Santa Paper Bag Puppet Craft [Free Template]

With Christmastime quickly approaching, we’re winding down our series of fun Christmas crafts for kids!

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This Santa paper bag puppet craft is a fun and simple paper craft that’s suitable for kindergarten and elementary-aged children.

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– Brown Paper Bag – Colored card stock (in red, black, skin colored and yellow) – White card stock – Glue stick – Scissors – Santa puppet template

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Download the Santa puppet craft template, print and cut out the pieces.

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Take the face piece and glue it to the top flap of the paper bag.

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Glue the red Santa’s coat to the bottom of the paper bag.

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Swipe up to learn more!

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