Festive Wooden Spoon Gingerbread Man Puppets
You can’t “catch” him because he’s the gingerbread man BUT you can “craft” him up!
Today’s Wooden Spoon Gingerbread Man kid craft idea is not only super simple and completely customizable but it also goes along perfectly with the book “The Gingerbread Man Loose At Christmas” by Laura Murry {affiliate link on Amazon}
This Gingerbread Man was loose in the school and on the fire truck, and now he’s loose at holiday time!Â
Everyone in class is busy practicing songs and making goodies for their trip to town to thank community helpers, and the Gingerbread Man has made a gift for someone extra sweet. But before he can deliver his gift, whipping wind and swirling snow come to town, too. Slushy sidewalks are no place for a cookie, but this Gingerbread Man won’t let a little bad weather stop him!
“I’ll search on my own, as fast as I can!
I’ll dash through this snow. I’m the Gingerbread Man!”With all the flavors of the season and generous dashes of kindness and gratitude, the Gingerbread Man’s newest adventure makes for a perfect read-aloud throughout the holidays.
So what are you waiting for? Don’t let this idea “run” away! Find the full tutorial below and “bake” up a sweet piece with your child today! Then come share pictures of your gingerbread men puppets made from wooden spoons, on our Facebook page or tag us on Instagram to see them!
Happy crafting my friends!!! Now go have some crafty fun with your little one today! #gluedtomycrafts
PAIR THIS PUPPET CRAFT WITH OUR —> Cupcake Liner Gingerbread Man Cards
Craft Supplies:
* Wooden Craft Spoons – one per gingerbread man puppet
* Brown Craft Paint
* White Craft Paint
* Paint Brushes
* Small Paper Plate
* Colorful Sequins
* School Glue
* Mini Wiggle Eyes – two per gingerbread man puppet
* Brown Pipe Cleaners – one per gingerbread man puppet
* Basic Craft Scissors
* Small Craft Bows
Directions:
* First have children paint their wooden craft spoon completely brown.
* Set aside to let it dry completely.
* Now grab your pipe cleaner.
* Twist/bend it around the wooden spoon to create ARMS for the gingerbread man.
* To finish off the Wooden Spoon Gingerbread Man – have children add embellishments to give it life. Sequins for buttons, white paint for “icing” – the possibilities are endless! Just don’t forget to also add those wiggle eyes so he can see!
* Once done, set aside to let it dry completely before displaying/playing with proudly!!!
PAIR YOUR GINGERBREAD FRIENDS WITH OUR —> Paper Plate Gingerbread House
If you are looking for even MORE Christmas themed kid crafts, from Glued To My Crafts, be sure to check out these fun posts:
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Wooden Spoon Toy Soldiers
Paper Plate Bearded Christmas Gnome
Popsicle Stick Nutcracker
Paper Christmas Cookie Sheet
Reindeer Envelope Puppet
Paint Splat Gingerbread Man
Gingerbread House Ornament
Paper Tube Gingerbread Man
Popsicle Stick Gingerbread Man
Wood Slice Gingerbread Man
Wood Spoon Gingerbread Man Puppets
Supplies:
- 1 Wooden Craft Spoon
- 1 Pipe Cleaner
- 2 Mini Wiggle Eyes
- Colorful Sequins
- Brown Craft Paint
- White Craft Paint
Instructions:
- First have children paint their wooden craft spoon completely brown.
- Set aside to let it dry completely.
- Now grab your pipe cleaner.
- Twist/bend it around the wooden spoon to create ARMS for the gingerbread man.
- To finish off the Wooden Spoon Gingerbread Man - have children add embellishments to give it life. Sequins for buttons, white paint for "icing" - the possibilities are endless! Just don't forget those wiggle eyes so he can see!
- Once done, set aside to let it dry completely before displaying/playing with proudly!!!
