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.
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Why You'll Love This Craft
- Adorable & Interactive: Watch your kids bring their paper bag dog to life with fun pretend play!
- Encourages Storytelling: Perfect for sparking creative stories and imaginative playtime.
- Perfect for All Ages: A fun and easy craft for younger kids or an extra challenge for older ones to add more details!
Super Cute Paper Bag Dog Puppet

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

- Step 1: Download and print out the Free dog puppet template from the VIP Resource Library!

- Step 2: Cut the dog puppet template out.

- Step 3: 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.

- Step 4: Trace the template onto cardstock and cut out. (refer to the photos)

- Step 5: Cut a tiny bit of white paper and glue it onto the dog’s nose.

- Step 6: 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.

- Step 7: 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.

- Step 8: 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.

- Step 9: 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!
You may want to make another dog using different colours.
Enjoy!

Super Cute Paper Bag Dog Puppet
This is a tutorial on how to make a paper bag dog puppet
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Equipment
- Scissors
Materials
- Cardstock or Construction Paper
- Paper Bags
- Glue
- Black Marker
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!
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