This Ninja Puppet craft is super fun to make! If you have someone in the house that likes ninjas, this craft is perfect! Find out how to make a DIY ninja paper bag puppet in just a few minutes of time!
Be sure to check out my Paper Bag Frankenstein Puppet for a fun Halloween craft idea for the kids! It's always a good idea to have multiple options to keep that creativity flowing.
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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
- Action-Packed Fun: Your kids will love making their ninja puppets “fight” and perform awesome stunts.
- Boosts Creativity: Let your little ones design their ninja characters however they want – the possibilities are endless!
- Great for Fine Motor Skills: Cutting, coloring, and assembling helps your child develop their hand-eye coordination and focus.
The Importance of Imaginative Play
While it's true that playing with toys is great for play, let's not forget that the kids can have hours of fun playing with this paper bag puppet. This just proves that they don't need fancy toys or anything that costs a lot of money to be creative!
Imaginative play may not come as easy to some kids as it does to others, but the more that they try it, the more that they'll learn while doing it. This is a great activity that not only has them creating the paper puppet but also playing with it as well.
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🎨 Supplies Needed
- Cardstock
- Glue
- Scissors
- Paper Bag
🖌️ How To Make a Ninja Puppet Out of a Paper Bag
- Step 1: Download and print out the ninja template. Cut the template out and trace it onto colored paper. Cut the pieces out.
- Step 2: Glue the pieces onto the paper bag.
💡 Pro Tip: Once the puppets are completed, encourage kids to use them in a puppet show, allowing them to develop their storytelling and acting skills while having fun.
🧑🎨 Expert Tips
- Dynamic Pose Planning: Position the ninja's arms or legs slightly bent or angled outward to create an active, mid-action stance that looks much more lively.
- Soft Fabric Accent: Add a strip of real fabric or ribbon for the ninja’s belt or mask ties to give subtle texture contrast without overwhelming the puppet.
- Hidden Hand Hold: Attach a small craft stick or folded tab inside the puppet's body for an easy, invisible place to grip during puppet shows.
- Eye Detail Boost: Outline the ninja's eyes with a thin darker shade like navy or deep gray to subtly sharpen the facial expression without making it look harsh.
- Stylized Weapon Add-On: Create a tiny paper sword, nunchuck, or throwing star to glue next to the ninja’s hand, enhancing the theme without complicating the craft.
- Background Mat Creation: Mount the finished puppet on a red or black rectangular cardstock base to instantly frame the character and make it stand out better.
💭 FAQs
Set up ninja puppets against mini backdrops or doll furniture, capturing action shots that turn into funny comic strips or digital scrapbooks.
Yes, kids can carry ninja puppets through mini obstacle runs, balancing them through tunnels or over hurdles for a playful, themed challenge.
Lightweight ninja puppets can dangle from rearview mirrors as fun, playful ornaments, adding a personal touch to family vehicles during special months.
Puppets can act out a homemade comic storyline with snapshots taken at each step, then printed into a simple, creative ninja comic book.
Download Printable
Get this Printable Ninja Puppet Template here for free!
How To Make a Ninja Puppet
Materials
- Cardstock
- Glue
- Scissors
- Paper Bag
Instructions
- Download and print out the ninja template.
- Cut the template out and trace onto colored paper.
- Cut the pieces out.
- Glue the pieces onto the paper bag.
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