Paper Bag Puppet Axolotl Craft
Do your kids love axolotls? If so, they’re going to have a blast making this adorable axolotl paper bag puppet!
This fun and easy craft is perfect for kids who love animals, puppets, or anything a little silly and cute. Using just a few basic supplies and our free printable template, kids can create their very own axolotl friend to play with, put on a puppet show, or display proudly.
Whether you’re crafting with your own kids, a classroom full of students, or leading a fun library or camp activity, these axolotl paper bag puppets are sure to be a hit.
Kids of all ages will enjoy making these colorful puppets, but younger children especially will love the simple assembly and the fun of pretending with their finished creation.
This craft encourages creativity, storytelling, and fine motor skills all at once. It’s also a great craft for siblings, friends, or students to do together.
Let’s talk about axolotls for a second—do you know what they are? Have you been seeing them everywhere too? From stuffed animals to toys and video games, axolotls are super popular right now with kids.
These quirky little salamanders with their wide smiles and frilly gills are taking the spotlight, and kids just can’t get enough of them!
Fun Axoltol Puppet Variations to Try:
- Make your axolotl blue, purple, or your favorite color instead of the classic pink
- Add glitter, sequins, or rhinestones for some extra sparkle
- Draw or glue on accessories like a hat, glasses, or a bowtie
- Create a whole family of axolotls in different sizes and colors
- Use your puppets to put on a play or tell a story with your axolotl characters!
How to Make a Axolotl Paper Bag Puppet
Ready to get started? Let’s dive into the craft!
Supplies:
- Colored craft papers
- Paper Bag
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Markers
- Craft glue
- Printed template
Instructions:
Download and print out the paper bag puppet pattern. Cut out the pattern pieces.
Trace the patterns on the colored craft papers and cut them out nicely using scissors.
Attach the inner gill cutouts on the outer gill cutouts.
Use a marker to fill the eye bases. Attach the eye cutouts on the head cutout.
Attach the gill patterns on both sides of the head.
Attach the inner tail cutout to the outer tail cutout.
Select a paper bag and cut out a piece of paper to cover one side of the paper bag.
Alternately, you can paint the paper bag. Or use a pink paper bag!
Attach the hind legs along the bottom edge of the prepared paper.
Attach the paper to the paper bag as shown below.
Attach the tail on one side of the paper bag.
Use markers to draw the mouth and cheeks on the head of the axolotl.
Apply glue to the bottom (flap) of the paper bag.
Attach the head pattern on the glued portion of the paper bag to complete the craft.
These axolotl paper bag puppets are such a fun and easy way to spark creativity and imagination in kids! Whether you’re making them at home, in the classroom, or during a themed activity, they’re sure to bring lots of smiles and giggles.
With so many ways to customize and play, this craft is more than just a project—it’s a chance for kids to express themselves and explore storytelling. Don’t forget to grab the free printable template and start crafting your own adorable axolotl friend today!
