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Paper Bag Pilgrim Craft

Celebrate Thanksgiving, and teach a fun history lesson along the way, with this darling Paper Bag Pilgrim Craft! We even have a Free Printable Template to help with sizing on the female pilgrim’s bonnet and apron.

Paper Bag Pilgrim Craft

I have to say, our full-body paper bag puppets have become one of my absolute favorite craft activities this year. It all started with our sweet Paper Bag Dad Craft and then we made a fun Paper Bag Scarecrow Craft, too. This Paper Bag Pilgrim Craft is another darling idea and perfect for the Thanksgiving holiday!

Paper Bag Pilgrim Craft

For our Paper Bag Pilgrim Craft you will need brown paper lunch bags, black paint, medium googly eyes, glue, and scissors. Also needed is cardstock is black, white, and yellow as well as Sharpie markers in black, brown, and red.

Paper Bag Pilgrim Craft

Plus, don’t forget to use the Bonnet and Apron Free Printable Template to help with sizing, because those were the two pieces of the puppets that we had the most trouble getting just right. So we made it easier for you!

Paper Bag Pilgrim Craft

Supplies needed:

Begin by painting the paper bags black.

Paper Bag Pilgrim Craft

Lift the flap of the paper bags and paint from under the flaps down. Let dry.

Paper Bag Pilgrim Craft

Color in hair using the brown marker.

Paper Bag Pilgrim Craft

Glue googly eyes.

Paper Bag Pilgrim Craft

Cut 2 rectangles and 2 circles to the size of the paper bag.

Paper Bag Pilgrim Craft

Glue the rectangles under the flap of the male pilgrim and the circles for the female pilgrim.

Paper Bag Pilgrim Craft

Cut a large rectangle from the black cardstock as well as a thinner, slightly longer strip of the same black cardstock. Make sure it’s longer than the paper bag.

Paper Bag Pilgrim Craft

Glue the pieces together, as well as a thin strip of white and a square of yellow for a buck.

Paper Bag Pilgrim Craft

Then glue at the top of the male pilgrim.

Paper Bag Pilgrim Craft

Cut the bonnet piece from the template and glue in place on the female pilgrim.

Paper Bag Pilgrim Craft

Use the red marker to draw on a simple mouth. Also add fun details like buttons and paper bows.

Paper Bag Pilgrim Craft

Cut the apron piece from the template. Glue in place, along with a thin white strip tying it all together. Add details with the black marker to finish the pilgrims.

Paper Bag Pilgrim Craft

Looking for more great ideas? We’ve got plenty of fun fall, turkey, and Thanksgiving crafts on Our Kid Things!

Paper Bag Pilgrim Craft

One Comment

  1. Love your crafts . I use them for my residence at the nursing home where I am in activities. Thank you for your templates so helpful,

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