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A 10–15 minutes craft for ages 3–10, using supplies you likely already have — Tape, Scissors, and Construction Paper.

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    Make Paper Bag Deer Craft

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    "Are you as excited to make this as I am?"

    Step 1: Download the Deer Template

    May need grown-up help
    Download and print the free deer craft templates. You will need both the Deer Template 1 (face) and Template 2 (arms and legs). You can print the templates on brown paper or regular printer paper. If you use white paper, draw a cute face and details on your deer.

    Step 2: Cut Out the Parts

    Cut out all the deer parts from the brown paper, except for the heart. Cut out a heart from pink or red paper for the deer to hold.

    Step 3: Start Putting the Deer Together

    Put the paper bag in front of you with the opening at the top and the flap up. Use the glue stick to glue the feet to the bottom of the bag. Then, glue the arms (front legs) on the sides of the bag, about halfway down.

    Step 4: Add Details to the Deer

    While the paper bag is flat, use crayons to add any markings you want to the deer's body.

    Step 5: Stuff the Deer

    Tear newspaper into strips and crumple them up. Open the bag and put the crumpled newspaper inside until it's full, leaving about 2 inches empty at the top.

    Step 6: Close the Bag

    Gather the top of the paper bag and close it shut. Wrap a piece of tape around the top to keep it closed.

    Step 7: Draw More Details

    Use crayons to add details to the deer's face. You can also add details to any other part of the deer. You can use googly eyes over the printed eyes if you want.

    Step 8: Add the Deer's Head

    Use tape to attach the deer's head to the stuffed bag.

    Step 9: Give the Deer the Heart

    Pull the front legs to the front and use the glue stick to attach the heart to the deer's hooves, so it looks like the deer is holding it.
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    Clean up

    Put things away so your space is tidy for next time.

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    Put away our supplies

    Check off each supply when it is put away — and any clean-up tips underneath are done too. You might find a fun surprise!

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    • A cartoon of Glue Sticks
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      • — Don't forget! Put cap on glue sticks tightly.
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