How to Make Potted Paper Clovers

Create a festive centerpiece this St. Patrick's Day using only green card stock and a couple common household supplies.

By: Abigail Barnes

Related To:

green card stock (2-4 shades)
terra cotta pot(s)
wooden skewers or toothpicks
scissors

hot glue gun and glue sticks
potting soil
optional: ribbons, buttons, stickers, etc.
Download: Potted Paper Clover Pattern

Cut Clovers

Download and print the potted paper clover pattern, and trace and cut the two sizes of clover shapes out of your green paper.

Attach Clovers

Attach a toothpick or skewer to each clover using hot glue.

Insert Clovers

Fill the terra cotta pot with potting soil. Insert the clovers on sticks, to the pot one at a time at varying heights until the entire pot is filled.

Add Finishing Touches

Embellish the pot with gold washi tape, ribbon or scrapbook paper.

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