Kids love easy crafts and this Paper Bag Owl craft is just that! Quick to make, this Owl puppet craft uses a. Humble brown paper bag to make the most adorable owl craft!
Perfect craft for toddlers, preschoolers and all the way up to kindergarten kids, this brown paper bag owl craft is a fun way to get little minds exploring their creativity.
Paper Bag Owl Craft
Simple crafts that encourage creativity and need little to no prep are a favourite in every home and this owl craft is just that. It uses common craft supplies and is super easy to make with kids.
Fun Fact: Owls can turn their necks upto 270 degrees…That’s nearly 3/4th of a circle!
And the best part, it is a fun way to get kids practising their fine motor skills without even realising!
Supplies for Owl Puppet Craft
- Brown paper bag/ lunch bag
- Cupcake lines
- Black sharpie
- Craft paper
- Glue
- Scissors
How To Make paper Bag Owl Craft
Step 1: Take brown craft paper, fold it into half and cut it out. Next fold the half-sheet lengthwise and cut along the crease to get two equal rectangles.
Step 2: Take the rectangle cutout and fold it accordion style.
Step 3: Pinch the folds at one end and paste the folds to resemble a fan shape to make the wings of the paper bag owl.
Step 4: Cut out two white and two black circles to make the eyes of the owl craft. Paste the eye cutout on the base of the cupcake liners.
Step 5: Lay the paper bag flat on the table and glue the cupcake liners on the base.
Step 6: Take orange construction paper. Using a pencil draw a triangle for the beak and curved triangle for the ears of the owl craft. Cut them out.
Step 7: Glue the beak between the eyes of the owl craft and ears above the eyes.
Step 8: Cut out an oval shape from white craft paper and glue it on the body of the paper bag owl. Use a black sharpie to make curved lines for the feathers.
Step 9: Lastly, paste the accordion feathers on either side of the paper bag to complete your own puppet craft. Spread the accordion folds to make your owl look like its ready to take a flight!
Such an easy craft to make with kids! Make sure to allow kids to bring in their creativity by choosing the colour of paper bag, wings, beak and belly patch. Or get creative with handprints and make this Handprint Owl Craft.
Rather encourage them to make their very own version of this paper bag owl craft to let their creative side out! You will be surprised how ingenious kids are with their fun ideas.
