The ferocious reptile was basking in the sun in the tropical wetland of Pantanal, southern Brazil, when the striking orange butterflies came to rest on its nose.

This sweatshirt is for anyone who understands the feeling of restlessness and unease that creeps in on Sunday, signaling the impending start of a new work week. With its simple yet powerful statement, this shirt captures the shared experience of many individuals who grapple with the anticipation of Monday's challenges. Wear it as a badge of solidarity and let others know that they're not alone in navigating the 'Sunday Scaries.' It's a reminder that we're all in this together, bravely facing the anxieties of a new week." Made to be stylish as well as comfortable, the Independent Trading Co. SS4500 personalized hooded sweatshirt delivers on all fronts. Made from an 80% - 20% cotton/polyester blend, it strikes the perfect balance between cozy and stretchy. What's more, the metal eyelets for your hoodie drawstrings add durability while the jersey-lined hood keeps you nice & warm when it's needed. .: 80% cotton, 20% polyester fleece with 100% cotton face (fiber content may vary for different colors) .: Medium-heavy fabric (8.5 oz /yd² (280 g/m²)) .: Regular fit .: Tear-away label

Now you can change your creep track with the seasons and even holidays. This pack includes all 9 monthly packs that are sold in my store individually. Be on the lookout for more in the future!These cards can be used as part of your creep or slap track. Place the cards under a clear shower curtain ...

This cute ladybug life cycle craft is a great way to teach children about the life cycle of a lady bug - from egg to ladybug!

"Despite their competence, they hesitate because they let Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt (FUD) creep in. We all do it."

