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Jack O Lantern Finger Puppet

By Noreen 39 Comments




By Noreen Doll.

Create an easy Jack O Lantern finger puppet that is quick to make and fun to use.

Jack O'Lantern Finger Puppet by Crafty Journal

This is great for young kids to play with as it is very durable.

Jack O'Lantern Finger Puppet by Crafty Journal

Materials.

Craft Foam –  Orange, Green and Black

Scrap Paper to make a pattern

Scissors

Foam Glue

Sharpie

How to Make a Jack O Lantern Finger Puppet.

1. Draw a pumpkin shape on scrap paper. Make it large enough that you can cut 2 holes in the bottom big enough to fit fingers through.

Crafty Journal - Jack O Lantern Finger Puppet

Cut the holes in the paper pattern and check to make sure fingers fit.

2. Draw around the pumpkin on the orange craft foam. Draw the 2 finger holes.

Crafty Journal - Jack O Lantern Finger Puppet

Cut the pumpkin out. The edges look better if you hold the scissors straight up and down and don’t slant them.

3. Cut the holes out.

An easy way to start the holes is to fold the hole and cut a small slit in the center, that doesn’t go past the edges of the hole.

Crafty Journal - Jack O Lantern Finger Puppet

Put the scissors tip in the slit and cut out the hole.

4. Make a pattern for the stem on scrap paper. Make the large part of the stem an inch or so longer than you want it to be.

Cut the stem out. The extra inch will be where you put glue to attach it to the back of the pumpkin.

Trace the stem on the green craft foam and cut it out.

Crafty Journal - Jack O Lantern Finger Puppet

5. Make a pattern for the eyes, or just draw them on the black craft foam. The eyes can be any shape.

Cut the eyes out.

6. Put glue on the lower part of the green stem and attach it to the back of the pumpkin.

Crafty Journal - Jack O Lantern Finger Puppet

7. Glue the eyes on the front of the pumpkin. Keep them fairly close together.

8. Use the Sharpie to draw a mouth.

Tips

The mouth could be cut out of black foam instead of being drawn on.

Wiggly eyes can be used instead of black foam. Or the eyes can be added with a marker.

The Jack O Lantern finger puppet could be made from paper, a foam tray that has been washed and painted orange, or a milk jug that can be painted.

If you will be making lots of finger puppets, or several kids will be making them, make the templates from a milk jug so they will be more durable.

Use the pumpkin for Thanksgiving fun.

© Noreen Doll

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  1. Alicia says

    September 13, 2013 at 11:34 pm

    This is so cute! It’s not just for Thanksgiving. I would use glue dots and turn the pieces into little kits in Halloween goodie bags to either hand out as treats or use at Halloween parties as a cool make and take activity.

    At a party, put some stickers, glitter glue and markers on the table so the kids can really decorate them up. You could do the same at Thanksgiving to keep the little ones busy before dinner.

    So cute!

  2. Diana Rambles says

    September 15, 2013 at 11:07 pm

    Super cute!

  3. Christine M. (Cool Mom) - Tech Support for Stanley & Katrina says

    September 16, 2013 at 2:30 am

    Adorable! Stopping by through Create with Joy’s Inspire Me Mondays. Have a great week!

  4. Betty Taylor says

    September 17, 2013 at 1:09 am

    I am visiting from Mix It Up Monday. You have so many cute crafts. I love the autumn angel in the sidebar!

  5. Pinkoddy says

    September 18, 2013 at 2:32 pm

    How cute is that! So simple really. Thank you for sharing.

  6. Georgina @ Craftulate says

    September 18, 2013 at 2:39 pm

    So cute! Hopping over from Artsy Play Wednesday. 🙂

  7. Allie says

    September 18, 2013 at 5:12 pm

    Coming over from the Koenig’s Link Party to see your adorable project. Such a fun kid’s project.

  8. Ali @craftyWImama says

    September 19, 2013 at 2:30 am

    I love this so much – simple but so fun. It’s definitely a crafty my preschooler would love! Thanks for sharing!

  9. Erin says

    September 19, 2013 at 8:21 pm

    This is so cute! My toddler would get a kick out of these finger puppets! Id love for you to link up with our link party Life Created Tuesdays! We’ll be pinning and featuring posts every week 🙂

  10. Debbie @ http://kidsbibledebjackson.blogspot.com/ says

    September 20, 2013 at 12:39 am

    This is so cute! Pinned it! Thanks for sharing at Family Fun Friday.

  11. Meg says

    September 20, 2013 at 1:37 am

    This is a great tutorial! I’ve seen similar ideas pinned, but they don’t have the dimensions indicated, making it a bit of a guessing game!

    I would love for you to share this at my weekly Pinterest Party – http://www.adventureswithjude.com/search/label/Sunday%20Sharing

  12. Sharon says

    September 20, 2013 at 12:21 pm

    This is such a fun craft. I think we may make these at our Halloween party.

  13. Linda @ A La Carte says

    September 20, 2013 at 12:46 pm

    What a fun idea! My 2 year old Grandson would love this! Thanks for sharing at TTF!

