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Now that both of my children are at primary school, I miss those rambly relaxed days when we used to make huts and draw and make things together. Although I don't miss the noise, prams, playgroups and trying in vain to get them to have naps. So I guess you can't have everything.

Last Saturday though, we had a quiet afternoon at home and Arlo drew up some plans for finger puppets he wanted us to make together. He had plans for a dog, bird and lion but in the end we switched the dog for a penguin. You know, just because. It was really fun making these and then I could sit back and relax while they put on a puppet show for me, albeit an offbeat one, considering the unlikely combination of creatures.

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18 responses to “fingerlings”

  1. annri Avatar

    I like those leisurely days of making too. Your finger puppets are darling. Enjoy the show!

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  2. Margaret Oomen Avatar

    i love seeing his original designs
    you should have video taped the puppet show
    I bet it was awesome

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  3. Jacilyn Avatar

    How cute! I just love the drawing with sizes and all. I bet that was a very fun day!

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  4. seaside siblings Avatar

    so sweet, many hours of fun will be had with those.

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  5. Jennie Avatar

    They are adorable!
    And so tiny to make!

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  6. by night Avatar

    they’re so so cute!

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  7. katy Avatar
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    I want a loin!! They’re great and really well made ♥

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  8. Miss Smith Avatar

    I want a loin too. Great designs Arlo!

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  9. Lyndy Avatar

    They are beautiful. Very talented kids!

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  10. Victoria Avatar

    I have to try making some of those with my boy, I’m sure they gave many hours of fun!

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  11. Islay Avatar

    How lovely! I always want to make my son some puppets (although he’s a bit small to be designing them yet) as he loves my friend’s ones. Must get it off the To Do list and actually do it.

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  12. Plain and Joyful Living Avatar

    Wow those are so sweet. I think our almost ten year old will like to see these – she has been so busy crafting lately.
    Warm wishes, Tonya

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  13. Lovely World Avatar

    My daughter once made a whole set of Harry Potter finger puppets. A nice amusement that occupies children and allows for creativity. Yours turned out brilliantly.

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  14. Amber Avatar

    I adore these little guys. I especially love how the stitching is visible. Awesome, awesome, awesome!!! 🙂 And fun, too!

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  15. Clare Avatar

    These are the most adorable and best made things I have ever seen! Your son is very lucky

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  16. tinyhappy Avatar

    wow- thank you clare!

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  17. Lisa Avatar

    It looks like a day well spent.

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