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Home » Crafts/DIY » How To Make Animal Shadow Puppets

How To Make Animal Shadow Puppets

By: Liz  /  Published: January 19, 2015  /  Updated: May 13, 2023  /   Leave a comment

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If you and your kids love animals, then you definitely need to know how to make animal shadow puppets.  By projecting the shadows of flat puppets onto a lighted screen, you can create an entertaining little show.

You can even bring your favorite characters from movies and TV shows to life!

With the arrival of the swashbuckling adventure-comedy series, The Adventures of Puss in Boots on Netflix this week, I was inspired to make a Puss in Boots shadow puppet.

Adventures of Puss in Boots Netflix - shadow puppet craft

Once I had finished my Puss in Boots shadow puppet pattern, I decided that he needed some friends…lots of friends. So,  I made up a bunch of simple animal patterns that can be printed out and used as templates for a whole menagerie of fun!

How to Make Animal Shadow Puppets

Ready to learn how to make animal shadow puppets? Let’s get started!

Supplies:

Animal-shaped templates (see below for my printables)
Black card stock
Wood dowels or popsticle sticks
Scissors
Tape

Directions:

1. Print out any or all of my animal-shaped templates.

Puss in Boots
Duck, Dog, Horse, Cat
Frog, Fish, Giraffe, Salamander
Monkey, Turtle

 2. Tape a template onto a piece of black card stock and cut it out. So easy!

how to make animal shadow puppets - patterns

3. Tape wooden dowel onto back of shadow puppet for support.

how to make animal shadow puppets - fasten dowel on back for support

4. Now you’re ready for a puppet show. Shine a light source behind your puppets and onto a wall or white surface. Have fun!

animal shadow puppets

To get inspiration for your next puppet show, check out this collection of animal shows and movies on Netflix streaming video. Watch your favorites, and then act them out with puppets!

Puss in Boots shadow puppet silhouette

About Liz

Liz is a midwestern mom gone southern (accent in transition). She lives in North Carolina and loves cooking, baking, traveling, movies, crafts, hot and cold tea, wine, pizza and the occasional nap. She also revels in the fact she's a crazy cat lady.

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  1. Uplifting Families says

    May 28, 2015 at 12:14 am

    These are so cute. It would be fun to have a neighborhood puppet show.

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  2. Jessica Harlow says

    March 23, 2015 at 2:26 pm

    These shadow puppets are adorable and I know my girls would have hours of fun playing with them. I think we even have dowels that will work!

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  3. Stefani Tolson says

    March 19, 2015 at 5:54 pm

    These are so cute. I ordered a Silouette and waiting for it to arrive. I will be able to make some cute shadow puppets.

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  4. Valerie Remy-Milora says

    February 20, 2015 at 9:13 pm

    i LOVE these! What a simple genius idea!!! I love just about any show that deals with animals, especially cute cuddly animals 🙂

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  5. Debi @ Life Currents says

    February 12, 2015 at 5:16 pm

    These shadow puppets are great! I love them. I think I’ll make these to play with for my niece. Easy and fun is right up my alley!

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  6. Michele says

    February 10, 2015 at 1:51 pm

    I never realized it was that easy to make a shadow puppet! I bet any child’s imagination would get a workout with these!!

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  7. Jenn says

    February 9, 2015 at 1:15 am

    These are so cute! They would be much easier than trying to figure out how to get my fingers to make the right shapes.

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  8. JulieD says

    January 27, 2015 at 8:29 pm

    So much cuteness, I can’t even!! <3

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  9. Mel says

    January 27, 2015 at 5:43 pm

    These are so cute, Liz. Definitely something my Jaden would love. He’s always making shadow puppets with his hands. Puss in Boots would be a fave. Thanks so much for sharing at Inspire Me Wednesday. Featuring you in this week’s issue.

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  10. Kelly @ Mum-bo-Jumbo says

    January 26, 2015 at 9:40 am

    I feel like a kid in a candy shop! What a great post! My toddler son is obsessed with torches and I have been attempting to make shadows in the light but this is a much better alternative and heaps more fun! Pinning! #happinessishomemade

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  11. Anne - Mommy Has to Work says

    January 25, 2015 at 5:43 pm

    Those are so cute! I want a Puss in Boots for myself.

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  12. Kait says

    January 25, 2015 at 4:20 pm

    These are so cute and super easy to make! Perfect for a rainy or snowy afternoon. I definitely will remember this for Cohen!

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  13. Katie says

    January 25, 2015 at 4:14 pm

    that’s so easy I could do it! My daughter loves making hand shadow puppets, this way she could put on a whole show at night!

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  14. eliz frank says

    January 24, 2015 at 11:10 am

    Those puppets you created are so cool! I like that you used black stock paper, as it defines the animal forms, and looks terrific with lighting.

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  15. OurFamilyWorld says

    January 23, 2015 at 11:22 pm

    Shadow puppets were fun when I was little. It’s awesome to see them come to life with characters that I know my children would love.

