Animal Finger Puppet Craft IdeasLooking for kids' party projects? Use the following puppet craft ideas to give your party guests a chance to act out a favorite nursery rhyme or make up an incredible tale of their own. 
For each animal, first cut out a pair of 1 3/4- by 3-inch felt rectangles to serve as the front and back of the puppet.Join the front to the back by gluing together the side and top edges. Leave the bottom edges open for a finger opening. Once the glue dries, use scissors to round the top of the puppet's head. Glue on googly eyes. Now it's time to add distinguishing animal traits. Lamb: Attach lamb ears horizontally to the front. Glue a tiny bit of cotton to the top of its head and add the facial features. Pig: Use 2-inch felt circles for pig ears. Fold them in half lengthwise and glue together the lower edges. Glue the bases of the ears to the back of the puppet. For pig cheeks and a snout, glue on 3/4-inch felt circles. Horse: For ears, cut out a pair of felt ovals (about 1 1/2 inches long.) Attach them as previously described. Add a fringed forelock, white blaze, and rounded muzzle. Use a marker to draw jawlines and nostrils. Bird: Cut out a triangular felt beak and glue it in place. Add feathers. Cow: To create cow's ears, follow the same directions used for the pig. Glue a pink muzzle on the front. Add black spots on the face and ears. Frog: Position googly eyes at the top of the head. Glue webbed frog feet to the front of the animal. *Source for Content & Photo: Courtesy of Family Fun Magazine Return from Puppet Craft to Kids' Crafts Page Back to Kids' Birthday Party Guide Subscribe to Family Smiles |
