Tissue Paper Purim Masks

Creating masks are another common Purim tradition and this year we’ve made simple and fun Tissue Paper Purim Masks that can function as both a decoration or as part of your Purim costume! I love that these masks were easy to make, allow for creativity in colors and design, gives some sensory feedback with the textures and sticky paper, and can look great sitting on your Purim Shelfie or against your face!

What You’ll Need

Contact paper
Scissors
Black construction paper or cardstock
Tissue paper squares
Dowel (optional)
Tape (optional)

Putting It Together

Cut out a mask outline from the black construction paper or cardstock. You can do this free hand or with a cricut. Make sure to cut out the eye outlines as well!
Cut two pieces of contact paper that are slightly larger than your mask template.
Peel the backing off one of the pieces of contact paper; lay it on a table sticky side up (I used tape to secure it so it wouldn’t move while we crafted).
Place your mask outline on the sticky paper. Don’t forget to add the eyes!
Invite your kiddos to decorate their mask by adding squares of tissue paper.
Once they finish, peel the backing off the second piece of contact paper and place on top of the first and your mask, sticky side down; press to seal.
Cut off the excess contact paper.
You can leave as-is for a mask decoration or, if you want to make the mask wearable, tape a skinny dowel to the side so the child can hold the mask up to their face (you could also hole punch either side of the mask and attach with yarn). Looking through the sticky paper will be a bit foggy so you can cut out the eye holes if you wish!
Enjoy as a decoration or as part of the Purim tradition of wearing masks and costumes! Don’t forget to explain the mask’s connection to Queen Esther–using a favorite Purim book is a fun and easy way to share that explanation!

Finished & Loving It!

We do many suncatcher or stained glass crafts. Using tissue paper squares and sticky paper is really easy and simple. And the soft texture of the tissue paper plus the stickiness of the contact paper gives some nice sensory feedback.

I love this twist on a regular suncatcher craft because it can be used taped against the window, added to a Purim-decorated shelf, or even worn! A very versatile and simple craft! Check out our reel on Instagram to see a video of how the kids made theirs!

The Tissue Paper Purim Masks also allow for creativity in design. The kids can choose which colors to use, how many, and whether to do any patterns or leave solid or even overlap. Overlapping the tissue paper squares of course provides the fun opportunity to discuss what happens when colors mix and new colors are created. I always love how much learning happens even in very simple crafts!

You can tell by the smiling faces that the kids totally loved their new Tissue Paper Purim Masks! They spent the day running around with them held up to their faces and cackling. Don’t worry, not an evil Haman cackle, but one filled with joy! I love how much happiness they feel when engaging in simple, hands-on, meaningful Jewish learning, crafting and play!