Paper Bag Safari Vest
This Paper Bag Safari Vest is a fun project for many of the VBS Jungle and Safari themed events. Paper bags are usually available at your grocery store but you may have to ask for them. The Paper Bag Safari Vest instantly turns your youngster into an adventure seeking explorer.
Trivia:
The word safari comes from Swahili and is an overland journey, usually a trip by tourists in Africa. Today, safaris are often to observe and photograph wildlife. Source: Wikipedia – Safari
Supplies
- Grocery sized paper bag
- Stapler
- Scissors
- Glue Stick
- Printable Pattern
- Printable Pieces (Print 2)
Instructions
- Lay the paper bag on your work surface with the flap to the back.
- Line up the pattern with the top of the bag. Staple on the outside of the cutting lines to keep in place. Cutting through all the layers. Cut off the arm holes and back opening.
- Lay the pattern back in place and cut the front opening only through the front of the bag.
- Cut out the printable piece.
- Design your vest and glue pieces in place.
Patterns, Templates and Printables
Click on a pattern to open it in a new window to print
Supplies
Instructions
Contributor
These projects are created by Terri, Betty, Jamie or one of the talented staff members at MakingFriends.com. They have been created exclusively for publication on FreeKidsCrafts.com with supplies you'll be able to find around your house.
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This is a fabulous idea! I have some grandsons that would really like this. Thanks so much for sharing at Grandma Ideas Sharing Time!!
Where are the pocket templates?
Click on the first pattern under Patterns, Templates and Printables for your pocket templates.
You used to have a black and white basic version. Is that still available?
All of our vest patterns are made from paper bags and I am not aware of any black and white versions. Sorry
What do the sides look like???????
The normal fold in a paper bag.