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20 Paper Bag Animal Crafts

Are you looking to inspire your kids or students with fun activities while stimulating their creativity? Look no further than these 20 different animal craft ideas made from paper bags!

These different 20 different animal craft ideas are great for all ages, from preschoolers to older elementary aged students.

Not only are these project ideas affordable, but they also provide hours of imaginative play with each creation.

With just some simple supplies like googly eyes, scissors, paints and glue, you can transform ordinary paper bags into various creatures that your children will love to play with afterwards.

Keep reading to get 20 ideas on how to make cute animals out of these everyday materials! Several of these paper bag puppets have free templates linked underneath them as well! Happy crafting, my friends!

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PAPER BAG ANIMAL CRAFT IDEAS:

A handmade paper bag dalmatian puppet features black spots, googly eyes, floppy ears, and a red ribbon, all crafted from a white paper bag and displayed on colored paper. Text reads PAPER BAG DALMATIAN.

Paper Bag Dog – my favorite part is the fingerprint spots

FULL DOG TUTORIAL

Paper Bag Pig - paint the bag pink and add a pipe cleaner for his tail

Paper Bag Pig – paint the bag pink and add a pipe cleaner for his tail

FREE PIG HEAD PRINTABLE

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Two adorable paper bag polar bears with white painted faces, googly eyes, and pink noses are shown. One wears a red bow. Displayed on green and red paper, these cute paper bag polar bears sit beside a paint bottle and plastic fork.

Paper Bag Polar Bear – this puppet craft is perfect for WINTER or a January lesson plan

FULL POLAR BEAR TUTORIAL

Paper Bag Koala - start off by painting the bag completely gray and use a fork to paint on his furry belly

Paper Bag Koala – start off by painting the bag completely gray and use a fork to paint on his furry belly

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FREE KOALA HEAD PRINTABLE

A paper bag penguin with large eyes, an orange triangle beak, two orange feet, and a white paper doily heart on its belly is set against a star-patterned background.

Paper Bag Penguin – this tutorial includes a free printable to get you started super fast!

FULL PENGUIN TUTORIAL

A brown paper bag sleeping bear with a drawn face and ears rests on polka dot paper. A plastic fork with brown paint lies beside it. Text reads PAPER BAG BEAR.

Paper Bag Brown Bear – this sleeping bear is perfect for story time!

FULL BEAR TUTORIAL

Paper Bag Hippo - this is probably the EASIEST out of all these ideas. All you need is gray cardstock paper and paint!

Paper Bag Hippo – this is probably the EASIEST out of all these ideas. All you need is gray cardstock paper and paint!

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FREE HIPPO HEAD PRINTABLE

This adorable paper bag sloth craft features a smiling cut-out face, a plastic fork, and brown paint for texture. A bottle of brown paint and plastic fork sit beside the handmade sloth, ready for more creative fun.

Paper Bag Sloth – don’t be a slow-poke! Check out this project today!

FULL SLOTH TUTORIAL

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Paper Bag Wolf – another idea with a free printable. Just print and assemble!

FULL WOLF TUTORIAL

Paper Bag Duck - yellow craft paint and feathers come together for this DIY!

Paper Bag Duck – yellow craft paint and feathers come together for this DIY!

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FREE DUCK HEAD PRINTABLE

A children’s book titled If You Give a Moose a Muffin lies on polka dot paper, next to a paper bag moose puppet made with a brown paper bag, paper antlers, googly eyes, and a black snout. A label reads Paper Bag Moose.

Paper Bag Moose – another story time craft idea! Free printable included as well!

FULL MOOSE TUTORIAL

Paper Bag Zebra Puppet Craft

Paper Bag Zebra – black paper strips bring this puppet to life within minutes!

FULL ZEBRA TUTORIAL

Paper Bag Giraffe - for this idea I added black fingerprint "spots"

Paper Bag Giraffe – for this idea I added black fingerprint “spots”

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FREE GIRAFFE HEAD PRINTABLE

A Paper Bag Leopard craft decorated with colorful spots, black nose and mouth, and yellow ears lies on pink and purple paper beside the "Put Me in the Zoo" book

Paper Bag Leopard – original inspired by a Dr. Seuss book!

FULL LEOPARD TUTORIAL

Two paper bag bunny puppets with white and pink paper ears, black whiskers, and button noses are displayed on a teal background with small white stars. Perfect as an Easter bunny paper bag craft for kids! Text reads “Paper Bag Bunny Puppet.”.

Paper Bag Bunny – although intended for Easter, this craft can be made ANY day of the year!

FULL BUNNY TUTORIAL

Paper Bag Lion - take our free lion head printable and make this ROAR-SOME craft with ease!

Paper Bag Lion – take our free lion head printable and make this ROAR-SOME craft with ease!

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FREE LION HEAD PRINTABLE

A Paper Bag Fox with orange paper ears, tail, and nose, plus white and black paper eyes, sits atop layered, colorful patterned backgrounds. Text reads Paper Bag Fox.

Paper Bag Fox – this foxy friend is super easy to make with craft paint and cardstock paper!

FULL TUTORIAL

A Paper Bag Groundhog decorated with googly eyes, a round blue nose, and two white teeth sits against a blue background with white stars. Text reads "paper bag GROUNDHOG.

FULL GROUNDHOG TUTORIAL

A handmade mouse paper bag puppet made from a paper bag with a large paper mouse face, pink ears, and a string tail, set on a teal background with white stars. Text at the bottom reads, Paper Bag Mouse.

Paper Bag Mouse – no need to be afraid of this gray creature. He is super easy to recreate!

FULL MOUSE TUTORIAL

A colorful paper bag parrot puppet craft with large googly eyes, a yellow beak, and wings made from folded cupcake liners in green, blue, and orange, set against a textured blue background. Perfect for your next cupcake liner parrot project!.

Paper Bag Parrot – this colorful puppet has cupcake liners for his feathers!

 FULL PARROT TUTORIAL

A paper bag valentine owl decorated as a pink owl with large heart-shaped wings, circular eyes, and an orange beak sits on colored paper. The text at the bottom reads Valentine Owl.

Paper Bag Owl – originally intended for Valentine’s Day, this craft is a HOOT!

FULL OWL TUTORIAL

Stuffed Paper Bag Turkey Craft Idea For Kids

FULL TURKEY TUTORIAL

A children's craft project features a paper bag squirrel with googly eyes and handprint-shaped cutouts holding paper leaves.

FULL SQUIRREL TUTORIAL

A paper bag raccoon craft with googly eyes and black paper hands is displayed on patterned paper beside the book A Kissing Hand for Chester Raccoon.

FULL RACCOON TUTORIAL

Paper Bag Bald Eagle Craft

FULL EAGLE TUTORIAL

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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!