Paper Moose Tutorial!!

Today I'll be showing you how to make a moose out of a paper bag!

 You Will Need:

<<<1 Paper Bag 

(any size depending on how big you want your moose to be! I chose a medium size shopping bag.)

1 Pair of Scissors

Step 1>>>

-Open the bottom of the bag.

It's nearly impossible to do without making some rips but don't worry, this will not do any harm to your moose :)

<<<Step 2

 <Starting at the original top of the bag, cut the side of the bag to about the halfway point.

<Repeat on opposite side.

<<<Cut the same length on the front and back of the bag.

<<<You should end up with your bag looking like this :)

(We are viewing the original bottom of the bag in this picture) 

Step 3 >>>

-Gather one of the four "legs" and twist being careful not to tear it from the rest of the bag.

<<<When you repeat for all four "legs" this is what you will end up with!

Next, turn the bag around to the original bottom of the bag.

  

 <<<Step 4

Cut along the broad side of the bag to just past halfway.

Step 5

Crumple one end of the bag inward to form the Moose Butt :)

Don't smash it down TOO much...Nobody likes flat-assed Moose.

 Step 6

Gather the center of the moose and scrunch it in a bit to give the moose waist some shape.

(shown below)

At any given point feel free to go back and re-twist previously twisted areas to make sure they hold their form! Always being careful not to tear. 

Step 7

Holding both sides together, cut along the middle as shown below.

<<<Step 8

Gather the "neck" area tightly but do not twist. I left a little fluff in the front "chest" area because Moose are majestic creatures and they deserve puffy chests.

<<<Step 9

Crumple front end inward to form snout. A majestic snout, of course; full and not too smashed. Much like the Moose Butt.

<<<Step 10

You have two pieces left on the head. Pull them apart to the either side. Pull one flat and cut as shown below.

Step 11

Twist the antlers (like the legs) as seen below.

 Repeat on both antlers and they should look something like this:

 And voila!!! You now have your very own majestic Moose!

Love him/her well and place in a prominent spot so his/her majesty can bless your home.

Hope you enjoyed this tutorial!

-Gin