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Stuff a paper bag with newspaper and call it a fish! Let's add some paint detail, too.

Gather Tools and Materials

 
Small Paper Bag
Paint
Construction Paper
Rubber Bands
Newspaper
Coins
Scissors
Paint Brushes
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Let's Get Started!

 

1
Paint.

Paint a paper bag one color.
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2
Trace a quarter.

Trace a quarter two times onto a piece of white construction paper.
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3
Cut circles.

Cut out the circles.
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4
Trace a dime.

Trace a dime two times onto a piece of black construction paper.
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5
Cut circles, again.

Cut out the circles.
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6
Glue circles.

Glue the black circles onto the white circles.
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7
Stuff newspaper.

Stuff two or three pieces of balled-up newspaper into your painted paper bag.
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8
Wrap a rubber band.

Wrap a rubber band to close the bag.
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9
Decorate.

Add detail to you fish using paint. Draw scales, fins or add designs!
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10
Add eyes.

Glue an eye on either side of the bag.
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