Bring old socks back to life as colorful puppet friends that spark endless imaginative play! Using simple supplies like googly eyes, buttons, and yarn, kids can design unique characters with silly expressions and wild hair. Whether you use hot glue for quick assembly or teach sewing skills with needle and thread, these puppets become the stars of homemade puppet shows that entertain the whole family.
A 15–45 minutes craft for ages 6–12, using supplies you likely already have — Yarn, Googly Eyes, and Needles.
GlueStick supports kids from setup to cleanup. After they choose a project, we guide them through gathering the supplies, making it, and cleaning up when they're done. We'll even help them share it safely with trusted family and friends.
Ad-free and kid-safe library — designed by a mom who wants kids to explore and create independently.
Create a free GlueStick account to track supplies and see if you have what you need at a glance. Leave your kids tips about where supplies are stored in your household so they can set up and clean up their creative spaces independently.
"Are you as excited to make this as I am?"
Put things away so your space is tidy for next time.
Check off each supply when it is put away — and any clean-up tips underneath are done too. You might find a fun surprise!
Did we run out of anything while making this project? Update our supply cupboard so that we know exactly what we have for next time.
"Way to stick with it!"
Your first project is free. Create your free GlueStick account to keep making — and discover projects you can do with the supplies you already have.
Snap a photo of your recycling bin, junk drawer, or fridge and GlueStick finds projects you can make right now with the supplies you already have — no store trip, no expensive kits, just more creative afternoons together.
