Minecraft Creeper Craft: How to Make with a Paper Bag
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Looking for a budget-friendly way to enjoy Minecraft themes with your kids? This Minecraft Creeper Craft is a fantastic idea for boosting homeschool fun or using for a Minecraft-themed party.
With just a few basic supplies (paper bag, paint, and markers), your kids can make their very own Creeper that’s also fun to play with and use. I'm sharing tips for making and using based on my experiences with my five boys and their love of all things Minecraft.
Oh, and I have ideas for keeping this project as mess-free as possible! You can use different supplies so it's stress-free and simple to customize. Let’s look at how you can get started with this frugal and fun Minecraft project that kids will love!
Fun and Frugal Minecraft Activity for Kids
If you’ve got kids who are obsessed with Minecraft or just getting ready to view the new A Minecraft Movie, this Creeper craft is an amazing screen-free way to boost their creativity. It’s an easy and affordable activity that lets kids get crafty and make something special based on their favorite video game.
I remember when my boys were younger and totally into Minecraft. In fact, they will still play it from time to time - especially with all the hype around this movie. Well, this paper bag Creeper craft was such a big hit!
Not only was it a fun way to keep them busy, but we also used the finished crafts as decorations for my middle son’s Minecraft-themed birthday party. It turned out to be a super cute and personal touch for the party. My boys loved showing off their work!
Also, these Creepers were perfect for DIY puppets. To put on their own puppet show, my boys made other Minecraft characters (like Enderman, Alex, Steve, Skeletons, and Zombies). It was easy tweak to the craft by using different colors of paint and markers.
What You'll Need for This Simple Creeper Craft
To have your Creeper paper bag project look like the one in the tutorial, I recommend that you use these craft supplies:
- Brown paper bag
- Light green paint
- Dark green paint
- Black marker
- Paintbrush
- Pencil
When I did this craft with my younger boys (or just wanted to keep it as mess-free as possible), I made a few tweaks. We would use tempera paint sticks (like Kwik Stix) for a paint effect without all the drips or dry time. Also, for one set of Minecraft paper bag crafts, my boys cut squares out of construction paper and used a glue stick to adhere to the bags.
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How to Make This Minecraft Creeper Craft
Paint the paper bag.
Lay the paper bag flat on a protected surface. Use a paintbrush to cover the entire bag with light green paint. Let it dry completely.
Draw the Creeper face.
Using a black marker, draw the Creeper’s face on the front of the bag. The face consists of two square eyes and a pixelated mouth. You can see an example of a Creeper on these Minecraft perler bead card templates.
Add pixelated details.
Use a pencil to lightly draw square outlines in random places on the bag to create a pixelated effect. Paint these outlined squares with dark green paint.
Frequently Asked Questions About This Minecraft Craft
To keep things as mess-free as possible, use washable paint and markers. Lay down a protective cloth or newspaper. You can also go for markers or tempera paint sticks instead of paint for a cleaner and quicker craft session.
Absolutely! While the classic Minecraft Creeper is green, encourage your kids to get creative and experiment with other colors. You can also try adding patterns or textures to make the Creeper even more unique.
Creative Ideas for Making and Using Your DIY Creeper
If you choose to paint your craft, you can also use square-shaped sponges for block painting. Foam brushes in the shape of a square can also work well.
Here are some fun and easy ideas for using your Creeper craft:
🟩 Minecraft Party Decorations
Throwing a Minecraft-themed party? Use your Minecraft paper bag crafts as cool centerpieces, display as wall decorations, or even use as party favors or goody bags for the guests to take home.
🟫 Create a Minecraft Character Collection
Why stop at just Creepers? You can easily tweak the design to create other Minecraft characters. Also, your kids can design their own Minecraft characters!
⬛ Enjoy a Minecraft-Themed Story Time
Use the Creeper as part of a Minecraft-themed story time. They can use the Creepers and other Minecraft characters to act out stories.
🟫 Minecraft Scavenger Hunt
Use your Creepers for a Minecraft scavenger hunt! Hide your crafts around the house or outside in the yard. Your kids will have so much fun looking for their DIY Minecraft characters.
🟩 Minecraft Classroom or Homeschool Fun
Want this craft to be educational? You can use the Creepers as part of a lesson on shapes, colors, or even Minecraft-related math by counting and adding the squares.
More Ways to Have Minecraft Fun with Kids
Take your Minecraft fun to the next level! Get our free printable Minecraft-inspired activities, like:
- Activity sheets
- Color by number
- Pixel art color by letter
- Perler bead craft templates (also wonderful for party favors!)
- Connect the dots
- Coloring bookmarks
⭐ WooHoo! I hope that your kids (and you) have so much fun making this Minecraft Creeper craft! 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!