Painted & Printable Leprechaun Footprints for St Patricks Day

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When the sun sets on St. Patrick’s Day Eve, our home comes alive with a visit from a “lucky leprechaun”. That friendly but sneaky little leprechaun runs around the house playing all kinds of tricks and pranks in celebration of Saint Patrick.

When the kids wake up on St. Patrick’s Day morning, they discover evidence of those silly leprechaun shenanigans — including green footprints from little leprechaun feet all through the house!

Painted or Printable Leprechaun Footprints for St. Patrick’s Day Fun!

Whether painting leprechaun footprints or using free printable leprechaun bootprints, making a leprechaun trail or treasure hunt around the house is one of the easiest ways to celebrate Saint Patrick with your kids. Plus, it’s worth every minute (and any small amount of mess) to see the sparkle of wonder in your child’s eyes on St. Patrick’s Day morning!

St. Patrick’s Day Mischief with Leprechaun Footprints

Now, imagine your child’s excitement when they wake up to discover… 

• Painted leprechaun footprints across the dining room table to a fun rainbow-themed breakfast (with green pancakes).  
• A leprechaun trail of printable footprints from their bedroom door to a pot of gold coins, treats, and cookies. 
• Green paint footprints on the bathroom sink and toilet (perfect for kids who are potty training: “Even leprechauns use the potty!”). 

There are a couple of ways to make these magical leprechaun tracks around the house. And both are pretty easy and fun, too.

How to Paint Leprechaun Footprints:

Did you know, you can make cute little footprints with just a handprint and fingerprints? It’s so easy!

You simply make a fist with one hand, dip it (pinkie-side down) into green paint, and stamp it on any nonporous surface (floor, wall, sink, etc.). Then, just use your fingers to make 5 fingerprints across the wide end of the footprint for toes.

Of course, this fun activity can be done by little hands on a piece of paper for a cute St. Patrick’s Day craft, too.

But it can also be used to make painted leprechaun footprints around the house for all of your silly leprechaun shenanigans. Just make sure to use washable paint (green, of course), and only stamp the footprints on nonporous, washable surfaces (kitchen counter, tile floor, bathroom sink, etc.). Check out this detailed tutorial…

Painted Leprechaun Footprints

Use this clever handprint and fingerprint technique to make painted leprechaun footprints — perfect for a kids St. Patrick's Day craft or for making some silly leprechaun shenanigans around the house for some St. Patrick's Day fun with the kids.

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Prep Time1 minute

Activity Time4 minutes

Total Time5 minutes

Tools

• 1 plastic tray or plate
• 1 paintbrush optional

Materials

• 1 sheet cardstock (optional)
• washable paint (green)

Steps

• Spread a thin layer of washable green paint on a plastic tray.
• With hand in a fist, press it pinkie finger (little finger) side down into the paint. Rock your fist gently in the paint or use a paintbrush to ensure an even layer of paint.
• Stamp the paint-covered side of your fist down onto chosen surface to make the main part of the footprint.
• Use finger(s) dipped in paint to make five green fingerprints along the wide end of the footprint for the toes.
• Repeat steps 1 through 4 to make more leprechaun footprints!

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Project Type: Arts and Crafts

Category: Holiday · Kid-Friendly · Seasonal

Even Easier: Free Printable Leprechaun Footprints!

Not up for a messy painted footprints around the house? Grab a FREE Leprechaun Footprints Printable Packet for a mess-free option! With these free printables, you can choose between leprechaun feet or boots to print and cut out for your leprechaun tracks. Plus, for good measure, I have included the above Painted Leprechaun Footprints tutorial in this printable pack, too. Grab your free download here…

Does that sneaky leprechaun visit your house on St. Patrick’s Day, too? If so, what silly tricks does he play on your kids? Share in the comments below!

Don’t Want to Make Your Own Footprints? Buy Them Instead!

If you’re not up for painting of printing your leprechaun footprints, you can buy some right on Amazon instead…

270 PCS St. Patrick’s Day Decorations Leprechaun Footprints Floor DecalsColonel Pickles Novelties Leprechaun Footprints – Floor Decals20 Pairs Green Kids Size Shoes Footprint Stickers Decals for Floor

More St. Patrick’s Day Picks on Amazon:

St. Patrick’s Lucky CoinsHow to Catch a Leprechaun BookSt. Patrick’s Day Suncatcher Craft KitSt. Patrick’s Day BINGO GameSilly McGilly, St Patricks Day Book400pc St. Patrick’s Day Stickers36 Pack St Patrick’s Day Stretchy Strings Fidget Toys60Ct St. Patrick’s Day MustachesThere Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Clover!12 Pack St. Patrick’s Day Crown Craft KitLeprechaun Make-a-Face StickersFun Express 3D Large Leprechaun Trap Craft KitsFiesta Toys Lucky Leprechaun208 St Patrick’s Day Lucky Leprechaun Plastic Coins and 1 Large Green CauldronTen Lucky Leprechauns

Find even more of our favorite kid-friendly St. Patrick’s Day finds in B-Inspired Mama’s Amazon Shop: Kids St. Patrick’s Day Fun

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More Leprechaun Footprint Ideas from Friends:

• Painted Leprechaun Footprints Video Tutorial (Coolest Family on the Block)
• Follow the Leprechaun Footprints Game (Be the Best Nanny)
• Leprechaun Footprints Scavenger Hunt (Somewhat Simple Living)

More St. Patrick’s Day Ideas from B-Inspired Mama:

• 40 Fun Leprechaun Tricks to Play on Kids this St. Patrick’s Day
• Leprechaun Trap Box Kids Craft
• 50+ Fun Ideas for St. Patrick’s Day for Kids
• Fun St. Patrick’s Day Family Traditions

Disclosure: This “Painted & Printable Leprechaun Footprints for St Patricks Day” blog post contains affiliate links; as an affiliate and Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. Please read my full disclosure policy for more information.