  14. Kayla @ Home Coming blog says

    September 20, 2013 at 6:01 pm

    Ha. Cute idea!

  15. Jen Stults says

    September 21, 2013 at 11:56 am

    This is very cute and our preschool-age twins will love it! Thanks for sharing at Serenity Now’s weekend link-up. 🙂

  16. Confessions of a Plate Addict says

    September 21, 2013 at 4:19 pm

    Just wanted to let you know that you were featured on my blog! Thanks so much for sharing at The Scoop!…hugs…Debbie
    http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2013/09/pumpkins-15-ways-from-scoop.html

  17. Heather @ Raising Memories Blog says

    September 22, 2013 at 1:11 am

    I adore this. SO MUCH FUN for kids! Oh, please come link it up at my link party this weekend! 🙂 It would be perfect for my party- my blog is all about fun things to do with/for kids!

  18. Leah says

    September 22, 2013 at 1:55 am

    I love this. So cute. I will definitely be using this on my Teaching Toddlers Thursday!
    found you at the Friday Flash Blog Hop
    http://www.leahinspired.com/2013/09/teaching-toddlers-thursday-things-that.html

  19. BeColorful says

    September 22, 2013 at 4:23 am

    So cute and timely.
    Thanks for sharing on BeColorful
    p

  20. Leslie says

    September 22, 2013 at 7:42 pm

    Such a cute craft!

    Thank you for linking up to Raising Imperfection!

  21. Lanaya | Raising Reagan says

    September 23, 2013 at 1:43 am

    What a festive and very easy little craft.

    Thank you for linking to Raising Imperfection.
    Please come back Friday to see if you were featured. 🙂

    ¤´¨)
    ¸.•*´
    (¸¤ Lanaya | xoxo

  22. Shannah @ Just Us Four says

    September 25, 2013 at 5:49 pm

    These are so adorable! I love them.

    Thanks so much for sharing at the Pinworthy Projects Party.

  23. Monica says

    September 26, 2013 at 4:07 am

    Featuring at Family Fun Friday!
    Monica
    http://www.happyandblessedhome.com/category/family-fun

  24. April @ Angels Homestead says

    September 27, 2013 at 11:36 pm

    Thank you so much for sharing this post at last weeks Saturday Spotlight on Angels Homestead!

    Hope to see you again this week!

    April

  25. Sugar Aunts says

    September 28, 2013 at 7:24 am

    Love this! We’re featuring your post on Share It Saturday this week over at Sugar Aunts! Thanks for linking up 🙂

  26. Laughing Kids Learn says

    October 4, 2013 at 1:47 pm

    Thank you for linking this great idea to ‘Share It Saturday’. I look forward to featuring in on my round up of pumpkin ideas.

  27. Sheena @ Hot Eats and Cool Reads says

    October 6, 2013 at 7:56 pm

    These are adorable! Thanks for linking up at the Spooktacular Halloween Round Up! 🙂

  28. Jessica says

    September 29, 2015 at 12:29 am

    How adorable! This would keep my littles entertained for hours

  29. Jessica says

    September 29, 2015 at 12:54 am

    So cute! My toddlers would love this!

  30. Melinda says

    September 29, 2015 at 8:08 am

    Love the fast EASY crafts! That’s what I look for!
    Thanks! Here from TUT.

  31. Theresa @DearCreatives says

    October 2, 2015 at 6:50 am

    Hi Noreen Happy Fall!! How fun are these. Before you know it Halloween will be here.

  32. Denise says

    October 2, 2015 at 12:34 pm

    Super cute and what an easy craft for the kiddies! Thanks for linking up to Home Matters Party, pinning!

  33. Lou Lou Girls says

    October 4, 2015 at 6:31 pm

    Love this! Pinned and tweeted. We truly appreciate you taking the time to be a part of our party. Please stop by and party with us again. The party starts Monday at 7 pm and ends on Friday at 7 pm. Happy Sunday! Lou Lou Girls

  34. Jann Olson says

    October 5, 2015 at 1:04 am

    what a quick, easy, and fun project! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

  35. FarZain says

    October 5, 2015 at 7:17 am

    Such a fun craft. Thanks for sharing. Can imagine the endless finger puppets that can be made with this technique.

    FarZain

  36. Raising Seraphim says

    October 5, 2015 at 11:32 am

    This is so cute! My daughter loves seeing her fingers do the work. I found you on the Made for Kids link Party. Pinning for later! Thanks for sharing!

  37. Elaine says

    October 7, 2015 at 1:51 pm

    Super cute and fun! Thanks for sharing on My 2 favorite Things Link Party!! Come back again!! Pinned!

  38. Deanna @ Play Dough & Popsicles says

    October 7, 2015 at 3:38 pm

    So cute and SO easy!! Great idea!!

    Thank you for sharing with #made4kids. Can’t wait to see what wonderful idea you have for us next week!!

  39. sandy sandler says

    October 8, 2015 at 9:24 pm

    Again, you have the best project ideas! Thank you for sharing them on the Bowdabra Saturday Crafty Showcase!!!

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