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Leprechaun Paper Plate Mask

A paper plate framed by an orange beard, topped with a tiny green hat. A St. Patrick's Day costume in fifteen minutes.

🧒 Ages 3-5, 6-8⏱ 30 min🦄 Imaginary creatures

How to do it

  1. 1

    Cut a large hole in the center of a paper plate, leaving the rim as the mask frame.

  2. 2

    Paint the rim orange to make a beard.

  3. 3

    Cut a green hat shape with a black band and yellow buckle.

  4. 4

    Glue the hat onto the top of the plate.

  5. 5

    Tape a popsicle stick to the bottom as a handle.

Tips & extensions

Add shamrock or gold coin decorations for extra St. Patrick's Day flair.

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