced, first fold the orange in half lengthwise before cutting out a "U" from the center top and the wavy edges on the sides.
Step Three: add the details.
- Glue the nose on to the center of the face. Then glue the eyes just above and on the side of the nose.
- Draw on the facial features (mouth, freckles, and eyebrows).
- For the belt and hat detail, cut out a strip of black paper and glue a gold rectangle on the center before attaching them.
- To make the hat, first cut a wide piece of green paper that will extend above the head. You can use a small can to trace the outer brim and the roll itself to trace the center hole. Lastly, attache the detail strap.
- Glue on the black pom poms for the feet.
- The arms are made using two strips of green paper that have hands that are made from the beige paper.
Expert tip 👉 Refer to the video for assistance as needed with this project.
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Toilet Paper Roll Leprechaun Craft DIY, a simple and adorable project for turning an empty toilet paper roll into a cute leprechaun.
Toilet Paper Roll Leprechaun Craft DIY
Materials
- Toilet Paper Roll
- Construction Paper Beige, Green, Black, Gold
- Foam board or Cardstock orange
- Pom Poms Black and Pink
- Googly Eyes
Also, pencil, scissors, glue stick or glue, an orange marker (freckles) and a black marker (mouth).
Instructions
- For the head- cut a rectangular piece of the beige paper that is ⅓" of the length of the empty roll. Glue this on to the top third as it will be the head.
- For the body,cut a piece of green paper that is ⅔ of the roll in height and the circumference of the roll in width. Then glue the green paper it place below the beige paper.
- For the hair, cut out a piece of the foam board that is ¼ the length of the roll itself. Glue this on to the back of the head (beige). On the same orange, cut out the beard. Glue the beard in place
- Glue the nose on to the center of the face. Then glue the eyes just above and on the side of the nose.
- Draw on the facial features (mouth, freckles, and eyebrows).
- For the belt and hat detail, cut out a strip of black paper and glue a gold rectangle on the center before attaching them.
- To make the hat, first cut a wide piece of green paper that will extend above the head. You can use a small can to trace the outer brim and the roll itself to trace the center hole. Lastly, attache the detail strap.
- Glue on the black pom poms for the feet. The arms are made using two strips of green paper that have hands that are made from the beige paper.
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