How to Make a Paper Bag Bird

Hey there! Want a fun craft project? Making paper bag birds is super easy and adorable. Perfect for a rainy day, or even a classroom activity.

What You'll Need

• Paper bags: Brown lunch bags are best, but get creative with colors and sizes!
• Scissors: Sharp ones for neat cuts.
• Markers or crayons: To decorate your bird. Colored pencils work too.
• Glue: A glue stick is great, but liquid glue works fine.
• Googly eyes (optional): These add personality!
• Other fun stuff (optional): Feathers, pipe cleaners, glitter... go wild!

Let's Make a Bird!

1. Prep the bag: Flatten your paper bag. Ironing it helps get rid of wrinkles.
2. Cut the bird: Fold the bag in half. Draw half a bird – body, head, beak – leaving space for wings at the bottom. Cut it out. Unfold for a perfect bird shape!
3. Make the wings: Cut two tiny slits (about ½ inch) at the bottom for the wings.
4. Shape the wings: Fold the sides out and up to make the wings. Adjust them to get the look you want.
5. Decorate! This is the fun part! Draw feathers, a beak, anything you like.
6. Add eyes and extras: Glue on googly eyes! Add feathers, glitter – whatever makes your bird special.
7. All done! Admire your amazing bird! Make a whole flock!

Tips and Tricks

This craft is so versatile! Here are some ideas:

• Different colors: Use different colored bags, or paint them first.
• Big or small: Use different sized bags to make big birds and little birds!
• Real feathers: Glue on real feathers for a cool 3D effect!
• Pipe cleaner beaks: Pipe cleaners make fun beaks.
• Nature's touch: Add twigs, leaves, or seeds.
• Collage birds: Glue bits of paper or magazine cutouts onto your bird.
• Make a habitat: Use a box or plate to make a home for your bird.

More Fun Ideas!

This is great for learning too!

• Learn about birds: Research different birds and make birds based on what you learn. So cool!
• Tell stories: Make up stories about your birds. What are their adventures?
• Classroom fun: This is perfect for school! It teaches art and science.
• Protect birds!: Talk about how important it is to protect birds and their homes.
• Great for little hands: This helps kids learn to use their hands and get creative.

Beyond Birds!

You can use these ideas to make other things too!

• Paper bag animals: Make cats, dogs, or even monsters!
• Paper bag flowers: Cut petals and leaves from the bag.
• Paper bag puppets: Add sticks to make puppets.

Go Make Some Birds!

Making paper bag birds is fun for everyone! It’s creative, and it’s a great way to learn. So grab some bags and let's get crafting! Have fun!