Paper Bag House Craft

Here's a really simple paper bag house craft that kids will love.

Materials:

• brown paper bag
• construction paper or scrap book paper
• scissors
• markers
• decorating materials, felt, plastic, etc.
• old newspaper
• stapler
• glue

Directions:

1. Fold a piece of construction paper or scrap book paper in half. From the fold, draw a roof shape that's wider at the bottom than the top. Cut out from the fold so you have a roof that folds in the middle.
2. Cut out a small rectangle for a chimney.Glue to the roof.
3. Draw a person standing and windows on the front of the paper bag with markers. Add second story windows half way up.
4. Glue on details like shutters and a door.
5. Fill the bag with old scrap newspaper to give it shape.
6. Put the roof on top and staple in place.

Source: Charlotte's Fancy