This is a super fun Toy Story crafts tutorial which is perfect for the release of the Toy Story 4 movie or as a Toy Story birthday party craft idea.
Toy Story Crafts for Kids
We are huge fans of the Disney Toy Story movie and are so super excited for the release of Toy Story 4. In fact my daughter is excited to go to the theatre when the animated movie comes out. It's going to be fantastic.
Today we are sharing this fun paper bag puppet craft based on two Toy Story characters, the pig and the alien. This is a fantastic toy story craft idea and could be super useful for anyone looking for Toy Story crafts for birthdays.
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Why You'll Love This Craft
- Instant Party Theme Match: Whether it's Woody hats or alien masks, these crafts tie directly into the Toy Story theme, making the party feel cohesive and fun.
- Built-In Entertainment: Instead of hiring expensive entertainers, keep little ones busy with hands-on activities that double as take-home favors.
- Crafts for Every Skill Level: From simple paper alien puppets to more detailed Buzz Lightyear masks, there's a project for every age group at the party.
Toy Story 4 Release Date
Toy Story 4 will be released on the 21st June 2o19. This is super exciting. I've heard great things about the movie and there will be some of the usual characters such as Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Bo Peep and Mr Potato Head.
The movie will also have a new character Forky, a sprol that has been made into a toy and the Toy Story characters will embark on a road trip adventure.
This is one Disney movie not to miss!
Supplies Needed for This Toy Story Craft
- White paper sacks
- Lime green and light pink paint
- White and black puffy paint
- Green and pink pipe cleaners
- Paint brushes
- Scrap white paper
- Scissors
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🖌️ How to Make These Toy Story Characters
- Step 1: Lay out scrap paper and paint one bag pink, one bag green and let dry. Cut out 2” ears from a piece of scrap paper, paint green and let dry.
- Step 2: Cut a large circle from a piece of scrap paper, paint pink and let dry. Glue the ears on the top sides of the green bag and the pink circle on the top of the pink bag halfway on the flap of the bag.
- Step 3: Cut a 3” green pipe cleaner, twist the top into a loop and glue to the top center of your green bag.
- Step 4: Cut two 2” pieces from your pink pipe cleaner, fold in half for ears and glue to the top corners of your pink bag.
- Step 5: Use the white and black puffy paint to draw on eyes, eyebrows, nose and a mouth and let your bag puppets dry. Your Toy story paper bag puppets are now ready.
Your toy story characters are now ready to play with. Enjoy.
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💡 Pro Tip: Turn each craft into a puppet or bookmark so kids can play with or use their creations beyond craft time!
🧑🎨 Expert Tips for Toy Story Crafts
- Use Character Color Cues: Stick to iconic color combos—Woody’s yellow/red, Buzz’s green/purple—for instant recognition.
- Mix Craft Types: Combine paper crafts, puppets, and painting for a fun, varied creative session.
- Add 3D Elements: Use googly eyes, yarn (for Jessie’s hair), or buttons to bring the characters to life.
- Incorporate Quotes: Add fun catchphrases like “To infinity and beyond!” to personalize each craft.
- Group by Theme: Craft by character or scene—like a Buzz rocket or Woody’s sheriff badge—for storytelling fun.
- Display Together: Create a mini Toy Story “gallery” wall or table setup to showcase all the finished pieces.
💭 FAQs
Toy Story-themed puppets, masks, and paper crafts.
Yes, perfect for preschool and elementary ages.
Cardstock, glue, scissors, markers, and templates.
Yes, great for parties and classroom fun.
Toy Story Crafts
Equipment
- Scissors
Materials
- White paper sacks
- Lime green and light pink paint
- White and black puffy paint
- Green and pink pipe cleaners
- Paint brushes
- Scrap white paper
Instructions
- Lay out scrap paper and paint one bag pink, one bag green and let dry.
- Cut out 2” ears from a piece of scrap paper, paint green and let dry.
- Cut a large circle from a piece of scrap paper, paint pink and let dry.
- Glue the ears on the top sides of the green bag and the pink circle on the top of the pink bag halfway on the flap of the bag.
- Cut a 3” green pipe cleaner, twist the top into a loop and glue to the top center of your green bag.
- Cut two 2” pieces from your pink pipe cleaner, fold in half for ears and glue to the top corners of your pink bag.
- Use the white and black puffy paint to draw on eyes, eyebrows, nose and a mouth and let your bag puppets dry.
- Your Toy story paper bag puppets are now ready.
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