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  16. Becca Wilson says

    January 23, 2015 at 10:51 pm

    These are so adorable and simple. My son and daughter would absolutely love these.

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  17. HilLesha says

    January 23, 2015 at 8:10 pm

    How adorable! My children would love this.

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  18. Rosemary says

    January 23, 2015 at 9:59 am

    Looks easy enough for even me and a great craft to make with the older Grands.

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  19. Fariha @canadianmomeh.com says

    January 23, 2015 at 9:41 am

    What a great idea! This looks like something the kids would enjoy doing on a rainy day.

    Reply
  20. TerriAnn @ Cookies & Clogs says

    January 22, 2015 at 8:26 pm

    Very cute and creative! When I received this month’s prompt, nothing even remotely close to this popped up in my mind 😛

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  21. Crystal says

    January 22, 2015 at 10:06 am

    We had such a blast last night reselling stories. These would make it even more dynamic.

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  22. Mistee Dawn says

    January 22, 2015 at 5:55 am

    Aww, my daughter would love these. And we love Netflix, she watches Puss in Boots on Netflix all the time.

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  23. Modern Pilgrim says

    January 22, 2015 at 1:04 am

    I love your shadow puppets!! I am already stocking up on crafting supplies for when my 5 month old is into this kind of thing. So cute!

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  24. Elaine says

    January 21, 2015 at 9:08 pm

    These are so cute! Thanks for sharing!!

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  25. Bradley Finnearty says

    January 21, 2015 at 9:14 am

    Our granddaughter would love this. Here is something that we can do the next time we baby sit.

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    • Chelley @ AisForAdelaide says

      January 21, 2015 at 1:00 pm

      That’s a great idea- I need to show this to my mother in law! Way better than TV time!

      Reply
  26. April @ Everyday Fitness and Nutrition says

    January 21, 2015 at 6:39 am

    Those are so cute and so easy to make! I need to find some kids to make those with! Shadow puppets would be a super fun way to celebrate the movie.

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  27. Pamela :: Still Dating My Spouse says

    January 21, 2015 at 1:39 am

    What a cute idea…my grandbaby would love this

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    • Debbie L. says

      January 21, 2015 at 9:58 am

      Mine too – Isa would have so much fun with these!

      Reply
  28. Kristin says

    January 20, 2015 at 11:25 pm

    Oh my goodness, what fun! Those are darling!

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  29. Marielle Altenor says

    January 20, 2015 at 11:17 pm

    What a cute and very fun diy. I don’t think my son has ever seen a shadow puppet show before! I bet he would totally love it!!

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  30. Megan @ C'mon Get Crafty says

    January 20, 2015 at 11:12 pm

    Oh, thank goodness it was paper puppets, because my fingers are NOT flexible! 🙂

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  31. Aisha Kristine Chong says

    January 20, 2015 at 10:32 pm

    Oh wow, that is cool – I never thought of that though haha! Makes me want to see a puppet show since its been a while since I did.

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  32. Stephanie C. says

    January 20, 2015 at 10:29 pm

    What a wonderful idea! My son would absolutely adore this! Thanks for sharing.

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  33. Debi says

    January 20, 2015 at 9:43 pm

    That is such a cute idea. I will have to do this with my girls

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  34. Shell says

    January 20, 2015 at 9:32 pm

    What an adorable activity! My boys started watching Puss in Boots this week!

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  35. Janeane Davis says

    January 20, 2015 at 9:20 pm

    These puppets look like so much fun. I would like to make a set of these to play with my children.

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  36. Sharon - Her Organized Chaos says

    January 20, 2015 at 8:46 pm

    I CANNOT wait to make these with my kids! This would be great for family fun night! Thanks for sharing! I would love if you linked this up to Totally Terrific Tuesday this week! Hope to see you there!

    Sharon
    herorganizedchaos.com

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  37. Laurie - Steals and Deals for Kids says

    January 20, 2015 at 7:49 pm

    Oh, my students would love doing this!! We may have to give it a try! Thanks for the templates!!

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  38. Ann Bacciaglia says

    January 20, 2015 at 7:38 pm

    My favorite show with animals is Hope for Wildlife. It is all about an animal rescue. These shadow puppets would be a lot of fun with the kids.

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  39. the pinterested parent says

    January 20, 2015 at 4:44 pm

    These are so cute. My daughter loves the hand ones. I never thought of making cutouts.

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  40. Krystal says

    January 20, 2015 at 4:07 pm

    That is really adorable. I never would have thought to make them this way! We have tons of those sticks too.

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  41. Amy Desrosiers says

    January 20, 2015 at 3:55 pm

    What great ideas! My kids love Netflix and all they have to offer! These puppets are perfect for their shows.

