A cheerful little pig with a four-leaf clover in its mouth – with this printable lucky pig prop, everyone starts the new year with extra luck. Color it, cut it out, and attach it to a stick. This free photo booth prop brings a beloved German good luck tradition to your New Year's Eve party.
Why This Lucky Pig Is So Charming
The lucky pig with a clover combines two good luck symbols in one prop and makes every photo shine. Pink with a green clover is the classic look, but gold is perfect for New Year's too. On a stick, you just hold the pig beside your face and wish the camera a happy new year. For kids 9 and up, teens, and adults, it's a prop that spreads luck and good cheer.
A cheerful little piggy.
A four-leaf clover in its mouth.
Hold it beside your face.
Part of our New Year's Eve Photo Booth set.
✂️ Craft Instructions: Turn the Template into a Mask
🧰 What You Need
- Printer + heavier paper or cardstock (65–110 lb)
- Colored pencils or markers
- Scissors
- Wooden dowel, craft stick or paper straw
- Tape or hot glue (hot glue: adults only)
Print the template on thick paper or cardstock.
Color the prop boldly – strong colors pop best in photos.
Cut along the outer line; you can keep the drawn stick or cut it off.
Tape a wooden dowel or paper straw to the back (blunt end up).
Hold the prop up to your face and head to the photo booth!
⚠️ Safety: eye holes, craft knives and hot glue are grown-up jobs. Don’t run or play rough while wearing a mask that limits your view – and never put elastic around the neck.
📦 Included in These Craft Sets
This mask also comes as part of a bundle – one free PDF with a cover page, craft instructions and every mask in the set:
Ideas for Your New Year's Photo Booth
Snap a good luck shot with the lucky pig, four-leaf clover, and top hat. Have each guest share a wish for the new year with the camera. Ask everyone to tell about a lucky moment from the past year. Then send each guest home with a little paper lucky pig as a favor.
Fun Facts About the Lucky Pig
In Germany, the pig has been a symbol of good luck for a very long time. Long ago, owning pigs meant a family had plenty to eat, so pigs stood for wealth. A popular German saying, Schwein gehabt, literally means had a pig and is used to say someone got lucky. On New Year's Eve, many Germans give each other little marzipan pigs or chocolate pigs as good luck gifts. Often, the pigs carry a four-leaf clover or a lucky coin.
Color Ideas for Your Lucky Pig
Classic, golden, or bright:
A pink pig with a green clover.
A gold pig with glitter.
Brown like a chocolate treat.
Bright dots and a gold clover.
Great Times for the Lucky Pig
This lucky pig brings good fortune to:
A good luck charm for the countdown.
A fun way to explore German traditions.
A lucky charm for the big day.
Good luck for a new home.
Lucky Pig Facts at a Glance
Lucky facts to share:
Pigs bring luck in Germany.
Pigs once meant plenty to eat.
A German way to say got lucky.
A popular New Year's gift.
More Photo Booth Props
Four-leaf clover, New Year's clock, and top hat props are ready too – see all our New Year's props.
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Your Benefits at PureSketchy:
- A Real Craft Template: Face-size mask with eye holes and marks for elastic, a stick or glue tabs.
- Free to Print: Every mask and craft set as a PDF or image, no sign-up required.
- Print-Ready A4: Clean vector lines that print crisp on any home printer.
- Kid-Friendly Designs: Cheerful characters, nothing too scary, no brand logos – perfect for home, preschool and school.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What age is this mask suitable for?
The lucky pig prop is designed for ages 9 and up, teens, and adults. Older kids color and cut out the prop themselves, and an adult helps attach it to the stick – for example with a hot glue gun.
Will the mask fit a child’s face?
Yes – printed at actual size (100 %) on A4 or US Letter, the mask is roughly the size of a child’s face. For adults, scale it up to 110–115 % or print on A3/Tabloid.
What paper works best?
We recommend cardstock of at least 200 gsm (about 110 lb) so the prop doesn't bend on its stick. Wooden dowels, craft sticks, or paper straws make great handles.
Is the download free?
Yes, all masks and coloring pages on PureSketchy are 100% free for personal use, preschools, and schools.
Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version at Glücksschwein Fotorequisit.