Printable Leprechaun Buddies Paper Dolls
Dress up play gets a lucky holiday twist with these Printable Leprechaun Buddies Paper Dolls. Kids can choose their favorite buddy paper doll and pair it with fun leprechaun outfits for a creative St. Patrick’s Day activity. Print the black and white version for a coloring project or use the full-color option for a quick and easy craft.
This is a fun choice for classroom activities, holiday parties, or quiet time at home. Kids will enjoy mixing and matching the pieces and showing off their finished paper dolls in a pretend St. Patrick’s Day parade.
Supplies
- White paper
- Printer
- Scissors
- Crayons, markers, or colored pencils optional
- Glue dots or glue stick
- Buddies Pets in black and white or color
Instructions
- Print your favorite buddy paper doll and the matching leprechaun costume in either black and white or color.
- If you choose the black and white version, color the buddy and clothing pieces before cutting them out. This makes the craft easier and adds extra creative fun.
- Carefully cut out the paper doll and all of the leprechaun clothing pieces.
- Attach the clothing to your favorite buddy paper doll using glue dots or a glue stick.
- Set up a few different buddies and outfits so kids can create their own St. Patrick’s Day paper doll parade.
Fun Facts
The word leprechaun is believed to come from the old Irish word lūchorpān, which means small body.
In Irish folklore, leprechauns are tiny magical shoemakers who are often linked with gold and good luck.
Leprechauns have become one of the most popular symbols of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations and holiday crafts for kids.
Source: Mental Floss – 15 Lucky Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Leprechauns
Patterns, Templates and Printables
Click on a pattern to open it in a new window to print.
Teacher Friendly Educational Extension
These printable templates can be used for more than just craft time. Invite children to describe their finished paper doll using color words, clothing words, and holiday vocabulary. This makes a fun language arts extension for early learners.
Teachers and homeschoolers can also turn this into a simple writing activity by asking kids to name their leprechaun buddy and write one or two sentences about where it is going for St. Patrick’s Day. This works well as a classroom activity, bulletin board display, or take-home project.
