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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Supplies

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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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Place Santa’s coat trim vertically in the middle of the red coat and glue in place.

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Swipe up for full tutorial!

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