How to Make a Paper Plate Four Leaf Clover

Four leaf clovers are a rare find and a symbol of good luck. They are seen all over St. Patrick's Day decorations. Four leaf clovers are green, which is the color most associated with St. Patrick's Day. When getting ready for St. Patrick's Day, children can create their own four leaf clover out of a paper plate. This craft can be done with items already found in the house.

Things You'll Need

• Paper plate
• Scissors
• Green paint
• Paint brush
• Pencil

Instructions

1. Get out one paper plate for each child.

2. Draw a four leaf clover on the paper plate with a pencil. You can do this by drawing a skinny rectangle for the stem and then four heart shaped petals.

3. Cut the four leaf clover out with a pair of scissors.

4. Paint the four leaf clover green. You may need two coats.

5. Set the four leaf clover out to dry. This should take about two hours.

Tips & Warnings

• Use a hole puncher to punch a hole in the four leaf clover. Thread a piece of yarn through the hole and tie into a necklace.

• Cut a strip of magnet for the back of the four leaf clover. Stick to your refrigerator.

• Lay newspapers out on your workspace to protect the surface from paint.

• Wear a smock or apron to protect your clothes from paint.