Butterfly Puppet Party Bags

Why

Capture party excitement on the wings of these Butterfly Puppet Party Bags. Put on a puppet parade, then fill each child's party bag with goodies to send home!

Steps

1. Everyone at your party can have fun making their own Butterfly Puppet Party Bags. Here's how.

2. Fold construction paper in half. To make butterfly wings, cut two humps (like a capital B) around the open side (opposite the fold). Open the paper.

3. Use Crayola® Markers to design colorful butterfly wings. Make the wings symmetrical like a real butterfly if you like. With a Crayola Glue Stick, attach the wings to the back of a paper lunch bag.

4. Cut a paper circle and two antennae. Draw the butterfly's face on the circle. Decorate the antennae. Glue the face on what was the bottom of the bag. Glue antennae on the back of the face. Decorate the butterfly's body.

5. Put your hand inside the bag. Move your fingers up and down to nod the butterfly's head. Play music and dance your butterfly into flight!

6. Fill bags with party treats for your guests to take home.

Safety Guidelines

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project. Observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure appropriate use of arts and crafts materials. Some craft items, particularly beads and buttons, are potential choking hazards for young children. Avoid use of such small parts with children younger than 3 years. Craft items such as scissors, push pins and chenille sticks may have sharp points or edges. Avoid use of materials with sharp points by children younger than 4 years. Read all manufacturers' safety warnings before using arts and craft supplies.

Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.

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Supplies

crayola supplies
  • Markers
  • No-Run School Glue
  • Blunt-Tip Scissors
  • Construction Paper
household supplies
  • lunch bags

Where & When

"Children made Butterfly Puppet Bags at our family reunion. Older kids cut wings, faces, and antennae for younger ones."
Kalinda M., mom of three.

"The kids I babysit made a set of these. They stage plays and hold concerts starring the Butterfly Family!"
Aaron P., teenage babysitter.


Interesting Info

A butterfly's bright colors can protect it. The colors warn birds or other predators that a particular butterfly, such as a Monarch, tastes bad.