Pot of Gold Paper Plate Craft
A large paper plate, a splash of black paint, and a handful of sunny yellow details come together to create this bold Pot of Gold paper plate craft just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. With layered cardstock coins, fluffy pom poms, and a shamrock finished with a twine bow, this project is simple to prep and makes a cheerful seasonal display.
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Materials for This St. Patrick’s Day Pot Craft
Before you begin, gather your supplies and print the patterns. Having everything ready will make the assembly process smooth and simple.
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Once your materials are prepared, follow the step-by-step directions below.
How to Make a Paper Plate Pot of Gold
Follow each step carefully and allow paint to dry completely before moving on to assembly.
Step 1: Gather Your Supplies
Gather your supplies. Prepare your workspace and make sure all materials are within reach before beginning.
Step 2: Fold and Cut the Paper Plate
Fold over the bottom edge of the paper plate approximately one inch and score firmly. Cut along the fold with scissors to create the base pot shape.
Step 3: Paint the Pot
Basecoat the outside of the paper plate with black acrylic craft paint. Let dry completely and apply a second coat if necessary.
Step 4: Trace the Patterns
Download and print the pot of gold patterns, then cut them out with scissors. Trace the pot legs twice and the rim once onto black cardstock. Trace the large shamrock once onto medium green cardstock and the small shamrock once onto bright green cardstock. Trace the coins six times onto light yellow and dark yellow cardstock, and trace the pile of gold onto medium yellow cardstock with a pencil.
Step 5: Cut Out the Pieces
Cut out all patterns, making sure to cut inside the traced lines for a clean, finished project.
Step 6: Assemble the Pot
Attach the legs and rim to the pot using a glue gun and glue sticks.
Tip: You can use liquid craft glue for this project, but you will have to wait for it to dry.
Step 7: Add the Gold
Glue the pile of gold onto the top back of the paper plate pot. Randomly attach the light yellow and dark yellow coins to the pile of gold using a glue gun and glue sticks.
Step 8: Add Texture
Glue an assortment of yellow pom poms to the pot of gold using a glue gun and glue sticks.
Step 9: Attach the Shamrock
Glue the bright green shamrock to the medium green shamrock, then attach it to the pot of gold with a glue gun and glue sticks.
Step 10: Finish with Twine and Button
Tie natural jute twine into a small bow. Attach the bow to a green button, then glue the button to the center of the shamrock.
All done!
Then hang your finished pot of gold up for everyone to see!
We'd love to see yours! Snap a photo and share it in the comments.
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