Crawling Critters Hand Puppets

by Lauri

Product Features

• Great Gift Idea, Party Activity, or Class Project
• Children Sew and Decorate Using Their Own Creativity
• After Sewing the Puppets are Used for Long Term Play
• Lauri Replaces Lost Pieces
• Recommended Age Range 5 to 9 Years

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12.5 x 8.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00000IV8A
• Item model number: LR2510
• Our recommended age: 5 - 9 years
• Manufacturer recommended age: 5 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #92,971 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Product Description

Editorial Review

Make your own finger puppets with this bright, cheery Crawling Critter puppet pack. Take the colored felt and lace it together with the safe, ball-tipped plastic needle and some vivid yarn to create a ladybug, a butterfly, and a bumble bee that will fit over your hands and fingers for tons of puppetry fun. The project pack also includes complete instructions and some fascinating facts about insects that are sure to keep curious, creative children interested and entertained. --Courtney Hudak

Product Description

Fabulously popular crafts for singles or groups. Great gift idea, party activity or class project. First, children "sew" and decorate their puppets using their own creativity, then use them as hand puppets for long term play. Each Lauri lacing puppet kit includes precut felt body shapes, plastic ball-tipped needles, yarn, lots of remnant felt and instructions. Just add scissors, white craft glue, and imagination - and let the show begin. Puppets are approximately 9" tall. What kid can resist creepy crawlies? Wiggly fingers become critter legs. (3 critters)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Getting "bugged" for something to do by your kids?, July 15, 1999

By A Customer

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Crawling Critters Hand Puppets (Toy)

My five-year-old was fortunate enough to receive Lauri's Crawling Critter Lacing Kit for his last birthday. After using the kit with him, I can understand why Oppenheim's Toy Portfolio gave it a Best Toy Award. Encouraging the development of fine motor skills, eye-hand coordination, creativity, and make-believe play, this toy comes complete with 3 precut felt insect bodies; yarn for lacing; safe, easy to thread, plastic, ball-tipped needles; and remnant felt for decorating. Crawling Critter is perfect for the busy parent who wants to nourish her child's artistic talents, but lacks the time and energy to gather and purchase the necessary materials. Just add scissors, crafting glue, and your child's imagination to make adorable, reusable puppets! With very little mess and supervision, my son made two of the puppets on our extended road trip vacation. He spent many content hours quietly lacing and decorating his creations in the car on his lapboard. Along with the provided felt scraps, we used glitter glue, lace, buttons, and bows to embellish the puppets. The results were so great, we had several tourists ask us where we bought such "unique puppets!" Unlike some art projects that are made, then quickly forgotten, stashed in a drawer somewhere, these lacing puppets will be played with long after they are created. If you have a child, like mine, who loves insects or children who are "bugging" you for something to do on a rainy day, this craft project is for you!