This fun and easy kids craft is perfect for keeping little ones entertained. Let them create their own crime-fighting superheroes using clothespins, paint, and imagination!
Superhero Puppet Craft Idea
Do you have a little superhero in your life who loves to get creative and make things? If you answered yes, then this flat wood clothespin superhero puppet craft is the perfect activity!
Kids love playing with puppets they’ve crafted themselves, as it helps to boost their confidence as well as fuel their imagination.
Whether you are a mom looking for something educational and artsy for your kids to do on a rainy afternoon or an educator searching for fun but meaningful ways to engage learners of all ages in crafting projects, this craft is sure to please.
Not only do they make great pretend play pieces; but with an easy step-by-step guide laid out in this blog post, these superhero creations also make the perfect craft project that parents can easily do with their kids. Get ready to put on your creative cap and create some crime-fighting fun!
PAIR YOUR PUPPETS WITH —> Popsicle Stick Superhero
These easy superhero clothespins are perfect for a quick and simple kids craft idea that will keep them entertained for hours on end. So get ready to save the day with these adorable little caped crusaders!
Craft Supplies:
- Flat Wooden Clothespins
- Washable Craft Paint
- Small Paint Brushes
- Kid’s Craft Scissors
- School Glue or Hot Glue Gun
- Craft Paper or Felt
- Small Wiggle Eyes
- Black Marker
Directions:
- First you will want to paint your flat clothespins to give them the look of a superhero. Simply paint the clothespin for the “manly” tights.
- Repeat for each clothespin superhero you want to make today.
- Set aside to let them dry completely.
- Next is the superhero’s cape. Grab your paper {or craft felt} and cut out a trapezoid shape to be placed on the back of your piece. At this point in time you should also cut out a small rectangle mask as well.
- Repeat for each piece you are making.
- Now go ahead and glue the pieces to the painted flat clothespin to complete your DIY superhero.
- At this point in time you should also glue on the wiggle eyes and draw on a smile with the marker.
- Once done, set aside to let it dry completely again.
- When your pieces are dry it’s time to play! If desired – you can also add other embellishments to give them that one-of-a-kind customized look.
Make it your own! You can easily turn these into “superwomen” by adding some felt hair, some crown embellishments or even some glitter glue for a fun look! You can also decorate the cape cutouts for an awesome look!
Pair your pieces with our –> You Are My Superhero Keepsake Canvas
If you are looking for even MORE easy kid craft ideas to tackle with your young superhero today, be sure to check out these fun posts listed below!
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- Christmas Superhero Puppets
- Foam Ball Ice Cream Cones
- Paper Bag Superhero Bunny
- Handprint Superhero Keepsake
Clothespin Superhero Puppets
- 1 Wood Clothespin
- Cardstock Paper
- Craft Paint
- 2 Wiggle Eyes
- Embellishments
Instructions
- First you will want to paint your flat clothespins to give them the look of a superhero. Simply paint the clothespin for the “manly” tights.1 Wood Clothespin, Craft Paint
- Repeat for each clothespin superhero you want to make today.
- Set aside to let them dry completely.
- Next is the superhero’s cape. Grab your paper {or craft felt} and cut out a trapezoid shape to be placed on the back of your piece. At this point in time you should also cut out a small rectangle mask as well.Cardstock Paper
- Repeat for each piece you are making.
- Now go ahead and glue the pieces to the painted flat clothespin to complete your DIY superhero.
- At this point in time you should also glue on the wiggle eyes and draw on a smile with the marker.2 Wiggle Eyes
- Once done, set aside to let it dry completely again.
- When your pieces are dry it’s time to play! If desired – you can also add other embellishments to give them that one-of-a-kind customized look.Embellishments
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