Reindeer finger puppet
You will need
- Brown card (for head)
- Red card (for nose)
- White card
- Black felt pen
- Yellow or gold pipe cleaners
- Glue stick
How to make a finger puppet
- Cut head from brown card.
- Fold in half and make two small cuts, as shown.
- Thread pipe cleaner through slits and twist into antler shape.
- Cut red nose from card (or use red pom-pom) and glue on.
- Cut out eyes from white card or paper. Draw black spot in centre of eyes, then glue them on.
- Draw on mouth with black felt pen.
- Staple together the sides of the reindeer’s head.
- Put him on your finger and you have a simple finger puppet!
For another reindeer craft check out the handprint reindeer mask.
Last Updated 13 January 2010
Children should be adequately supervised during all craft activities. Use of these ideas is at the discretion of the group leaders. Care for the Family cannot be held responsible for any injury or damage which might result from their use.
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