Skeleton Bags

Glow in the dark duct tape is adhered to a paper bag.  Next michaels sticks on cut out shapes of black tape to make the eyes, nose and mouth. 

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.michaels.com/duck-tape-glow-in-the-dark-skeleton-treat-bag/B_54111.html

Garbage Bag Spider

Black garbage bags are stuffed with leaves and squished to look like spider legs and a big giant body with mums make lists.  She then adds giant eyes to personify it.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.mumsmakelists.com/2012/11/who-knew-sweeping-leaves-could-be-so-much-fun/

Leaf Sensory Bins

Colorful fall leaves are added to a clear plastic bag along with glitter, paint, and oil to make a fun sensory experience for fall from kids craft room.

Good for ages 1 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://kidscraftroom.com/leaf-sensory-bags/

Fourth of July Goody Bags

 

 

Going to a parade this Fourth of July?  Make this cute patriotic flag inspired bag out of red, white and blue duct tape to catch all of the toys and candy.  Willowday shares the details.

 

Good for ages 8 and up.

 

Get the instructions here:

http://www.willowday.com/2013/07/duct-tape-bags.html 

Paper Plate Purse

You will need:
- Paper plates
- Staples
- Ribbon
- Decorations (markers, stickers, sequins...)

1. Put two plates together and cut in half.
2. Then cut two of the pieces in half again.  You should have two halves and four quarter pieces.
3. Hold the two halves together so the front pieces are facing inwards.
4. Do the same for the quarter pieces and slip inside or outside the bag so it has a scalloped top and staple the corners together.
5. Attach a strap of beads or ribbon for the handle into the corners and staple to secure.
6. Staple the rest of the plate together.
7. Decorate the bag.

This tutorial first appeared on jellyfish jelly which unfortunately is no longer available.

Paper Bag Animals

White paper bags are decorated to look like polar bears, penguins and snowman and given scarfs to make cute gift bags with fiskars.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www2.fiskars.com/Crafting/Projects/Holiday/Christmas/Animal-Holiday-Gift-Bags

Halloween Treat Bags

Felt sheets are turned into cute trick or treat bags for Halloween with utah county mom. 

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:

http://www.utahcountymom.com/2011/10/halloween-goodie-bag-tutorial-free.html