Having a go at Arm rods with posable hands

 Hi all, I found this cute tartan fleece material and knew I had to make two little Scottish puppets!

So  the past few days I have been playing with the idea of the posable hands and arm rods for these two puppets...... I found this great tutorial which I am following for the hands  http://www.projectpuppet.com/servlet/Page?template=arm-rods-tutorial

A little more time consuming but I'm hoping they will help add some more character to the puppets. This is my first attempt at making these so I guess it will be a little trial and error..... lucky there's such great tutorials out there to help! For the arm rods Im using the ones my Dad & uncle made for me......

 they were made to slip over the wrist and do a great job for that!  Dad recently gave me a whole stack more he'd and I have still more coming so to make some suit the posable hands Ive just pulled the bent end out and wired it onto the hand support. I think it will work well :D

One done three to go..... Ill keep you all posted, Happy puppeting

and a last thought

Behold, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands

Isaiah 49:16 

Finishing the baby puppets / My Etsy store is now open

Hi all, finally finished my tutorials on how I make my baby puppets! they are soooo cute! and are now for sale in my Etsy store which has just opened so pop over and check out all the details there!



So here is my last video tutorial sit back and enjoy!  happy puppeting

and a last thought

But the wisdom from above is first pure, 

then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, 

full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.

James 3:17

sewing on the head and gluing the foam for the Baby puppet

almost done!! today I show you how I glue up the head and body foam and sew the head onto the body and all that's left now it to put on the eyes nose and hair, dress them and they will be finished so stay tuned :) happy Puppeting!

and a last thought

Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, 

the fruit of the womb a reward. 

Psalm 127:3 

Making a simple logo tag/label for your puppet

Hi all, zooming along now on the home straight with these baby puppets.... today I show you how I make a simple logo tag/label for your puppet. I used a mixture of rubber stamps some permanent ink  and a length of cotton tape called apron tape, choose a width to fit your needs. I stamped out a heap and stored them for when I need them.... same idea could be used for other sewn craft products. Its great to have your name connected to your creations and this is just one easy way to achieve that. So sit back and enjoy my video, don't forget to like share and all that jazz! Happy Puppeting

and a last thought

I am the good shepherd.

 I know my own and my own know me, 

John 10:14

Sewing the baby puppet body

Hi all, finally getting a chance to get back to the puppet making after having the whole family home for the mid semester holidays and some camping fun together! Today's post is all about sewing the body together for my baby puppets then on to making your own tags and finally putting in the head and body foam so sit back and enjoy the video!!  happy puppeting!

and a last thought

He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, 

that we might die to sin and live to righteousness.

 By his wounds you have been healed. 

2 Peter 2:24

Sewing & gluing in the baby puppet mouth

Hi all its been hectic here our youngest daughter finished yr 12 so we've been going to end of year things at school etc and we now have our older two home from Uni for a week in there mid semester break which is so nice to have all of us together for a little while..... so Ive found a few spare minuets to show you how I sew & glue in the baby puppet mouth piece. I hope you will enjoy this video and find it helpful in your own puppet building! happy puppeting!

and a last thought

Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, 

but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, 

that it may give grace to those who hear. 

Ephesians 4:29

Making a Baby puppet.... Ears and head

Hi all, Ive been a bit distracted the last few days but I'm back in my creative space today and posting up how I make the ears and head for the baby puppets. Keeping in mind this is for your inspiration only and hopefully you will gain some tips and tricks along the way, enjoy the video and stay tuned for the next step..... "sewing in the mouth" ..... don't forget to like, share and subscribe..... happy puppeting!

and a last thought

You keep him in perfect peace whose 

mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.

Isaiah 26:3