How to Make a Leprechaun Trap + 8 Fun Leprechaun Trap Ideas

Is Your Leprechaun Trap Ready? St Patricks Day is right around the corner so here is how to make a leprechaun trap plus 8 fun and easy-to-make leprechaun trap ideas to try!

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You may have heard stories about these elusive little creatures who are said to bring good fortune—so why not give yourself a chance at a pot of gold? Here are 8+ creative and easy-to-make ideas for crafting your own leprechaun trap.

Supplies Needed to Make a Leprechaun Trap

• Dollar Tree Plus 16″ X 20″ Canvas
• Scrap fabric (mine was from Dollar Tree)
• Hot Glue
• Leprechaun Hat (mine was from Dollar Tree)
• Straw
• Scissors
• Decorations (optional)
• Leprechaun Bait (You can use Lucky Charms Marshmallows only or simply pick the Lucky Charms marshmallows out of the box of Lucky Charms Cereal)

How to Make a Leprechaun Trap

The luck of the Irish is upon us! St. Patrick’s Day is almost here and that means it’s time to start planning your very own leprechaun trap. You don’t need a special leprechaun trap kit, just a few supplies from the Dollar store and you’re good to go!

Step One

Hot Glue a scrap piece of fabric to a Dollar Tree canvas for your base.

Step Two

Cut a straw or stick to prop up your leprechaun hat. Hot glue the tip of the straw onto the hat while the hat is propped up. See the images below. This is how you will trap your leprechaun!

Step Three

Add additional St. Patrick’s Day decorations to the base. Have fun with this and get creative. Think glitter, coins, candy, treats, or even copper pennies!

Step Four

Add your leprechaun bait! Get creative with your bait ideas! I used Lucky Charms cereal for mine, but you could always use colorful m&m’s, rainbow candies, or jelly beans!

Your simple leprechaun trap is ready to catch a leprechaun!

Keep a close eye on it for any signs of movement.

Check back each morning and see if you’ve caught a leprechaun! This is as fun as Elf on the Shelf at Christmas!

8+ Fun Leprechaun Trap Ideas

If you have ever wanted to catch a mischievous leprechaun, then these 8 leprechaun trap ideas are just what you need. You can craft almost anything as a potential trap. No matter which method you choose, the satisfaction of trapping one of these tricky little creatures is unparalleled. So start brainstorming and get ready to catch that elusive Leprechaun this St. Patrick’s Day.

Leprechaun Trap Ideas

Let’s take a closer look at these creative ideas together!

Trash Can Leprechaun Trap is the perfect way to upcycle a plastic trash bin into a cute little coin-covered trap to catch your sneaky little leprechaun.

I’m loving this idea of adding copper pennies to create a fun walkway up to your little leprechaun trap!

Why not create your leprechaun trap as a resort for leprechauns? This fun idea is sure to attract them.

If you have scraps of scrapbook paper or cardboard lying around, you can easily throw this leprechaun trap together in minutes. Don’t forget to add some cute paper straws for a ladder!

Yum! How about making a pretty rainbow cake leprechaun trap? It’s not only a cute idea, but it’s also a delicious way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!

This rainbow sushi leprechaun trap idea is my favorite! How creative to use popsicle sticks and pretzel sticks to create a one-of-a-kind craft.

This is a super easy way to have some fun in the morning with a doughnut leprechaun trap!

Find more fun and easy Leprechaun Trap Ideas HERE and HERE.

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Creating a leprechaun trap doesn’t have to be hard work—it’s actually lots of fun! With these 8+ ideas, you’ll have plenty of inspiration for designing your own creative contraption this St. Patrick’s Day season. So get creative, get building, and let’s see if we can catch ourselves some luck o’ the Irish this year!

YouTube Video Tutorial

If you’d prefer to watch a video tutorial that includes a few extra Dollar Tree Craft Tutorials, you can watch below. Be sure to subscribe to my channel and hit that notification bell while you’re over there for me!

What is a Leprechaun Trap?

A leprechaun trap is a cute little craft used to catch the elusive leprechaun. It usually consists of a decorative box or container that can be decorated with glitter and objects that are often associated with luck, like four-leaf clovers, horseshoes, rainbows, and so on.

Traditionally, it is believed that if you catch a leprechaun, you will win their fortune. Although this may not happen in real life, the fun of crafting your own leprechaun trap can bring joy to anyone! Let me know if you try it in the comments below!