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    St Patrick's Day Votive Craft

    Published: Feb 20, 2013 · Modified: Feb 24, 2023 by Vicky · This post contains affiliate links.

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    If you are looking for a St. Patrick's Day craft that doesn't involve rainbows or a leprechaun then you've come to the right place. Don't get me wrong, we love rainbows, pots of gold, and Lucky Charms, and we have done plenty of activities involving those things. Today's kids' activity does not. This St Patrick's Day Votive Craft is a little more subdued and will be a great addition to your holiday decorating.

    3 tissue paper decorated votives.

    *Since this activity uses a glass candle holder and Mod Podge, please carefully supervise your child. You know your child best and know if they will be able to work with the glass votive and Mod Podge.

    Jump to:
    • 🍀Why kids will love this St Patrick's Day Craft
    • 🖍️Supply Notes
    • 📋Step by step instructions
    • 💚St. Patrick's Day Coloring Bookmarks
    • ✂️Expert Tips
    • 🤷🏻‍♀️Craft FAQs
    • ☘Related posts

    🍀Why kids will love this St Patrick's Day Craft

    • Makes a great decoration or gift
    • Easy for kids to make with a few basic supplies
    • They will love the way it glows when they drop in a battery-operated tea light


    🖍️Supply Notes

    • Green tissue paper - we used 2 shades of green
    • Glass votive holder - you can also usually find these at a dollar store
    • Mod Podge - if you can't find any, you can try a 50% water and 50% white glue mixture
    • Tealight - (battery-operated) gives the votive a perfect glow
    mod podge votive, tissue paper, scissor


    📋Step by step instructions

    STEP 1: Cut small circles out of the green tissue paper. Provide your child with the circles along with Mod Podge in a cup, a brush, and a votive candle holder.

    votive glue paper circles on yellow tray

    STEP 2: Have your child dab some Mod Podge on the glass and stick a green circle on it. They will continue to do this until they have filled the outside of the glass votive.

    child gluing circles on glass votive
    child gluing green tissue paper circles on glass votive

    STEP 3: When the kids are done decorating the candle holder, cover it with a thin layer of Mod Podge. I found this step was a lot easier for an adult to do.

    votive covered in tissue paper and mod podge

    STEP 4: The Mod Podge will dry clear in about 15-20 minutes.

    st patricks day votive

    STEP 5: When the candle is dry you can place a battery-operated tealight candle inside.

    Saint Patrick's Day Craft Project

    I think these would make a great addition to a St. Patrick's Day table. Since they are not overtly St. Patrick's-ish, you can use them all through the year.

    💚St. Patrick's Day Coloring Bookmarks

    Looking for more ways to celebrate St. Patrick's Day? Check out these fun bookmarks. Printable St Patrick's Day bookmarks will help you or your child keep your place in books you are reading. You'll love these St Patricks Coloring Bookmarks as they are fun for kids to personalize and use!

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    ✂️Expert Tips

    Tip 1: Mod Podge will take 15-20 minutes to dry.

    Tip 2: Since this activity uses a glass candle holder and Mod Podge, please carefully supervise your child. You know your child best and know if they will be able to work with the glass votive and Mod Podge.


    🤷🏻‍♀️Craft FAQs

    I don't have Mod Podge. What else can I use?

    As an alternative, you can mix 50% water and 50% white glue and use that instead. It will not dry shiny like the Mod Podge, but it will still look great.

    What if I only have one color of green tissue paper?

    You can just use one color. I used various shades of green because I happened to have that on hand and I thought it added interest to the craft.


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    St Patrick's Day Votive Craft

    Make a St. Patrick's Day Votive with kids. This fun craft project will allow kids to create a work of art you can display in your home. Such a fun St. Patrick's Day activity!
    Author: Vicky

    Materials

    • Green tissue paper 
    • Glass votive holder
    • Mod Podge
    • Scissors
    • Small paintbrush
    • Battery operated tea light

    Instructions

    •  Cut small circles out of the green tissue paper. Provide your child with the circles along with Mod Podge in a cup, a brush, and a votive candle holder.
    • Have your child dab some Mod Podge on the glass and stick a green circle on it. They will continue to do this until they have filled the outside of the glass votive.
    • When the kids are done decorating the candle holder, cover it with a thin layer of Mod Podge. I found this step was a lot easier for an adult to do.
    • The Mod Podge will dry clear in about 15-20 minutes.
    • When the candle is dry you can place a battery-operated tealight candle inside.

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    Comments

    1. Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas

      March 11, 2013 at 12:54 am

      these turned out awesome. What a fab decoration or gift idea. I have featured you on this week's Sunday Showcase - thanks for sharing with us last week.

    2. Catherine Collins

      March 05, 2013 at 4:50 am

      We love making holiday votives. Yours turned out great. (Momma's Fun World)

    3. Diana - FreeStyleMama

      March 01, 2013 at 3:27 am

      Very pretty Vicky!

    4. RedTedArt

      February 28, 2013 at 10:06 am

      Gorgeous votives! Love that you just used circles. They look great!

      Thanks for sharing on Kids Get Crafty.

      Maggy

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