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DIY Finger Puppet Ghosts

These little guys (like anything we glue googly eyes to) crack us up. Just look at their shock and bewilderment! We can’t help but laugh.

Case in point:

We’re having a little too much fun prepping for Halloween ??? #fingerpuppets #halloween #ghost #diy

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These felt finger puppets are super easy to make. You and your little ones will be putting on puppet shows in no time.

DIY Finger Puppet Ghosts | Vicky Barone]

Supplies: white felt, googly eyes, fabric scissors, and hot glue.

Directions:
1. Trace ghost shapes onto a piece of white felt.
2. Stack another piece of white felt underneath and cut out the ghost shapes (you’ll have double of each shape- top and bottom).
3. Take the “bottom” of a ghost shape and draw a line of hot glue around the perimeter, excluding the wavy base of the ghost. Immediately press the “top” of the ghost to the glue, making sure the shapes match up.
4. Use two dots of hot glue to attach the googly eyes.

DIY Finger Puppet Ghosts | Vicky Barone

That’s it! Now you can make a fleet of silly ghosts and put on a show.

DIY Finger Puppet Ghosts | Vicky Barone

DIY Finger Puppet Ghosts | Vicky Barone

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DIY Finger Puppets

My boys and I had a fun afternoon last month making our own felt finger puppets! You only need a few supplies to create these cute little characters and your kids will LOVE them.

DIY Finger Puppets | Vicky Barone

Supplies: felt, scissors, glue, markers, and googly eyes.

Directions:
1. Fold a piece of felt and trace your finger onto it by placing your finger at the edge of the fold.
2. Cut along the traced line until you get to the fold. When you unfold the piece of cut felt it will look like a heart that doesn’t come to a point at the bottom.
3. Add a line of glue to cut edges of the felt, leaving the bottom open for your finger. Fold the felt together and hold in place until the glue dries with a clothespin or by sitting a heavy object on top of it.
4. Decorate your finger puppets! Add googly eyes, draw mouths, and cut out ears, wings, manes, and even bow ties to glue on!

That’s it! We hope you enjoy these little creatures. What cast of finger puppet characters will you make?