These cute shamrock people pockets are perfect for giving small St. Patrick’s Day gifts. Make these shamrock pockets with felt, glue and our free pattern in about 30 minutes. No sewing needed!
The DIY gift holders are perfect for a fun, small gift on Saint Patricks Day. Fill them with coins, candy or notes.
This is just one of our easy St. Patricks Day crafts, so be sure to see them all, such as:
- You’ve Been Shamrocked Gift Exchange
- Yarn Wrapped Shamrock Sign
- Free Printable St. Patricks Day Bunting
I bought the wiggle eyes and chenille stems at the Dollar Tree, so this can be an inexpensive St. Patricks Day craft.
Felt sheets can be found at Walmart, Joann, and other craft stores. I have sometimes seen them at the dollar store, as well.
How to Make Felt Shamrock People for St. Patrick’s Day
Supplies
- Free Felt Shamrock People Pocket Pattern
- Craft Felt (two different shades of green, as well as pink)
- Wiggle Eyes
- Chenille Stems (Shades of Green or White)
- Black Permanent Marker
- Hot Glue Gun or Craft Glue
- Pinking Shears
- Scissors
Directions
Step 1
Download, print and cut out the free shamrock pocket pattern.
Trace or pin the small shamrock pattern onto a piece of green craft felt. Cut out with scissors.
Then trace the large shamrock pattern onto a different color of green craft felt using pinking shears.
Helpful Tip: Cut inside all the traced lines for a clean, finished project.
Step 2
Cut chenille stem into four equal lengths by cutting the stem in half and then cut those two sections in half again.
Bend the ends of two sections of chenille stems into legs with rectangular feet. Then bend the other two into arms with circular hands by making a curled circle at the end of the stem.
Step 3
Glue the arms and legs to the large shamrock felt bodies as seen in the photo.
Tuck the cut ends of the chenille stem arms and legs in between the felt layers to cover any sharp wire ends.
Place the small shamrock on top of the large shamrock, covering the ends of the chenille stems.
Glue around the edge of the small shamrock, leaving the top open to become the pocket.
Step 4
Cut half inch by half inch squares from pink craft felt. Then trim those squares into circles by rounding the edges with scissors to make cheeks.
To create the face, glue two pink cheeks and two wiggle eyes to each felt shamrock in the top leaf section.
Using a permanent marker, draw a semi-circle smile onto the face from cheek to cheek.
To use, tuck something fun into the small pocket, such as chocolate gold coins, stickers, pennies, quarters or handmade notes or jokes.
Want to save this St. Patricks Day craft for later? Be sure to Pin It to Pinterest!
You may like our other St. Patricks Day crafts, such as:
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See more of our Dollar Tree crafts next for even more crafting ideas!
