Hi everyone! I thought I’d share with you how I made these owl treat bags using brown paper bags and inexpensive paper plates. I used this as a craft activity for Children’s Church this past Sunday. The topic of my lesson was “The Importance of Wisdom” so I thought the owls tied in nicely with my lesson.
I made one bag to use as an example to show the children, and I started with a brown paper lunch bag.
Next I cut some wings and a head from a white paper plate.
To speed things up for the children, I did trace and cut out the wings and heads for the children. I was able to get 3 wings from each paper plate.
And I was able to get 3 heads from each plate.
To make the owl’s eyes, I used some fabric squares that had come in our swag bag when we attended the Southern Bloggers Conference.
I also drew some eyeballs on paper for the children to cut out.
I just stapled the head and the wings onto the paper bag. The wings need to be stapled to the front crease on the bag so that the bag can remain open in order for treats to be placed inside.
I added a few details with a magic marker. An artist I am not!
Next I hotglued a candy corn onto the owl’s face to serve as a beak. The kids really loved that part!
The last thing I did was to add a little scrapbook paper onto the chest. I wish that I had taken some pictures of the owls that the children made because they turned out so cute!
When they finished, I dropped a little treat into their bags.
I had made up some baggies filled with a fall snack mix, and the children were delighted to see the candy corn and pumpkins in the mix. Here’s the recipe below in case you’d like to mix up your own.
I’m not sure what the children enjoyed more, making the owls or getting the snack mix. What do you think?
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Marti says
November 11, 2012 at 5:52 amI just love your blogs! I could spend a whole day just looking at your creations. You both are very talented!
Keeping it Cozy says
October 28, 2012 at 3:12 pmSoooo cute! I’m going to remember this idea… plus I think it would be a fun craft to include my girls in. 🙂
Mary says
October 27, 2012 at 7:33 amThis is an adorable idea Jane! So smart to use your swag bag fabric too~ love the candy corn beak 🙂
Ann says
October 26, 2012 at 2:33 pmMy favorite part is the candy corn for the beak! Very fun craft and the treat bag was the perfect touch. Good job!
Kris says
October 26, 2012 at 12:05 pmJane,
What a cute idea! I bet the kids really liked this project and the snack mix too! 🙂
Nancy at maddalee says
October 26, 2012 at 10:00 amHi Jane, these are simply adorable! Thank you for sharing.
Have a good day, Nancy
Jean Windham says
October 26, 2012 at 9:56 amWhat a great idea. I am sure the kids loved the project and enjoyed the snack mix. Thanks for sharing. Jean
Barbara F. says
October 26, 2012 at 9:44 amHow cute are these little owls! Good use for the fabric squares. I am sure the kids loved them, and especially the snack mix. xo
Kathy says
October 26, 2012 at 9:37 amJane,
These are fabulous! Gotta share with my granddaughter. She’ll love these.
Rebecca says
October 26, 2012 at 6:16 amThis is precious! What a cute fall craft! I may do with my niece and nephew when they get here! Thank you for sharing! Love, Me
Maxie Sykes says
October 26, 2012 at 3:00 amWhat a wonderful Halloween crafts ideas and kids will surely love to eat candy with this bag.
Debbie refreshrestyle says
October 26, 2012 at 12:48 amLove the bags and thanks for the recipe! Guess who I saw today???
Melanie says
October 25, 2012 at 9:29 pmVery cute items!
Olive Cooper says
October 25, 2012 at 8:11 pmThey are adorable and would be fun for kiddos to make too.
Kim says
October 25, 2012 at 7:50 pmThat is so cute and glad you found a use for those swatches.