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Paper Bag Santa Puppet w/Handprint Beard

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! #gluedtomycrafts

Paper Bag Santa Puppet w/Handprint Beard - Kid Craft

Lunch Sack Santa Craft Idea

Be filled with JOY this Christmas season with our latest Santa themed kid craft tutorial! This time we are taking inexpensive lunch sacks and giving them a quick makeover to bring that big jolly guy to life in a puppet form!

If this is something you would like to recreate with your child this month, keep scrolling for ALL the details in the full step-by-step tutorial below! May I also suggest you check out Dollar Tree this time of year for ALL the supplies you will need!

Happy crafting and I’ll see you in the NEW YEAR! Don’t forget to share pictures of your lovely paper bag Santa puppet creations on our Facebook page wall to admire from afar this season! I seriously can’t wait to see that adorable handprint Santa beard in action!

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Paper Bag Santa Puppet w/Handprint Beard - Kid Craft

Looking for a fun Christmas craft idea for kids? This paper bag Santa puppet is perfect! Kids will love recreating this festive handprint bearded puppet!

Craft Supplies:

  • White Paper Bag – one per Santa puppet craft
  • Red Craft Paint
  • Skin Tone Craft Paint
  • Paint Brushes
  • Red Cardstock Paper
  • White Cardstock Paper
  • Pencil or Pen
  • Scissors
  • School Glue
  • Hand-Held Office Stapler
  • Large Wiggle Eyes – two per Santa craft
  • Large Red/Pink Pom Pom – one per Santa craft
  • Optional Embellishments – Small Colored Buttons and/or Rhinestones

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!!!

PAIR YOUR SANTA PUPPET WITH —> Paper Doily Santa

Paper Bag Santa Puppet w/Handprint Beard - Kid Craft

Love this lunch sack Santa craft idea? Be sure to also check out our Paper Plate Version for another quick Christmas craft to do before the BIG DAY!

They pair nicely together for an afternoon stuck indoors! #gluedtomycrafts

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Paper Bag Santa Puppet

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Tools:

  • Paint Brushes
  • Pencil or Pen
  • Scissors
  • School Glue
  • Hand-Held Office Stapler

Supplies:

  • Large Paper Bag
  • Cardstock Paper
  • Craft Paint
  • Wiggle Eyes
  • Embellishments

Instructions:

  • 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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