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Paper Bag Craft Ideas for Kids

In an age when both the economy and the environment are compromised, learning how to reuse, repurpose, and recycle common objects is important.  It can help save time, money, space, and even the world.  Here are some fun paper bag craft ideas for kids.

 

Grocery bag gift totes:

You’ll need:

Grocery bags

primer

oil paint

furniture wax

scissors

hole punch

 

Start by cutting off the top of the bag to make a new edge and get rid of the handles, if it has any.  Prime inside and out in a thin layer and let dry.  Mix furniture polish with a little bit of oil paint and, using a rag, paint the entire surface of the bag with this mixture.  Let dry.  Apply several layers until the bag has a texture and look you like.  Decorate with paint.  Punch holes in the top of the bag and thread through with yarn, raffia, or ribbon to make a decorative closure.  This makes a gift bag suitable for any gift recipient.  To make a child’s gift bag, use a grocery-sized or lunch bag-sized bag in the same way, but skip primer and furniture polish.  Just paint and decorate the outside.

 

Grocery bag vest:

You’ll need:

Grocery bags

Scissors

crayons or paint

glue

construction paper

 

Cut arm holes and a head hole into a grocery bag so that it can be worn with the head through the bottom of the bag.  Cut a line up the center of the bag until it meets the head hole.  Trim up the top of the vest until it looks the way you want it to.  Remove vest and decorate with crayon, paint, or cut-out shapes.  This is a great craft for a rainy day and can result in a costume of any kind for restless kids.  It could be a space suit, police vest, fairy princess costume, and anything else your kids can imagine.

 

Lunch bag puppet:

You’ll need:

paper lunch bags

scissors

glue

paint

yarn

felt

 

Lay the paper bag flat so that the bottom of the bag is facing you, flattened against one side.  This should make a little flap.  Decorate the bottom of the bag with paint or felt cutouts to make the top of a face.  Create the mouth inside the flap so that you can see inside the mouth when the flap is lifted.  You’ll want to leave a little lip or tongue peeking out from under the flap even when it is not lifted.  Add yarn “hair” and dress the body of the bag with felt or painted clothing.  When it is dry, place your hand into the bag so that your fingers are over the flap and your thumb is beneath it.  Make your puppet talk by moving your hand and opening and closing the flap.

 

Paper bags can also be decorated or used as: Santa’s toy bag, mail carrier bags, pillows, televisions, Cat Toys (just place open, on its side, and watch the cat attack), and anything else.  The only limits lie in your imagination.  If you can’t think of anything, hand a bag to your child and see what they come up with.

About the Author

Misha Anatolia writes about many topics including arts and crafts, events, and bridal showers. To see some fun ideas for bridal shower arts and crafts or for more bridal shower information, go to bridal-showers.org

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Use a Motorcycle Pet Carrier to Bring Your Pet Along

Motorcycle excursions can be even more exciting when you take your fury “best friend” along. With a safe motorcycle pet carrier, you can include your dog or cat when taking almost any day-trip or long getaway. Your pet will likely enjoy going with you rather than staying behind at your home alone or at a kennel, and you both can breathe in the fresh breezes while traveling by motorcycle.

Fun Adventures in Pet Travel

Pet travel by motorcycle enables you to take breaks and walk your pet on mountain or nature trails, or along the sandy beaches. You can take your pet along on a camping trip or find hotels that allow pets to stay as well. You and your pet might also enjoy walks in parks, sightseeing, and motorcycle tours of your destination city.

Preparation for Pet Travel

Before leaving, be sure you have an adequate and safe motorcycle dog carrier or cat carrier. Your pet carrier should be large enough to hold your pet comfortably while allowing room to breathe and move. It should be well ventilated and safely mounted to your motorcycle. Durable pet crates come in various sizes and shapes to meet your needs.

Visit a veterinary clinic for a pet checkup before leaving to be sure it’s safe for your pet to travel. Make sure your pet has been properly vaccinated and has appropriate identification in case you get separated from your pet while traveling. There are collars with pet ID tags or microchips that can be surgically inserted under your pet’s skin with all its necessary ID information. Animal shelters, hospitals, and many local authorities have the capability to scan these microchips to find out to whom a pet belongs.

Also, be sure your pet has plenty of food and water for the trip along with treats and goodies for “good behavior!”

Weather Alerts for Pet Travel

Be sure your motorcycle carrier comes with accessories for all sorts of weather. Rain, snow, sleet, high winds, or extreme heat or cold can all pose a threat to your pet while traveling in a pet crate. You should have coverings to protect the carrier and your pet during these times. Also, when it is extremely hot or cold outdoors, never leave your pet unattended in the pet crate outdoors for any length of time – take the pet with you!

Pet Travel Items to Bring Along

Items you should never leave without when traveling with your pet include nail clippers (for dogs), a blanket or sheet for comfort, an extra collar, a sturdy leash, food and Water Bowl set, toys, treats, lint/hair remover, waste bags, first aid kit, and a flashlight for taking nighttime strolls.

A motorcycle pet carrier makes it easy and safe to take your pet with you wherever you go. Even if you don’t have a motorcycle, you can find pet crates or carriers for other travel methods. There are scooter dog carriers, bicycle pet carriers, car travel pet carriers, and many others to make pet travel easy. You can visit online pet specialty stores to find durable pet carriers to meet your needs.

Use these tips to have a great pet travel adventure!

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