Halloween is fast approaching so it’s time to get crafting with the kids to keep them busy before trick or treating! This super cute easy to make Dracula paper puppet craft is the perfect afternoon craft project to do. Using items found in most homes or can easily be picked up at the local dollar store, this project can be completed quickly with not much mess. Win-win!

Dracula Paper Puppet Craft for Kids This Halloween!

I really love this project because it’s not only simple, but it really encourages kids to use their creative side to decorate Dracula in any way they want. For grown-ups looking for a fun and frugal way to decorate for Halloween, this craft is the perfect way to use up some of those seasonal craft supplies and spur your imagination!

If you’re looking for ways to involve your kids in the crafting hobby while inspiring them to get creative, projects like these are perfect for helping the gain the skills and confidence. Plus, it’s a fun Halloween themed craft they can share with their friends, or proudly display alongside the ghoulish decorations around the house!  

More Crafting Inspiration:

• Pick up some fun Halloween stickers for little ones to add easily! Foam stickers are also a great option and are even easier to stick on. Dollar stores always have tons of options.
• Buttons and pompoms would add a lot of fun to these guys and make them extra special. 
• Glitters (yes the dreaded G word) is always good to have on hand for crafting! I prefer flitter glue than regular glitter (WAY less messy). 

If you do decide to have other items to glue on ensure you have some white glue on hand as well as those items typically need more than a glue stick to stick! Lastly, to make this crafting adventure even more exciting you can have your kids come up with a story about their Dracula. Have them put on a little play after and encourage them to use their imagination and keep them busy while they wait to head out trick or treating!

Dracula Paper Puppet Craft for Kids Materials:

● Paper bag
● Bond paper
● Red felt paper
● Black-colored paper
● Marker
● Glue gun/glue
● Scissors

Instructions:

1. Cover the upper part of the paper bag with a bond paper using glue.
2. Cover the bottom part of the paper bag with a black-colored paper with a cut out V-shape.
3. Cut out a short triangle from the black-colored paper and paste it above the paper bag.
4. Cut out three circles from the bond paper and paste it into the paper bag aligned in a straight form.
5. Cut out another two circles with a cut from the upper part of them. Cut out a wide V-shape from the black-colored paper, they’ll serve as the eyebrows and eyes of Dracula. Trace the circle with a marker.
6. Attach the cut out pieces into the paper bag.
7. Cut a large circle from the red felt paper and cut it in half, save the other
half and attach it in between the fold of the paper bag. Cut out two fangs
from hard paper and attach them as well.
8. Cut out a ribbon from each color, red and black, but the black is larger. Paste the red ribbon into the black-ribbon creating a highlight effect.
9. Attach the ribbon into the paper bag.
10. Cut out two large triangles from the red felt paper and attach them on each side of the paper bag and you’re done with your Dracula Puppet!

Dracula Paper Puppet Craft for Kids

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Halloween is fast approaching so it’s time to get crafting with the kids to keep them busy before trick or treating! This super cute easy to make Dracula paper puppet craft is the perfect afternoon craft project to do.

Materials

• 1. Brown Paper bags.
• 2. Construction paper
• 3. Markers and pencil
• 4. Glue stick (or white glue)
• 5. Scissors

Instructions

• Step one: Get your brown paper bag ready, have your kids select what colors they want to make their dracula! You can also have your kids draw on paper how they want the dracula to look to help envision what needs to be cut out. 
• Step two: Trace the brown paper bag and trace onto paper selected for the Dracula's face and cape part. Having your kid cut them out or assisting them. 
• Step two: Glue face and cape bottom on first. Ensure you allow this to dry. (glue sticks dry fast)
• Step three: Cut out buttons, mouth, teeth, bowtie, and hood for cape from colored paper. Glue on and allow to dry! Encourage your child to be as creative as they want! This is the fun part!
• Step four: when everything is fully dry use a marker to draw on the dracula’s eyes and eyebrows!

TIPS:

1. Be careful when using the scissor and the glue gun.
2. Choose the proper materials to achieve the aspired outcome.
3. Let your creativity flow in your works!
4. You’re free to add designs you want.