Darth Vader Paper Bag Puppet Craft [Free Template]
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Kids are obsessed with Star Wars!
They can recite the dialogue, they have action figures and playsets, they dress up as their favorite characters for Halloween, and they build replicas of ships with their LEGO. It’s a whole culture unto itself!
This Darth Vader paper bag puppet craft is perfect for kids who love Star Wars because it helps bring their favorite characters to life.
It’s also a great way to celebrate May the 4th, which has become known as Star Wars Day.
This craft is simple and only requires a few supplies that you probably already have around the house. So break out the paper bags and get ready to make your very own Darth Vader!
Also, be sure to check out all of our Star Wars crafts for more cool ideas.
Darth Vader Craft
Supplies
- Brown paper bag
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Darth Vader template (enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you)
Directions
Download the Darth Vader template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.
Create his helmet by gluing the rounded rectangle to the back and middle of the arch piece. Take this completed piece and glue it to the middle of the helmet.
Make Darth Vader’s eyes by gluing the two black eyes to the helmet. Next, glue the gray eye spots to the black eyes.
Take the mouth piece and glue it in between and slightly below the eyes. Glue the two circles to the bottom corners of the mouth piece.
Place glue all along the flap portion of the brown paper bag and glue the helmet to it.
Next, make the body by gluing the body piece to the main portion of the brown paper bag. Cut off the excess paper bag that isn’t covered.
Place the light gray rectangle panel in the middle of the body and glue it in place.
Finish up by gluing the black rectangle and the colorful squares to the light gray panel piece.
Isn’t this such a cool (and kinda cute) Darth Vader?!
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5 Minute Star Wars Stories- This Star Wars themed book is great for bedtime! Snuggle up together and read one or two before the evening ends.
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This Star Wars puzzle is a great way to get the kids excited about practicing problem solving and fine motor skills. The fun, colorful design will keep them entertained for hours. And who knows, maybe they’ll be able to help Luke defeat Darth Vader in the end. May the force be with them!
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Darth Vader Paper Bag Puppet Craft
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Materials
- Brown paper bag
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Darth Vader template
Instructions
- Download the Darth Vader template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.
- Create his helmet by gluing the rounded rectangle to the back and middle of the arch piece. Take this completed piece and glue it to the middle of the helmet.
- Make Darth Vader's eyes by gluing the two black eyes to the helmet. Next, glue the gray eye spots to the black eyes.
- Take the mouth piece and glue it in between and slightly below the eyes. Glue the two circles to the bottom corners of the mouth piece.
- Place glue all along the flap portion of the brown paper bag and glue the helmet to it.
- Next, make the body by gluing the body piece to the main portion of the brown paper bag. Cut off the excess paper bag that isn't covered.
- Place the light gray rectangle in the middle of the body and glue it in place.
- Finish up by gluing the black rectangle and the colorful squares to the light gray panel piece.
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Star Wars Paper Bag Puppet Template
Meet Sam
Sam is the crafter and founder of Simple Everyday Mom. She has been featured in Oprah Mag, Good Housekeeping, The Spruce Crafts, Country Living, The Bump, and more.
Great ideas
Thanks so much! I appreciate that!
Looking to download the Template. Thanks
Janet from NJ
Of course! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of this post and you’ll get the template link 🙂
Love this template
Thanks!
Thank you!
No problem!
Look really cute and simple!
Thanks!
pls share template
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Pls share
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Thanks for such a nice project. Please may I have the Darth Vader Paper bag template?
Of course! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you. Once you’ve been confirmed as an email subscriber (by clicking the link in the first email), you simply enter your email in any of the forms and it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page.
May I please get the Darth Vader and the Father’s Day project printable from you? I would love to get your free printables of the Star Wars projects from you so I can have my kindergarten art club make a card for their Dads and grandpas? Thank you!
Linda Chamberlain
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Of course! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you. Once you’ve been confirmed as an email subscriber (by clicking the link in the first email), you simply enter your email in any of the forms and it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page.
I would like the template for the Chewy and Darth Vader paper bag activity please
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I work as a DSP in a day program and world love these templates for my individuals who love star wars for may 4th
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Will you please email me the template, Thank you
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Love the template can’t wait to make with the kiddos!
Oh, great! So happy to hear that!
This looks so cute!
Oh, thanks!