How to Make a Ladybug Puppet from a Glove

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Pin ItArticle EditDiscussAn adorable ladybug puppet is a snap as long as you have a black glove and a few ladybug “ready” accessories. Involve the kids in this family craft as everyone can play a part in creating this whimsical puppet.

Edit Steps1Draw a large heart shape on the red foam paper.

2Cut out the heart shape and glue it to the top of the glove “hand.” You want the wings to be closer to the fingers with the heart point toward the fingers (so the wings flow out toward the arms).3Glue the large pom-pom (the head) on top of the wing point. The pom-pom should cover the wing heart point and sit toward the fingers, in the middle of the wings.

4Add two googly eyes to the large pom-pom. The eyes should be looking outward, toward the fingers. Since the eyes will be the only feature glued onto the large pom-pom, center them so they are featured.

5Glue small/tiny black pom-poms to the wings. You don’t need to create a pattern or have equal numbers of pom-poms on each wing; just design as you see fit.

6Cut a black pipe cleaner in half. Twist the ends so they curl. Use a pencil or your finger to create the twist.

7Glue the ends of the pipe cleaner to the top of the large pom-pom, one piece over each eye.

Edit TipsBefore applying glue and making the puppet, determine which hand will hold the puppet. The handedness may help with the overall design.Look for extra fuzzy black gloves. Skip the faux leather and go for something that is “cuddly.”Search online for an age-appropriate poem or song to sing if you are making these puppets with small children. Add hand gestures to make the ladybug “fly.”

Edit Things You'll NeedEnough black, fuzzy gloves for each child/participant, child-size

Several sheets of red foam paper. You will create the ladybug wings from the foam paper so one sheet per ladybug will be sufficient.

Large black pom-poms (approximately 2 inches/5cm if available). The pom-pom will become the ladybug’s head so size accordingly.

Tiny black pom-poms to cover the red foam sheet (wings)––these can be used instead of drawing ladybug spots on the puppet’s wings, hot glue tiny black pom-poms to produce a 3-D effect.

1 black pipe cleaner per puppet for antennae

1 large pom-pom (the ladybug’s head) for a set of googly eyes; slightly oversized but be able to fit comfortably on the pom-pom (one set per puppet)

Hot glue gun, wax glue sticks and a sharp pair of scissors.

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