Irish Ribbon Banner

Irish eyes will smile wherever you hang this ribbon banner. Pots of gold glitter at the ends of Ireland's frequent rainbows!

1. Learn about Ireland and its popular holiday, St. Patrick's Day. What are some of the country's symbols, legends, and traditional sayings? Choose a few of your favorites to represent on a banner. This Irish Ribbon Banner shows the legend about finding a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow.

2. On a large piece of white construction paper or posterboard, use Crayola® Colored Pencils to draw a cloud with a rainbow, two hand-size shamrocks, and a big pot of gold. Color them with Crayola Markers. Use your imagination to decorate them with authentic Irish designs and sayings. Add Crayola Glitter Glue for glittering gold and other sparkling effects. Dry.

3. Cut out all four pieces with Crayola Scissors. Arrange them in the order in which you want them to hang on your banner. Turn them over and run a long ribbon down their backs. Attach ribbon to the pieces with Crayola School Glue. Dry.

4. Hang your Irish Ribbon Banner in a doorway, in a window, or on a wall.

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project.

Glitter Glue— WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. Not for use on skin.

Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.

String-Like Materials—Includes string, raffia, lacing, yarn, ribbon, and other similar material. Children 3 years and younger should not be given any string-like material that is longer than 12 inches. Close adult supervision is essential whenever children use string-like material. When crafts are to be worn around the necks of children 8 years and younger, attach the ends of the “string-like material” with clear adhesive tape, which allows easy release of the bond if the craft becomes entangled or caught on equipment. For children older than 8 years, the ends of the “string-like material” may be tied and knotted.

Windows—Be sure windows are securely closed and locked before decorating. An adult must closely supervise the activity.

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Crafts

crayola supplies

• Colored Pencils
• Markers
• No-Run School Glue
• Glitter Glue
• Pointed Tip Scissors

household supplies

• yarn
• posterboard
• ribbon

"Our young artists researched Irish symbols and legends. They created unique door hangings and shared their stories."
Darwin S., Saturday craft class leader.

"For Family History Month, students made ribbon banners depicting legends from the countries of their ancestors."
Sondra S., parent volunteer.

Why is green the color of Ireland and St. Patrick's Day? During the 1800s, green came to be used as a symbol for Ireland, or the Emerald Isle. Thanks to plentiful rain and mist, the island is green year-round.