Thursday, August 19, 2010

Paper Clip Puppets

A few days ago I made these little puppets with paper clips and cardboard.  The kids were really coming up with some entertaining stories for them.  If you want to try it out, they're very simple to make.  First, bend the middle of a paper clip so it stands up.  Then cut out the puppets, making sure the corrugated cardboard holes are vertical.  Paint or color the puppets.  Now slide the paper clip through the holes of the cardboard puppet.  (Just push it firmly into the cardboard.  It holds very nicely.)  Now play!  I'd like to make some cars and trucks like this too!


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22 comments:

  1. LuisaAugust 19, 2010 at 10:20 AM

    That looks cool and fun!

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  2. hviitAugust 19, 2010 at 11:01 AM

    I love it... as always:)So easy and so much joy. I adore yor blogg. And so do my kids.

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  3. UnknownAugust 19, 2010 at 11:41 AM

    great great great!
    will try it out asap with my kids!!!

    love from amsterdam
    xxx

    like the photos a lot as well...

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  4. my18stripesAugust 19, 2010 at 11:57 AM

    You are so creative! And the things you create seem so simple. I am i awe.
    Thanks for sharing!

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  5. KevinAugust 19, 2010 at 12:06 PM

    What type of paint are you using? (awesome idea btw!)

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  6. AnonymousAugust 19, 2010 at 12:54 PM

    You are a genious :) Brilliant ideas - I always look forward to seeing what you invent next! Simple and brilliant.

    Love Vibs, Copenhagen, Denmark

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  7. Joel HenriquesAugust 19, 2010 at 1:36 PM

    Thanks everybody! Very kind.

    Kevin - I use non-toxic acrylic paints by A2 Chroma. They're really great.

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  8. se7enAugust 19, 2010 at 2:05 PM

    Hay as usual you are full of such wonderful style!!! My kids made little animals like these a while back and played with them on a tray with magnets underneath the tray. Little apparently "hands-free" beasts. Very fun!!!

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  9. polwigAugust 19, 2010 at 2:06 PM

    What a cute idea...you can make whoever you choose to... plus I bet later they can make a great bookmark too

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  10. Amy A @ Child Central StationAugust 19, 2010 at 2:21 PM

    what a fantastic idea! Thanks for sharing!

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  11. les cailloux de MaéAugust 19, 2010 at 3:50 PM

    a new very good idea! I really like follow your blog...always " un plaisir"!

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  12. LiaAugust 19, 2010 at 4:34 PM

    I love these. They are so simple and can be made for practically nothing. I will be making these with my elementary school students and my own kids as well.
    You're the best!

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  13. Lori HenriquesAugust 19, 2010 at 8:03 PM

    darling! the little lion reminds me of the tiny sculpture from grandma henriques. . . lovely. :)

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  14. EvieAugust 19, 2010 at 9:03 PM

    AWESOME! now to find me some kids or perhaps this is a good way to brighten my desk at work ; )

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  15. resAugust 20, 2010 at 3:55 AM

    you are very clever. i love this

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  16. mariAugust 20, 2010 at 10:07 AM

    So simple - but the best part is your choice of "Illustrations". Great stuff!
    (I linked to it on my blog today too.)
    http://bit.ly/95F0iT

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  17. kristineAugust 21, 2010 at 3:23 AM

    as usual your ideas are simple and fine. thanks
    have a good day.

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  18. arrosoirAugust 23, 2010 at 1:17 AM

    I pass and I feast regularly here, I think I have never taken the time to leave a trace ... but this time, it becomes necessary!
    thank you for this wealth of ideas and objects that demonstrate simple and beautiful as rich as the relationship you have with your children, the transmission of the interest to create rather than buying, your talent. And thank you for your children to lend themselves well to this game

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  19. Patrick PasquesAugust 27, 2010 at 6:28 AM

    Simple and absolutely fabulous ! That's the talent !

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  20. nestoAugust 30, 2010 at 5:57 AM

    another good idea!!!!!!! I love the lion!

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  21. mermaidSeptember 13, 2010 at 1:44 AM

    Very clever!

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  22. JannellSeptember 13, 2010 at 5:04 AM

    Yow! Excellent, creative, simple, cheap. You could even do magazine cut outs glued on. Lots of ways to go with this.Thanks.
    www.artteajannell.blogspot.com

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