This super cute Chewbacca paper bag puppet is the perfect craft for Star Wars fans and young learners!
Whether you’re preparing for a Star Wars-themed party, celebrating Star Wars Day on May the 4th, or just looking for a rainy day activity to keep the kids entertained, this budget-friendly craft has you covered. With just a few basic supplies, you can create an interactive Chewbacca puppet that your children will love.
I’m sharing easy-to-follow instructions plus creative ideas for using this craft with your students. Grab a paper bag, some basic crafting supplies, and let’s bring Chewie to life—without breaking the bank!
A Simple Craft That’s Fun for Kids
I remember when my oldest son was little and asked for a Star Wars-themed birthday party. I wasn’t that surprised since we read a bunch of books and played with toys that have Star Wars themes.
One of my favorite memories from that time was when we made Chewbacca paper bag puppets together. He was so excited to create these furry little Wookiee pals for his party. We worked as a team, cutting, gluing, and adding special touches. The best part? Watching him proudly show off his Chewbacca puppets to his brothers and friends!
Not only did we have a bunch of adorable Chewie puppets to use as party decorations, but each guest also got to take one home as a fun party favor. I loved how the simple craft brought a personal touch to the party and gave my son such a sense of accomplishment.
With May The 4th Be With You coming soon, I had to recreate this easy craft and share with you!
What You Need to Make This Chewbacca Craft
This project is great for both individual use and for a group (or making for a larger number of people). I recommend having extra paper bags just in case you need to start over or want to make more.
- 1 brown paper bag per Chewbacca
- Black construction paper
- White construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue stick or craft glue
- Brown markers (two shades)
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Step-by-Step Instructions for Making Your Chewbacca Puppet
Before you get started with your paper bag craft, I wanted to make sure that you knew that you’ll need these basic shapes (for each Chewbacca) cut out of paper:
- Eyes: 2 white circles
- Pupils: 2 smaller black circles
- Nose: 1 black circle
- Bandolier: 1 long black rectangle (measured to fit diagonally across the bag)
- Bandolier Details: 3 small white rectangles
Create the Eyes and the Bandolier.
Glue the two black circles onto the two white circles to form Chewbacca’s eyes. Glue the three white rectangles evenly spaced onto the long black rectangle.
Assemble Chewbacca’s face.
Glue the eyes onto the top flap of the paper bag. Glue the black nose circle just below the eyes.
Attach the bandolier.
Glue the black rectangle diagonally across the front of the paper bag to resemble Chewbacca’s iconic gear.
Add fur texture.
Use two shades of brown markers to draw fur-like lines all over the paper bag for a realistic look. Allow the glue to dry completely before playing with your puppet.
Frequently Asked Questions About This Chewbacca Paper Bag Puppet
This craft typically takes about 20-30 minutes, depending on the child’s age and skill level. It’s a great quick project for busy days or as part of a larger Star Wars-themed activity.
Absolutely! You can totally get creative with materials. Try using fabric scraps or colored cotton balls for Chewbacca’s fur. Craft foam sheets or cardstock cut into pieces can work well, too.
Creative Ideas for Creating & Using Your Chewie Puppet
If you want to add more details to your Chewbacca, you can use faux fur or cotton balls to create a textured look. Tempera paint sticks (like Kwik Stix) can add a neat texture. You can also add accessories like a tiny blaster (made from paper or pipe cleaners).
This Chewbacca paper bag puppet craft is brilliant for a Star Wars day or themed party. Use it as a decoration or goody bag. Fill it with treats or party favors, too!
Once you’ve finished your Chewbacca paper bag puppet, use it for creative play or a fun puppet show. Kids can use it for storytelling and creating fun Star Wars adventures.
More Fantastic Ways to Have Star Wars Fun with Kids
If you’re using this project as part of rainy day fun, Star Wars Day celebration, or just want to boost the fun, pair it with some of our free printables and activities, like:
- Star Wars-Inspired cootie catchers
- Coffee filter galaxy craft
- Star Wars-Inspired bingo game
- Coloring pages for Star Wars fun
- Star Wars decoding activities
⭐ I hope that your kids have a blast with this Chewbacca paper bag craft like we did! Do you have any question? And I’d love to hear your ideas for using. Please share in the comments area at the bottom of this post!
