Even though I try to remember to bring my cloth tote bags with me when I go shopping, it always seems like I end up with at least a couple plastic bags. I figured why not try to find some fun craft projects I can make using these plastic shopping bags, and also other plastic household bags such as sandwich bags and garbage bags, instead of just recycling them. Can you think of a fun craft to make using plastic bags? You can use plastic bags from the grocery store, garbage bags, small plastic sandwich bags, or any other plastic bags.
If you come up with your own plastic bag craft project, make sure you submit it to be published here. If you make any of the crafts already posted here, make sure you send in a photo to be included in this collection. Make sure you sign up for the Family Crafts Newsletter to be notified whenever new craft challenges are posted.
Crocheted Plastic Bag Hat Pattern
Check out this amazing hat craft made out of plastic bags and shared by a visitor named Belva Slate.
Feather Plume for Pirate Hat or Headband
Follow these directions, shared by a visitor nicknamed nuts4lucy, and learn how you can create a feather plume for a pirate hat or headband using a plastic bag.
Garbage Bag Ghost Craft
Follow these instructions and learn how easy it is to create a large ghost prop to use as a Halloween decoration or as part of a haunted house display.
Garbage Bag Spider Craft
This project sheet will show you how to craft a super huge spider using a black garbage bag, some balloons, and a few other supplies.
Grocery Bag Flying Ghost
Donna submitted instructions to make a fun flying ghost craft that she made using a white plastic grocery bag.
Grocery Bag Pumpkin Craft
A visitor named Donna shared directions for making a pumpkin craft that is made using eight plastic grocery bags, a paper towel tube, some newspaper, and some basic craft supplies.
Grocery Bag Tote Bag
This craft is so fun! A visitor named Kathie explains how you can crochet a fashionable tote bag using plastic grocery bags.
Make Your Own Plarn
Have you ever heard of plarn? It is actually a term coined for strips of plastic bags cut into strips and assembled so you can use it like yarn. It is easy to make your own plarn.
Pillowcase Dog Bed Craft
Learn how you can easily make a bed for your favorite pooch using a pillowcase and several plastic bags.
Plastic Bag Easter Wreath
Follow these directions shared by a visitor name Barbi and learn how you can make a wreath for Easter using plastic bags and a hanger.
