Hi Friends,
St. Patrick’s is this week! It’s probably not on many people’s radar except for those March 17 babies lol But with the current health concerns and on what would have been a typical school day, this craft could be a nice distraction. It’ll bring a little color and a little edible treasure :) Why not ask your kiddos to make these cute Pots Of Gold for themselves or their siblings, as a way to stay creative and earn a full pot of candy? They may sneak a few pieces, but it comes with the job, right? Check it out below.
*Click on photos for closer look
What You'll Need
White Construction Paper
Glue
Pencil
Scissors
Markers
(8)Toothpicks 2 per
(8) Black Cupcake Liners 2 per
(28-32) Gold Kisses 7/8 per
Alternatives: Gold Coins, Reese’s PB cups, Gold Hearts, Gold Sixlets or Rolo Candy; Glue Gun
Optional: Small Cup or Extra liner
The Steps
POT OF GOLD
Place some glue inside the cupcake liner and glue the second liner down.
We used a 2nd liner with a design but that’s not necessary.
Using a glue gun will speed up the process drastically.
2. Add a strip of glue on 1 side and pinch together.
3. Repeat on the opposite side.
4. Continue 2 more times, to create a square.
Set aside temporarily to dry (15-30min). A glue gun will speed up the process and dry time.
RAINBOW
Fold the paper in half and cut.
We’ll only be needing the half sheet. A full sheet provides for 8 rainbows.
2. Fold the half sheet once more and cut.
This will create two (1/4) sized sheets.. Fold each 1/4 sheet in half.
3. You may use an extra liner or small cup to guide you as you make the rainbow.
4. Place the liner/cup on the folded paper, lining it up half way.
5. Trace the outer edge with a pencil, but stop short of an 1/2 inch on each side.
This will be the inner ring of the rainbow and where we will add clouds.
6. Free hand the top ring(or use a larger cup), add the clouds, and 5 inner rings.
7. Color in your rings; you can decide which color to place first and your clouds.
The second rainbow will be next
8. Carefully cut out the rainbow, this will provide a blank one.
9. Color in the second rainbow.
10. Flip over the rainbows, add some glue to the inner part of the clouds and lay down the toothpicks. Let dry.
ASSEMBLY
Add 7-8 kisses per pot.
Stick the rainbows into the candy.
That’s it!
Naomi’s rainbow is on the left, she lined hers with purple on the bottom. My rainbow is on the right, lined with red on the bottom.
These were so easy to make but MUCH quicker if you use a glue gun. Don’t you just want to gobble them up?!
Happy crafting and Happy St. Patrick’s!
Amanda and Naomi
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