5 Ways to Catch a Leprechaun

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According to legend, the night before St. Patrick's Day is notorious for leprechaun mischief. This year, you and your family will be ready for them. Here are five ways to catch a leprechaun this St. Patrick's Day – or, at the very least, get a few gold chocolate coins for your trouble.

Photography: Mike Krautter

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How to Make a Leprechaun Trap

Will our simple-to-create leprechaun trap help you and your family capture the troublemakers? Craft it the night before to see. Get our craft tutorial below, or watch how to make it.

Learn How to Make a Leprechaun Trap
Photography: Leo Kowal of SVG Cuts

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"Gold Coin Inn" Leprechaun Trap

Catch a sneaky leprechaun by luring him in to this welcoming inn, aptly dubbed the "Gold Coin Inn." Blinded by greed, the leprechaun will have no idea there's no floor inside and he'll be trapped in your box.
Photography: Mike Krautter

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Rainbow Cake Mason Jar Trap

You've followed rainbows to get to your pot of gold, but you've never been tempted by a mouthwatering edible rainbow like this. Attract an unsuspecting leprechaun with the sweet layers -- and don't forget to add a chocolate-covered pretzel ladder to help them reach the top.