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Monster Paper Bag Puppets

Make merry monsters using plain paper bags, bright Apple Barrel paints, and a little creativity.

At a Glance:

#6425 Skill Level: Beginner Time:
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This project features these great brands:

  • Apple Barrel Logo
supplies

FolkArt ® Painting Tools - Spouncer ® Stenciling Sponge - Medium - 1534

Number Needed: 1 $2.09
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Apple Barrel ® Colors - Black, 2 oz. - 20504

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Apple Barrel ® Colors - Kelly Green, 2 oz. - 20523

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Apple Barrel ® Colors - Award Blue, 2 oz. - 21892

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Apple Barrel ® Colors - Lavender Sachet, 2 oz. - 21893

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Plaid ® Brush Sets - Foam Brush Set of 4 - 44246

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
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instructions

Other Supplies

Brown lunch bags, Pink cardstock, White cardstock, Red cardstock, Yellow ribbon, Blue painters tape, Scissors, Hot glue, Star template

Instructions

  1. On one bag tape off stripes and paint with Lavender Sachet and Black. Stencil the star in Award Blue on the other bag. Add Black polka dots with the spouncer.
  2. Paint the flap Kelly Green and Award Blue.
  3. Cut white circles for the eyes. Paint a Black circle in the eyes.
  4. Using the points of the star stencil create monster teeth out of white cardstock. Hot glue under the flap.
  5. Cut tongues from the red cardstock and glue in place. Add ears and antennas with the pink cardstock.
  6. Tie a yellow bow and glue to the star bag.    

Disclaimer: The information found in each project is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed, nor is freedom from any patent to be inferred. Since we have no control over physical conditions surrounding the application of information herein contained, Plaid Enterprises, Inc. disclaims any liability for untoward results.

Important: Please be sure to thoroughly read the instructions for all products, paying particular attention to all cautions and warnings shown to ensure the proper and safe use of the product.

Copyright: All Rights Reserved. No part of this Project may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing, except for your personal use, except by reviewer, who may in reviewing this project, quote brief passages in a magazine or newspaper.