Looking for an easy St. Patrick’s Day party idea that’s colorful, affordable, and seriously cute?
Let us reintroduce you to the humble paper chain!
With just a few sheets of colored paper and a stapler, you can transform our Rainbow Ric Rac Collection into a festive, themed St. Patrick’s Day setup - perfect for classroom parties, kids’ birthdays, lucky brunches, or a pot-of-gold dinner moment.
And the best part? It’s inexpensive, beginner-friendly, and wildly effective.
Here’s how we styled a simple DIY paper chain three different ways to elevate your St. Patrick’s Day table decor.
Why Paper Chains Are the Ultimate Budget Party Hack
Before we get into the styles, let’s talk about why this works so well.
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✔ Cheap craft supply (cardstock or construction paper)
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✔ Easy St. Patrick’s Day craft for kids (literally, your kids could do this and would have a blast!)
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✔ Customizable to any color theme
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✔ Adds height, movement, and dimension
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✔ Makes simple partyware look styled and intentional
When you’re working with a bright rainbow party collection, adding a 3D element like this instantly makes it feel layered and elevated.
🌈 1. The Rainbow Arch - A Real Statement Centerpiece!
This is the showstopper!
We created a rainbow paper chain and shaped it into a standing arch, floating perfectly on some fluffly white paper-chained clouds. Place it right down the center of your table for an instant St. Patrick’s Day focal point.
Why this works:
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Creates vertical interest on your table
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Highlights all the rainbow tones in the collection
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Feels playful but still polished
✨ Style it with:
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Gold cutlery
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Rainbow scalloped plates
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Confetti scattered like gold and lucky charms
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Green glassware for a pop of lucky charm energy
🍀 2. The Lucky Shamrock Chain
Want to lean heavier into the theme?
We looped green paper strips into heart shapes and connected three and four to form shamrocks. String them together as a table runner or drape them down the center of your table. You can also hang these anywhere for extra fun!
This instantly turns your rainbow collection into a true St. Patrick’s Day party table.
Why this works:
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Ties directly into the holiday
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Adds texture without overwhelming the table
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Works beautifully for kids AND adults
✨ Pro Tip: Write each guest’s name near their shamrock for a personalized St. Patrick’s Day place setting, or set individual paper shamrocks with their names on them on their plates.
This doubles as:
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An easy classroom craft
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A festive dinner table decoration
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A fun DIY activity during your party
🌈 3. The Oversized Paper Chain Runner
This might be our favorite.
Instead of keeping the chain flat, let it weave and curve naturally down the table like a colorful river of rainbows. This is created the same way as a basic paper chain, but thicker for a more elevated, fuller look.
This method:
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Feels organic and modern
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Softens the table styling
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Works as a DIY table runner alternative
Because our Rainbow Paper Party Collection already features bold scalloped plates and gold details, the soft curves of the paper chain balance everything out.
✨ Scatter confetti (hearts, stars, gold shapes) between the loops to create that “pot of gold at the end of the rainbow” vibe.
🍀 How This Elevates a Simple Party Collection
What we love most about this DIY is how it shows that you don’t need to buy an entirely new themed collection to create a holiday look.
With:
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One rainbow paper collection
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A few sheets of colored paper
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20 minutes of crafting
You can create:
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A St. Patrick’s Day kids' party
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A lucky brunch setup
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A festive classroom celebration
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A colorful March birthday table
It’s proof that simple, affordable crafts can completely transform your party decor.
🎉 Make It, Style It, Share It!
Ready to recreate this look?
✨ Shop our Ric Rac Collection
✨ Make your paper chain
✨ Don't forget the confetti
✨ Snap a pic and tag us
Because at Packed Party, we believe celebration isn’t just an occasion, it’s a way of life.
And sometimes all it takes is a paper chain. 🌈 Happy St. Patrick's Day, Party Peeps!
