Here’s a fun way to keep the kids busy and entertained. These Curly Sue puppets are easy and inexpensive to make, and your kids will love them!
All you need is some ordinary curling ribbon and a few simple supplies. So get creative and have some fun!
Curling Ribbon Hair Puppets
Come one, come all! Today’s curly hair inspired DIY idea is super fun and extra girly for those who love to make pretend play pieces!
Our quick-to-make design, partnered w/creative “curling ribbon” hair, has results that are stylish, fun and perfect for ALL year long making & playing! Plus they make a fun sound when you “shake them!”
As a crafter who likes to stay on a budget and not go “crazy” with elaborate materials, I can safely say, this a great craft that won’t break the piggy bank! In fact, you might even have some leftover curly ribbon bows laying around from a present you either received or recently gifted. On that note, this idea might even be free since it’s a great upcycle idea!
So what are you waiting for?! Let’s create some eye-catching Curly Sue Puppet Friends together! Find all the details below!
Happy crafting my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your curly hair popsicle stick puppet creations with us! You can ALWAYS tag us on Instagram for easy sharing! I can’t wait to see what you make with your aspiring young crafter today!
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This is a great kid craft idea that will keep the little ones entertained. All you need is some curling ribbon and some imagination. So on that note, let kids go wild by creating these fun curly sue puppets this afternoon!
Craft Supplies:
- Jumbo Popsicle Sticks
- Curly Ribbon Toppers
- Sharpie Markers
- Glitter Cardstock Paper
- Craft Scissors
- Low Temp Hot Glue Gun
Directions:
- First grab one jumbo popsicle stick and your Sharpie markers.
- Go ahead and draw on a face, shirt, ballet slippers and anything else you like, onto the wood piece. Set aside.
- Grab your glitter cardstock paper. Cut out a tutu for your ballerina. Again, set it aside.
- Now get the glue gun, hot and ready.
- If you need to, trim down the paper piece on your curly ribbon bow, so it fits to the back of your puppet.
- Go ahead and hot glue the curling ribbon hair to the back of the puppet and the cardstock tutu to the front of it.
- To finish off your popsicle stick puppets, add any other embellishments {like small bows, glitter, rhinestones} that you see fit to really make it your own.
- Then display and/or play with proudly!
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Popsicle Stick Curly Sue Craft
- 1 Jumbo Popsicle Stick
- Curly Ribbon
- Cardstock Paper
Instructions
- First grab ONE JUMBO POPSICLE STICK and your Sharpie markers. Go ahead and draw on a face, shirt, ballet slippers and anything else you like, onto the wood piece. Set aside.
- Grab your glitter cardstock. Cut out a tutu for your ballerina. Again, set it aside.
- Now get the glue gun, hot and ready.
- If you need to, trim down the paper piece on your curly ribbon bow, so it fits to the back of your puppet.
- Go ahead and hot glue the curling ribbon hair to the back of the puppet and the cardstock tutu to the front of it.
- To finish off your popsicle stick puppets, add any other embellishments {like small bows, glitter, rhinestones} that you see fit to really make it your own.
- Then display and/or play with proudly!
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