Felt Puppets

Difficulty: Easy

Parental supervision is recommended

Kids will surprise you when you give them the chance to put on a skit with these felt puppets. Choose a theme and watch the hilarity ensue. Perfect for camping trips and scout troops.

What you'll need:

  • Felt in various colors
  • Tacky glue
  • Scissors
  • Glitter or sparkle paint, optional
  • Tulip paint (or craft paint and paint brush)
  • Permanent markers, optional for detail drawing

How to make it:

  1. Cut 2 of each background shape for each puppet.
  2. Add decorations using the tacky glue.
  3. Use tulip paint or permanent markers to add details to the puppet.
  4. Glue together the edges of the puppet.
  5. Let dry completely.
  6. Make up a skit or play and have fun!
  7. When your puppets are not busy, have a place to display them around your campsite.

Tips:

Make puppets to fit your theme. Have a theme, such as Aliens disguised as Cub Scouts...how to tell a real Scout from an Alien.

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