Masks & Puppets

Looking for ideas for dress ups or a puppet show? Look no further - we've got you covered!

Alien Hand Puppet

This idea is based on the book 'Rules of Summer' by Shaun Tan shortlisted for Book Week 2014 Picture Book of the Year.

Explore your universe and meet some crazy characters along the way! Make a whole family of quirky aliens and put on a puppet show!

  • Step 1Cut out two identical pieces of felt for your alien’s body using your hand as a sizing guide.
  • Step 2Cut out three eyes, a mouth and two ears from different coloured felt. Look to our design for inspiration or create your own.
  • Step 3Place the ears and feather on the back piece of felt and place the eyes and mouth on the front piece. Attach with glue.
  • Step 4Sew puppet pieces together using blanket stitch around the edge.
  • Once your stitching reaches the ear, sew one big stitch across the ear and then continue stitching into the felt.
  • Step 6Tie off your final stitch and enjoy your alien puppet!

Materials used in this activity

Felt Squares - Pack of 100
Optional
Product Code: 10785
EACH $54.99 (inc GST) $49.99 (ex GST)
4 to 7 $47.29 (inc GST) $42.99 (ex GST) 8 or more $41.24 (inc GST) $37.49 (ex GST)
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Feathers - Exotic - 25g Pack
Optional
Product Code: 10800
EACH $13.74 (inc GST) $12.49 (ex GST)
6 or more $9.56 (inc GST) $8.69 (ex GST)          
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Product Code: 10814
EACH $18.69 (inc GST) $16.99 (ex GST)
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Product Code: 15518
EACH $3.84 (inc GST) $3.49 (ex GST)
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CleverPatch Tacky Glue - 250ml
Optional
Product Code: 16494
EACH $10.99 (inc GST) $9.99 (ex GST)
12 to 23 $9.89 (inc GST) $8.99 (ex GST) 24 or more $7.69 (inc GST) $6.99 (ex GST)
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Sewing Needles - Sharp - Pack of 6
Optional
Product Code: 17870
EACH $5.49 (inc GST) $4.99 (ex GST)
5 or more $3.84 (inc GST) $3.49 (ex GST)          
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Embroidery Thread - Set of 10 Colours
Optional
Product Code: 20175
EACH $41.14 (inc GST) $37.40 (ex GST)
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