"Take Me Out to the Backyard" Sung to: "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" Take me out to the backyard. Take me out with the bugs. Locusts and beetles and dragonflies, If I look hard I may even see slugs. Let me look, look, look in the bushes The trees, 'neath rocks and the lawn-- For it's one, five, ten flies I see And now they're gone! Bumblebee on My Nose Sung to: Jingle Bells Bumblebee, bumblebee, Landing on my toes. Bumblebee, bumblebee, Now he's on my nose. On my arms, on my legs,, On my elbows. Bumblebee, oh bumblebee, He lands and then he goes! -Jean Warren Bugs Sung to: "Frere Jacques" Big bugs, small bugs, big bugs, small bugs, See them crawl on the wall? Creepy, creepy, crawling, never, never falling. Bug, bugs, bugs, bugs, bugs, bugs. The Little Cricket (Point to one finger at a time.) The first little cricket played a violin. The second little cricket joined right in. The third little cricket made a crackly song. The fourth little cricket helped him along. The fifth little cricket cried, "Crick-crick-cree. The orchestra is over and it's time for tea? Flutter, flutter, Butterfly Sung to: "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" Flutter, flutter, butterfly. Floating in the summer sky. Floating by for all to see, Floating by so merrily. Flutter, flutter, butterfly, Floating in the summer sky. Ant Hill Once I saw an ant hill with no ants about. (fingers curled under, concealed) So I said, "Dear little ants, won't you come out?" Then, as if the little ants had heard my call, One, two, three, four, five come out? (as numbers are called, fingers are extended) And that was all! Oh, the ants are busy! Sung to: "She'll Be Coming Round The Mountain" Oh, the ants are busy, busy as can be. Oh, the ants are busy, busy as can be. See them dig and dig and dig. Lots of tunnels, oh, so big. Oh, the ants are busy, busy as can be. Roly-Poly Caterpillar Roly-poly caterpillar (wiggle right pointer finger) Into a corner crept, (place right pointer finger in left cupped hand) Spun around himself a blanket (spin around) Then for a long time slept. (place head on folded hands) Roly-poly caterpillar (wiggle right pointer finger) Wakening by and by, ("stretch" right pointer finger) Found himself with beautiful wings Changed to a butterfly. (flutter arms like wings) Ladybug Fly Sung to: "Three Blind Mice" Fly, fly, fly Ladybugs fly Fly over here Fly over there They fly up high and they fly down low. Around and around and around they go. They fly fast, and they fly slow. Oh, ladybugs fly Five Little Ladybugs Five little Ladybugs climbing up a door One Flew away then there were four Four Little ladybugs sitting on a tree One flew away then there were three Three little ladybugs landed on a shoe One flew away and then there were two Two little ladybugs looking for some fun One flew away and then there was one One little ladybug sitting in the sun She flew away and then there were none Ants Go Marching Sung to: "When John Comes Marching Home" The ants came marching two by two, Hurrah! Hurrah! (Students walk in pairs of 2 side by side each other in a circle) The ants came marching two by two The little one stopped to tie his shoe. They all go marching down around the town. Boom, Boom, Boom. Other Verses: The ants came marching three by three... The little one stopped to climb a tree. The ants came marching four by four.... The little one stopped to shut the door.... The ants came marching five by five... The little one stopped to take a dive.... The ants came marching six by six.... The little one stopped to pick up sticks.... The ants came marching seven by seven.... The little one stopped to go to heaven... The ants came marching eight by eight... The little one stopped to shut the gate... The ants came marching nine by nine... The little one stopped to scratch his spine... The ants came marching ten by ten The little one stopped to say THE END! Insect Song Sung to: "The Wheels on the Bus" The firefly at night goes blink blink blink Blink blink blink blink blink blink The firefly at night goes blink blink blink All around the town The bees in the flowers go buzz buzz buzz.... The ants in the grass go march march march... The crickets in the leaves go chirp chirp chirp... The caterpillar in the field goes creep creep creep.... Can you move with me? Sung to: "Do Your Ears Hang Low" Can you wiggle like a worm? Can you squiggle? Can you squirm? Can you flutter? Can you fly like a gentle butterfly? Can you crawl upon the ground Like a beetle that is round? Can you move with me? Can you flip? Can you flop? Can you give a little hop? Can you slither like a snake? Can you give a little shake? Can you dance like bee Who is buzzing round a tree? Can you move with me? A Fly is on my toe Sung to: "Farmer in the Dell" A fly is on my toe, A fly is on my toe, Hi-ho, just watch me blow. A fly is on my toe Other verses: A fly is on my nose ,my head, my ear, my elbow, my knee, etc.. I'm a Firefly I'm a little firefly Look at me! I'm as happy as I can be. See my light flicker and shine so bright Now watch me fly into the night! Firefly A little light is going by, It is going up to see the sky. A little light with wings. I could have never thought of it, To have a little bug all lit And made to go on wings. Bug FIngerplay 1, 2, 3 ( hold up fingers) There is a bug on me! (point to shoulder) Where did it go? ( brush off) I don't know ( Shrug Shoulder and look really puzzled) Never Hurt a Ladybug Sung to: "Yankee Doodle" Ladybugs are in my yard. Just look at them devour Those pesky aphids on the leaves Of Mother's pretty flowers. Never hurt a ladybug. We need them in the garden. Ladybugs help flowers grow So we must never hurt them. Ladybugs Lady bug, lady bug, How are you today? Lady bug, lady bug, Are you going to stay? Lady bug, lady bug, Or will you fly away. Pretty Ladybugs Sung to: "The Muffin Man" Ladybug has 1 black spot, 1 black spot, 1 black spot; Ladybug has 1 black spot, Pretty ladybug! 8 Ants One ant two ants, three ants four. Our picnic is their grocery store. Five ants, six ants, seven ants, eight. They are crawling on my plate! Eight ants, seven ants, Stomp around. Six ants, five ants On the ground. Four ants, three ants, On the run! Two ants, one ant, No more fun. Once I saw an Ant Hill Once I saw an anthill With no ants about; So I said, "Dear little ants Won't you please come out?" Then as if the little ants Had heard my call, One, two, three, four, five came out, And that was all. Bumble Bee Sung to: "Jingle Bells" Bumble Bee, bumble bee, Landing on my nose, Bumble bee, bumble bee, Now he's on my toes. On my arms, on my legs, On my elbows. Bumble bee, oh bumble bee He lands, and then he goes. Buzzing Bumble bees 6 buzzing bumblebees Flying around the hive One buzzes off and that leaves 5. 5 buzzing bumblebees Flying near my door, 1 buzzes off and that leaves 4 4 buzzing bumblebees Flying around a tree, 1 busses off and that leaves 3 3 buzzing bumblebees In the sky so blue 1 buzzes of and that leaves 2 2 buzzing bumblebees Flying by the sun 1 buzzes off and that leaves 1 1 buzzing bumblebee Looking for some fun It buzzes off and that leaves none. Bee Fingerplay Here is the bee hive (hold fist together) But where are all the bees (hold up hands) Hiding very carefully 1,2,3,4,5 (Hold up fingers one at a time) Bzzzzzzzzzzzzzz (Walk and try to sting someone) (You can also use both hands and have 10 bees.) Caterpillar Chant A caterpillar looks so small. It is hardly there at all. It munches on green leafy treats, And it gets bigger as it eats. It eats and eats, 'til pretty soon, It wraps up tight in a cocoon. When it wakes up it blinks its eyes And says, "I'm now a butterfly!" Lady Monarch Song Sung to: "Yankee Doodle" Lady Monarch made a hat of flowers, leaves and spring things, Went to town to show it off But she forgot her earrings. Lady Monarch cried and wept, She was very sad, Then two bees sat on her ears, So she was very glad. Fuzzy Wuzzy Caterpillar Fuzzy wuzzy caterpillar in the garden creeps He spins himself a blanket and soon falls fast asleep. Fuzzy wuzzy caterpillar