Hi friends! It just dawned on me how fast this month is going. I just looked at my calendar and Groundhog’s Day is literally a week away! If you don’t know much about this particular holiday – it’s celebrated every year on February 2nd. Legend has it that if the groundhog doesn’t see his shadow on this particular day, that means spring is just around the corner. Although it’s not always true or exact – it’s still fun to celebrate the tradition!

If you are looking for a clever way to in-cooperate this non-traditional holiday into your crafty plans, today I have a kid friendly craft for you! This Paper Bag Groundhog Kid Craft is really easy and can even become a puppet for future play. With just a few simple steps and supplies – you too can pull together this adorable creature in no time. You could even check out your local library for Groundhog Day themed books to really tie the theme together!

So what are you waiting for? A shadow? A sunny day? Just find the step-by-step tutorial below, grab those supplies and get to work!

Supplies:

* Large Paper Bag
* Brown Paint
* Paint Brush
* White/Black/Brown Cardstock
* Glue
* Scissors
* Stapler

Directions:

* First have your child paint their paper bag completely brown. Once done, set aside to let it dry completely.
* Grab your scissors and cut out some groundhog embellishments from the cardstock pieces {think eyes, ears, nose and teeth}
* Once you are ready to assemble the craft – simply glue on the facial features and staple on the ears. Then play with it like a puppet or display proudly!

If you are looking for even MORE easy kid craft ideas using paper bags, be sure to check out these fun posts. And “if” you decide to make this craft, please share a picture on our Facebook page for us to see. We love seeing our inspiration come to life!

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