Glued To My Crafts

Join thousands of others who have gotten GLUED to our craft tutorials!

Paper Bag Octopus Craft Idea

When engaging in craft activities, it is important for young children to have adult supervision at ALL times. It is also recommended to use supplies that are suitable for your child's age. Feel free to modify materials or steps to meet your specific requirements. Please refer to our safety guidelines for more information.

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links. For more information, please see our disclosure policy.

UPDATE FOR 2026 - To reduce storage costs and download fees, we recently made some changes to our website. The password for all our files this year is GLUEDTOMYCRAFTS2026. No sign-up is required to download our free printables! You can enjoy our printables without creating an account or paying for Box.com. Simply follow the download instructions on our FAQ PAGE.

Unleash your child's creativity with our paper bag octopus puppet craft! Ideal for kids who love sea creatures and arts and crafts. Follow our simple step-by-step guide to create a playful octopus friend. Dive into crafting today!
SKIP THE FLUFF AND PRINT THE DIRECTIONS
A paper bag octopus painted orange with white googly eyes, a drawn-on smile, and tied with a string to form tentacles sits on a blue and yellow textured background.

Looking for a fun craft idea to keep your little ones entertained? Try making paper bag octopuses! With just a few simple supplies, they’ll be able to make their very own undersea masterpiece.

A paper bag octopus painted orange with white googly eyes, a drawn-on smile, and tied with a string to form tentacles sits on a blue and yellow textured background.

Dive into a world of creativity with this Paper Bag Orange Octopus craft! This fun and easy project lets kids bring their own playful sea creature to life.

With just a few simple supplies like paper bags, paint, and googly eyes, your little ones can create a colorful octopus friend that’s perfect for imaginative play.

Let’s grab our crafting gear and make some under-the-sea magic together!

A homemade craft jellyfish with an orange-painted paper body, large paper eyes, a drawn smile, and tied at the bottom with red and white string sits on a blue textured surface beside a playful paper bag octopus.

This easy octopus craft is easy and fun to make with your kids! They’ll love having a friendly pretend paper bag octopus to play with afterwards!

Craft Supplies:

  • Brown Paper Bags – 1 per craft
  • Craft Paint
  • Paint Brush
  • Tissue Paper or Old Newspapers
  • Googly Eyes or Paper Scraps
  • School Glue
  • Rubber Bands or Twine
  • Scissors
  • Small Paper Plate

Directions:

  1. First things first – set up a crafting spot. You will want a place that can get messy.
  2. Squirt some paint on a paper plate and tell your child to paint their paper bag completely.
  3. Once the paper bag is completely covered, set aside so it can dry.
  4. When it’s dry, go ahead and grab your tissue paper, rubber band/twine and scissors.
  5. Stuff some tissue paper inside your child’s painted paper bag and tie it off towards the middle with either a rubber band or a piece of string to create the octopus head. The entire bag is the body of your octopus now.
  6. Next cut some strips in the bottom of the paper bag to give the look of tentacles on the octopus.
  7. To finish off, glue on the wiggle eyes or make some eyes from paper like I did.
  8. Finally, draw on a simple mouth design, with a sharpie marker on the paper bag.
  9. And that’s it for the octopus paper bag puppet tutorial! You could even customize even more by adding some different colors of rhinestones or glitter.

RELATED —> Paper Bag Polar Bear

A handmade scarecrow craft, inspired by a paper bag octopus, features brown paper, an orange painted face, googly eyes, a drawn-on smile, and a string tied around its neck, all displayed on a blue and yellow background.

What do you think? Isn’t this paper bag octopus craft better than the real thing? We also have our Popsicle Stick Octopus for you to check out and pair with today’s awesome easy craft idea!

FOLLOW US ON PINTEREST SO YOU NEVER MISS A NEW TUTORIAL FROM US!

stacey-signature-2023

A paper bag octopus painted orange with white googly eyes, a drawn-on smile, and tied with a string to form tentacles sits on a blue and yellow textured background.
PRINT

Paper Bag Octopus Craft for Kids

Unleash your child's creativity with our paper bag octopus puppet craft! Ideal for kids who love sea creatures and arts and crafts. Follow our simple step-by-step guide to create a playful octopus friend. Dive into crafting today!

Here’s your checklist of supplies to bring this craft to life:

Prepare your creative haven by laying down a protective cover before the crafting magic begins!

Directions: 

  • First things first - set up a crafting spot. You will want a place that can get messy.
  • Squirt some paint on a paper plate and tell your child to paint their paper bag completely.
  • Once the paper bag is completely covered, set aside so it can dry.
  • When it's dry, go ahead and grab your tissue paper, rubber band/twine and scissors.
  • Stuff some tissue paper inside your child's painted paper bag and tie it off towards the middle with either a rubber band or a piece of string. This is the body of your octopus.
  • Next cut some strips in the bottom of the paper bag to give the look of tentacles on the octopus.
  • To finish off, glue on the wiggle eyes or make some eyes from paper like I did.
  • Finally, draw on a simple mouth design, with a sharpie marker on the paper bag.
  • And that's it for the paper bag octopus! You could even customize even more by adding some rhinestones or glitter.
MINI-HEARTS-page-separator-logo-gluedtomycrafts

CLICK HERE TO PRINT THE DIRECTIONS FOR THIS CRAFT

If you've enjoyed our content or have any thoughts to share, we'd love to hear from you! Mention @gluedtomycrafts or tag #gluedtomycrafts on Instagram!

Craft Activity Safety Guidelines:

Always Ensure Adult Supervision - Young children should be supervised at all times when engaging in craft activities. This is essential to keep them safe and ensure materials are used correctly. Use Age-Appropriate Supplies - Choose craft supplies that are suitable for your child’s age. Check labels for recommendations and avoid items with small parts or sharp edges for younger children. Modify as Needed - Feel free to adapt materials or steps to meet your child's abilities and safety needs. For example, substitute scissors with safety scissors if necessary. Keep an Eye on Allergies - Be mindful of potential allergens in craft materials like glue, paint, or certain fabrics. Opt for non-toxic and hypoallergenic options whenever possible. Organize and Secure Supplies - Keep all craft tools and materials organized. Store sharp objects, small parts, and potentially hazardous items out of reach when not in use. Following these guidelines will ensure that crafts remain fun, creative, and, most importantly, safe for everyone involved!