Make a cute paper bag squirrel craft with this easy tutorial. Perfect for kids, this craft requires minimal supplies and provides hours of fun.
Jump into Autumn Fun with a Paper Bag Squirrel Craft for Kids!
Fall is a magical time for kids. The leaves change color, the air feels crisp, and there’s a world of creative opportunities waiting to be explored.
One such delightful activity is creating our “paper bag squirrel” craft idea. This simple yet charming project not only keeps little hands busy but also teaches valuable skills and encourages imaginative play. Plus you can pair it with some story time fun as well!
In this blog post, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know to make an adorable paper bag squirrel with your children this fall. From gathering the materials to step-by-step instructions and fun variations, we’ve got it all covered. Let’s jump in and start crafting!
Craft Supplies:
- White Cardstock Paper
- Squirrel Printable – on our landing page
- Brown Crayons
- Googly Eyes – two per craft
- Scissors
- School Glue or Glue Stick
- Brown Paper Bag
- Brown Cardstock Paper
- optional – decorative leaves
Directions:
- First things first – download and print out the provided squirrel printable, on a single sheet of white cardstock paper. You only need ONE print per craft.
- Now go ahead and color in one of the head & tail shapes in the print out.
- At this point in time you can also glue on the two googly eyes as well.
- When done, trim it out and discard excess paper.
- Set aside for now.
- Next up – lay your brown paper bag on a flat surface with the flap of the bag facing upwards.
- Glue on the head and tail cutouts.
- Finally, the last step is to trace/cut out TWO handprint cutouts from your light brown cardstock paper and adhere them to the “body” of the paper bag.
- If tying this craft with the “Leaf Thief” book for story time, have kids add a decorative leaf in between the handprint cutout.
- And that’s it! Let it dry completely in an undisturbed area.
- Then display your awesome lunch sack squirrel craft piece proudly for all to see or use it as a puppet!
Book Pairings:
Here are a few suggestions for books that complement our craft idea. You can purchase them via our affiliate links on Amazon.
- The Leaf Thief by Alice Hemming {my personal fav!}
- Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn by Kenard Pak
- It’s Fall! by Renée Kurilla
- Those Darn Squirrels by Adam Rubin
- The Busy Little Squirrel by Nancy Tafuri
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Love this idea? Of course you do! Be sure to also check out our Squirrel On Tree Branch tutorial post and pair it along with today’s crafty idea as well!
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Paper Bag Squirrel Craft Idea
Make a cute paper bag squirrel craft with this easy tutorial. Perfect for kids, this craft requires minimal supplies and provides hours of fun.
Here’s your checklist of supplies to bring this craft to life:
Prepare your creative haven by laying down a protective cover before the crafting magic begins!
Directions:
- First things first - download and print out the provided squirrel printable, on a single sheet of white cardstock paper. You only need ONE print per craft.
- Now go ahead and color in one of the head & tail shapes in the print out.
- At this point in time you can also glue on the two googly eyes as well.
- When done, trim it out and discard excess paper.
- Set aside for now.
- Next up - lay your brown paper bag on a flat surface with the flap of the bag facing upwards.
- Glue on the head and tail cutouts.
- Finally, the last step is to trace/cut out TWO handprint cutouts from your light brown cardstock paper and adhere them to the "body" of the paper bag.
- If tying this craft with the "Leaf Thief" book for story time, have kids add a decorative leaf in between the handprint cutout.
- And that's it! Let it dry completely in an undisturbed area.
- Then display your awesome lunch sack squirrel craft piece proudly for all to see or use it as a puppet!
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