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Paper Bag Angel Craft

November 30, 2017 By Vicky 7 Comments

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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, heavenly angel. Thanks to Imperial Sugar for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own.

This Paper Bag Angel Craft is a great holiday activity to do with kids. Simple to make with a paper bag and doilies. #sponsored @ImperialSugar #Christmascrafts

I found the inspiration for these adorable paper bag angels on Imperial Sugar’s Kid’s in the Kitchen section where you will find many Christmas Craft Projects.

Paper Bag Angel Craft

You will need:

  • paper bags
  • white paper
  • pink construction paper
  • various colors of construction paper for hair (yellow, brown, red)
  • sugar glue (recipe follows)
  • scissors
  • tape
  • black and red markers
  • 4-inch paper doilies – 2 for each angel
  • gold pipe cleaners
  • cotton balls – 12 for each angel

Sugar Glue Recipe:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Imperial Sugar Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 cups water

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. I love using Imperial Sugar Extra Fine Granulated Sugar to make craft glue because the fine granules make the smoothest glue.

Paper Bag Angel Craft

Pour the glue into a small cup and use a thin paint brush to spread the glue.

paper bag angel craft

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 the part of the paper bag that is below the fold.

paper bag angel craft

After you glue on the white paper, go over it with your hand to get rid of any air bubbles.

paper bag angel craft

Next, cut out a piece of pink construction paper to cover the flap. Glue it on to make the angel’s face.

Decide what color you want the hair to be. You can create different styles depending on what you want your paper bag angel craft to look like. 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.

paper bag angel craft

What’s an angel without wings? For this angel, you can use some pretty doilies to create wings. Fold two doilies in half and glue on the back of the bag.

paper bag angel craft

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

paper bag angel craft

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

paper bag angel craft

I think this angel needs a halo, don’t you? 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.

paper bag angel craft #sponsored

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

paper bag angel craft #sponsored

paper bag angel craft #sponsored

Visit Imperial Sugar’s Kids Kitchen section for more Christmas Craft and Edible Art ideas.

 

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Comments

  1. Elinor Hill aka Beach Hut Cook says

    November 30, 2017 at 10:33 am

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

    Reply
  2. Nayna Kanabar says

    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.

    Reply
    • Vicky says

      December 1, 2017 at 10:06 am

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

      Reply
  3. Karyn Locke says

    December 1, 2017 at 2:47 am

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

    Reply
  4. Crystal Marie says

    December 1, 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.

    Reply
  5. Britt Mont says

    December 3, 2017 at 4:05 pm

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

    Reply

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  1. Angel Crafts for Kids to Make says:
    December 14, 2020 at 1:28 pm

    […] Need even more materials to use with your Angle Crafts for kids? You could make a feather angel ornament,  or a beaded angel, use cupcake liners for your angel or a simple paper plate angel or paper bag angel! […]

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