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20+ Super Cheap Paper Bag Crafts For Kids

November 4, 2021 By Laura This post may contain affiliate links. For more information please read my disclosure

20+ Super Cheap Paper Bag Crafts For Kids

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Get your day with the family started out right by checking out these super cute paper bag crafts for kids! Family craft night is my favorite time to spend with the kids because they have so much fun making their own masterpieces to display around the house. Paper bags are something we typically have around the house so it makes for an easy activity to whip together. If you need some ideas and inspiration, I found the cutest crafts for you here!

As a mom, a lot of your time is spent on your kids… baking, crafting, playing! But there are some times you need a little rest and relaxation. If you want to relax and get organized, check out some of the free printables I’ve been making at the end of the post!

Here are the crafts I found:

DIY Paper Bag Donut Craft For Kids

cheap kids craft with paper bags
Photo credit: Learn.Craft.Grow. on Instagram

Have a stack of paper bags in the pantry just sitting there? Don’t throw them out! Instead, use them to make super fun craft project… You can make these little DIY donuts with your kids. This can be a great way to let them get super creative and make as many donuts as they want!

Baby Yoda Paper Bag Puppet

kid things to make with brown paper bags
Source: Simple Everyday Mom

Baby Yoda is too cute. If your kids are Star Wars fans or just love this too-cute-to-handle little creature, you can make a baby Yoga paper bag puppet. Plus, the tutorial includes a free template to make it even easier!

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Paper Bag Pinatas

cheap to make brown paper bag pinatas
Source: Some What Simple

Can we agree that piñatas are a must-have for every birthday party? If you find the piñatas in stores too pricey or unsuitable for the party theme, you can make one your own. Check out the tutorial to see how it’s made and get ready to fill it with your favorite candy!

Glowing Paper Bag Luminaries

christmas craft for kids with cheap paper bags
Source: Welcome To Nana’s

Looking for a fun and lovely DIY project you can do with your kids or grandkids? With the holiday season right around the corner, you could make a handful of these paper bag luminaries! Grab the cookie cutters and let the kids decorate the bags with all the Christmas shapes they love

Paper Bag Haircut Scissor Craft For Kids

cheap to make paper kids craft tutorial
Source: Crafts on Sea

If you want to keep things super simple… this craft project is for you! I love that the kids can decorate their paper bag face and then give it a fun hair cut. So, if you’re looking for a creative way to help your kids with their scissor skills, this would be perfect!

How to Make Paper Stars From Lunch Bags

easy to make lunch bag crafts for kids
Source: Babble Dabble Do

The biggest part of getting ready for Christmas is making the decorations, right?! I love cutting out snowflakes and stars with the kids. This craft tutorial is a great way to get into the holiday spirit as a family and make your own decorations!

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Paper Bag Turkey Craft for Toddlers

thanksgiving craft for kids with paper bags
Source: Journey to SAHM

Whether you want to make Thanksgiving decorations at home or need some for school, this paper bag turkey craft is the one! It’s super easy to make and your kids will have tons of fun making it. Plus, it doesn’t make a huge mess for you to clean up at the end!

DIY Paper Bag Bunny Treat Bags

easter kids craft tutorial for paper bags
Source: A Few Shortcuts

What says Easter more than the Easter bunny? Lots of Easter bunnies! If you want to make a different festive decoration this year, take a look at these adorable paper bag bunny treat bags. They are decorative, easy to make, and unique as you can give them away to your guests. How lovely is that?!

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Paint Splatter Monster Puppets

fun brown paper bag craft tutorial for kids
Source: Our Kid Things

Let’s face it… kids love making a mess and messy crafts! Since there’s not much you can do about that, join the fun with these paint splatter monster puppets. Let your kids enjoy splatting the paint from their paintbrushes and create their very own funny monster out of paper lunch bags

DIY Colorful Paper Bag Star Craft

july fourth paper bag kids craft
Source: Positively Splendid

If you’ve already found a few paper bag projects to make with the kids… this one might be one to make on your own! These paper bag stars are made in just minutes and would look amazing hanging on the door for the 4th. I feel like you could even make smaller versions of them and use a handful to make your own garland to make up around the house!

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Paper Reindeer Craft & Christmas Bag For Kids

cheap christmas craft activity with paper bags
Source: The Inspiration Edit

I LOVE Rudolf the red nose reindeer… If you want to a fun and easy craft this Christmas, check out these cute paper bag reindeer! The best part is that you probably have all the supplies you need to make them and they’re adorable when they’re done. Put them up on the mantle or next to the presents around the Christmas tree!

DIY Paper Bag Football Craft

easy paper bag craft for young boys
Source: All for the Boys

Whether you’re looking for a craft for football season or you want to switch things up from all the paper bag puppets, this super easy football craft would be a fun one to try! I don’t think it gets much easier than this… so grab your hot glue gun and let the kids make as many as they want

How to Make a Paper Bag Book for Kids

summer kids craft with brown paper bags
Source: Premeditated Leftovers

Using a brown paper bag, white paper, colorful twines, and a few other supplies… this tutorial shows you how to make your very own book. Once they’re done making it, let them get creative and write their own short story!

Chewbacca Paper Bag Puppet

paper bag craft for kids with starwars theme
Source: A Grande Life

Chewbacca is one of my kids favorite Star Wars characters. If your kids are anything like mine, this step by step craft project shows you how to make a Chewbacca puppet out of a paper bag. Grab some googly eyes next time you stop by Hobby Lobby and let the kids get to crafting!

S’mores Craft for Kids

creative things to make with brown paper bag
Source: Primary Theme Park

How cute is this smores paper bag book?! Following this short and simple tutorial, you’ll be able to create an interesting recipe book or book that they can fill with anything they want. This would be a perfect summertime craft to make out on the back porch!

Paper Bag Sea Otter Craft for Kids

animal craft for kids with brown paper bags
Source: Buggy and Buddy

Teach your kids about sea life with this craft project! Making a cute little sea otter is super simple with this tutorial. All you have to do is download the free template and add a few details if you want. Your kids will love the otter and will learn something about life under the sea

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Paper Bag Jellyfish Craft For Kids

young kids craft tutorial with paper bags
Source: No time For Flash Cards

If your kids loves cutting paper, you need to try out this DIY project. With a paper bag, googly eyes, and paint, they’ll create this interesting sea creature of their own. I love the simpclity of this craft and you can let me paint the jelly fish with the colors they like the most!

Paper Bag Crown Craft For Kids

cheap paper bag craft idea for kids
Source: Art Bar

If you’re looking for a fun craft to make during your kids’ birthday party or just want to break out the paint… check out these super cute paper bag crowns! I love that the possibilities are endless when it comes to decorating them. Your kids will love painting and adding pom poms or glitter to finish them off!

Wonder Woman Paper Bag Puppet Craft for Kids

brown paper bag puppet craft tutorial for kids
Source: Life With Darcy and Brian

Kids love pretending to be superheroes. Here’s a great craft you can make together with the kids. I love how they used construction paper for all the different colors and hair. Too cute!

Paper Bag Kite Craft For Kids

cheap to make paper bag kids kite

Why not make a colorful kite out of a paper bag? Who knows how well it will actually fly… but I’m sure you and the kids will have a blast making them. I feel like you could hang these up around the house or in the three-seasons room for the perfect summertime decoration!

Now that you have all the inspiration you need, let your kids pick out their favorite paper bag craft and get down to work! I can guarantee you that it will be a fun-filled afternoon bonding with the kids. Don’t forget to check out and download the free printables below…

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