Are you a Disney fan? Do you love Mickey Mouse as much as we do? If so you will love this super fun Mickey Mouse Craft. In fact this easy paper bag craft can double up as a Disney treat bag or as a Mickey Mouse decoration. This is super fun for kids and will also make a great Mickey Mouse craft for adults... or the perfect Disneyland reveal! After all, Mickey is loved by people of all ages right!
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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
- Disney Magic at Home: Kids can bring the magic of Mickey Mouse right into their craft time with this adorable and iconic character.
- Great for Disney-Themed Parties: This craft makes an awesome activity for birthday parties, playdates, or Mickey movie marathons.
- Encourages Focus & Creativity: Kids practice following steps while customizing Mickey’s features, ears, and outfit their own way.
🎨 Supplies Needed
- Printer to print out your Mickey Mouse Template
- Red, Black, White and Yellow Construction paper
- Pencil For Tracing
- Paper Bag (Optional)
- Black Marker Pen
- Scissors
- Glue Stick
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This Mickey Mouse Paper Bag Puppet is super fun and easy to make. Enjoy! Download the Mickey template at the end of this tutorial!
Do I Have to Use a Paper Bag?
No! If you have a brown or black paper bag then that is great. Otherwise you can simply cut out a piece of paper the same size as a paper bag. I prefer to use a paper bag because it allows you to use the Mickey Mouse craft as a puppet which is always fun!
🖌️ How to Make This Mickey Mouse Craft
- Step 1: Begin by printing out your Mickey Mouse template as instructed on the PDF. Print Mickey's face on white paper and use the trace around the templates onto the correct color cardstock or construction paper.
- Step 2: Cut out all the template pieces and glue the black paper to the paper bag or piece of paper. Next Glue the red paper and add the yellow buttons to the Mickey Mouse Puppet as shown above.
- Step 3: Assemble the pieces together to create the face of Mickey Mouse. Draw a smile onto the face using your black marker pen and glue the red tongue in place. Add the eyes and nose to the white face and then glue this to the large Background which makes Mickey's head.
- Step 4: You can now add Mickey's ears to the back of the head and finally glue the completed Mickey face, head and ears to the body of Mickey.
- Step 5: Once all the pieces are glued together you have your fantastic Mickey Mouse craft ready to use or display. It's super simple and a fun activity to make at home with the kids.
💡 Pro Tip: Turn the finished paper bag into a puppet or treat holder—perfect for Disney-themed parties or storytelling fun that goes beyond just crafting!
🧑🎨 Expert Tips for Mickey Mouse Paper Bag Craft
- Start with a Paper Bag Base: Use a brown paper bag as the body for Mickey’s face. The bag’s flap will form the top of his head.
- Cut Out Mickey’s Ears: Use black construction paper to cut out two large circles for Mickey’s iconic ears. Attach them to the top of the bag.
- Add Facial Features: Cut out black circles for his eyes and a smaller white circle for the pupils. Draw or glue on a smiling mouth and a red tongue.
- Dress It Up: Use red paper to create Mickey’s iconic red shorts, then add yellow buttons using small circles of yellow paper.
- Secure with Strong Glue: Use craft glue or hot glue to ensure all the parts are well-attached.
- Add a Handle (Optional): If you want to turn the craft into a bag, staple or glue on a ribbon or string as a handle.
💭 FAQs
This craft transforms a simple paper bag into a fun Mickey Mouse puppet. It’s a playful way for kids to combine creativity with their love for Disney characters.
You’ll need a paper bag, colored cardstock, glue, scissors, and markers. These materials help bring Mickey’s face and outfit to life with cut-out shapes and bold colors.
Yes, it’s enjoyable for a wide age range. Younger kids can help with gluing and assembling, while older ones can take on more detailed cutting and decorating.
It supports fine motor skills by encouraging cutting and pasting. It also sparks imaginative play as kids use the finished puppet to tell stories or put on a show.
Download Template
Download Your Mickey Mouse Template Here!
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