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Homemade Paper Bag Kite with Winder Handle

Jackie Currie — Tue, 24 May 2016 19:38:31 +0000

Looking for a fun and easy craft AND activity for your preschooler to do on a windy day? Make a paper bag kite! This easy paper bag craft is made with just 3 supplies. Your child will have fun decorating it, and even more fun taking it outside on a blustery day to see if...

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Framed Heart Art on a Painted Paper Bag Canvas

Jackie Currie — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 01:54:57 +0000

I know how much you all loved our cardboard roll stamped hearts the other day... well... we've done it again, but this time, we've used a paper bag as our canvas, and we've framed our finished piece in a great looking (Dollar Store) frame. We've also switched up our colours for a more sophisticated look! Isn't it lovely? What a great gift for kids to make for a parent or grandparent for Valentines Day!

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35+ Cool Paper Bag Crafts for Kids

Jackie Currie — Mon, 21 Sep 2015 16:30:50 +0000

Who knew there were so many COOL things you could make with a brown paper bag? Check out this fab collection! More than 35+ awesome paper bag crafts for all seasons and all age groups. You'll even want to make some of these yourself, Mom!

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Gorgeous Paper Mache Platter for Kids to Make and Give

Jackie Currie — Fri, 11 Sep 2015 18:00:30 +0000

A gorgeous paper mache platter that kids can make and decorate. Give it as a gift or use it in your own home. Wouldn’t this be lovely to make for a parent or grandparent? There’s nothing quite as special as receiving a hand-made gift from a child. Especially when that gift is really useful, and...

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How to Make a Gorgeous Fall Wreath out of a Paper Bag

Jackie Currie — Thu, 20 Aug 2015 13:15:53 +0000

Who knew a paper bag could look this gorgeous? Honestly! Would you ever, at a glance, guess that this beautiful fall wreath was made with nothing more than a paper bag and a few thrift shop finds? I love a project that's easy and inexpensive, and looks this amazing! Check it out by clicking the link below:

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Adorable Bird and Nest Craft with Cupcake Liners and Paper Plates

Jackie Currie — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 16:55:37 +0000

Spring has sprung, the grass has riz, I wonder where the birdies is! Here they are! Nestled together in this fluffy paper plate nest. Have a peek. Aren't they just adorable?

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Paper Bag Tiara – an Enchanting Spring Craft for Little Girls

Jackie Currie — Sun, 08 Feb 2015 06:52:19 +0000

This paper bag tiara is one of my favourite flower crafts ever. If you have a little girl who loves to craft and adores fairy crafts, she’ll love this simple paper bag craft. I got the idea for a paper bag tiara after making our paper bag nests the other day. The hooligans were clowning around, wearing...

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Paper Bag Puffy Hearts – A Valentines Craft for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Jackie Currie — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 05:01:43 +0000

Cutting, stamping, sewing and stuffing. So many fun skills for toddlers and preschoolers to practice when they're making these paper bag puffy hearts! Good news! This one can be done entirely using scraps and recyclables that you already have around the house! Gotta love that!

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Paper Bag Alien Hat

Jackie Currie — Thu, 17 Oct 2013 10:30:46 +0000

Looking for a fun and easy Halloween craft for your kids to make? Here’s a terrific paper bag craft that they’ll love. They can make this paper bag monster or alien hat to wear with a costume or for pretend play. All you need is a paper bag and a few basic craft supplies. Head on...

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Homemade Magic Kit

Jackie Currie — Mon, 13 May 2013 02:09:51 +0000

Make a homemade magic kit for your toddlers and preschoolers using basic household items and supplies. With the hat and magic wand, they’ll feel like true magicians. This activity will provide hours of imaginative pretend play. Remember the 5 minute magic wand that I showed you the other day? Well, this is the magic kit that...

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Bug Headband for Kids with Paper Bags and Pipe Cleaners

Jackie Currie — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:27:03 +0000

All you need for this adorable bug headband is a paper bag and pipe cleaners! The other day we were playing outside, doing garden-type activities, and on a whim, I whipped up these simple bug headbands for the girls. If you’ve been following along lately, you’ll know we’re all about paper bag crafts here at...

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Mermaid Crown Craft from a Paper Bag

Jackie Currie — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:16:07 +0000

If your kids are into mermaid crafts, they’ll love this easy paper bag mermaid crown. It’s a quick and easy craft for toddlers and preschoolers and perfect for dress-up play. We’re a little obsessed with paper bag crafts at the moment. Last week we made a flowered tiara out of a paper bag and the...

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Easy Paper Bag Bird’s Nest for Preschoolers to Make

Jackie Currie — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 20:36:43 +0000

This bird’s nest craft is great for kids who want to make a nest to go along with their latest bird craft. It’s a simple paper bag craft, that will come in handy for a science project, a diorama or just a simple spring craft. My toddlers and preschoolers have been making all kinds of bird crafts as...

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Paper Mache Bowls – One of a Kind Gift for Kids to Make and Give

Jackie Currie — Fri, 11 May 2012 18:34:14 +0000

A paper mache bowl is a really creative and inexpensive gift for kids to make and give. The process does require a bit of time because of the drying time, but the results are gorgeous! When I was pondering some ideas for homemade Mother’s Day gifts that we could make here in my home daycare, Paper...

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