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    Home » Christmas Recipes and Kids Crafts and Activities

    Paper Bag Angel Craft

    Published: Nov 30, 2017 · Modified: Jun 29, 2022 by Vicky · This post contains affiliate links.

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    This paper bag angel craft is perfect to make with your kids this holiday season. You can use the angels to decorate around the house or string them up to make a pretty garland. So let's get started and transform an ordinary paper lunch bag into an adorable Paper Bag Angel Craft. Thanks to Imperial Sugar for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own.

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    • ⭐Why This Craft is Awesome
    • 🖍️Supply Notes
    • 📋Step by Step Instructions
    • ✂️Expert Tips
    • 🤷🏻‍♀️Craft FAQs
    • 👼Related posts
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    ⭐Why This Craft is Awesome

    • Can make a variety of different angels by changing up the hair and skin color
    • Easy for kids to make
    • Makes a fun holiday decoration

    🖍️Supply Notes

    • paper bags - form the body of the angel
    • white paper - goes over the front of the bag to make a robe for the angel
    • pink construction paper - we used pink for the angel face, but you can make it whatever skin tone you wish.
    • various colors of construction paper for hair (yellow, brown, black red...) - according to your preference
    • sugar glue - you can follow our recipe or use white craft glue
    • 4-inch paper doilies - 2 for each angel - you can usually find these at the dollar store
    • gold pipe cleaners - for a sparkly halo
    • cotton balls - to form the clouds the angel is floating on
    • all-purpose flour - ingredient for the sugar glue
    • Imperial Sugar Extra Fine Granulated Sugar - the extra fine granules help to make a smooth glue

    📋Step by Step Instructions

    STEP 1: Have an adult make the sugar glue by mixing flour, Imperial Sugar, water, and oil in a pot and stirring over low heat until smooth. Keep stirring until there are no more lumps.

    cup of sugar.

    STEP 2: Pour the glue into a small cup and use a thin paintbrush to spread the glue.

    glue in cup with a brush

    STEP 3: If you have white paper bags on hand, you can use those for the body of the angel. If you only have brown paper bags, then you can cut out some white paper to glue to the part of the paper bag that is below the fold.

    child painting glue on paper.

    STEP 4: After you glue on the white paper, smooth it with your hand to get rid of any air bubbles.

    child making a paper bag craft.

    STEP 5: Cut out a piece of pink construction paper to cover the flap. Glue it on to make the angel's face.

    STEP 6: If you want your angel to have bangs, cut three pieces of paper for the hair. One will be the width of the bag for the bangs, and two other pieces will be for the strands of hair for each side. Cut thin strips almost to the top to create individual pieces of hair. Glue onto the face.

    If you don't want bangs, just cut two pieces of paper for the hair and cut small strips almost to the top. Glue them to the bag at an angle.

    child making a paper bag craft.

    STEP 7: Fold two doilies in half and glue on the back of the bag to make angel wings.

    child placing glue on paper bag.

    STEP 8: Turn the bag over and glue 12 cotton balls to the bottom of the bag to create some fluffy clouds.

    child placing cotton balls on a paper bag angel.

    STEP 9: Use a black marker to draw eyes and a mouth on the face. Make a small red heart on the face for a nose.

    child drawing face on angel craft.

    STEP 10: To make a halo, twist a gold pipe cleaner to make a circular shape in the middle of the pipe cleaner. Fold the rest of the pipe cleaner down and secure the halo with a piece of tape on the back of the angel's head.

    angel craft.
    paper bag angel craft.

    ✂️Expert Tips

    Tip 1: You can make these angels look like family members and write their names on the front of the bag. By using a different color of construction paper for the hair (brown, black, yellow, and orange) you can really change up the look.

    Tip 2: The recipe for the glue will make more than you need for this one craft. This glue will last up to a month when stored in the refrigerator. If the glue is too thick when it is time to use it, simply add some water and stir until it reaches the correct consistency.


