Quick & Easy St. Patrick's Day Idea

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St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner and to be honest, I don't do a whole lot for the holiday but I had an idea.  I thought it would be cute, so I did it!
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I came across these little plastic tubes that had been languishing in a drawer for several years.  After picking up some Skittles, the project was underway...
I started by sorting the Skittles by color.  It brought back fond memories of my teaching days.  Does anyone else remember sorting activities?
After sorting, I added them to the tubes to form a rainbow of colors.  Sorry, forgot that pic!
I made a couple of tags from scrapbook paper and stamps.
They were attached to the tubes with Baker's Twine and the project was complete!
I did make a change to one of the tubes - A space was left at the top and a few mini marshmallows were added to act as clouds.  Here's a side view to see them:
  
Before you say, "That's cute, Ann, but I don't have those plastic tubes" - I have the solution.  You probably have an empty jar.  The one that basil pesto comes in would be the perfect size.  
 
I did find these tubes that would also work great for this project -if your heart is set on the little tubes.  

These make the perfect gift for friends, a class party, colleagues, you get the idea! 

How's that for a quick and easy St. Patrick's Day project?

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Comments

  1. Patti @ Pandoras BoxMarch 6, 2021 at 4:01 PM

    Cute idea!! You are so clever!

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  2. Kim March 6, 2021 at 8:48 PM

    Cute! Love that bright green color.

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  3. Lady of the ManorMarch 7, 2021 at 8:07 AM

    Clever!

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  4. VickyMarch 7, 2021 at 8:06 PM

    Very cute but don't shamrocks only have three petals??

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    1. AnnMarch 8, 2021 at 9:05 AM

      Yes, shamrocks do have 3 leaves, but this is a 4-leaf clover. The 4th leaf brings good luck!

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  5. SarahMarch 7, 2021 at 8:09 PM

    Cute idea!

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  6. Debbie Styles LifeMarch 9, 2021 at 6:26 PM

    That's a great idea! And, yes, I remember doing lots of sorting activities with students when I was teaching. It was lots of fun. I don't do a lot for St. Patrick's day, either, but your ideas are very inspiring.

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    1. AnnMarch 10, 2021 at 3:15 PM

      Thank you, Debbie, I'm glad you like it. So glad you stopped by!

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  7. Tea With JenniferMarch 9, 2021 at 10:48 PM

    Such an amazing idea!
    You're welcome to join me in a cuppa at Tea With Jennifer,
    Jennifer

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  8. Shooting Stars MagMarch 10, 2021 at 8:32 AM

    This is so cute. I don't do anything for St. Patrick's Day but I DO have two nieces and a nephew and it's always fun to do something holiday related with them. I think they'd love these.

    -Lauren
    www.shootingstarsmag.net

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    1. AnnMarch 10, 2021 at 3:20 PM

      Thank you so much! I hope you'll make them for your nieces and nephew.

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  9. Joanne March 11, 2021 at 7:08 PM

    Those are so cute!

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    1. AnnMarch 11, 2021 at 10:14 PM

      Thank you, Joanne. I'm glad you like them!

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  10. Linda March 15, 2021 at 9:36 PM

    How cute. Thank you for sharing on the Classy Flamingos.

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  11. Donna @ Modern on MonticelloMarch 17, 2021 at 3:49 PM

    These are definitely cute. And yes, an old jar would work out just as well. #HomeMattersParty

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  12. Jennifer WiseFebruary 26, 2024 at 3:27 PM

    This is darling. So easy and clever. Thanks for sharing this post at the Will Blog for Comments #27 linkup. Hope to see you next time, too. Have a great week!

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  13. AnonymousFebruary 29, 2024 at 8:45 PM

    So pretty!! You and I are in the same link parties. I had to come over and say hello!

    Wendy
    www.theInspiredEater.com

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  14. Megan RussellMarch 1, 2024 at 2:09 PM

    This would be so cute to pass out at school to classmates!

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  15. Perfectly Imperfect - Life with LyndseyMarch 4, 2024 at 9:22 PM

    I love this idea, and it's so simple!

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  16. Carol, The Answer Is ChocolateMarch 6, 2024 at 12:55 PM

    What a fun and perfect St. Patrick's Day idea. Featuring when my party opens tomorrow!

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    1. AnnMarch 6, 2024 at 7:18 PM

      Thank you so much, Carol. I hope you're having a great week!

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