Do you need a quick and easy Christmas craft to keep your kids busy while they’re home from school? This Gingerbread Man Paper Bag Puppet is for you! This is a fun and simple craft that your kids are going to love putting together. You’re going to love the fine motor practice and how simple it is to put together! It’s a print-and-go project that your entire family will love!
Gingerbread Man Paper Bag Puppet
Kids are home for the break and I can already hear the “Mom, I’m bored!”. Our family loves paper bag puppets, so I knew we needed a Christmas version.
Paper bag puppets are so fun for kids because you get to spend time together making them, and then your kids have a puppet for make-believe play when you’re done! It’s a win-win!
When you’re done with your Gingerbread Man Paper Bag Puppet, spend some time making Rudolph Story Puppets to make some friends for your Gingerbread Man. You can also make up a Paper Cup Elf for your Christmas friends collection. Your kids will love adding more Christmas crafts to their collection, and you will love all the family time you get to spend with your kids.
How to Make a Gingerbread Man Paper Bag Puppet
Supplies
- Colored Construction papers
- Pencil – to trace the template
- Craft glue
- Sharpie or gel pen
- Paper bag
Printable Template
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Directions
- Select brown construction paper for the gingerbread man base and different colored construction papers for the other patterns. The template includes a head, legs, hands, buttons, eyes, bow tie, frosting-lines, and blushes. Trace the template patterns on the selected construction papers and cut out the traced pattern.
- Glue the head frosting-line along the top part of the head cutout.
- Use a sharpie to draw the eyes on the eye cutouts. Attach the mouth and the eye cutouts on the head. You could also use googly eyes instead of drawing the eyes!
- Glue the blush cutouts on both cheeks.
- Glue the frosting-lines on the hand and leg cutouts.
- Measure and cut out brown paper to cover the front surface of your paper bag. This will be the front side of the paper bag puppet.
- Glue the leg patterns on the bottom side of the prepared paper. The prepared paper is the lower body of the gingerbread man cookie puppet.
- Glue the lower body on the paper bag’s front side.
- Flatten the bottom flap of the paper bag with the front side of the puppet (bag).
- Glue the button and bow tie cutouts on the body part. Glue the arm cutouts on both sides of the paper bag puppet to complete the craft.
Tips and Tricks
- Let your kids be creative with the colors. It’s their Gingerbread Man, so let them choose!
- If you have little, little kids, you will want to cut the pieces out for them, but older kids can do the entire project themselves.
- If you want a cute Gingerbread Man bedroom decoration or ornament for the tree, simply make the Gingerbread Man without the paper bag and add a loop for hanging!
More Ideas…
Still, need some more Christmas ideas? Check out our Disney Papercraft Ornaments for some cute ornaments to decorate a Christmas tree (or even the walls or anywhere else you need decoration!).
Our Christmas Countdown Chain is a fun craft for young kids to countdown to Christmas, and includes some sneaky math practice! And if you just need a minute to yourself with your kids entertained, our Christmas Color-by-Number is perfect when you need a breather.
However you end up using your Gingerbread Man Paper Bag Puppets, don’t forget to share your finished project with us on Instagram by tagging us at @frostingandglue. We can’t wait to see how your family uses them!
Gingerbread Man Paper Bag Puppet
Your kids are home for Christmas Break and they are bored! This Gingerbread Man Paper Bag Puppet is the perfect craft to keep your kids busy. It's easy to put together, and can keep them busy for hours playing make believe when it's done!
Materials
- Colored Construction papers
- Pencil – to trace the template
- Craft glue
- Sharpie or gel pen
- Paper bag
Instructions
Select brown construction paper for the gingerbread man base and different colored construction papers for the other patterns. The template includes a head, legs, hands, buttons, eyes, bow tie, frosting-lines and blushes. Trace the template patterns on the selected construction papers and cut out the traced pattern.
Glue the head frosting-line along the top part of the head cutout.
Use a sharpie to draw the eyes on the eye cutouts. Attach the mouth and the eye cutouts on the head. You could also use googly eyes instead of drawing the eyes!
Glue the blush cutouts on both cheeks.
Glue the frosting-lines on the hand and leg cutouts.
Measure and cut out a brown paper to cover the front surface of your paper bag. This will be the front side of the paper bag puppet.
Glue the leg patterns on the bottom side of the prepared paper. The prepared paper is the lower body of the gingerbread man cookie puppet.
Glue the lower body on the paper bag’s front side.
Flatten the bottom flap of the paper bag with the front side of the puppet (bag).
Glue the button and bow tie cutouts on the body part. Glue the arm cutouts on both sides of the paper bag puppet to complete the craft.
How Do I Print A PDF?
You’ll need a program that supports PDFs. Adobe Acrobat is a great option. Open the program, click file then print. Select your printer and the number of copies you want to print. Be sure you click double-sided if you want it to print on both sides.
Can I Resell These?
You may not resell any printable or template that you find on our website or received in your email. You may use them for class parties, at church, at home, or in the classroom. You may get these printed at an office supply store or copy center at your own expense.
