Keep your kids engaged for hours with over 30 paper bag crafts for kids. You’ll find fun new puppet ideas, stuffed bag crafts and even a musical instrument!
Paper bags can be found in almost every household. Whether you have kid’s lunch bags, grocery bags, gift bags, or retail shopping bags, there’s often a random cabinet or pantry spot stuffed with them.
These everyday items, often relegated to the realms of grocery hauling or sandwich carrying, are in fact a goldmine for imaginative minds, especially for the little artists in our homes.
Remember the days of our childhoods (at least mine, anyway), when the brown paper bag was your go-to for covering school books? It was a canvas for doodles and a shield against scuffs.
And maybe you used them in school for some simple crafts, too. I remember bringing to life a lunch bag puppet, complete with button eyes and a yarn smile and hair.
Well, buckle up because we’re about to elevate those nostalgic moments into a whole new realm of creativity with these unique paper bag crafts!
In this post, I’m thrilled to unfold (quite literally!) over 30 ingenious crafts that kids can create using paper bags.
I’ve meticulously curated these ideas and split them into two sections. To kick things off, we have a lineup of 12 absolutely adorable puppets. Each is waiting to be discovered and brought to life by your kids’ imaginative hands.
Following this puppet extravaganza, I present to you 20 additional craft ideas that push the boundaries of what you thought possible with paper bags.
These crafts are perfect for rainy days, birthday parties, or just those moments when you want to engage in a fun activity with your kids.
So, grab those paper bags from the back of your cupboard, set up your crafting space, and prepare to be amazed by what you and your children can create.
I can’t wait to hear about the amazing creations that emerge from your crafting adventures! Please let me know in the comments!
Paper Bag Puppets
Get over ten ideas for making puppets using paper bags.
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The Mighty Chewbacca
Looking for a fun Star Wars craft? This fun Chewbacca puppet is one that kids are going to love making. What other galactic characters will they enjoy making?
Use a paper bag and construction paper to make this adorable eagle hand puppet! If you prefer, you can download the free template to make yours look exactly like the photo.
I don't know about your house, but we love pugs around here! Either way, paper bag puppets are one of the best boredom busters. Kids can make them and then host their own puppet show.
This apple core is able to stand upright because it is attached to a stuffed paper bag! I'm sure kids will think of a bunch of other ideas to make this way.
Tissue paper ice cream scoops in a grocery bag cone! These were made as Christmas ornaments, but they would also make great birthday party decorations!
This fireplace craft is perfect for winter. Kid's can use it as a decoration in their playroom, or as a gift bag (with marshmallows and cocoa or a scarf and mittens). Those twig "logs" are perfect!
Looks like this bunny might be hopping away with the loot he's holding! Kids can give a treat to friends in these bags or they could open it and put the eggs they find in it.
It may seem weird to turn a paper bag into a bag, but these Valentine holders wouldn't look as cute if they weren't heart-shaped! I like this as an alternative to a Valentine box. Plus, kids can practice lacing/hand sewing.
Did you enjoy this list of crafts to make with paper bags? Let me know in the comments! I’d love for you to check out these other fun kids craft collections with various supplies and themes:
