10+ Adorable Disney Paper Bag Puppets for Creative Play

Looking for fun Disney paper bag puppets for kids? These easy puppet crafts turn simple paper bags and printable templates into favorite characters kids already know and love. They’re perfect for preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary kids and work well for rainy day activities at home, classroom crafts, or homeschool projects.

All you need are basic materials, a printer, and a little table space to get started. You can also browse our full collection of paper bag puppets for even more ideas.

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Disney Paper Bag Puppets

Minnie & Mickey Mouse Paper Bag Puppet

A plain brown paper bag turns into two classic cartoon-style puppets when kids cut the template pieces from colored cardstock and white cardstock. They glue the faces and outfits onto the flap and front, then use black, light pink, and dark pink markers to outline eyes and color in the mouths.

Because you make a matching pair, kids love spotting the little differences—like pants buttons versus a bow and dress—before putting on a mini puppet show.

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Toy Story Paper Bag Puppets

White paper sacks get painted lime green and light pink, turning plain bags into two bright characters once the paint dries. Scrap white paper becomes ears and a round snout, while green and pink pipe cleaners add an antenna loop and extra texture on top.

The best part is using white and black puffy paint for the faces, giving kids that satisfying raised outline that makes the puppets feel extra playful.

Related: Toy Story Alien Headband Craft

Grogu (Baby Yoda) Paper Bag Puppet

Kids can build a wide-eared puppet on a brown paper bag by cutting pieces from colored cardstock or construction paper using the printable template. Glue the ears and face onto the flap, then use markers to add simple coat details for a finished look without paint.

The big ears and sweet expression make it an instant favorite for pretend play as soon as you put it together.

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Paper Bag Mirabel

A brown paper bag turns into a bright character puppet when kids trace the printed template onto assorted art paper and cut out the outfit pieces. Glue holds the face, hair, arms, and accessories in place, and markers can add quick details once everything is in place.

All the colorful clothing pieces make it feel like a mini paper-doll project, so kids stay excited from cutting to playtime.

Also try: Disney Color By Number

Darth Vader Paper Bag Puppet

Sharp-looking helmet pieces come together on a brown paper bag using the template, colored cardstock (or construction paper), scissors, and a glue stick. Kids assemble the mask first, glue it onto the flap, then add the body and small squares and rectangles on the front to create the panel details.

The clean geometric shapes are fun to line up, and the finished puppet is great for acting out dramatic scenes at home or in class.

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Disney Up Paper Bag

Using the free printable, kids trace pieces with a pencil and cut them from colored construction paper to start assembling the character. A glue stick handles most of the build on a paper bag (optional), and a black marker pen adds the final facial lines.

Adding the little flag gives it a fun finishing touch, making it perfect for kids who want an art project they can act with afterward.

Related: Baby Yoda Tissue Paper Craft

Paper Bag Forky

Red, blue, tan, and white paper pieces turn a brown paper bag into an expressive puppet once kids cut out the template parts. They glue the eyebrows and mouth pieces to build the face, attach the head to the bag flap, and layer the arms and body on the front of the bag flap.

Its bold mouth shape makes “talking” with the puppet extra funny, so kids usually start playing before cleanup even begins.

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Disney Up Carl Paper Bag Puppet

Printable shapes make it easy to build an older character puppet with a suit, hair, and big square glasses from colored construction paper. Scissors and a glue stick do most of the work, and a black marker pen quickly finishes the facial features.

Those oversized glasses are a standout detail, so kids love using the finished puppet for storytelling.

Also try: Baby Yoda Handprint Craft

Chewbacca Paper Bag Puppet

Layers of brown paper shapes on a brown paper bag create a furry look that's surprisingly easy to assemble with the free template. Kids glue the head and cross-body strap pieces, then use markers to add extra hairlines for added texture.

That mix of cutting, gluing, and doodling keeps kids engaged, and the puppet is ready for make-believe adventures right away.

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Baby Yoda Puppet

You only need a brown paper bag, the template file, and quick-dry tacky glue or school glue to make this paper puppet. Kids glue on the collar and cuffs, then attach the head, ears, cheeks, and facial pieces to shape the character.

It's convenient if you use a cutting machine for the template pieces, but it still works as a straightforward cut-and-glue activity.

Related: Baby Yoda Easter Egg Craft

Paper Bag Olaf

A white paper bag becomes a cheerful winter puppet when kids cut the template pieces from white, black, and brown cardstock. They glue the head to the flap, add three black “coal” circles on the front, and attach the stick arms and hair on the back so the bag still opens and closes.

It's a fast, low-mess project that works well for groups, plus kids love making the puppet “wave” with its twiggy arms.

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DIY Disney Junior Bluey Puppets

A paper gift bag becomes a sturdy puppet base once kids cut off the handles and flip the opening to the bottom. Using the provided shape templates, they trace and cut layered pieces from dark blue, light blue, and yellow cardstock, plus white foam-sheet eyes, then glue everything in place.

Since kids build the whole face in layers, they can test it as they go and then finish it off with a black marker to add the pupils and smile before playtime.

Also try: Paper Plate Baby Yoda Craft

Cinderella Puppet

Colorful cardstock or construction paper pieces transform a brown paper bag into a storybook character when kids cut and glue the printable template parts. They build the face and hair first, attach the head to the bag flap, and then glue the dress pieces to the front so it functions like a puppet.

The layered outfit details make it feel dressy and special, which is why kids enjoy using it for imaginative play after art time.

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Paper Bag Darth Vader

Start with a brown paper lunch bag, paint the front black with acrylic paint, and let it dry for a bold base. Using the free template, kids cut simple shapes from black, gray, white, red, and yellow cardstock and glue them on to build the helmet and control-panel details.

A silver metallic marker adds the final lines, giving the finished bag puppet a crisp, shiny look that kids love showing off.

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