Paper Bag Teepees

Brown paper bags turn into teepees with colorful markers and drawings.  Found on pinterest.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Thanksgiving Paper Bag Puppets

A paper bag, construction paper and feathers turn into pilgrim and Native American puppets for Thanksgiving pretend play.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://origamiowls.blogspot.jp/2010/11/thanksgiving-paper-bag-puppets.html

Halloween Paper Bag Houses

My paper pony turns paper bags into spooky houses for Halloween using stencils and cut sto make windows, doors and decorations.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://mypaperpony.blogspot.jp/2009/10/halloween-paper-bags-three-ways.html

Paper Bag Pumpkins

Paper bags take shape as jack lanterns for Halloween with a glued on face and pipe cleaner stem.  It's bitsy learns shares the details.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://itsybitsylearners.com/2010/10/thanksgiving-preschool-craft-jack-o-lantern-paper-bag-craft/

A minimalist version from the defunct geocities.

All kids network paints their version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.allkidsnetwork.com/crafts/halloween/jack-o-lantern-craft.asp

 Laura kelly designs glues the pumpkin onto a brown paper bag.  She uses patterned scrapbooking paper for the pumkin.

Get the instructions here:
 http://www.laurakellydesigns.com/laurakellydesignsblog/index.php/2013/09/23/craft-lightning-make-spooky-halloween-treat-bags/

Paper Bag Houses Craft

Snippety gibbet has a cute way to transform a paper bag into a house with construction paper and glue.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://snippetygibbet.blogspot.com.es/2011/02/first-grade-architecture.html

 

Charlotte's fancy has a similar craft using scrapbooking paper and felt.  

Get the instructions here:

http://charlottesfancy.com/2009/11/16/crafty-monday-sweet-lunch-bag-houses/ 

Inspired by family mag makes an entire village.

Get the instructions here:

http://inspiredbyfamilymag.com/2012/12/05/diy-christmas-village-craft-from-paper-bags/ 

Salsa pie makes a monochromatic version.

Get the instructions here:

http://salsapie.blogspot.com/2014/06/make-paper-bag-neighborhood.html