    🤷🏻‍♀️Craft FAQs

    I don't have sugar to make the glue, can I just use white craft glue?

    Sure, any glue like Elmer's will work as well.

    Can I make this Christmas angel craft with a white paper bag?

    Sure, if you are using a white paper bag then you won't need the white paper to make the robe.

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    Paper Bag Angel Craft

    This Paper Bag Angel Craft is a great holiday activity to do with kids. Simple to make with a paper bag and doilies.
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    Author: Vicky

    Materials

    For sugar glue

    • 1.5 cups 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
    • 1.5 cup ½ cup Imperial Sugar Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
    • 1.5 cups water

    For angel body

    • 1 brown paper bag lunch size
    • sugar glue recipe below
    • small cup
    • small watercolor paintbrush
    • 1 piece white paper
    • scissors
    • 1 piece pink construction paper
    • 1 piece yellow, black, brown or orange construction paper you can use which ever color you want for the angel's hair
    • 2 white paper doilies 4 inches each
    • black marker
    • red marker
    • 1 gold pipecleaner
    • scotch tape

    Instructions

    • Have an adult make the sugar glue by mixing flour, Imperial Sugar, water, and oil in a pot and stirring over low heat until smooth. Keep stirring until there are no more lumps.
    • Pour the glue into a small cup and use a thin paintbrush to spread the glue.
    • If you have white paper bags on hand, you can use those for the robe of the angel. If you only have brown paper bags, then you can cut out some white paper to glue to the part of the paper bag that is below the fold.
    • After you glue on the white paper, smooth it with your hand to get rid of any air bubbles.
    • Cut out a piece of pink construction paper to cover the flap. Glue it on to make the angel's face.
    • If you want your angel to have bangs, cut three pieces of paper for the hair. One will be the width of the bag for the bangs, and two other pieces will be for the strands of hair for each side. Cut thin strips almost to the top to create individual pieces of hair. Glue on to the face.
      If you don't want bangs, just cut two pieces of paper for the hair and cut small strips almost to the top. Glue them to the bag at an angle.
    • Fold two doilies in half and glue on the back of the bag to make angel wings.
    • Turn the bag over and glue 12 cotton balls to the bottom of the bag to create some fluffy clouds.
    • Use a black marker to draw eyes and a mouth on the face. Make a small red heart on the face for a nose.
    • To make a halo, twist a gold pipe cleaner to make a circular shape in the middle of the pipe cleaner. Fold the rest of the pipe cleaner down and secure the halo with a piece of tape on the back of the angel's head.

    Notes

    You can make these angels look like family members and write their names on the front of the bag. By using a different color of construction paper for the hair (brown, black, yellow, and orange) you can really change up the look.
    The recipe for the glue will make more than you need for this one craft. This glue will last up to a month when stored in the refrigerator. If the glue is too thick when it is time to use it, simply add some water and stir until it reaches the correct consistency.
     
     
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    Comments

    1. Britt Mont

      December 03, 2017 at 4:05 pm

      Cute little craft for the kids! Such a fun and festive idea.

    2. Crystal Marie

      December 01, 2017 at 7:30 pm

      What a fun and inexpensive project for kids! Also a great idea for the holidays. Thanks for sharing all of the details and supplies it takes.

    3. Vicky

      December 01, 2017 at 10:06 am

      I never thought of that! Yes, that would be a great idea!

    4. Karyn Locke

      December 01, 2017 at 2:47 am

      Such a cute idea! The best part is most families have the materials already around the house, too.

    5. Nayna Kanabar

      November 30, 2017 at 12:38 pm

      Such a lovely craft and the step by step instructions are easy to follow.They would make great place settings or tree decorations too.

    6. Elinor Hill aka Beach Hut Cook

      November 30, 2017 at 10:33 am

      Such a great idea. I love the wings and the cute halo!

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