Darth Vader Paper Bag Puppet Craft [Free Template]

This Darth Vader paper bag puppet craft is perfect for kids who love Star Wars because it helps bring their favorite characters to life.

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This craft is simple and only requires a few supplies that you probably already have around the house.

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Supplies

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Download the Darth Vader template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.

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Create his helmet by gluing the rounded rectangle to the back and middle of the arch piece.

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Take this completed piece and glue it to the middle of the helmet.

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Make Darth Vader’s eyes by gluing the two black eyes to the helmet.

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Swipe up for full tutorial!

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