Mess-Free DIYs for Creative Fun at Home or in the Classroom!
Looking for an easy, affordable, and mess-free way to keep your little ones entertained? Look no further than your kitchen pantry—and your art supply drawer! Paper bags and Kwik Stix are all you need to unlock hours of creative fun. National Paper Bag Day is celebrated on July 12th!
Whether you're a teacher prepping a classroom craft or a parent looking for a screen-free afternoon activity, these paper bag crafts are the perfect DIY solution. Bonus: Kwik Stix paint sticks dry in 90 seconds, so there's no smudging, no brushes, and absolutely no mess!
Why Use Kwik Stix for Paper Bag Crafts?
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No water, brushes, or smocks needed
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Dries in 90 seconds (no more waiting!)
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Vibrant, washable colors perfect for all ages
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Glides smoothly on paper bags, paper, cardboard, and more
5 Fun Paper Bag Ideas with Kwik Stix
1. Personalized Gift Bags
Turn a plain brown or white paper bag into a one-of-a-kind gift bag! Kids can decorate with Kwik Stix—writing names, drawing rainbows, stars, or doodles to match the occasion.
Perfect For: Birthday parties, holidays, or teacher appreciation gifts.
2. DIY Party Favor Bags
Hosting a party? Let kids design their own favor bags as a fun activity and take-home treat. Use Kwik Stix to match the party theme—think sea creatures for an ocean party, or red, white, and blue for July 4th.
Mom Hack: Set up a decorating station with Kwik Stix, stickers, and paper scraps!
3. Paper Bag Thank You Bags
Encourage kids to practice gratitude with "Thank You" bags! They can write notes of thanks and decorate the bag for a neighbor, delivery person, friend, or grandparent.
Add-On Idea: Fill with handmade cards, snacks, or small gifts.
4. DIY Lunch Bag Art
Make lunchtime extra fun by letting your child decorate their lunch bag before camp or school. Kwik Stix dry in 90 seconds, so you can design and pack in the same morning.
5. Custom Holiday Treat Bags
Create themed paper bags for Halloween, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, or any holiday. Use Kwik Stix to draw pumpkins, hearts, snowflakes, or fireworks—and fill with seasonal goodies.
Craft Tip: Metallic and neon Kwik Stix add extra flair for festive fun.
✂️ Supplies You’ll Need:
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Paper lunch bags (brown or white)
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Kwik Stix Paint Sticks (assorted colors)
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Scissors, glue, tape
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Optional: googly eyes, stickers, yarn, pom-poms, paper scraps
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Craft Without the Chaos
Craft time doesn’t have to mean clean-up time. With Kwik Stix, kids can paint directly on paper bags without dripping, smearing, or waiting for things to dry. It's the perfect DIY combo for busy moms, teachers, and caregivers.
So grab some paper bags, uncap the Kwik Stix, and let creativity shine—one mess-free masterpiece at a time.
Looking for more no-mess craft inspiration? Check out our blog for seasonal ideas, classroom hacks, and more DIY fun!