Tutorial - How to Make a Halloween Finger Puppet

Download template for free, or draw your own pumpkin shape

Tutorial at Lulu & Celeste Blog

"I’m bringing home another post I did for FleeceFun.com last year.  Felt pumpkin finger puppets!  Isn’t it cute?!  Super simple to make and they’re quick and easy for last minute Halloween fun".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Monster Puppet

Two puppet sizes are included in the templates

Tutorial at Just Another Project Blog

"I have some Mix and Match Monster Puppets to share with you.  This is a fun project that your child can help with.  What does a monster look like?  However you imagine it!  Have your favorite preschooler join you in creating some unique monster puppets.   Monsters can have any number of combinations of different eyes, mouths, and noses.  Mix and match different facial features to make an array of monster puppets.  No one knows what monsters look like, so you or child can be as creative with these as you want when designing these puppets".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Cat Doll from a Sock

Choose a fun striped sock to make your puppet

Sock Cat Tutorial at Cheer Your Child's Day Blog

"Hi cat lovers! ... This tutorial is making cat sock doll  ... I created this tutorial upon request DAAI TV (local TV) ... they asked a simple doll tutorial in order to follow the kids who watch this show. After browsing here and there I finally decided to make a sock puppet ... and it was so easy to make it if we try directly! Let's try".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Felt Zoo Puppets

Alter a Basic Pattern for all Kinds of Animals

Zoo Animals Tutorial at Joanne's Craft Nook Blog

"For Adam, I wanted to make a set of zoo animal puppets. Using the existing Old MacDonald Puppet Tutorial & Pattern as a starting point, I've added/modified some pieces to make the zoo animals I wanted.  Here are the zoo animal patterns" Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Hand Puppet

I would never have guessed the material used

Puppet Tutorial at JellyFish Jelly Blog

"These puppets move by way of 3 satay sticks, concealed under the fabric. The skewers are attached to the head and hands. The head and hands are made of kitchen foil and tissue paper. The puppet’s outfit was originally a baby’s all-in-one suit. I cut the bottom off the suit and gathered the sleeves and neck holes. This project would suit children ages 8 and up. Or you could make one for a younger child to enjoy. (Although, I did try putting on a puppet show for my 2 year old niece. ‘Enjoy’ is probably not the word that springs to mind – ‘terrified’ is closer)" Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Santa Claus Marionette

How awesomely unique!

Santa Claus Marionette Tutorial at Jellyfish Jelly
"This Father Christmas Marionette moves by way of 3 skewers attached to the hands and head, underneath the red fabric. Santa’s beard and trim are made from cotton wool, his outfit is an recycled baby’s T-Shirt and his head and hands are kitchen foil covered in tissue paper..." Read more