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How to Make a Puppet Whose Head & Arms Move

Everyone loves a puppet, as shown by the popularity of such puppets as Pinocchio and the Muppets. Used for entertainment, they are especially popular with children. With only a few steps, you can have your own homemade puppet to make your newborn smile or give your 3 year old something to do on a car trip. This can even be used as a project at birthday parties giving kids a puppet to take home as a favor.

Things You'll Need

Stuffed animal
Seam ripper
Black or red felt
Scissors
Sewing needle
Thread

Instructions

- 1
  Using the seam ripper, tear a seam on the stuffed animal. If it is laying down, you will want to open the stomach. If it is sitting, open the seam on the rear.
- 2
  Pull the stuffing out of the animal so that it is empty. If the head looks a little empty, you may want to leave a small amount there.
- 3
  Rip out the seam in the middle of the animal's mouth.
- 4
  Cut a felt circle that will cover the hole created by opening the mouth.
- 5
  Turn the animal inside out and sew the felt into place over the mouth.

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