Created by Ms. Brenda

Materials needed: Old newspaper (or a small catalog) Scissors Tape Glue Markers Construction paper Pipe cleaners Trim (such as pompoms, bows, etc.) Facial features patterns

Directions: 1 Close a double sheet of newspaper, and roll it into a tube.  Tape the seam all the way down, at least three inches from the top closed to secure it.  Instead of newspaper, you may find a small catalog and use it.  Two of the samples shown are made from newspaper and the other from an old catalog. 2 To make the hair, cut slits in the paper and then fluff them out.  Deeper cuts, make longer hair. 3 Add facial features using construction paper and markers, or you may click above for an assortment of eyes, noses, mouths, etc., that you may print, cut and glue on. 4 Add trim, such as earrings, mustaches, bows, etc., to each puppet using construction paper and pipe cleaners.

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Last update September 15, 2003
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