Are you ready to celebrate National Paper Bag Day on July 12th in style? Forget the traditional brown bag lunch and get ready to upcycle those paper bags into your next best craft project! It's time to unleash your creativity and turn those ordinary paper bags into something extraordinary.
What can you create with paper bags?
From gift bags to wall art, the possibilities are endless when it comes to upcycling paper bags. You can create unique decorations, stylish accessories, or even practical items for your home. Let your imagination run wild and see where your crafting skills take you!
How to get started?
First things first, gather your supplies - paper bags, scissors, glue, Kwik Stix, Magic Stix, Wonder Stix, and any other crafting materials you may need. Then, brainstorm some ideas or follow a tutorial online to get inspired. Remember, there are no rules when it comes to crafting, so don't be afraid to experiment and try new things! For some craft inspo keep scrolling!
Jellyfish Bags
Materials Needed: brown paper bag, Kwik Stix, glue, scissors, and construction paper
- Use Kwik Stix to paint the brown paper bag
- Use a combination of classic colors and metalix
- Turn the paper bag so the open end is on the bottom
- Use a scissor to cut the bottom of the bag into strips
- Cut two circles out of construction paper and glue onto the top of the bag
Check out this craft on Instagram @academic.adventures.preschool
Painted Paper Bag
Materials Needed: paper gift bag, Kwik Stix, and tissue paper
- Select a few colors of Kwik Stix you would like to use to paint the gift bag
- Paint your own design onto the bag
- Place your gift into the bag and add tissue paper
Check out this craft on Instagram @playfulcrafts
Teacher Appreciation Gift
Materials Needed: brown paper bag, Kwik Stix, scissor, ribbon, and flowers
- Cut a brown paper shopping bag into a rectangle
- Paint the the paper with Kwik Stix into a pencil
- Fold the paper around flowers and tie with ribbon
Decorated Paper Bags
Materials Needed: brown paper bag and Thin Stix
- Use Kwik Stix Thin Stix to paint brown paper bags
- Create your very own design with a variety of colors
- Place important objects into this bag or display!
Check out this craft on Instagram @2ndgradesassypants
Kwik Stix Gift Bag
Materials Needed: brown paper gift bag and Kwik Stix
- Paint brown paper bag with Kwik Stix
- Place a gift into the bag and gift to someone
Check out this craft on Instagram @laurakellyclassroom
Bumble Bee Paper Bag
Materials Needed: brown paper bag, Kwik Stix, tissue paper, glue, and pipe cleaners
- Paint a brown paper bag with Kwik Stix
- Crumple blue tissue paper and pinch in the center
- Glue to the back of the paper bag
- Curl pipe cleaners and glue to the top of the paper bag
Check out this craft on Instagram @Kwikstixpaint
Personalized Holiday Craft Bags
Materials Needed: brown paper bag and Kwik Stix
- Paint each bag with Kwik Stix
- Place all your crafts made during the year into the bag
- Carry your personalized paper bags home with you
Check out this craft on Instagram @menifeehandmade
Spring Basket
Materials Needed: brown paper bags, scissors, popsicle sticks, tape, and Pastel Kwik Stix
- Paint a brown paper bag in stripes with Kwik Stix
- Cut the paper bag in half
- Cut along the stripes to the edge of the paper bag but not all the way through
- Cut the other half all the way through along the lines
- Weave the strips through
- Fold twice on top
- Use the rest of the brown paper bag to create flowers
- Tape flowers on popsicle sticks
- Place each popsicle stick into the weaved bag
Check out this craft on Instagram @aplaywego