Hey DIY-ers! We have a super fun project for you today: puppets! We’ve found you 40 DIY puppet projects to try – whether you are a brand new beginner or a more advanced DIY-er.
One of the best things about being a crafter or DIY-er is being able to make things for your family and friends. Here you can make puppets that will make your kids and grandkids grin from ear to ear. Whether you like to sew, knit or are looking for no-sew projects, there is something here you will enjoy creating.
Be sure to take a look at some of the terrific storybook themed puppets such as Little Red Riding Hood. These are great to tell a little one a story or fairytale with playtime. Your kids can be some of the puppets and the adults can be some of the puppets too. This makes the story even more memorable and entertaining.
We’ve also included a couple of puppet theatre DIY projects too. Because once you have puppets made, we know you will want a great theatre for them – and this is far simpler than one might think to create.
Don’t worry if you don’t know how to sew, knit or crochet. Lots of great puppets can be made with no-sew projects. You’ll find paper puppets too, some even made out of lunch bags, so you may have all of the DIY supplies ready on hand.
So let’s get started! Happy DIY-ing!
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Isn’t this adorable? Make a puppet like the children’s storybook.
From HangingHouses
Chit Chat Puppet Pattern
So cute! What a great puppet to DIY.
From Etsy.com by whileshenaps
Knit Finger Puppets
Aren’t these sweet? Great puppets.
Fun and Easy Paper Bag Puppets
Got paper bags? You can DIY these puppets.
From CrayonsAndCollars
Gorgeous Woman custom puppet
Want a pretty puppet? Look at this one.
From Etsy.com by dvpuppets
Dragon Puppet Build a Hand Puppet
Here’s a paper puppet. Perfect for DIY-ing.
From Etsy.com by TetraVariations
Smiling Llama Finger Puppet Tutorial
Isn’t this adorable? DIY a llama today.
Little Genius Parrot Hand Puppet
Isn’t this adorable? Take a look at this puppet.
Alphabet Puppets
Want your child to learn their ABCs? DIY these puppets!
From Etsy.com by ThatsSewPersonal
Harry Potter Printable Crafts Shadow Puppets
Do your kids love Harry Potter? Make these great shadow puppets.
From WooJR
Custom Handmade Muppet Style Rod Puppets
Want a puppet like you see on TV shows? Look at this one.
From Etsy.com by MyCustomPuppet
lot of 25 Handknitted Finger Puppets Peru NEW
Love finger puppets? Look at these.
From Etsy.com by ValentinoTreasures
Felt Parrot Puppet Craft
So bright & colorful! What a fun felt puppet.
From ThisMamaLoves
Custom Puppet Design Your Own
Want to create your very own special puppet? Look at these!
Dinosaur Finger Puppets
Does your little one like dinos? Get these great puppets.
From Etsy.com by AHeartlyCraft
Easy Bunny Finger Puppets
Aren’t these sweet? Lil’ bunny finger puppets.
From WildOlive
Unicorn Paper Hand Puppet
Huge unicorn fan? Well then, you’ve got to make these.
From MakeFilmPlay
Nutcracker Ballet Play Set
Does your child like ballet? Get this lovely finger puppet set.
From Etsy.com by ThatsSewPersonal
DIY Sock Puppet in Just 10 Minutes
Want to make puppets…super quick? DIY these!
From TakingCareOfMonkeyBusiness
Little Red Riding Hood Paper Finger Puppets
Want to tell your little one the story of the Little Red Riding Hood? Get these finger puppets!
From Etsy.com by pukaca
Clothespin Paper Puppets
Have clothespins? You can DIY these!
From MomsAndCrafters
DIY Monster Sock Puppet
So cute! A friendly monster puppet.
From CincyShopper
Easy Finger Puppets
So cute! Make these super adorable finger puppets.
From JoyWithPurpose
Puppet Theatre Easy to Make
So adorable! Make a theatre for your puppets.
From ZiggityZoom
How to Make Hand Puppets with Fleece
Want to make puppets out of fleece? DIY these!
From JoyWithPurpose
Printable Robot Finger Puppets
So cute! Perfect for any robot fan.
No Sew Shark Puppet Craft Tutorial for Shark Week
Want a fun summer puppet? Try this one.
Paper Dragon Puppets
Dragon fan? Take a look at these!
From RufflesAndRainboots
Paper Dog Puppet
Dog lover? DIY these great puppets!
From RedTedArt
How to Make an Owl Finger Puppet
Isn’t this sweet? Who-o would you make this for?
From CraftsOnSea
Sock it to em
What a fun puppet! DIY this sock puppet.
From IndieBerries
DIY Puppet Theater
So cute! A tiny puppet theatre made with wooden spoons.
From CraftingConnections
Easy Monster Sock Puppet Tutorial
Want an easy puppet? DIY this one.
From SixSistersStuff
Complete Tutorial on How to Make a Sock Puppet
Want to know everything about how to make a sock puppet? Here is a great tutorial.
From BraveTurtleCreations
How to Make an Awesome Sock Puppet
Here is one that is simple to make. DIY this one.
From FrugalFamily
Recycled Crafts Giraffe Sock Puppet
Giraffe fan? Take a look at this DIY.
From WooJR
DIY No Sew Puppet Theater and More Streamer Fun
Want a great puppet theater? DIY this one.
From BeaconVillages
How to make Sock Puppets – Ana
Want to make sock puppets? Try this DIY.
From MyCrafts
Dragon Puppet
So cute! Look at this great puppet.
From TheAmazingCaseMiller
No Sew Horse Puppet
Horse fan? DIY this puppet.
From RedTedArt