Treat Bag Papercraft for Your Elf

Treat Bag papercraft template with cut and fold lines to color for your elf

One sheet of paper turns into an Treat Bag papercraft in about 10 minutes. Fill the bag with “magic seeds” made of glitter or confetti and leave it at the door with a short note. Your elf will love it.

✂️ About This Papercraft

Treat Bag papercraft: A small bag with a heart on the flap, made for cookies, glitter or magic seeds. Size: folded approx. 3 × 1.4 × 4 cm (1.2 × 0.6 × 1.6 in).

At a Glance

Difficulty
●○○ easy
Craft time
about 10 minutes
Size
folded approx. 3 × 1.4 × 4 cm
Pages
1 × A4
🧺 What You Need
  • Printer
  • Heavy cardstock (65–110 lb) recommended
  • Scissors
  • Glue stick
  • Colored pencils
  • Ruler and an empty ballpoint pen for scoring (optional)

📐 Step-by-Step Instructions

🖨️ Important: print at 100% (“Actual size”), not “Fit to page”.

1
Color and cut out.
2
Fold all dash-dot lines backward and glue the gray tab on the inside.
3
Tuck in the bottom. Fill with magic seeds, cookies or glitter.
4
Fold the heart flap over the opening and close it at the front with a little glue or a sticker.
The Lines on the Template:
━━━ solid = cut · ━ · ━ dash-dot = mountain fold, fold backward · - - - dashed = valley fold, fold forward · ▒ gray area = glue

💡 Tips & Common Mistakes

  • A dab of glue or a sticker on the heart flap keeps it closed.
  • Easy build: With a little help cutting, kids from about age 5 can do it.
  • Score the fold lines with a ruler and an empty pen before folding. The paper then bends exactly where it should.
  • For children under 3, use small parts only with a grown-up nearby and keep them out of mouths.

🎭 How the Elf Plays With It

Fill the bag with “magic seeds” made of glitter or confetti and leave it at the door with a short note. Let the kids pick the spot themselves so they help build the scene.

📦 Matching printable set: Magic Seeds & Dust

Goes Well With

Your Benefits at PureSketchy:

  • Completely Free: Every elf printable with no sign-up, no newsletter, no subscription.
  • Made for Coloring: Clear black lines – kids color everything themselves.
  • Your Elf, Your Name: There is always space to write in your own elf's name.
  • Everything in One Place: Prank ideas, papercraft props, printable sets, letters and guides all fit together.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How big is the “Treat Bag” papercraft?
According to the template: folded approx. 3 × 1.4 × 4 cm (1.2 × 0.6 × 1.6 in). An elf is about the size of a yogurt cup.

How long does it take, and what age is it for?
About 10 minutes. With help cutting it works from about age 5; most kids manage it alone around age 8.

What can go in the bag?
Cookies, glitter or small trinkets work well. For children under 3, use only with supervision.

Should I color before cutting?
Yes, color first and cut afterward. Small pieces are much easier to color while they are still on the sheet.

Is the download free?
Yes, every printable on PureSketchy is 100% free for personal use, preschools and schools – no sign-up needed.

Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version at Tütchen.