I have created a new name for myself with my puppets.  I've turned on to a new medium.  I am in LOVE with paper.  I had so many scrapbook papers but hate doing scrapbooking so I use it now to make puppets.  I'm calling myself, Paper Puppet Theater, and will volunteer my shows with Harrison's school starting in the fall.  I also like that paper is cheap and shows the kids that you can make puppets out of ANYTHING and doesn't have to cost a lot to make something pretty.  I also came across beautiful Japanese crepe paper that I just can't live without.  I use it for EVERYTHING.  It is unlike any that I have used in the past.  It is the same crepe paper that they use to make those beautiful Japanese paper dolls.  I have every color that they make and the best part is....it is so affordable here in Singapore.  Here is one example that I have made from it using styrofoam as my base.  It is a VERY simple rod puppet with just an up and down and side to side head movement.  I always like to omit arms.  I'm weird like that.  So he is finished and sitting nicely on my display shelf.  He is a groundhog that was created for this past groundhog day for a friend of mine but he was so cute that I decided to keep him....lol.  I made a carnival mask for my friend instead.  She was happy with it.   I like to see how far I can push such a simple medium.

Here are two pictures of my groundhog:




I'm working on a show right now based from the book, Strega Nona as my first all paper puppet show.  It's a lot of fun and I'm doing it all in miniature form.  I'll be sure to show and tell as I get further.  I have two puppets almost completed now and will be moving onto the tiny stage.

Glad to be back in the puppet world!

Aloha,
Nikole

How cool!  The ground hog looks a bit like a pinata since you cut the tissue in strips for his fur. Very creative Nikole.  I am so glad that you are back with us and making puppets again.

I knew you could not stay away from puppet building for long. Hope you can share some of the styles of puppetry where you live. I love the Ground Hog.

Billy D.

Very cute and great idea for making puppets out of simple materials!  Thanks for sharing and welcome back!  We missed you!!

Nice! I really like the little groundhog. It's good to hear from you.

Always love your work Nikole, the little fellow is fantastic. I reckon the kids are going to love these creations. Who wouldn't, your company name Paper Puppet Theater is really cool. I'm currently making up a paper puppet theater for my preschool library show end of session craft.
I'm not that flash at spelling but in Australia we have to spell it Theatre caught me out I had to go back and change it as I had the US version originally.

Here's a link to the plans, I haven't made up the accompanying video yet as I haven't had time. Feel free to make up your own version for Harrison's gang.

http://www.tallted.com/theatre/Tall-Ted%27s-Puppet-Theatre.pdf

Regards.

Thanks everyone.  Yes, I couldn't stay away from puppetry as it is my heart.  It's good to be back here on Puppets and Stuff.  I've really missed all of you.

Henry...FANTASTIC!  Really...great job!

Yes, I giggle at my mini pinata puppets all the time.  Too bad mine aren't filled with candy.  I'll tell the kids that anyways...lol.

Wow it turned out looking very nice and I do like how you omit the arms (I coulnd't do that myself) but that is what makes your stand out a little more.....nice work with paper......thanks for showing and welcome back.

Daryl H

I'm currently making up a paper puppet theater for my preschool library show end of session craft.

Henry, your puppet theater is terrific! I really like it.

Always love your work Nikole, the little fellow is fantastic. I reckon the kids are going to love these creations. Who wouldn't, your company name Paper Puppet Theater is really cool. I'm currently making up a paper puppet theater for my preschool library show end of session craft.
I'm not that flash at spelling but in Australia we have to spell it Theatre caught me out I had to go back and change it as I had the US version originally.

Here's a link to the plans, I haven't made up the accompanying video yet as I haven't had time. Feel free to make up your own version for Harrison's gang.

http://www.tallted.com/theatre/Tall-Ted%27s-Puppet-Theatre.pdf

Regards.

Henry I can not get the PDF file to open or load ??

Billy d.