This paper bag superhero puppet is a great craft idea for kids that will keep them entertained for hours! Keep scrolling to print the free printable AND directions!

Lunch Sack Superhero Craft

Hi my crafty readers! Odds are, you probably have an action hero fan in your house like I do. So I bet you are really excited to learn that today’s superhero blog post is perfect for those little aspiring superheroes. Most importantly – an easy craft that is perfect for boys!

This Paper Bag Superhero craft idea is not only really fun and simple for little ones BUT I also have included a FREE mask printable below to help you pull it all together. With just a few simple steps you too can help create this AWESOME superhero guy in no time. Then use the leftover mask pieces to let the kids run around and play with. It’s a superhero crafty activity that can last ALL afternoon long!

So what are you waiting for? Fight some crime & save the day by pulling out the craft supplies and getting to work ASAP. The universe is depending on you!!! {more importantly – the kids are depending on you to beat the boredom blues!} Happy crafting, my friends!

Sometimes the best heroes are made from the simplest things!

Craft Supplies:

Free Superhero Mask Printable {grab the free file from box.com}
Color Printer
White Cardstock Paper
Colored Cardstock Paper
Brown Paper Bag – one per superhero puppet
Craft Paint – any color!
Foam Paint Brushes
Small Paper Plate
Basic Craft Scissors
School Glue
Large Wiggle Eyes
Black Sharpie Marker
optional embellishments like glitter, feathers, sequins etc.

Directions:

If you haven’t already – be sure to snag the free file, print it out on white cardstock paper and trim out ONE of the mask designs in the printable.
Set aside the remaining masks for another superhero craft!
Next up – squirt the craft paint on the paper plate.
Hand over the paint brush and have children decorate their paper bag however they like. Really let them get those creative juices going with the paint.
While they are working on the painting step, grab the colored cardstock paper and scissors.
Cut out a cape, as well as a superhero symbol for the center of it’s chest.
Once ready, simple glue everything in place the painted paper bag. The mask goes on the front, while the cape goes on the back. The superhero symbol goes in the center.
At this point in time you should also glue on the large wiggle eyes and draw on a face with the marker.
Add any other embellishments you see fit.
Then display the finished Paper Bag Superhero piece proudly or play with it like a puppet.

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Instructions:

First print out our provided printable, in color, on a single sheet of white cardstock paper. You only need one print per craft.
Go ahead and trim out one of the mask shapes from the printable.
Set aside the remaining masks for another superhero craft!
Next up - squirt the craft paint on the paper plate.
Hand over the paint brush and have children decorate their paper bag however they like. Really let them get those creative juices going with the paint.
While they are working on the painting step, grab the colored cardstock paper and scissors.
Cut out a cape, as well as a superhero symbol for the center of it's chest.
Once ready, simple glue everything in place the painted paper bag. The mask goes on the front, while the cape goes on the back. The superhero symbol goes in the center.
At this point in time you should also glue on the large wiggle eyes and draw on a face with the marker.
Add any other embellishments you see fit.
Then display the finished Paper Bag Superhero piece proudly or play with it like a puppet.

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