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Leprechaun Traps

By Staci Nappi March 11, 2024

Once upon a time, a group of friends decided they wanted to try and catch a leprechaun. St. Patrick's Day was just around the corner and they were determined to get their hands on some of that lucky gold. But they didn't have time to gather all the supplies they needed to make a trap.


Luckily, one of the friends suggested they order a leprechaun trap kit from Amazon. They quickly found one with all the necessary components and ordered it with just a few clicks. The kit arrived the next day, and they eagerly got to work.


They followed the instructions and assembled the trap, carefully placing it in a spot where they knew leprechauns liked to play. They sprinkled some glitter around the trap, hoping to entice the little guy inside.


The next morning, they checked the trap and were surprised to find that they had caught a leprechaun! The little guy was sitting inside, looking quite unhappy.


They quickly remembered the tips they had read online about not taking their eyes off the leprechaun, so they kept a close watch on him. The leprechaun tried to escape a few times, but they were too quick for him.



Eventually, the leprechaun realized he wasn't going to be able to get away and he reluctantly handed over a small bag of gold coins and a piece of paper with a riddle on it. He then disappeared in a puff of smoke, leaving the friends feeling very lucky indeed.


They opened the bag and counted the coins, feeling thrilled by their success. They also spent some time trying to solve the riddle, which led them on a treasure hunt around the neighborhood. It was an exciting adventure, and they all agreed that catching a leprechaun was definitely worth the effort.


So, if you're looking for a fun activity to do with your friends or family this St. Patrick's Day, why not try making a leprechaun trap? With a little bit of luck and some clever planning, you might just catch one of those sneaky little guys and get your hands on some lucky gold!

What you will need:

  1. Glue/Glue gun
  2. Construction paper (especially Gold/Yellow and Green)
  3. Popsicle sticks
  4. Gold glitter
  5. Green craft foam 
  6. Gold paint
  7. Scissors or craft scissors
  8. hole punch (for gold on the grass out of gold or yellow paper. You can use glitter too or instead)
  9. Small craft balls
  10. a cauldron or something similar to put fake gold. 

Don't forget to put a small hole under the pot of gold!