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Paper Bag Crafts

Fun Recycling Craft Challenges

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What would you make out of a simple paper bag. You can use a large, paper grocery bag or a small paper lunch bag. Your paper bag can be the usual brown color or any other color available. Your craft project can use the bag 'as-is' or it can be cut into pieces. Anything works, as long as the main supply in your craft project is a paper bag. Browse through these projects and submit your own.

Paper Bag Apple Craft

Paper Bag Apple CraftSherri Osborn
Learn how you can make an apple craft using a paper bag and a few other supplies.

Paper Bag Pinata Craft

Paper Bag Pinata  Craft
Follow these instructions and make a colorful pinata using a paper bag and tissue paper.

Paper Bag Puppet Craft

Paper Bag Puppet CraftSubmitted by Julie
Learn how you can make a variety of puppets using small paper lunch bags.

Personalized Goodie or Snack Bags

Personalized Goodie or Snack Bags
Nicola Kramer shares these directions to make a fun and easy treat bag.

Stuffed Baseball or Softball Craft

Stuffed Baseball or Softball CraftSherri Osborn
Find out how you can make a baseball, softball, or both using a paper bag and a few other basic supplies. These can also be used as party favors if you fill it with treats.

Fall Scarecrow Decoration Craft

Fall Scarecrow Decoration  CraftSubmitted by Mary Lou
Mary Lou explains how to make an adorable scarecrow using a hanger, paper bag, paper plate, and more recyclables.

Halloween Paper Bag Treat Bag Craft

Halloween Paper Bag Treat Bag Craft
Find out how you can make an easy treat bag using a plain paper lunch bag.

Greeting Card Gift Bag Craft

Greeting Card Gift Bag Craft
Ellen from Connecticut shows us how she create unique gift bags by recycling paper bags and greeting cards.

Christmas Gift Bag Craft

Christmas Gift Bag Craft
Anneliese explains how she created this lovely gift bag.

Paper Bag Notepad Craft

Paper Bag Notepad CraftSubmitted by Phyllis
Phyllis explains how she made note paper using a paper bag.

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