HO HO HO!!! It’s the LAST CHRISTMAS POST for Glued To My Crafts this year!!! Today we are sharing our Paper Bag Santa Puppet w/handprint beard kid craft idea!
Get into the holiday spirit with this fun and easy Paper Bag Santa Puppet craft for kids! Using a simple lunch sack, a few basic craft supplies, and adorable handprint cutouts for Santa’s beard, this festive project comes together in no time and makes a playful Christmas activity for home, school, or daycare.
If you’re looking for a kid-friendly holiday craft that doubles as a puppet for imaginative play, this one is a great pick. Keep scrolling to see how to make your own jolly Santa puppet step by step!
This Lunch Sack Santa Puppet craft for kids is a fun and easy Christmas activity that turns an ordinary brown paper bag into a jolly holiday character. With painted details, a red hat, and a cute handprint beard, this festive puppet is perfect for classroom parties, daycare craft time, or a cozy afternoon at home
Craft Supplies:
- White Paper Bag – 1 per craft
- Red Craft Paint
- Skin Tone Craft Paint
- Paint Brushes
- Red Cardstock Paper
- White Cardstock Paper
- Pencil or Pen
- Scissors
- School Glue
- Stapler
- Large Wiggle Eyes
- Large Red/Pink Pom Pom
- Embellishments
Directions:
- First things first – the painting! Lay your paper bag on a flat surface, with the folded part facing up.
- Have children paint the smaller square part the skin tone, while the bigger rectangular part {Santa’s body} completely red.
- Once done, set aside to let it dry completely.
- Next is the cardstock paper. Trace/cut out TWO HANDPRINTS from the white cardstock and a Santa hat from the red.
- Use your leftover white cardstock to cut out trimmings for his hat.
- Now you are ready to start assembling your puppet. Staple/glue your cardstock pieces in place on the paper bag.
- Finish off with the wiggle eyes, pom pom nose and if desired – add some buttons along his body as well.
- Then add other embellishments to your Paper Bag Santa that you see fit, before playing/displaying proudly!!!
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And just like that, your Paper Bag Santa Puppet is ready for some festive fun! This easy Christmas craft is perfect for encouraging creativity, celebrating the holiday season, and giving kids a handmade project they can proudly play with or display.
If you make your own handprint beard Santa puppet, be sure to share it – we always love seeing your holiday creations come to life! And if you’re looking for even more Santa-themed fun, don’t forget to check out our other Christmas craft ideas too.
Paper Bag Santa Puppet w/Handprint Beard Craft
Create a jolly Paper Bag Santa with this fun and festive Christmas craft! Perfect for kids, using simple materials to spark holiday joy and imagination.
Here’s your checklist of supplies to bring this craft to life:
- 1 Large Paper Bag
- Cardstock Paper
- Craft Paint
- 2 Wiggle Eyes
- Embellishments
Prepare your creative haven by laying down a protective cover before the crafting magic begins!
Directions:
- First things first - the painting! Lay your paper bag on a flat surface, with the folded part facing up.
- Have children paint the smaller square part the skin tone, while the bigger rectangular part {Santa's body} completely red.
- Once done, set aside to let it dry completely.
- Next is the cardstock. Trace/cut out TWO HANDPRINTS from the white cardstock and a Santa hat from the red.
- Use your leftover white cardstock to cut out trimmings for his hat.
- Now you are ready to start assembling your puppet. Staple/glue your cardstock pieces in place on the paper bag.
- Finish off with the wiggle eyes, pom pom nose and if desired - add some buttons along his body as well.
- Then add other embellishments to your Paper Bag Santa that you see fit, before playing/displaying proudly!!!
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