Paper Bag Valentine Crafts

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By Amber Robertson

Learn to make easy Valentine bags, perfect for kids to bring to school for Valentine’s Day parties. Kids of all ages will have so much fun making these paper Valentine bags. Toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarten kids alike will have a blast making these Valentines bags regardless if they’re at home or in the classroom.

Paper Bag Valentine Crafts

Easy Valentine Bags

Do your kids need to bring a box or bag to school to collect valentines? If so, this frugal craft is for you! Created with a paper lunch bag, colored paper, and glue, this craft is fun for kids of all ages.

If you wish, skip the wiggly eyes and invite kids to draw their own creative expressions on the heart. And of course, the color of the paper can be changed too, giving kids several opportunities to be expressive and creative.

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Supplies Needed To Make This Festive and Fun Valentine Bag Craft

To make this craft you will need:

Supplies Needed To Make This Easy Valentine Bags- paper lunch bags, pink and purple cardstock or construction paper, scissors, tacky craft glue, large googly eyes, and black and red markers or colored pencils.
You will only need a few supplies like: paper lunch bags, pink and purple cardstock or construction paper, scissors, tacky craft glue, large googly eyes, and black and red markers or colored pencils.
  • paper lunch bags
  • pink and purple cardstock or construction paper
  • scissors
  • tacky craft glue
  • large wiggly eyes
  • black and red markers or colored pencils

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How To Make This Super Cute Paper Valentines Bag

Step 1

After gathering supplies, cut out 1 large heart from the paper.

Step 1- Trace and cut out 1 large heart from your pink cardstock or paper.- Easy Valentine Bags
Trace and cut out 1 large heart from your pink cardstock or paper.

Step 2

Invite kids to draw a face on the their heart.

Step 2- Stick on the large googly eyes and draw the smiling mouth and tongue. -Easy Valentine Bags
Stick on the large googly eyes and draw the smiling mouth and tongue.

Step 3

Cut out 5 strips of paper, folding 4 of them into small accordions.

Step 3- Cut out 5 strips from the purple cardstock or construction paper and fold 4 of them into accordions.- Easy Valentine Bags
Cut out 5 strips from the purple cardstock or construction paper and fold 4 of them into accordions.

Step 4

Glue the accordion folds to the back of the heart. Glue the entire heart to the paper bag. Trim the top of the bag with scissors to match the outline of the heart.

Step 4- Glue the accordion folds onto the back of the heart and then glue the heart onto the brown paper bag. Easy Valentine Bags
Glue the accordion folds onto the back of the heart and then glue the heart onto the brown paper bag.

Step 5

Create a handle for the bag by gluing the last strip of paper to the inside of the bag.

Step 4- Create a handle with the last strip of paper and glue it onto the inside of the brown bag. Easy Valentine Bags - Kids activities blog- paper sack with pink heart, mouth, googly eyes, purple arms and legs and purple handle on a wooden table with white background
Create a handle with the last strip of paper and glue it onto the inside of the brown bag.

Step 6

Allow the bag to dry completely before using. Make sure that kids write their names on the front of the bag.

Finished Easy Valentine Bags craft and steps
This Valentine bag is so easy to make, budget-friendly, and super cute!

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How did your super cute paper Valentine bags turn out?