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DIY Leprechaun Traps for St. Patrick’s Day

March 12 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

We're making these this year and including the free printable temporary tattoos inside - excited to see the kids' faces when they see what the leprechaun left behind.

Making Leprechaun Traps for St. Paddy's Day is the latest tradition being adopted everywhere by families with young kids.  For ideas and instructions on how to get in on the fun and make your own trap, check out my post this week for eHow's Mom Channel. The best part about these traps is that your leprechaun can leave anything behind, some of our favorite ideas include: chocolate coins skittles lucky charms snack mix our DIY "no pinching" temporary tattoos the 1st clue from our … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Creating & Engaging, Holiday Projects, Seasonal Fun, The Make & Play Vault Tagged With: DIY leprechaun trap, St. Patrick's Day activity, St. Patrick's Day craft, St. Patrick's Day Kid Craft

Interactive Leprechaun Trap

March 6 by Steph (MPMK Founder)

A leprechaun trap kids can redesign each day - such a great way to get them thinking!

Around this time last year I stumbled on the idea of making a Leprechaun Trap for St. Paddy's Day and mentally filed it away.  So when I started thinking of activities for the upcoming holiday, it was the first thing that popped into my head (which is somewhat of a miracle considering how long it was stowed away in there).  As with many of my projects, I wanted to add an interactive element and this DIY chalk version is what I came up with.   I like it because it allows me and the kids … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holiday Projects, Seasonal Fun, The Make & Play Vault Tagged With: DIY leprechaun trap, interactive leprechaun trap, Leprechaun Trap, St. Patrick's Day activities for kids

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