How to Make a Paper Bag Puppet

Let's Make a Paper Bag Puppet!

Hey there! Want to make something super fun and easy? Let's make a paper bag puppet! It's a great craft for kids of all ages. You get to be creative, and then you get a cool puppet for storytelling or a puppet show – awesome!

What You'll Need:

• Paper Bags: Brown lunch bags work best, but any kind will do!
• Markers, Crayons, or Colored Pencils: To draw your puppet's face and clothes.
• Scissors: For cutting things out.
• Glue: To stick things together.
• Optional Fun Stuff: Construction paper, yarn, felt, buttons, googly eyes – get creative!

Let's Get Crafty!

1. Dream Up Your Puppet!

First, think about your puppet. What kind of puppet will it be? A friendly dog? A scary monster? A superhero? Draw a quick sketch. It helps to plan ahead!

2. Decorate the Bag:

Open your bag and lay it flat. This is the puppet's head. Draw the eyes, nose, and mouth. Make your puppet's personality show in its face!

Want to get fancy? Glue on googly eyes! Cut out a felt nose and mouth. Add some eyebrows – bam!

3. Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow (Optional):

Give your puppet some awesome hair! Use yarn, pipe cleaners, or construction paper. Braids? A crazy mohawk? Go for it!

4. Costume Party! (Optional):

Time for a costume! Use scraps of fabric, felt, or construction paper. A hat? A cape? A super cool outfit? Get creative! Glue it carefully onto the bag.

5. Hands On! (Optional):

Cut out some hands from construction paper or felt. Mittens? Claws? Glue them to the bottom of the bag.

6. A Body to Go With That Head (Optional):

Want a body? Cut a long rectangle from paper. Glue it to the bottom of the bag. Add clothes or accessories!

7. A Stick to Control Your Puppet (Optional):

For easy puppet shows, add a stick! A popsicle stick or a thin dowel works great. Put it in the bottom of the bag.

Tips & Tricks:

• Different Bags, Different Puppets: Try different sized bags for different puppets!
• Recycle!: Use old scraps of stuff – it’s eco-friendly!
• Be Creative!: Don’t be afraid to experiment!
• Family Fun!: Make puppets together – it's a blast!
• Puppet Show Time!: Once it’s done, put on a show!

Beyond the Basics:

Once you're a pro, try using yarn for hair, fabric scraps for clothes, or buttons for eyes. Make animal puppets, people puppets, or even monster puppets. The possibilities are endless!

Making paper bag puppets is a fantastic way for kids to be creative and have fun. It's art, storytelling, and a show all rolled into one! So grab those bags and let's get started!

Paper Bag Puppets: Fun for Everyone!

Paper crafts are awesome for kids! They learn to use their hands, and get to be really creative. Paper bag puppets are especially cool because they combine crafts with pretend play. Making the puppet itself teaches kids about design and problem-solving. Plus, the finished puppet is something they can be proud of!

This is a great craft for kids of all ages and skill levels. They can make simple or fancy puppets – it’s all up to them! So, let’s make some puppets!