I foolishly promised the family kids, nieces, and nephews a puppet each. So I will be making about 5 total. The first one is for my 7yo son Sam. He wanted an alien. It is from the pinhead pattern, and is finished except for the nose. This was a quick shot my wife made earlier, I will try to get better ones for my gallery as I finish this one and make the others.

I love his expression.

Thanks Rikka. I learned a lot from making this little guy.

I imagine! There is hardly one movement I can't screw up- but I guess that is the way I am ment to learn...

Looking good Gary... seems you are on your way to being a puppet builder!

Great job Gary! there turning back now. You have officially been bitten by the puppet making bug LOL. Keep 'em coming.

Billy is right! You're truly one of us now and hooked good and proper! Your first puppet is looking great. I can tell you that after years of doing this I still feel like I'm learning with EVERY build. And I'm always trying something new too. Whether it's something I came up with on my own or something I learned from someone here there's just no end to the creative and innovative possibilities! Have fun as your puppet family, for your family, grows!

Thanks all, for the kind words. I intended to stick a nose on him, but I cant seem to get him back

It is a lot of fun. Im starting a new one tonite, got two nieces to pacify.

It must be great to have a waiting reception for your work in the form of family! It also must be a magical moment when they each get their puppets. Wish I could see the look on their faces. Well done. Magic.
Chris

Great job! Before you know it your family will be doing group performances for you

Here is my second. A kitten for my niece. I have 2 more to go, and will make them from the melon head pattern.


Im getting more confident, so I need to overcome some of my sloppiness. And stop making big messes with the hot glue gun

I love cats and this kitten is so cool! Would you like to become my uncle?

Oh wow, just noticed that! Did I just make a Rikka puppet

I need to grab something to make whiskers. I was at the Hobby Lobby yesterday and looked right at a section of 'cat whiskers' and thought, naw, dont need that. Ugh!

Pre-made whiskers would work but you can also use clear fishing line if you want.

Great idea Shawn. I actually have an old child fishing pole somewhere in the house.