Ever wondered how to catch a sneaky leprechaun? In this fun St. Patrick’s Day art activity, we’ll teach you how to draw a cartoon leprechaun trap — complete with gold coins, a string, and a tilted box ready to spring shut! This step-by-step drawing is playful, imaginative, and perfect for kids and beginner artists.
This guide is perfect for:
– Kids who love holiday crafts and pranks
– Teachers planning festive classroom activities
– Parents and children making leprechaun traps together
– Beginner artists curious about perspective and simple 3D shapes
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✨ What Makes This Drawing Guide Special?
🎯 Story-Based Fun
– Kids will enjoy the trap’s clever design
– Ties into St. Patrick’s Day legends and imagination
🧱 Learn Simple 3D Drawing
– Cylinders for coins
– Rectangular prism for the tilted box
😊 Cute Finishing Touch
– Add a happy face to the trap for a fun surprise!
✏️ Age-Appropriate and Printable
– Classroom-ready
– Safe and ad-free
– No drawing experience needed
What You Need:
- A pencil
- An eraser
- A black marker (for outlining)
- Coloring tools (crayons, markers, or colored pencils)
- Drawing paper
Step by Step Leprechaun Trap Drawing Instructions
Step 1 – Draw a Stack of Coins
Start in the bottom center of your paper. Draw a small stack of horizontal oval shapes to create coins — this will be the bait!
Step 2 – Add the Rope Trap
To the right of the coin stack, sketch a few loose loops like curvy noodles — this will be the string that activates the trap.
Step 3 – Draw the Stick
Now draw a straight vertical stick behind the rope. The rope should look like it’s winding around the stick and extending to the right.
Step 4 – Sketch the Front of the Box
Draw a wide, slightly slanted rectangle resting on the stick and coin stack. This is the side of the tilted trap box.
Step 5 – Add the Top and Side of the Box
Draw the top and left side of the box to complete its 3D shape. Now the box looks like it’s propped up, ready to drop!
Step 6 – Make It Cute!
Draw two small circles for eyes and a smiling mouth on the front face of the trap box. Now your trap has personality and charm!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is this trap used for?
It’s a fun imaginary trap for catching leprechauns on St. Patrick’s Day! Kids love the idea of setting up “traps” with gold to see if a leprechaun comes.
Can I color the coins and rope?
Absolutely! Try gold or yellow for the coins, brown or red for the stick, and any color you like for the string.
How do I make the box look more 3D?
Make sure the sides are angled slightly and that the top shows a bit of depth. Don’t worry — it doesn’t have to be perfect!
Can I add a leprechaun inside or near the trap?
Yes! That’s a great creative idea. Try drawing a little leprechaun peeking out or sneaking toward the coins.
Printable Drawing Tutorials
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You Did It!
Great job drawing your own leprechaun trap! Now that it’s complete, you can color it and even cut it out to use as part of a St. Patrick’s Day display. Want to make it extra fun? Add glitter to the gold, rainbows around the trap, or little footprints leading up to it. Keep imagining, keep drawing, and maybe… you’ll catch a lucky leprechaun this year!
