As legend has it, if you are lucky enough to catch a leprechaun, you may also get him to hand over some of his treasure. He could even grant you three wishes. The problem is that nobody seems to have seen a leprechaun, let alone capture him. You could change that by making your own leprechaun trap ideas for kids. 

St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, and I don’t know about you, but we are planning our annual visit from those pesky leprechauns! You can have a lot of St. Patrick’s Day fun with your own DIY leprechaun trap ideas for kids and find new ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.

It is also said that leprechauns only live in Ireland, burrowed under the ground, and safe from human eyes. But parents know that these little rascals make their way worldwide.

They are wreaking havoc, turning milk green and leaving little green footprints. What if you and your kids could set a genius trap to capture the mischievous leprechauns running around your home while you are sleeping?

Maybe, at the very least, if he is clever enough to escape, in his haste, he may drop some of his treats and loot for you to enjoy on St. Patrick’s Day. You can transform items around your home into crazy, fun leprechaun traps that no leprechaun can resist.

It’s time to get crafty with the kids and create your own leprechaun trap. Let your imaginations run wild and get to the building with these leprechaun trap ideas that will be so much fun for the whole family.

Add rainbows, shamrocks, and tons of green and gold; with the luck of the Irish, you might just catch one! 

Under the Rainbow Leprechaun Trap | St Patrick’s Day Crafts

Leprechaun Trap Ideas | Moms and Munchkins

How To Build A Leprechaun Trap | The Suburban Soapbox

Leprechaun Trap | Maya Bear

How To Catch A Leprechaun | Busy Being Kaylee

Crazy Fun Leprechaun Trap Ideas for Kids

The first and most important thing you must know is that these traps only work for leprechauns. You will not be able to trap a sibling or a new pet. But we want leprechauns for the magic they possess.

It is a game they like to play, a sort of cath-me-if-you-can sort of game. You get access to that magic when you catch them. 

Leprechaun Trap with Green Legos | Pots and Pins

Leprechaun Trap with Seesaw and Coin Steps | A Blonde and 3 Boys

Rainbow Leprechaun Trap | Chica Circle

DIY Leprechaun Trap | DIY Cuteness

Cereal Box Leprechaun Trap | Crafts By Amanda

Stay Safe

A little warning about using DIY leprechaun trap ideas for kids. Leprechauns don’t like to lose the game. In fact, they will do whatever they can to ensure they don’t lose.

Stay safe, be warned, and follow the instructions in these different ideas as best as possible.  

Leprechaun Trap Steps to Gold | DLTK Holidays

St. Patrick’s Day Ideas – Leprechaun Traps | The Crafting Chicks

DIY Leprechaun Trap | A Mom’s Take

St Patrick’s Day Leprechaun Trap | The Idea Room

Awesome Leprechaun Trap Ideas for Kids | Planning Play Time

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