wakes up by and by To find he has wings of beauty, changed to a butterfly. Pretty little butterfly, what do you do all day? I fly around the flowerpots, nothing' to do but play. Nothing' to do but play, darling', nothing' to do but play. So fly butterfly, fly butterfly, don't waste your time away. Little Butterfly Sung to: "I'm A Little Teapot" I'm a little butterfly I have wings I fly around And see all things. When I see a flower That looks great I call out To all of my mates. I'm a Butterfly Sung to: "Skip to My Lou" I'm a butterfly, come fly with me I'm a butterfly, come fly with me I'm a butterfly, come fly with me Come fly with me, my darling A butterfly, come drink nectar with me A butterfly, come drink nectar with me A butterfly, come drink nectar with me Drink nectar with me, my darling. A butterfly, now sleep like me A butterfly, now sleep like me A butterfly, now sleep like me Come sleep like me, my darling. We're going on a bug hunt Sung to: "We're going on a bear hunt" We're going on a bug hunt! We're going to catch some big ones. What a sunny day! Are you ready? OK! Oh my! A bee! A black & yellow bee, Flying over the flowers. BUZZ..... We're going on a bug hunt! We're going to catch some big ones. What a sunny day! Are you ready? OK! Oh, my! An ant! A tiny, black ant, Crawling through the grass. Shh... We're going on a bug hunt! We're going to catch some big ones. What a sunny day! Are you ready? OK! Oh, my! A grasshopper! A big, green grasshopper, Hopping around the tree. Boing, boing... We're going on a bug hunt! We're going to catch some big ones. What a sunny day! Are you ready? OK! Oh, my! A butterfly! A pretty, orange butterfly, Floating in the sky. Whoosh, whoosh... We're going on bug hunt! We're going to catch some big ones. What a sunny day! Are you ready? OK! Oh my! A spider! A big black spider, Creeping on the tree. Creep, creep... Now take the class out on a real BUG HUNT. Keep the bugs only for a day. Then set them free. We call them part- time pets. Never Squash a Bug Sung to: "Row, row, row, your boat" Never, never squash a bug, There mother nature's friends. Catch one in a plastic jar, Then let it go again. Bumble Bee Sung to: "Are you sleeping" Bumble bee, bumble bee Don't sting me, don't sting me. Just fly to your home, And leave me alone. Don't sting me, don't sting me. Oh Butterfly! Sung to: "Oh Christmas Tree" Oh, butterfly, Oh, butterfly How I love your colors. Oh, butterfly, Oh, butterfly How I love your colors. You fly so high and beautiful, Your so soft and gentle. Oh, butterfly, Oh, butterfly, How I love your colors. Catching Bugs Sung to: "Mary had a little lamb" Catch some bugs, and look at them, Watch them, feed them. Catch some bugs and look at them, Then please let them go. Keep Bugs Safe Sung to: "Make New Friends, But Keep the Old" Keep bugs safe, and let them go. They belong in nature, yes the great outdoors. Pretty Firefly Sung to: " This little light of mine" See this pretty Firefly, Flying in the midnight sky. See this pretty Firefly, Flying in the midnight sky. See this pretty Firefly, Flying in the midnight sky. This firefly's light is so bright. Pretty Butterfly Sung to: "Up on the House Top" First comes a butterfly and lays an egg, Out comes the caterpillar with many legs. Oh, see the caterpillar spin and spin, A little cocoon (chrysalis) to sleep in. Oh, oh, oh, look and see Oh, oh, oh, look and see Out of the cocoon (chrysalis) my, oh, mym Out comes a pretty butterfly. Ladybug Sung to: "This Old Man" Ladybug, show your spots. You have red winds and black dots. We will count those seven dots On your shiny shell. Lady, your spots are swell! Hunting Bugs Sung to: "A- Hunting we will go" A-hunting we will go A -hunting we will go We'll catch a (insert any insect here) and put it in a box (loudly) and then we'll let it go! The Little Caterpillar Sung to: "Itsy, Bitsy Spider" The little caterpillar crawled up into a tree, Spun his cocoon and slept so quietly, All through the winter he didn't make a sound, He dreamt of his new life when he'd be flying all around. While he was sleeping the snow did gently fall, Winter came and went, then her heard the robin's call, Come on Mr. Butterfly, out of your cocoon Spread your wings and fly for me, while I sing my tune. Caterpillar Sung to: "Addams family" Refrain: My tummy is fat (snap, snap) I like it like that (snap, snap) I wiggle around I jiggle around I wiggle around My tummy is fat (snap, snap) I'm a striped caterpillar I'm such a chubby feller I love to eat and eat, Those leaves are such a treat Back to refrain Caterpillar Crawled A caterpillar crawled (extend left arm and crawl right index finger up it like a caterpillar) To the top of a tree. "I think I'll take a nap," said he (wiggle right index finger) So under the leaf he began to creep. (move under left hand) He spun a cocoon and he fell asleep. (make fist around index finger) For two long weeks he slept in that cocoon bed, Till spring came along and said, "Wake up! Wake up! You sleepy head." (shake arms) Out of the leaf he did cry. (hook thumbs and spread fingers to make a butterfly) "Lo, I am a butterfly." The Life Of A Butterfly Sung to: "Skip to My Lou" I'm a caterpillar, wiggle with me, I'm a caterpillar, wiggle with me, I'm a caterpillar, wiggle with me, What'll I be, my darlin'? A chrysalis, now sleep like me..... What'll I be, my darlin'? A butterfly, come fly with me... Come fly with me my darlin'. Now all together, lets do all three. A caterpillar, a chrysalis, a butterfly -- three. Move your body like this with me. The life of a butterfly, darlin'. Do you like to Buzz? Sung to: "Do your ears hang low" Do you like to buzz. Are you covered all in fuzz? Do you call a hive a home In the garden where you roam? Do you know how to make honey, Are your stripes a little funny? Do you like to buzz? Little Wiggle Worm Song Sung to: "I'm a Little Teapot" I'm a little wiggle worm, watch me go! I can wiggle fast, or very very slow I wiggle all around, then back I go Down into the ground, to the home I know Freddy Flea On my toe is Freddy flea (Touch toe) Now he's climbing up on me (climb fingers upward) Past my tummy Past my nose On my head where my hair grows (wiggle fingers in hair) On my head is Freddy flea Now he's climbing down on me (climb fingers back down body) Past my tummy Past my knee On the floor (Stomp foot!) Take that you flea! The Fuzzy Caterpillar (tune: Itsy Bitsy Spider) The fuzzy caterpillar Crawled up upon a leaf. Spun her little chrysalis, And then fell fast asleep. While she was sleeping, She dreamed that she could fly. And later when she woke up, She was a butterfly! Caterpillar Chant A caterpillar looks so small It is hardly there at all. It munches on green leafy treats, And it gets bigger as it eats. It eats and eats, 'til pretty soon, It wraps up tight in a cocoon. When it wakes up it blinks its eyes, And says, "I'm now a butterfly!" The Caterpillar Brown and furry, Caterpillar in a hurry, Take your walk To the shady leaf or stalk. May no toad spy you, May no little birds pass by you; Spin and die To live again as a butterfly. Butterfly, Butterfly (tune: Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear) Butterfly, butterfly, flutter around Butterfly, butterfly, touch the ground. Butterfly, butterfly, fly so high. Butterfly, butterfly, land on me! Butterfly, butterfly, reach the sky. Buttterfly, butterfly, say Good-bye! Birth of a Butterfly A mama butterfly lays all her eggs Out pops a caterpillar, crawling on its legs. The caterpillar first is rather thin, But then it eats until it bursts through its skin. After growing nice and big, The caterpillar climbs on a leaf or a twig. It makes a shell where it hangs inside, The shell then cracks, and the parts divide. Inside the shell, a change was going on, The form of the caterpillar now is gone. When the shell opens, what comes out? A beautiful butterfly fluttering about! Little Butterfly (tune: I'm a Little Teapot) I'm a little butterfly I have wings I fly around, And see all things, When I see a flower That looks great, I call out To all of my mates.

