In Sweden, this also means that the Midnight sun will come and the time for playing with shadows in upon us now! I hope these cards bring both you and receivers extended moments of happiness. Wishing you a wonderful weekend and I hope that you can try these at home. Chick and Bunny template here: (Click here for PDF.)
Drape a sheet up, as a curtain, and let the kids put on a puppet show! Example here.
SUPPLIES:
Card Stock (yellow, pink and white)
Envelopes to match
Wooden Craft Stick
Wood Glue
Silhouette Bunny and Chick (click for printable PDF version)
Xacto Knife
Pencil for marking
HOW-TO:
1. Choose a solid card stock for the cards and then, a contrasting colored card stock for the shadow puppet.
2. Trace the rabbit and chick silhouettes; cut out.
3. Glue this silhouette on the top of a craft stick and let dry.
4. Fit the shadow puppet onto your card for size.
5. Mark two parallel lines to cut slits for the craft stick.
This will become the tab that you will slide the craft stick through.
3. Glue this silhouette on the top of a craft stick and let dry.
4. Fit the shadow puppet onto your card for size.
5. Mark two parallel lines to cut slits for the craft stick.
This will become the tab that you will slide the craft stick through.
6. Once these lines have been cut, slide the shadow puppet into place.
7. Tie ribbon around the base of the puppet and add text to the card.
Happy Shadow Cards!
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7. Tie ribbon around the base of the puppet and add text to the card.
Happy Shadow Cards!
PRINT:
Print these silhouette images from below or as PDF (click here)
1. Print images for templates.
2. Trace on to card stock
3. Cut and continue by following the instructions for the cards
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This is so much fun. Shadow and "stick" puppetry is a long and honored form of puppetry.
ReplyDeleteBonnie
Thank you for taking the time to comment. It does feel like timeless.
DeleteThese are so pretty! Thanks for linking up to TGIF! See you tomorrow =-)
ReplyDeleteBeth
This is such a cute idea!I will definately have to make this for my nieces and nephews! I will mention you in my next blog post at www.makeado.com, I just can't pass this adorable idea up! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteBritnae
This is so nice to hear! They are honestly equal parts for to give and to receive!
DeleteSo lovely. You have inspired me to try some shadow puppets like these... we often play using our hands. Georgia
ReplyDeleteThank you! These really work and are a personal favorite. I'm so glad to hear from you.
DeleteMe again. I used your awesome templates and created some Easter gift boxes. Thank you again for sharing. Have a very Blessed Easter weekend. Georgia :)
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