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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.
Yield: 1
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.