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I love St. Patrick’s Day not only because everyone is proudly wearing my all-time favorite color, but also because it gives me an excuse to eat traditional Irish corned beef and cabbage and drink green beer. How do you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? Are you throwing a last-minute party for the leprechauns in your life? Here are some easy and fun decorating ideas packed with free downloads and plenty of shamrocks for good luck!

Dress up simple white- or green-frosted cupcakes with festive toppers for an easy-to-make dessert everyone will love (and quickly devour).

Print these pre-made “lucky” letters on thick, white paper, string together with jute and adorn with ribbon for a simple St. Patrick’s Day banner the kids will love making, too.

For a budget-friendly alternative to purchased wall art, print this Irish-themed subway art for a festive addition to your home today. (Plus, it will give that empty frame some love.)

For a year-round decorating idea, grab the kids and create this simple burlap wreath. After St. Patrick’s Day, simply change out the shamrock for spring tulips, then an Easter bunny, later an American flag.

Bring the luck of the Irish into your home with more easy handmade projects from HGTV. Dive into delicious Irish cuisine with fun St. Patrick’s Day recipes from FoodNetwork.com. And check out St. Patty’s Day Parades from around the world at TravelChannel.com.