Make a Lucky Leprechaun Gnome Pin— Perfect St. Patrick’s Day Craft

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a delightful handmade pin that’s equal parts festive and fun! This gnome-inspired accessory features a curly orange yarn beard made with the Mini Bowdabra and a bright green paper hat—complete with a shamrock accent. It’s lightweight, easy to make, and perfect for adding a touch of Irish charm to jackets, bags, or party outfits.

✂️ Materials Needed:

• Mini Bowdabra
• Bowdabra bow wire
• Orange yarn 
• Green cardstock
• Black cardstock
• Gold or yellow cardstock
• Wooden bead
• Leprechaun Gnome Hat Template
• Hot glue gun or tacky glue
• Scissors
• Pin back
• Pencil or pen

🧶 Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Make the Yarn Beard Pompom

• Insert the bow wire in the Mini Bowdabra as shown in the picture,
• Wrap the orange yarn around the pillars.
• Pass the wire ends through the loop, and pull up tightly.
• Tie a secure knot on the reverse side. Don’t trim the wire ends just yet.
• Cut the yarn loops to form a pompom.
• Use scissors to sculpt the pompom into a rough triangle shape.
• Brush the yarn to uncoil individual yarn strands.
• Continue sculpting the pompom to form the gnome’s beard.

2. Create the Paper Hat

• Print the Leprechaun Gnome Hat Template and cut out the shapes.
• Trace the shapes onto your cardstock and cut out.
• The dotted line on the hat is a score line. Use a stylus or the tip of an empty ballpoint pen to scribe it onto the hat. Gently fold the brim on the score line.
• Glue the black strip in place above the score line. Next, glue the gold buckle in place. Finally, glue the golden shamrock in place.

3. Assemble the Gnome

• Glue the wooden bead onto the pompom beard to form the nose.
• Glue the hat in place at the top of the pompom.
• Trim the wire ends.
• Glue the pin back to the back of the hat near where the hat and yarn meet.

🌈 Tips & Variations:

• Use glitter paper or metallic cardstock for a sparkly twist.
• Swap the pin back for a magnet to create fridge decor.
• Make a whole set for party favours or classroom gifts.
• Add a name tag and use it as a place card for a St. Patrick’s Day table setting.

This cheerful little gnome is a great way to use the Mini Bowdabra for seasonal crafting. It’s quick, kid-friendly, and full of personality—just like a leprechaun should be!

Be sure to visit the Bowdabra blog for more great kids’ crafts every week!