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Printable Bunny Easter Bags

Use a printable to make these adorable Bunny Easter favor bags. It couldn’t be easier!

Native American Doll Clothes

Native American Doll Clothes

Make doll clothes inspired by Native American styles using easily available material like plain brown lunch bags. It’s inexpensive and […]

The Hulk Party Bag

The Hulk Party Bag

Fans of The Avengers will love these super easy Hulk bags. They’re great fun as birthday party favors, to hold […]

Paper Bag Owl Puppet

Paper Bag Owl Puppet

This cute Paper Bag Owl Puppet is a simple project that will provide hours of playtime fun.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Favor Bags

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Favor Bags

Package up those party favors in these cute Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle party bags! Easy enough for even young kids […]

Octopus Puppet

Octopus Puppet

Turn a paper bag into a fun octopus puppet! This project is easy enough for the youngest of crafters.

Paper Bag Jellyfish

Paper Bag Jellyfish

Make a whole jellyfish family using paper bags, paint, and googly eyes. Fun to pair with a study of ocean […]

Doodle and Button Valentines

Doodle and Button Valentines

Doodle up some Valentines Day packaging and bags for giving fabulous treats to those you love.

Paper Cat Treat Bags

Cat Trick or Treat Bags

Use these instructions to make these cute Halloween cat themed paper bags. They are perfect for trick-or-treating!

Spooky Fun Treat Bags

Spooky Fun Treat Bags

Whip up some super fun treat bags and give the gift of crafting this Halloween. A very unique and fun […]

Faux Animal Hide Art

Faux Animal Hide Art

Make native-inspired art on faux animal hides. It all starts with an old paper bag. A great history project!

Clown Paper Bag Puppet

Clown Paper Bag Puppet

Make a fun clown puppet from a paper bag. Print templates or design your own shapes. So much room for […]

Lunch Bag Kite

Lunch Bag Kite

Let your imagination soar and make a flock of paper bag kites. Or make other animal faces. The sky’s the […]

St. Brigid's Cross

St. Brigid’s Cross

Saint Brigid’s cross is traditionally woven on January 31st, in preparation for the Irish spring festival on February 1st. The […]

Paper Bag Nest

Paper Bag Nest

Repurpose a paper bag to make a cute bird nest this spring. After the season passes, recycle the nest and […]

Pirate Treasure Maps

Pirate Treasure Maps

Don’t throw out that torn paper bag – turn it into a fun pirate treasure map! This is fun for […]

Miniature Earth Craft

Miniature Earth Craft

Transform an empty cereal box and a used paper bag into a miniature Earth. This is a fun way to […]

Perry the Platypus Puppet

Perry the Platypus Puppet

Anyone who loves Perry (or platypuses in general) will enjoy making this cute puppet. It’s fun to make and then […]

Faux Vinyl Book Cover

Faux Vinyl Book Cover

Make a durable book cover that feels like vinyl using a paper grocery bag, scrapbook paper and Mod Podge! Great […]

Thanksgiving Turkey Table Craft

Thanksgiving Turkey Table Craft

This fun Thanksgiving turkey table craft comes with a free printable pattern and easy instructions. A fun way to dress […]

Paper Bag Place Setting

Paper Bag Place Setting

Make a simple thanksgiving place setting for kids using a paper bag and crayons. It’s a great way to make […]

Book of Spells

Book of Spells

Here’s a fun project for teens and tweens! Make your very own book of spells using Mod Podge and a […]

Paper Bag Pinata

Paper Bag Pinata

Made from a paper grocery bag and crepe paper streamers, this pinata is easier than you might think! The great […]

Colorful Book Covers

Colorful Book Covers

Back to school means asking for paper bags when you go grocery shopping so you can make book covers! instead […]

Paper Bag Duck Puppet

Paper Bag Duck Puppet

Paper bag puppets provide hours of fun play and stimulation long after craft time is over. A great way to […]

Goat Paper Bag Puppet

Goat Paper Bag Puppet

This printable goat is available in both black and white and color. A quick and easy way to turn brown […]

Firecracker Popcorn Bag

Firecracker Popcorn Bag

Add a touch of whimsy to your Memorial Day picnic table with these colorful popcorn bags. Quick and easy to […]

Paper Gift Bags

Paper Gift Bags

Simple gift bags made from brown or white lunch sacks! Decorate the bags with beautiful flowers made from coffee filters […]

Paper Bag Poncho

Paper Bag Poncho

Dress up to party for Cinco de Mayo with these fancy ponchos. Made from paper bags, this craft is not […]

How to make easy paper bag maracas, by Amanda Formaro - featured on Fun Family Crafts

Paper Bag Maracas for Kids

Make these paper bag maracas or noise makers in celebration of Cinco de Mayo, or decorate differently to use any time […]

Horse Paper Bag Puppet

Horse Paper Bag Puppet

Paper bags puppet are an easy way to start kids off in puppet making. Simply print the horse templates, cut […]

Personalized Lunchsack Gift Bag

Personalized Lunchsack Gift Bag

Why pay high prices for a store bought gift bag when you can wrap a special gift for the birthday […]

Children’s Art Lanterns

Children’s Art Lanterns

Create beautiful paper lanterns from paper bags and watercolors, felt pens or ink. Another option is to frame your child’s […]

Leap Year Frog

Leap Year Frog

Get a jump start on leap year crafts with our easy paper bag leap frog. Frog crafts are a fun […]

Where The Wild Things Are Paper Bag Crafts

Where The Wild Things Are Paper Bag Crafts

Recycle brown paper bags to make these creative “Where The Wild Things Are” costumes. Reading time has never been so […]

Hanukkah Luminaries

Hanukkah Luminaries

These luminaries light up the night and are perfect additions for your Hanukkah celebration.

Paper Bag Gingerbread House

Paper Bag Gingerbread House

Every child will be excited to have a cute lunch bag to take to school for the holidays. And proud […]

Turkey Table Topper

Turkey Table Topper

Not only can this festive bird really dress up a Thanksgiving table, it also does double duty serving up your […]

Paper Bag Donkeys

Paper Bag Donkeys

Learn how to use a paper bag and some simple items to create an adorable donkey.

Tombstone Lawn Decorations

Tombstone Lawn Decorations

Enter if you dare! These tombstones decorations will give a spooky look to your lawn.

Trick or Treat Bags from the Recyclables

Trick or Treat Bags from the Recyclables

Creative Halloween trick or treat bags using supplies from your recycling bin plus a few extra craft supplies.

Halloween Paper Bag Bowls

Halloween Paper Bag Bowls

These adorable pumpkin and ghost bowls are paper mache projects made from paper bags and tissue paper.

Paper Bag Cow Puppet

Paper Bag Cow Puppet

Pull out the paper bags and scrap paper to make this cute cow puppet with your little ones.

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