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    Home » Crafts » Make a St. Patrick's Day Votive

    Make a St. Patrick's Day Votive

    Published: Feb 20, 2013 · Modified: Apr 28, 2022 by Vicky

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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 us some rainbows, pots of gold and Lucky Charms, and we have done plenty of activities involving those things. Today's kids activitydoes not. This St. Patrick's Day Votive is a little more subdued and will be a great addition to your holiday decorating.

    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!

    Make a St. Patrick's Day Votive

    You will need:

    • Green tissue paper (we used 2 shades of green)
    • Glass votive holder
    • Mod Podge or a 50%waterand 50% white glue mixture
    • Scissors
    • Brush
    • Tea light or small candle
    mod podge votive, tissue paper, scissor

    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. 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.

    *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.

    tray with craft supplies

    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.

    Decorating a Saint Patrick's Day craft

    Your child might prefer to place a large amount of Mod Podge on first and then stick on a lot of circles. This method works too.

    painting a votive with glue

    This activity requires a delicate touch...

    child making a craft

    And lots of concentration.

    St. Patrick's Day kids activity

    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 with tissue paper and glue

    The Mod Podge dries clear so the St. Patrick's Day Votive will look like this when dry.

    votive with tissue paper

    All that is left to do is pop in a tea light candle, light it and enjoy this St. Patrick's Day Votive!

    Saint Patrick's Day Craft Project

    I think these would make a great addition to a St. Patrick's Day meal. The best thing is since they are not overtly St. Patrick's-ish, you can use them all through the year.

    Kids Saint Patrick Day Activity

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    1. 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

    2. Diana - FreeStyleMama

      March 01, 2013 at 3:27 am

      Very pretty Vicky!

    3. Catherine Collins

      March 05, 2013 at 4:50 am

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

    4. 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.

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