How to Make a Paper Bag Puppet with Moving Eyes

Making Paper Bag Puppets with Wiggly Eyes!

Remember those awesome paper bag puppets from when you were a kid? They're super fun to make, and even better – we're adding wiggly eyes this time! It's a perfect rainy-day activity or a cool school project. Let's get crafting!

What You'll Need:

• A paper bag: A lunch bag works great! Any color is fine.
• Markers or crayons: Get colorful!
• Scissors: For snipping and shaping.
• Glue: A glue stick is easiest.
• Construction paper: For clothes and hair. Think bright colors!
• Googly eyes: These are awesome! But you can draw eyes too.
• Craft sticks (optional): To make your puppet easier to hold.
• Yarn or string (optional): For hair or other details.
• Fun stuff (optional): Buttons, glitter…go wild!

Let's Make a Puppet!

1. Sketch Your Puppet First:

Before you start cutting, draw your puppet on paper. This helps you plan everything out. Is it a friendly dog? A scary monster? That helps decide what it looks like.

2. Draw the Face:

Now, draw the face on the paper bag. Use your markers or crayons. Don't forget eyebrows, a nose, and a mouth! Just leave some space for those amazing eyes.

3. The Moving Eyes – Three Ways!

Here's how to make those eyes wiggle:

1. Googly Eyes: Super easy! Glue them onto small circles of construction paper. Glue the circles to the bag, leaving a tiny space between them. Voilà! Wiggly eyes!
2. Draw and Cut: Draw eyes on construction paper, cut them out, and cut a smaller circle inside each eye (the pupil). Glue them on, leaving a small gap.
3. Brads (for pros): Punch holes, and use brads to attach the eyes. They’ll spin! (This is a little trickier.)

4. Hair and Other Fun Stuff:

Time for hair! Use construction paper, yarn – anything goes! Add ears, hats…get creative!

5. Make Some Clothes:

Cut out clothes from construction paper. Simple rectangles for shirts are fine, or make fancy dresses!

6. Add a Handle (Optional):

Glue or staple a craft stick to the back. This makes it much easier to use your puppet.

7. Finishing Touches:

Add buttons, glitter…whatever you like! Let the glue dry before playing.

Tips & Tricks!

• Different bag sizes: Big bags for big puppets, small bags for tiny ones!
• Fancy paper: Use patterned paper or even wallpaper scraps!
• Puppet show time!: Put on a show for your friends and family!
• Recycle! Use egg cartons or bottle caps for extra details.
• More puppets!: Make a whole bunch!
• Eye-deas!: Use different colored googly eyes, or make your own from felt or buttons.

Becoming a Puppet Pro!

Once you’re good at the basics…

• Movable arms and legs: Add slits and use brads to make them move.
• Fancy costumes: Use fabric and other materials for awesome clothes.
• Build a stage!: Create a background for your puppet show.
• Give them personalities!: Make up stories about your puppets!

If Something Goes Wrong:

If the glue isn't working, make sure everything is clean and dry. You might need stronger glue. If the eyes don’t move well, check the gap – it needs to be just right!

The End (For Now!)

Making a paper bag puppet with moving eyes is super fun! It’s a simple craft that helps you get creative and have a blast. So grab your supplies and let's make some puppets!