Super Cute Paper Bag Dog Puppet

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A dog puppet made from a paper bag is not on an easy craft idea for preschool kids, it’s super fun and simple to make. If you’re looking for fun paper bag craft ideas then your in for a treat. Here is a dog craft activity you and the kids can enjoy. 

Super Cute Paper Bag Dog Puppet

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What You Will Will Need for Your Dog Puppet

  • Cardstock or Construction Paper
  • Paper Bags
  • Glue
  • Scissors
  • Black Marker

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How to Make a Dog Puppet

Download and print out the Free dog puppet template from the VIP Resource Library!

easy paper bag dog puppet

Cut the dog puppet template out.

easy paper bag dog puppet

Cut large squares of cardstock or construction paper and glue onto the paper bag.

You want to glue on the side that the square bottom flaps up.

easy paper bag dog puppet

Trace the template onto cardstock and cut out. (refer to the photos)

easy paper bag dog puppet

Cut a tiny bit of white paper and glue it onto the dog’s nose.

easy paper bag dog puppet

Cut a red mouth from cardstock and glue onto the dog’s muzzle. Use a black marker to add detail to the dog’s muzzle and paws.

easy paper bag dog puppet

Glue the ears together. Glue the tail onto the back of the paper bag.

Glue the dog ears onto the top of the paper bag.

Glue the muzzle at the bottom of the flap.

Glue the paws towards the bottom of the paper bag.

Cut out the eyes and glue above the muzzle.

easy paper bag dog puppet

Cut a piece of paper into a zig zag and then glue on top of the dog’s tail.

Trim off excess paper. Cut a small silver or grey circle.

easy paper bag dog puppet

Cut a smaller circle and cut out the inside.

Glue the pieces together.

Use a black marker to write a dog’s name onto the tag.

easy paper bag dog puppet

Cut a strip of coloured paper and glue just below the flap.

Glue the tag on top. Your paper bag dog puppet is finished!

easy paper bag dog puppet

You may want to make another dog using different colours.

Enjoy!

Yield: one

Super Cute Paper Bag Dog Puppet

paper dog puppet craft for preschoolers

This is a tutorial on how to make a paper bag dog puppet

Prep Time 5 minutes
Active Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Difficulty Easy

Materials

  • Cardstock or Construction Paper
  • Paper Bags
  • Glue
  • Black Marker

Tools

  • Scissors

Instructions

    Download and print out the dog puppet template.

    Cut the dog puppet template out.

    Cut large squares of cardstock or construction paper and glue onto the paper bag.

    You want to glue on the side that the square bottom flaps up.

    Trace the template onto cardstock and cut out. (refer to the photos)

    Cut a tiny bit of white paper and glue it onto the dog’s nose.

    Cut a red mouth from cardstock and glue onto the dog’s muzzle. Use a black marker to add detail to the dog’s muzzle and paws.

    Glue the ears together. Glue the tail onto the back of the paper bag.

    Glue the dog ears onto the top of the paper bag.

    Glue the muzzle at the bottom of the flap.

    Glue the paws towards the bottom of the paper bag.

    Cut out the eyes and glue above the muzzle.

    Cut a piece of paper into a zig-zag and then glue on top of the dog’s tail.

    Trim off the excess paper. Cut a small silver or grey circle.

    Cut a smaller circle and cut out the inside.

    Glue the pieces together.

    Use a black marker to write a dog’s name onto the tag.

    Cut a strip of coloured paper and glue just below the flap.

    Glue the tag on top. Your paper bag dog puppet is finished!

Get Your Dog Template here!

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Angela Milnes is a Qualified Early Years Teacher who has specialised in Preschool and Kindergarten teaching. She has a wealth of experience teaching young children and is passionate about kids crafts and having fun as a family. Angela has also taught cooking skills and loves to share both family recipes and easy crafts here on The Inspiration Edit. Follow her on Pinterest!

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