I was on the hunt for boy-friendly hat ideas last week, so I searched for a lizard appliqué and found this pattern. I decided it could use some improving, so I reworked the it to something that sat…

Beat the Monday Blues (Well, Kinda) with the "WTF Monday" Tee from MyMoodTee! We all know the feeling: that sinking dread that creeps in on Sunday night, culminating in a full-blown "WTF is Monday?" on, well, Monday. But hey, at least you can look effortlessly stylish while expressing your inner frustration with this hilarious tee from MyMoodTee! This unisex classic is crafted from 100% cotton for ultimate comfort, even if your Monday mood isn't exactly sunshine and rainbows. It features open-end yarn for a relaxed feel (perfect for those Monday morning yawns) and tubular fabric for a clean, structured look. Because even if you feel like a crumpled mess, your outfit can still be on point. Plus, the taped neck and shoulders ensure a sharp silhouette, so you can project an air of confidence (even if you're secretly questioning all your life choices). And the double seams at the sleeves and bottom hem mean this tee can handle the Monday blues (and maybe even a rogue coffee spill) like a champ. ☕️ So, whether you're channeling your inner existential dread or just letting the world know you'd rather be anywhere but the office, the "WTF Monday" tee from MyMoodTee is the perfect way to start your week. It's a conversation starter, a relatable badge of honor, and maybe even a silent plea for a three-day weekend. Shop now and let the world know how you REALLY feel about Mondays (in the most stylish way possible)!

