Paper Bag Easter Crafts for Kids (Easy Ideas by Age Group)

If you’re looking for Easter crafts for kids that are simple, affordable, and realistic to make, paper bags are one of the best supplies you can use. These paper bag Easter crafts are easy to prep, low-mess, and perfect for homes, classrooms, and daycare settings.

This post breaks down easy Easter crafts by age group, so you can confidently choose activities that work for toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary kids. All of these ideas fall under fun, hands-on Easter arts and crafts kids will actually enjoy making.

Easter Crafts for Toddlers (Ages 1–3)

These Easter crafts for toddlers focus on simple shapes, textures, and hands-on fun with adult help. They’re ideal for short attention spans.

1. Paper Bag Easter Chick

Papr bag Easter chick.

Materials

  • A brown or white paper lunch bag
  • Yellow paint or crayons
  • Orange construction paper
  • Googly eyes
  • Glue

Instructions

  1. Color or paint the paper bag yellow.
  2. Cut a small triangle from orange paper for the beak.
  3. Glue the beak and googly eyes onto the bag.
  4. Let dry and use it as a puppet.

2. Cotton Ball Bunny Bag

Cotton Ball Bunny Bag.

Materials

  • Paper lunch bag
  • Cotton balls
  • Pink construction paper
  • Googly eyes
  • Glue

Instructions

  1. Spread glue on the front of the paper bag.
  2. Press cotton balls onto the bag to create bunny fur.
  3. Cut and glue bunny ears at the top.
  4. Add googly eyes to finish the face.

This is a great sensory-friendly Easter craft for toddlers.

3. Sticker Easter Egg Bag

Sticker Easter Egg Bag.

Materials

  • Paper lunch bag
  • Easter stickers
  • Crayons or markers

Instructions

  1. Draw a large egg shape on the bag.
  2. Let toddlers decorate with stickers.
  3. Add coloring if desired.
  4. Use the bag to hold Easter snacks or toys.

Easter Crafts Preschool Kids Will Love (Ages 3–5)

These Easter crafts preschool kids enjoy encourage creativity while keeping steps simple and achievable.

4. Paper Bag Bunny Puppet

Paper Bag Bunny Puppet.

Materials

  • Paper lunch bag
  • White and pink construction paper
  • Googly eyes
  • Glue
  • Marker

Instructions

  1. Cut bunny ears from white paper and add pink centers.
  2. Glue the ears to the top of the bag.
  3. Add googly eyes and draw a nose and mouth.
  4. Slide a hand inside to use as a puppet.

This is one of the most popular easy Easter crafts for kids in classrooms.

5. Paper Bag Duck Craft

Paper Bag Duck Craft.

Materials:

  • Small paper lunch bag
  • Yellow paint or construction paper
  • Orange construction paper
  • Googly eyes or white paper circles
  • Glue
  • Scissors
  • Feathers (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Paint the paper bag yellow or cover the front with yellow construction paper
  2. Cut an orange triangle for the beak and orange webbed feet
  3. Glue these onto the bag
  4. Add googly eyes or make eyes from paper
  5. Optional: glue a few feathers to the back
  6. Let your child put their hand inside to make a duck puppet

6. Paper Bag Lamb Craft

Paper bag Easter lamb craft.

Materials

  • Paper lunch bag
  • Cotton balls
  • Black paper
  • Googly eyes
  • Glue

Instructions

  1. Glue cotton balls onto the front of the bag.
  2. Cut a sheep face from black paper.
  3. Attach the face and eyes.
  4. Allow to dry completely.

Easy Easter Crafts for Kids (Ages 6–9)

These easy Easter crafts for kids offer more steps and allow older kids to personalize their creations.

7. Paper Bag Easter Basket

Paper bag Easter basket.

Materials

  • Paper lunch bag
  • Construction paper (green + assorted Easter colors)
  • Scissors
  • Glue or glue stick
  • Markers or crayons
  • Easter stickers or paper cutouts
  • Plastic Easter eggs or treats

Instructions

  1. Cut the top of the paper lunch bag into a zigzag pattern to create a decorative basket edge.
  2. Cut a long strip from construction paper and glue both ends inside the bag to form a sturdy handle.
  3. Cut grass shapes from green construction paper and glue them around the bottom of the bag.
  4. Decorate the outside with Easter stickers or paper cutouts like bunnies, eggs, or flowers.
  5. Add small details with markers or crayons if desired.
  6. Fill the basket with plastic Easter eggs or small treats.

This is a practical and fun Easter DIY craft.

8. Paper Bag Bunny House

Paper bag bunny house.

Materials

  • Paper lunch bag
  • Construction paper
  • Glue
  • Markers

Instructions

  1. Cut a door shape into the bag.
  2. Decorate the outside as a bunny home.
  3. Add grass, carrots, or flowers from paper.
  4. Place a small bunny craft inside.

9. Paper Bag Easter Puppet Set

A set of Easter puppets made with paper bags.

Materials

  • Multiple paper lunch bags
  • Construction paper
  • Googly eyes
  • Glue
  • Markers

Instructions

  1. Create different Easter characters on each bag.
  2. Decorate with ears, beaks, or wool.
  3. Let kids choose a character.
  4. Put on a short puppet show.

Why Paper Bag Crafts Are Perfect for Easter

  • Inexpensive and easy to find
  • Perfect for preschool, toddlers, and classrooms
  • Encourage pretend play and storytelling
  • Minimal cleanup and prep time

Whether you’re planning Easter crafts for kids at home or organizing a classroom activity, these paper bag Easter crafts keep things fun, festive, and stress-free.

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