St. Patrick's Day is a celebration, tradition, and enjoyment of families everywhere in the United States. Planning a party, a special dinner, or enjoying quality time at home, there are numerous ideas for creativity this Irish holiday with a focus on food, crafts, and fun activities for families. With colorful greens, gold treasures, and shamrocks galore, it's so simple to turn this day into something special. And, with the proper supplies, you can put a touch of magic on your St. Patrick's Day festivities.
Let's discuss some fun family activities, crafty fun, and tasty treats you can make with the assistance of Oasis Supply Company, your one-stop shop for all things baking and crafting. From edible paper and icing sheets to dark chocolate wafer melts, Oasis Supply has everything you need to make your St. Patrick's Day celebration creative and delicious!
St. Patrick's Day Crafts for the Whole Family
Crafting is one of the greatest ways to involve the entire family in celebrating St. Patrick's Day. It's fun and lets everybody, from little ones to big people, have their moment in the creative limelight.
1. Shamrock Handprint Art: Begin the day with some shamrock handprint art. Just use green paint, paper, and small hands! This is a nice craft for younger children. Paint your child's hands green and have them press them onto a piece of paper to create a shamrock shape. After it dries, you can add small decorations like glitter or stickers for added glamour.
2. Construction Paper Leprechaun Hats: Construction paper is your best friend when it comes to St. Patrick's Day crafts. Help the children make their leprechaun hats from green construction paper, glitter, and a few gold trimmings. To add an extra bit of fun, you can stuff the hats with little chocolates or candies for a sweet surprise.
3. DIY Rainbow and Pot of Gold: A classic St. Patrick's Day image is a rainbow with a pot of gold at the end. For this craft, you’ll need some colorful paper, scissors, and glue. Help the kids cut out strips of paper in different colors to make a rainbow, and then create a pot using black construction paper. Add some gold coins (or candies) at the end of the rainbow to complete the scene.
Edible Crafts: Create Yummy St. Patrick's Day Treats
Of course, St. Patrick's Day would not be complete without some tasty treats to indulge in after all that crafting. Here are some tasty ideas that the entire family can help make, utilizing the wonderful supplies from Oasis Supply Company.
1. St. Patrick's Day Cake with Wafer Paper Decorations
Want to make a stunning and impressive cake? Try using icing sheets and edible paper to create detailed designs that will add a little magic to your cake. With wafer paper cake designs, you can make shamrocks, rainbows, or even a leprechaun to put on top of the cake. Wafer paper is easy to use, and when combined with edible ink, it offers a lightweight, airily crisp decoration that won’t overpower the flavor of your cake.
Wafer paper designs are perfect for delicate details, whether you’re decorating a layered cake or cupcakes. Simply print your designs on edible paper sheets using an edible printer, cut them out, and place them on your cake. It's a great method to incorporate detailed details such as shamrocks or rainbow patterns. For those who don't wish to utilize an edible printer, you can even cut out shapes from the edible paper manually to achieve a more customized cake design.
2. Edible Sugar Art for Decor and Flavor
If you want something a little out of the ordinary, edible sugar art is another great way to take your St. Patrick's Day desserts to the next level. You can make sugar art decorations such as shamrocks, lucky horseshoes, or even personalized St. Patrick's Day phrases. Edible sugar art is simple and a great way to add an extra special touch to your desserts. It is also an excellent activity to engage the young ones since they can assist in putting sugar art designs on cookies, cupcakes, or even cakes.
3. Dark Chocolate Wafer Melts: The Ideal Complement to Any Dessert
Dark chocolate wafer melts are a necessity for die-hard chocolate fans. They melt effortlessly and form a decadent, rich treat for your St. Patrick's Day dessert table. You can use these chocolate melts to coat strawberries, pretzels, or marshmallows, forming bite-sized desserts ideal for all ages. They also make a great cake and cupcake toppers, adding a rich, luxurious chocolate taste that complements the other holiday ingredients nicely.
4. Dessert Display Stands to Showcase Your Creations
After you've prepared all your delicious delights, you'll want a lovely means to present them. Dessert display stands by Oasis Supply are ideal for highlighting your St. Patrick's Day delights. These stands can raise the level of your treats and make your dessert table the center of the festivities. Whether you're having a small family dinner or a big party, a tiered dessert stand adds your sweets a professional, polished look, ideal for wowing guests.
Fun Family Activities for St. Patrick's Day
While crafting and baking are central to the celebration, there are many other activities to do as a family. Here are some ideas to keep the entire family entertained and in the St. Patrick's Day mood.
1. St. Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt
Create a scavenger hunt in the backyard or around the house. Place items such as gold coins, shamrocks, or small leprechauns for the children to discover. Create clues that will take them to each item, and provide small rewards or treats when they discover something. This is an excellent way to get the children active and engaged in the holiday celebration.
2. St. Patrick's Day Bingo
Make a St. Patrick's Day-themed bingo game with pictures of pots of gold, leprechauns, shamrocks, and rainbows. This is a fun way to include everyone and an excellent activity for any age. Give small rewards to the winners, such as a special St. Patrick's Day treat or a fun craft set.
3. Irish Dancing and Music
Get the family grooving with lively Irish music and dancing! Play authentic Irish music or even teach the children a basic Irish jig. You can make it into a mini party, where everybody can get their feet tapping and enjoy the happy music. It's a great way to burn some energy while having fun.
Conclusion
However you celebrate St. Patrick's Day, Oasis Supply Company has everything you need to make your holiday enchanting. From icing sheets and edible paper to decorate your cakes and cookies to dark chocolate wafer melts for the ultimate treat, there's something for everyone. Make this St. Patrick's Day special by adding fun crafts, tasty treats, and activities everyone will enjoy.
So, let the making start, the sweets pour in, and the giggles sound out — it's time to get creative and festive on St. Patrick's Day!