Hand Made pins

I distinctly remember a phase of my younger years when puppets were the only thing I wanted to make. There were marionettes and regular pancake puppets, a foam ball head with arms and sticks à la The Muppets. And, of course, there were sock puppets. Unfortunately, they were made from really worn out 1980s socks.
It’s clear crafting has come a long way since 1985. You can even buy a pre-fab craft kit filled with fresh, clean, brightly colored socks and lots of crafty bits. But I think we’re all itching to make our own versions—to heck with pre-fab, I want to pick my materials myself. I also love finding crafts that you can get creative with after the craft is done—time for a puppet show!
DIY Sock Puppet Kit
What a great idea for a rainy day gift. Just gather up all those random left-over crafting bits and make your own kit.
DIY Sock It To ‘Em Puppet With Hair
This sweet puppet features a great hairdo made from hand-colored and curled paper that your child can make themselves.
DIY Giraffe Sock Puppet
When I first saw this, I thought she’d found a giraffe-print sock—but it turns out it’s just fabric paint. You’d be amazed how easy it is to make giraffe spots.
DIY Googly-Eye Sock Puppets
Beads for eyes! Brilliant, simple, and super effective. Plus, they add a lot of dimension to an otherwise fairly flat puppet. For something easier but just as fun, try this super fun DIY googly-eye hand puppet project.
DIY Elephant Sock Puppet
Of course you should make an elephant sock puppet – a sock makes a perfect elephant trunk. The elephant tutorial available in her book, but check out the cat tutorial on her blog (just as cute, I promise).






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Fun Express Preschool Kindergarten Velour Animal Finger Puppets Kids Toy (1 Dozen) Toy (Everready First Aid)
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Melissa & Doug Farm Friends Hand Puppets Toy (Melissa & Doug)
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Make Your Own Puppets Toy (Made By Hands)
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Melissa & Doug Palace Pals Hand Puppets Toy (Melissa & Doug)
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All Natural Hand-Made Latex GREAT WHITE SHARK Hand Puppet (19 Inches Long) Toy (ReSaurus Comapny)
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