DIY Saint Patrick’s Day Centerpiece
Decorating for a holiday is always fun. The table display is always the most visible of anything, so making your own centerpiece is a lot of fun. Saint Patrick’s Day is one that is easy to go over the top with. You can have leprechauns, rainbows, shamrocks, and pots of gold. However, I chose to keep it simple and easy with this easy dollar store centerpiece.
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I got all of the supplies from my local Dollar Tree for about three dollars. I purchased a fun leprechaun hat, some plastic gold coins, and some foam shamrocks that came in two shades of green. When I bought everything, I honestly had no idea what I was planning on making. The only thing I knew, was that I wanted to make a centerpiece. So I played around with different arrangements and ended up very happy with this final design!
It is really easy to make and only takes a few minutes and a hot glue gun. Here’s my step-by-step guide to making this cute centerpiece for your Saint Patrick’s Day table!
First, I took my leprechaun hat and turned it upside down so I could use my hot glue gun to glue the gold coins to the bottom of the rim in a circle. They fit perfectly! I chose to have the four-leaf clover side of the coins pointed up as it helped with the simplicity. Having the writing on the coins is a lot more detail that I wasn’t looking for.
Then I glued another round of gold coins around in a wider circle. This added a layer of depth that I thought looked really cool and made it look more like the hat was sitting on a pile of gold coins, which was my goal. If you bought enough gold coins and want to, feel free to add another circle. I only bought one package and didn’t have enough. Plus, I wanted to keep it a little smaller because I have a small table.
For the last step, I glued the foam shamrocks around the gold coins, alternating the dark and light greens in a pattern. Presto, you’re done! That was easy, wasn’t it! For three dollars and only a few minutes of your time, you created a fun centerpiece for your holiday table. And it’s nice and low on the table so it doesn’t interfere with talking to people across the table from you! I always hated tall centerpieces where I can’t see who is sitting opposite me.
To complete the table display, you can add some rainbow napkins. They add a fun little pop and fit perfectly with the theme! It’s not over the top but is a fun unique way to have a little extra on your table.
This display will look perfect when you serve my Guinness Glazed Corned Beef for dinner!
What’s your favorite way to decorate for Saint Patrick’s Day?
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28 Comments
Emily
This is seriously the cutest and most festive idea! I wish I was creative like this.
Kat
Thanks!!!
Jasmine
We are of Irish descent but don’t celebrate the holiday
Kat
It’s always been big in my husbands family and so I’ve continued his traditions. We have fun with it.
Kara
This is super cute!
Kat
Thank you!
Jaclyn Bree
I’ve never really celebrated St. Patrick’s day (although I should because I am a little Irish) but seeing such an affordable and personal decoration makes me want to!
Kat
I never really did until meeting my husband! It was always a big deal in his family.
Kari Touchette
Love this centerpiece, super cute!
Kat
Thanks!
Gwendolyn Reinhard
Your St. Patrick’s Day Centerpiece turned out great!! I love the gold coins on top of the shamrocks. Great idea!
Kat
Thank you!
Julie
Fun! Your centerpiece for your table turned out great!
Kat
Thanks! I’m happy with it.
Anna
This is the cutest craft! I’m sure my kids would love to help put this together.
Kat
Thanks!!!
Jamie
Ooooh this is so fun! Love a good Holiday decoration and St. Patty’s day is a fun one! Love the craft.
Kat
Thank you!
KJ
We love DIY and this seems like so much fun to make! I can’t wait to try it.
Kat
Thanks! I hope you enjoy.
Emily G
I love this craft!!! I love holidays and crafting and I can’t wait to get back into it once my little is a little more independent (which could be in 18 years haha) But seriously, I love that you found supplies at the Dollar Store! That is my go-to store for holidays, crafting, you name it!
Kat
I agree! The dollar store is the best for this stuff.
Cassie
This is so cute and I love how inexpensive it can be to make.
Kat
I love going to the dollar store for supplies! Makes it so cheap.
Lisa Wingerter @ https://meandmymomfriends.com
This is so super cute! You always have the coolest DIY projects.
Kat
Thanks! My Easter one is coming out soon!
PiratePrincessMommy
This is adorable! My sons preschool class is having a party on Monday to celebrate and I am signed up to bring decorations! I know what I am doing this weekend!
Kat
Thanks! I’m sure they will love it.