Let our Ladybug Garden creep all over your quilt! Size: height by width Digital: 10" x 12.75" Paper:  6.75" x 8.5" Print rows: 1

It's important to remove the humidity from your home, as both your health and your house can suffer in its presence. We explain how to lower humidity in house, including using a dehumidifier and running your exhaust fans.

Find the perfect christmas gifts to sew in this list of quick and easy sewing projects. They are all free sewing projects for Christmas!

*All of our items are made with love in the USA* We make all of our products at our shop in Albuquerque, New Mexico. All products are inspected by us prior to packaging and we ship them out directly to you. *Handmade using Sublimation* For our colorful tees, hoodies and sweatshirts we use a sublimation process that uses heat (the sun) to transfer the dye onto our garments. This makes for a fun and unique look that we're sure you will love! *About our Clothing* All of our shirts are unisex and are true to unisex sizing. We typically use Gildan & Anvil shirts as they bleach the best. You can take a look at our shirt and size charts to help you find the perfect size for you. If you want a color or different type of shirt that you don't see above then send us a message and we will do our best to get it for you. If you are wanting any prints with a color bleached shirt, please leave in the comments "yes bleach" after selecting the color of purchase. Otherwise, item will ship with color T purchased.

Estas tortillas de harina de coco sin gluten son muy versátiles y fáciles de preparar. Las uso más a menudo en mi receta de enchiladas y lasaña, pero también pueden ser utilizadas como crepes para el desayuno o el postre.

