How to Make Simple Felt Shamrocks
![Original_Marianne-Canada-Felt-Shamrock-Lulu-Beauty2_s4x3](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2013/2/22/1/Original_Marianne-Canada-Felt-Shamrock-Lulu-Beauty2_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400976381124.webp)
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![DIY Felt Shamrock](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/video/0/02/020/0203/0203290.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.1280.720.85.suffix/1661807005177.webp)
Materials Needed:
- craft felt in assorted shades of green
- embroidery needle
- embroidery thread
- hot glue gun
- ribbon
- large safety pin
- child's hair clip
Cut Felt Into Strips
Cut a 1-inch strip of felt. (For a large shamrock, make the strip 1.5 inches wide.) Then, cut the strip into four equal pieces.
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Create Petals
Cut an "m"-shaped notch into each felt piece, about halfway up. Repeat for remaining felt pieces, using first piece as a template.
![Original_Marianne-Canada-Crafternoon-Felt-Shamrocks-Step2_s4x3](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2013/2/22/2/Original_Marianne-Canada-Crafternoon-Felt-Shamrocks-Step2_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400977270529.webp)
String Petals Together
Put two stiches into each petal, stringing them all onto embroidery thread. Pull thread tight, cinching the petals together.
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Create Shamrock Shape
Tie in a knot and trim excess thread. Then open the petals and pull them into a shamrock shape.
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Add Shamrock to Accessories
Using hot glue, affix shamrock to hair clip, safety pin or ribbon.
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Wear Your Shamrocks
Wear in your hair (Images 1, 2) or on your shirt (Image 3) to spread St. Patrick's Day cheer!
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