Ho, ho, ho! Are you looking for a quick and easy Christmas craft for kids? We’ve got the most fantastic, fun, and FREE printable Christmas Puppets waiting for you here on Kids Craft Room!
Drumroll, please… introducing our jolly lineup of paper puppets. We have all of your favourite Christmas characters – Santa Claus, Elves, Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Angel, Snowman, Gingerbread Man and Nutcracker. And best of all – they’re all absolutely FREE.
Unleash Your Inner Artist: Colouring Extravaganza with Black and White Puppets!
You’ll be delighted to hear that we’ve got not one, but TWO incredible ways for you to enjoy these holiday puppets. First off we’ve got a black and white Christmas Puppet set, just waiting for your magical touch!
Grab your crayons, markers, and glitter and unleash your inner artist and turn these blank canvases into festive masterpieces!
Dive straight into the Fun with Full-Colour Christmas Puppets!
Secondly we’ve got a set of dazzling FULL-COLOUR Christmas Puppets too! These little Christmas buddies are already bursting with holiday colors, ready to spread cheer straight out of your printer!
So, whether you’re in the mood for a splash of personal pizzazz or you want to jump straight into the festive fiesta, our Christmas Puppets have got you covered!
From Paper to Play: Encouraging Pretend Play with DIY Christmas Puppets!
Simply print, colour, cut and assemble with split pins!
In next to no time, you’ll be able to create a whole bunch of gorgeous and fun Christmas paper puppets with movable joints! From Santa to the Gingerbread Man, there’s a puppet for everyone!
Kids will have a great time creating their own Christmas puppet show where anything can happen! Just unleash your creativity and have fun! This is such a fun Christmas craft to encourage imaginative play!
Imagine the giggles and laughs as your living room is transformed into a North Pole of creativity where kids can make up their own Christmas story!
The Santa puppet can chat with the Gingerbread Man, the Nutcracker can dance with the Snowman, the Elves can take a ride on Rudolf!
It will be a festive family moment of creativity that everyone will enjoy and your kids will be the star performers!
Puppet Presents: The Perfect Party Favour for Little Guests to Take Home!
If you’re hosting a Christmas party or want to put on a classroom holiday play, these free printable Christmas crafts will be perfect!
Every child can colour and make their favourite Christmas puppet character. With just a few simple supplies you’ve got a great way to get little kids and big kids into the holiday spirit and having fun.
Not only will kids have a great time creating and playing with these printable Christmas puppets, but their finished creations also double up as dazzling decorations that can be displayed throughout the holiday season. You could even add a little loop of thread at the top of the head and hang them on the Christmas tree!
So why not get creative with these adorable DIY Christmas Puppets this holiday season? Grab your colours, let your imagination run wild, and let the puppet party begin!
How To Make Christmas Paper Puppets
Craft Supplies:
- Free Printable Christmas Puppet Templates (Get yours at the end of this post.)
- White Cardstock
- Split Pins / Brads / Paper Fasteners
- Scissors
- Colouring Materials; Pens, Pencil Crayons etc.
Printable Christmas Puppets Step By Step Instructions
Step 1 – Download and print the free puppets. You can use ordinary paper but we recommend a heavier print paper or cardstock to make the puppets more durable. (If you wanted to really make them last, you could always laminate the pieces after they’re colored in.)
Step 2 – Choose your favourite puppet character and carefully colour it in. You can use any coloring materials you like; pens, pencils, wax crayons, paints etc. You could even add some bio-glitter if you fancy a bit of Christmas sparkle and bling!
Step 3 – Carefully cut out the Christmas character’s pieces. For instance, Father Christmas or Santa has a head, body, two arms and two legs.
Step 4 – Assemble your puppet by joining the pieces with split pins / brads / paper fasteners. You can either just push them through the marked dots or use a single hole punch to create little holes first.
Step 5 – Now unleash your imagination and bring your Christmas puppets to life. They are super fun to play with. You can use them as they are or mount them onto popsicle stick handles. Give them a wiggle to make their arms and legs wave around!
How to Download Free Printable Christmas Puppets For Kids
It’s super easy to get these free resources. Simply fill in the form at the end of this post to subscribe to our weekly newsletter and as a thank you, the free patterns will be sent straight to your inbox. (You can of course, unsubscribe at any time.)
‘Tis the season to craft, colour, and celebrate like never before! May your holidays be merry, bright, and bursting with crafty puppet delight!
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