How to Draw a Bag of Chips (Easy Step by Step)
A bag of chips is a great first drawing because it is built from simple shapes: curved sides, zigzag edges, a circle, and a few ovals. The smiley face on the front gives the snack a friendly personality, and the chips flying out make it feel lively.
- Easy
- 10 minutes
- 6 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawing
In this article (7 sections)
How to draw a bag of chips step by step
How to Draw a Bag of Chips · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Left side and top stripe
Draw a long, gently curved line down the left side, bulging out a little in the middle and bending in at the top and bottom. Then draw a slightly curved line going across, starting near the top of that side.
Step 2: Zigzag top and bottom
Starting at the top of the left side, draw a wavy zigzag line going across, like a row of little mountains. Do the same along the bottom, starting at the bottom of the left side.
Step 3: Right side and bottom stripe
Finish the top zigzag, then draw a long curved line down the right side that bulges out in the middle just like the left. Add a curved line across the bottom, matching the one near the top.
Step 4: The round label
In the middle of the bag, draw a big circle that is a little taller than it is wide. Leave some space around it so it sits nicely in the center.
Step 5: The smiley face
Inside the circle, add two round dots for eyes. Then draw a small curved smile below them, like a little bowl.
Step 6: Flying chips
Next to the right side of the bag, draw three small rounded ovals, one above the other. Make them a little different in size and tilt so they look like chips jumping out.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your bag of chips? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw boba tea or how to draw a cupcake next.
Tips for drawing a bag of chips
- Draw the two side lines so they bulge a little in the middle. That curve is what makes the bag look puffy instead of flat.
- For the zigzag edges, make small pencil dots in a row first, alternating high and low, then connect the dots with short curved lines.
- Draw the three chips at the end, and tilt each one a little differently. Ovals that are all the same size and angle will look stiff.
Free bag of chips coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this bag of chips coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your bag of chips drawing
Try a bright yellow or red bag with a white or cream circle for the face, and golden ovals for the chips. For a creative twist, color the bag in your favorite flavor.
Bag of chips fun fact for kids
The potato chip was supposedly invented in 1853 when a chef named George Crum sliced potatoes extra thin to please a customer who kept sending his fries back. The chips were crunchy and the customer loved them.
Questions about drawing a bag of chips
What shapes do I need to draw a bag of chips?
You need two curved side lines, two curved stripes, a zigzag line for the top and bottom, a big circle, two dots, a small curve for the smile, and three ovals for the chips.
How do I make the zigzag edge look even?
Mark light dots along the top in an up, down, up, down pattern, spaced the same distance apart. Then connect the dots and erase the dots.
How do I make my bag of chips look cuter?
Make the smiley face a little bigger. You can also color the chips in different shades of gold.
