Since wintertime can get everyone a little stir crazy, we’ve got the perfect idea for an indoor activity all the kids will love!

This paper bag snowman craft is a simple and easy way to entertain the kids when it’s too cold to go outside.

It’s a simple winter craft for kids that requires only a few basic craft supplies you probably already have in your craft closet.

Make it at home, at school, daycare, or even for library storytime!

Read or watch our step-by-step tutorial to see how easy it is to make with your kids or students! Also, be sure to check out all of our snowman activities for more winter ideas.

Paper Bag Snowman Craft Idea

Supplies

• White paper bag
• White card stock
• Colored card stock (in black, red, green, orange and pink)
• Glue stick (this one holds best)
• Scissors
• Snowman craft template (download form located at the end of the page)

Directions

Download the snowman template and print out on card stock. Cut out all the pieces you need.

Assemble the snowman’s face by gluing the two pink cheeks just below the eyes.

Glue the carrot nose between the two cheeks.

Place the completed snowman’s head on the top paper bag flap and glue in place.

Assemble the snowman’s body by gluing the scarf into place. Trim off any excess pieces.

Glue the two buttons below the scarf.

Attach the completed snowman’s body to the bottom of the white paper bag with the glue stick.

Finish off the snowman by gluing the hat together. Next glue the mistletoe leaf and berries to one side of the hat.

Glue the completed hat to the top of the snowman’s head.

You’re done!

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Quick Tip

If you don’t have any white paper bags on hand, we have a two ideas for you.

One, you can simply use a brown paper bag the way it is and glue the pieces on.

Two, you can cut out white paper in the size of the flap and bottom pieces and glue them on. This will allow you to still have the white background without using a white paper bag.

Either way, we’re sure they’ll turn out great!

Frosty The Snowman Movie Night Idea

One fun way to use this paper bag snowman craft is to get the whole family together to have a family movie night!

Gather the kids together and make this simple snowman craft. Then, once everyone has made their own puppet watch Frosty the Snowman as a family.

Pop some popcorn or make a simple snowman themed treat like this doughnut one:

It’s a simple and fun way to celebrate the holidays together as a family! And look how cute and festive those donuts are!

Preparing This Craft For Young Kids

If you’re planning on doing this craft with young children, we have a few tips to making it go smoothly.

First, have all the pieces cut out and ready to go. Toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarten children will have a blast making this snowman puppet but many will not have the scissor skills necessary to cut out all the pieces.

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By doing this ahead of time, you’ll be ready to jump right in when it’s time to craft.

We also recommend young kids use glue sticks instead of liquid glue. This cuts down on the mess big time and keeps hands a little less sticky!

Share With Us

We’d love to see how your snowman puppet craft turns out! Snap a picture of it, then share it on our Facebook wall or in our private Facebook group.

More Winter Crafts For Kids

• Penguin Paper Bag Puppet
• Puffy Paint Snowglobe Craft
• Egg Carton Snowman Craft
• DIY Penguin Pencil Holder

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