Radiohead came out of the late 80s British alternative music scene. Their music is a mix of a wide range of sounds including punk, new age, and rock. No two albums are alike in their catalogue, and they have a unique way of tapping into emotions ranging from joy to angst.The inspiration behind our 'Radiohead: Creep' Art printThis piece was influenced by one of my all-time favourite Radiohead songs, Creep, as well as the album graphics. Like the song's lyrics, I try to paint the painful picture of adolescent youth—a time of angst, awkwardness, and rejection for so many kids, especially those on the so-called 'fringes.' This piece explores those emotions by pairing a vintage 1960s radio with a young teen that doesn't quite 'fit in.'This makes a great addition to any alternative music fan's collection or any art lover that appreciates musically-inspired artwork for their home decor.Design FeaturesA photo illustration of a 1960s vintage radio paired with a young teen's body

Dreaming of a backyard berry patch? An asparagus bed? Start with a raised bed. A raised bed isolates the perennial crop from invasive weeds and grasses that might creep into the growing area. All have shallow roots that don't compete well with weeds and that can be damaged by aggressive weeding tools.

Part of my series of 3d Paper Insect Crafts/ Insect Coloring Pages, you have the wonderful 3d Paper Praying Mantis. Please note, bundles for all 10 insects are available, with each bundle containing one free bonus insect to make the total.The Praying Mantis Coloring Pages is part of the 3d Creep Cra...

