Tipping Cup Trap
A cup propped up on a stick drops over the leprechaun when they grab the gold.
15 min Cost $ 4 items
Footprint Catcher
A tray of flour or glitter catches the leprechaun’s footprints even if they escape.
How to make it
- Fill a tray with a thin layer of flour.
- Put the bait in the middle.
- In the morning, make tiny fingertip footprints leading away.
What you need
- Baking tray
- Flour
- Bait
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