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Reindeer finger puppet

A picture of the 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.

Click to download template

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.

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Last Updated 13 January 2010

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