Brown bagging it takes on a whole new meaning when you're talking about crafts that kids will love. Instead of using your standard brown paper bags to pack lunches in, you can use them to create all kinds of fun crafts.
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We've collected some of our favorite paper bag crafts from around the internet that are all that and a bag of chips. Well, that's not true. Chips are not included, but they are all that and a lunch bag.
Paper bag flowers
Paper flowers that are pretty enough to use as place card holders.
Get the full DIY directions at 52 Mantels.
Valentine paper bag books
This is a clever idea for holding Valentine's cards.
Get the full directions at Rosy~Posy.
Valentine penguin paper bag puppet
A doily gives this penguin a hearty look.
Get the full DIY directions at Glued to My Crafts.
Valentine mouse paper bag puppet
Even if you hate meeces to pieces, you will love this Valentine mouse craft.
Get the full DIY directions at Glued to My Crafts.
Raccoon paper bag puppet
Your kids will love making this ridiculously cute racoon puppet.
Get the full DIY directions at Artsy Momma.
Lady bug paper bag puppet
Lady bugs are good luck, so why not make your own good luck?
Get the full DIY directions at Arsty Momma.
Paper bag haircuts critters
Let your little one practice their scissor skills with this fun "haircutting" craft.
Get the full DIY directions at Crafts on the Sea.
Jellyfish paper bag puppet
Another great scissor skills option. Little hands need to practice scissor skills.
Get the full DIY instructions at No Time for Flash Cards.
Pirate paper bag puppet
Ahoy, Me Hearties! All hands on deck for this craft.
Get the full DIY directions at Crafts on Sea.
Another paper bag pirate puppet
Hey, all pirates need a matey!
Get the full DIY directions at I Heart Crafty Things.
Paper bag mini album
This would be a fun project for a sleepover.
Get the full DIY directions at Tatertots and Jello.
Giraffe paper bag puppet
Don't you just love how the spots on the giraffe are made of hearts?
Get the full DIY directions at Crafty Morning.
Bear paper bag puppet
A beary, beary fun activity for your little ones.
Get the full DIY directions at Frogs Snails and Puppy Dog Tails.
Groundhog paper bag puppet
A fun way to teach your kids about Groundhog Day.
Get the full DIY directions at Glued to My Crafts.
Paper bag apple tree
A little creative twisting and apple placement and you've got yourself a tree.
Get the full DIY directions at Creative Jewish Mom.
Puppy paper bag puppet
The neighbors will not complain about any barking from this puppy.
Get the full DIY directions at Frogs Snails and Puppy Dog Tails.
Superhero paper bag puppet
Who is that masked bag?
Get the full DIY directions at Glued to My Crafts.
Bunny paper bag puppet
Hop to it. This bunny is waiting to be made.
Get the full DIY directions at Glued to My Crafts.
Yoda paper bag puppet
Star Wars fans will "feel the force" as they make this Yoda puppet.
Get the full DIY directions at Glue Sticks & Gumdrops.
Crow paper bag puppet
When the kids complain about being bored you can say, "Stop your crowing and get to craftin'!"
Get the full DIY directions at I Heart Crafty Things.
Owl gift bags
Who could possibly resist these? Who?
Get the full DIY directions at Stamping With Erica.
Mermaid paper bag puppet
You've heard of mermaids, you've head of mermen, and now you can make merbags.
Get the full DIY directions at I Heart Crafty Things.
Whale craft project
Kids will have a whale of a good time making these lovely creatures.
Get the full DIY directions at Pacon.
Paper bag book
Turn them into book writers at an early age.
Get the full DIY directions at Premeditated Leftovers.
Unicorn paper bag puppet
Nope, your eyes do not deceive you. That's a mythical creature you're looking at.
Get the full DIY directins at I Heart Crafty Things.
Unicorn party favor bags
Imagine sending partygoers home with these lovely unicorn party favor bags? Everyone will love them.
Get the full DIY directions at Artsy Momma.
Fox paper bag puppet
What does the fox say? It'll be up to your kids to decide.
Get the full DIY directions at I Heart Crafty Things.
Fingerprint Halloween treat bags
Trick out treat bags with fingerprint spiders.
Get the full DIY directions at Frogs Snails and Puppy Dog Tails.
Witch paper bag puppets
Check out this witchy woman. Isn't she spooktacular?
Get the full DIY directions at I Heart Crafty Things.
Fall leaf crowns
Go for a walk in the fall and collect leaves in every color to make these royal toppers.
Get the full DIY directions at Handmade Charlotte.
Paper bag Halloween creatures
A perfect Halloween inspired craft.
Get the full DIY directions at Artsy Momma.
Paper bag luminarias
Light up the night with these beauties, but don't use actual fire. Use those battery-operated tealights instead.
Get the full DIY directions at The Taylor House.
Turkey paper bag puppet
Before you gobble, gobble up some real turkey on Thanksgiving, have the kids make some of these.
Get the full DIY directions at Frogs Snails and Puppy Dog Tails.
Zebra paper bag puppet
Who says horizontal stripes aren't flattering?
Get the full DIY directions at I Heart Crafty Things.
Santa paper bag puppet
Little hands are what give this Santa his beard!
Get the full DIY tutorial at Glued to My Crafts.
Elf paper bag puppet
Santa can never have too many helpers.
Get the full DIY directions at I Heart Crafty Things.
Reindeer paper bag puppet
Glue a red nose to one of these and call him Rudolph.
Get the full DIY directions at Glued to My Crafts.
DIY Christmas gift bags
Perfect for teachers' gifts, the lights are made out of fingerprints.
Get the full DIY directions at Frogs Snails and Puppy Dog Tails.
Paper bag New Year's clock
Ring in the new year with a goodie bag decorated like a countdown clock.
Get the full DIY directions at Artsy Momma.
Paper bag stars
So pretty, you'll want to hang them up.
Get the full DIY directions at Pink Stripey Socks.
