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Looking for a quick and affordable way to dress up treats for St. Patrick’s Day? These DIY St. Patrick’s Day candy toppers are the perfect solution! All you need is printable designs, cardstock, a fold, and a staple to transform an ordinary bag of candy into a festive party favour.
Supplies You’ll Need
- Printed St. Patrick’s Day candy topper design (Free Download – Below)
- White Glossy cardstock (65–110 lb works best)
- Paper cutter or scissors
- Clear treat bags
- Candy (green, gold coins, or rainbow themed works great!)
- Stapler
How to Make St. Patrick’s Day Candy Toppers
Step 1: Download and Print
Print your St. Patrick’s Day candy topper design onto glossy white cardstock. Regular printer paper will be too thin and won’t hold up well once folded.
Step 2: Cut out the Toppers
Trim along the cut lines using scissors or a paper trimmer. These toppers are designed to fit standard 4-inch treat bags. There are 4 printables on each standard 8.5 by 11-inch cardstock.
Step 3: Fill the Candy Bags
Fill your clear treat bags with candy. Some festive ideas include:
- Green M&M’s
- Gold chocolate coins
- Rainbow candy strips
- Green jelly beans
- Skittles for a rainbow effect
Step 4: Fold & Attach
Fold your topper in half across the center. Place it over the top of the filled candy bag and staple on each side to secure.
For a cleaner look:
- Add two staples (one on each side)
- Use double-sided tape for a staple-free finish
- Punch holes and tie with ribbon for a more decorative look.
Helpful Tips and FAQs
Using Alternative Cardstock
I recommend glossy printable cardstock for the best results. Other options are regular white smooth cardstock. The smoother the better. You can use regular printer paper as well.
Best Printer Settings
For the best results, there are a couple of reccomended inter settings. Choose the best quality print from your print menu. Most systems default to be but it is good to double-check. Best or High Quality print is reccomended.
Paper choice usually defaults to regular printer paper. For glossy cardstock, choose the option that best matches your paper. Printers vary, but “specialty paper or heavyweight glossy” is a good choice.
Bleed is an option on some printers. If you are using a cutting machine, this will be an option. Bleed should be turned off to achieve the best result.
Resizing the Toppers
To resize these St.Patrick’s Day Candy Toppers, upload them to Canva or a graphics program. Resizing is easy on Canva is super easy. If you don’t already use Canva. You may need to crop out a couple of the toppers if enlarging for an extra large baf. Thats the fun thing about Canva. It is easy to use and provides a lot of options.
Sharing Ideas
The dun. St.Patrick’s Day Candy Toppers are perfect for:
- Classroom St. Patrick’s Day treats
- Daycare parties
- Babysitters
- Church events
- Work celebrations
- Party favours
- Craft show bundles
- Dinner at home
- For the waiter/waitress at your favourite restaurant.
- School Bus Driver
- Sports teams
- Friends and family.
They’re especially great if you sell printables or handmade holiday items!
DIY St. Patrick’s Day candy toppers are one of the easiest ways to turn simple candy into something special. They’re affordable, beginner-friendly, and perfect for last-minute party prep.
Print, cut, fold, staple, and you’re done!
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