The children create endearing characters filled with charm and personality. For ages 6 to 9. Plan 3 to 4 sessions. KEY IDEAS Building on small motor skills Working with three-dimensional form LANGUAGE papier mâché, dress YOU WILL NEED Newspapers 4- by 5-inch pieces of heavyweight paper—one per child ½-inch masking tape Wheat paste (I use PlayBox wheat paste.) Tempera paints Paint brushes Containers of water for rinsing brushes Sponges for drying brushes Odds and ends for decorating such as yarn, beads, ribbons, cotton balls, etc. Fabric for dresses Felt for puppet hands 8-inch pieces of yarn for securing dresses to puppets Scissors Large safety pins Small pieces of paper and a permanent ink marker for names Large cardboard box and dowel sticks (See note below.) Water-based polyurethane Access to a sewing machine to sew the puppet dresses Note: To dry the puppet heads upright, I poked holes in the bottom of an upside-down box and inserted dowel sticks which were long enough to protrude about 6 inches above the box. THE PROJECT First Session Preparation Cut newspapers into quarter sheets for forming heads. Tear newspapers for papier-mâché into approximately 1- by 3-inch strips. Cut heavyweight paper into 4- by 5-inch pieces. Mix paste to a creamy consistency. Poke holes in the bottom of an upside-down box and insert dowel sticks. How to Begin Forming the puppet head Explain to the children that they will be making puppet heads with papier mâché, a process using paper and paste. When the paste soaked paper dries it will be very hard and can be then painted. First demonstrate how to make a finger tube by wrapping the 5-inch piece of heavyweight paper loosely around your finger and securing it with tape. This will form a 4-inch tube to be the base for the rest of the puppet. Before starting to make the head, pull several strips of tape to have available. Crumble single sheets of newspaper and wad them into a ball around the upper half of the finger tube. Hold them in place with the strips of tape. Be sure the children understand to place the wadded paper around the finger tube rather than on top of it. This will make a much stronger puppet head. Add more wadded newspapers with tape until the desired size and shape of the puppet head is achieved. The bottom half of the finger tube will form the neck of the puppet. Have children complete their puppet head forms before starting to apply the papier mâché. Applying the papier mâché Demonstrate the process by dipping strips of torn newspaper into the prepared paste. Pull the wet strips between two fingers to remove excess paste. This step is important to avoid having the puppet head become too wet. Lay the dampened strips on the puppet head, overlapping and smoothing the edges as you go. Cover the entire head and neck, leaving the hole for the finger open. Apply two more layers of papier-mâché, keeping the edges as smooth as possible. To add features, dip small pieces of newspaper into the paste and squeeze into a pulp. Use this pulp to form noses or any small features. Apply a small strip of papier mâché over the pulp to keep it in place. Before drying, smooth the papier mâché as much as possible to make an easier surface for painting. As the children start to work, assure them that the first coat of papier mâché is the hardest to apply. The second and third coats are easy and fun. When heads are covered with three coats of papier mâché, put each child’s name on a small piece of paper and paste it directly to his or her wet puppet head. Keep the puppet heads upright while drying by placing them on the dowel sticks in the cardboard box. Note: If time permits, use an extra session to add charm to the characters. Hats, crowns, large ears, etc. made from cardboard or found objects can be attached to the dried puppet head securely with tape and then covered with another layer of papier mâché. Make sure to cover any exposed tape as well. (The chef puppet's hat was formed by wadding a piece of newspaper, dipping it into paste, and putting it on a piece of cardboard tubing.) Second/Third Session Preparation Set out paints, brushes, containers of water, and sponges. Set out dried puppet heads. Cut dresses for puppets. Using the pattern below, you will need to cut two for each puppet - a front and a back. Set out pieces of felt for cutting out hands. Set out scissors, safety pins, and small pieces of paper and a marker for names. How to Begin Painting Show the children how to paint the rough edges of the dried paper mâché. Load the brush with paint and dab into the crevices, smoothing over the area so as not to leave puddles of paint which tend to chip off when dried. Have the children apply the base color of the puppet first; for example, skin for a person, green for a dragon, etc. They should paint the face area first, then the back of the head and neck. This will allow time for the face to dry before painting on the facial features. If yarn is to be glued on for hair, it is still best to apply paint on the whole puppet head, leaving no exposed papier mâché. When facial features are complete, dry the puppet heads upright on the sticks. Dresses Explain to the children that the part of the puppet which hides the user's hand is referred to as the puppet's dress. As they complete their painting and their puppet heads are drying, the children can choose which of the cut fabric pieces will work best for their puppet dresses. Using scissors, the children should cut two hands or paws. Some children may have trouble cutting the felt. Assure them that any two small pieces of felt will serve the purpose. After cutting two hands or paws from the felt, pin them together with the dress along with the child’s name. Note: A coat of polyurethane will give strength and protection to the puppet heads, but must be applied by an adult. The dresses will also be much stronger if sewn on a sewing machine rather than by hand. Below is a pattern that works well. Align two pieces of fabric with the right sides facing each other. Pin the felt hands between the two pieces as shown. Stitch an ⅛- to a ¼-inch seam along the stitching lines, keeping the top and the bottom open. Turn the fabric right side out and be sure the hands have been secured in the stitching. Final Session Preparation Set out white glue, sewn dresses, and dried puppet heads. Cut 8-inch pieces of yarn, one per puppet. Set out odds and ends for decorating. Cover work area with newspapers. How to Begin Use glue to add yarn for hair, beads for decoration, etc. To attach the puppet dress, apply a generous amount of glue around the bottom half of the finger tube. Gather the opening of the dress to fit around the tube and tie in place with yarn. This will take two sets of hands so the children can help each other. Allow puppets to dry overnight. NOTES Newspapers that use soy ink are less messy and easier to work with. Always tear the newspaper strips to be dipped into paste; the rough edges from tearing are much easier to smooth. Newspapers tear easily when ripped vertically. When forming the puppet's head, it's important to wad small pieces of newspaper around the top half of the finger tube. Placing a ball of newspaper on top of the tube will produce a weak connection between the head and neck. Warn the children to use only as much tape as necessary. Too much tape makes it more difficult to apply the first coat of papier mâché. Use a scissor to trim any sharp edges that may have formed around the finger holes of the dried puppets. LET'S TALK ABOUT OUR WORK Review the process which changed paper and paste into such characters. Discuss the interest added by the adornments. Great time for a puppet show! What the children might say... Yuk! This paste is slimy. The wet newspaper keeps falling off. My puppet is too wet and it’s falling apart. I can’t cut out a hand. This felt is too hard to cut. Should I paint on hair or use yarn? What you might say... After you are finished, you can wash the paste from your hands. Remember that the once the first coat of papier mâché is completed, the rest of the coats will have something to stick to and become much easier to apply. If your puppet has become too wet, put one layer of dry newspaper on to soak up the extra paste. Any little pieces of felt will give the illusion of hands. Whether you choose to use yarn or hair, it's best to paint the back of the puppet's head to cover all of the newspaper. Click to view this lesson in a printer-friendly format.

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Composition has never been easier! Haven't we all had those days were we just couldn't come up with anything but simply drawing a blank? Well I have, and to overcome this, I've created grids to help me out. And I've compiled 25 of the best Grids to help you out. You can either print it out, draw