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Paper Roll Leprechaun Binoculars
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DIY Leprechaun Lookers

Spot some leprechauns with these DIY leprechaun lookers. These paper roll binoculars are such a cute St. Patrick's Day craft, perfect for kids and pretend play.
Active Time15 minutes
Glue Drying Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 15 minutes
Yield: 1 pair of leprechaun binoculars
Author: Debbie Chapman
Cost: $1

Equipment

Materials

Instructions

Step 1: Find what you need

  • Gather your supplies and materials.
    Leprechaun Lookers Supplies

Step 2: Cover the paper rolls and connect them

  • Cut a piece of green paper to be 6 x 4-1/2 inches (or whatever size will fit around your paper roll).
    Leprechaun Lookers
  • Glue the paper around the roll. We used tacky glue here, but glue tape will also work.
    Leprechaun Lookers
  • Repeat, covering a second paper roll.
    Leprechaun Lookers
  • Add a line of hot glue along the seam of one paper roll.
    Leprechaun Lookers
  • Push the two paper rolls together, making sure the ends are lined up.
    Leprechaun Lookers

Step 3: Add pipe cleaners around the ends

  • Fold a gold pipe cleaner in half, making a sharp "V" point at the fold.
    Leprechaun Lookers
  • Add hot glue in-between the connected paper rolls at one end. Attach the pointed center of the pipe cleaner there, pushing it down in the gap.
    Leprechaun Lookers
  • Glue the pipe cleaner around the ends of the paper rolls, adding a bit of glue every inch or so to keep it in place.
    Cut off any excess from the ends of the pipe cleaner, if needed, and then repeat, adding a second pipe cleaner on the other end.
    Leprechaun Lookers

Step 4: Decorate the leprechaun lookers

  • Gather items to decorate your binoculars. We chose gold sequins and green flatback gems for these leprechaun lookers.
    Attach each sequin with a small dot of tacky glue.
    Leprechaun Lookers
  • Repeat, decorating with the flatback gems. Allow the tacky glue to dry before handling, or the gems might slide out of place.
    Leprechaun Lookers

Step 5: Add a hanger

  • Cut a 32 inch piece of ribbon, yarn, or string. We used green ribbon, but metallic shades or white will also look nice.
    Leprechaun Lookers
  • Use hot glue to attach each ribbon end to the inside of the binoculars.
    Leprechaun Lookers
  • Your leprechaun lookers are complete!
    Leprechaun Lookers
  • Have fun decorating more leprechaun binoculars to entice the leprechauns! Keep reading below for some cool ideas.
    Leprechaun Lookers
  • Place the ribbon around your neck and peer through your leprechaun lookers to see if you can spot one of the mischievous creatures! St. Patrick's Day is an especially good day to glimpse them.
    Leprechaun Lookers

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Notes

Looking for more St. Patrick's Day crafts? Here's a few of our favourites:
Paper Shamrock
St. Patrick's Day Coloring Pages
Pretzel Shamrocks