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  42. Gingermommy says

    January 20, 2015 at 3:44 pm

    Oh I love these! My six year old would have fun making them and seeing them in action

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  43. Close to Home says

    January 20, 2015 at 1:53 pm

    What a fun idea! My kids will love this craft. I am going to go get the supplies.

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  44. Cynthia R says

    January 20, 2015 at 11:56 am

    How cute, I love the Puss in Boots one you made, my niece would love these.

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  45. Chrystal @ YUM eating says

    January 20, 2015 at 11:38 am

    We saw Puss in Boots when it was in the theater. Good movie and I will happily watch it again on Netflix. These shadow puppets are super cute too!

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  46. Lynndee says

    January 20, 2015 at 10:55 am

    Those are just so cute and creative! My son would surely enjoy those puppets.

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  47. Barbara Montag says

    January 20, 2015 at 10:42 am

    The grand kids would love this!
    Easy to make and you don’t need a lot of things to make it.
    thank you

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    • Chrystal @ YUM eating says

      January 20, 2015 at 2:32 pm

      That is what I was thinking. We already have everything to make these and with Liz’s printables – presto!

      Reply
  48. Lisa Rios says

    January 20, 2015 at 10:16 am

    This is absolutely fun & I am sure kids are going to love it & every pet lovers too. Thanks for suggesting the supplies needed & the directions as well to make it all easy. Really cute ideas.

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  49. Yona Williams says

    January 20, 2015 at 10:02 am

    This is too cute…my nephew would go bonkers over this. He’d love to make his own and then bug me to play with them all day long. Very cute concept, though.

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  50. Esther says

    January 20, 2015 at 9:32 am

    This is such a cute idea! My girls love animals. I know they would love the animal shadows. I am going to try this with peter pan too.

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  51. Krista says

    January 20, 2015 at 9:29 am

    What an adorable idea! These shadow puppets seem like a great way to engage your children’s imagination and storytelling skills. So cute!

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  52. Shirley Talabock says

    January 20, 2015 at 9:07 am

    My daughter & I play with cutouts.Never thought to do book characters.
    My daughters favorite was an Octopus.

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  53. Tiffany (A Mom's Take) says

    January 20, 2015 at 9:01 am

    What a cute idea! My kids would really enjoy doing something like this to go with their movie choice.

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  54. Amanda Love says

    January 20, 2015 at 7:05 am

    This is awesome Liz, I think I’m going to do this with my toddler. She’ll love it. One thing that she does love is Puss in Boots on Netflix.

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  55. Tessa Smith says

    January 20, 2015 at 6:52 am

    These are so cute, my daughters will love them! Thanks, I am totally doing this!

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  56. Fi Ní Neachtáin says

    January 20, 2015 at 4:02 am

    Awh this is such a sweet little craft idea. I can imagine little ones have lots of fun with these shadow puppets!

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  57. Shell Feis says

    January 20, 2015 at 2:09 am

    My son LOVES playing with shadows! We usually use random household objects but puppets would make storytelling so much easier. Thanks for the tutorial, and for the templates- my son loves Puss in Boots!

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  58. Amanda O. says

    January 20, 2015 at 1:26 am

    So, so, so CUTE! My son would be SO EXCITED if I made these!

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  59. celebbabylaundry says

    January 20, 2015 at 12:52 am

    That’s a pretty interesting way to make shadow puppets. especially without have to form them with your hands!

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  60. vanessa: thequeenofswag says

    January 20, 2015 at 12:44 am

    That’s such a cute and fun idea. I love the Puss shadow puppet. I’ll have to make one for my nephew.

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  61. Beth@FrugalFroggie says

    January 20, 2015 at 12:25 am

    My boys would totally love this. We try to make shadow puppets with our hands.

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  62. Myrabev says

    January 20, 2015 at 12:15 am

    These are some cool shadow puppets, I remember as a kid we prefered puppets and made up stories outside by my uncles than sitting inside and watching movies

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  63. Anne | The Chef's Wife @TheSatEvePot says

    January 19, 2015 at 11:57 pm

    Those look like fun! Great rainy or snowy day project/activity too!

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  64. Censie says

    January 19, 2015 at 11:38 pm

    Cute project we watched Puss in Boots this weekend! my son loves it!

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  65. Melanie says

    January 19, 2015 at 11:37 pm

    What a fun craft to do with the kids! Hours of fun too once made. Thanks for sharing

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  66. Chrysa says

    January 19, 2015 at 11:35 pm

    Those shadow puppets are so cute! My favorite movie about animals has to be 101 Dalmatians. They are just so darn cute!

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    • Jenni E. {Sweet Pennies from Heaven} says

      January 19, 2015 at 11:52 pm

      Dalmation shadow puppets would be cute too! We love 101 Dalmations.

      Reply
  67. Stefany says

    January 19, 2015 at 11:15 pm

    These are so cute. My girls would really enjoy this. They love playing puppets on the wall!

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  68. Life As A Convert says

    January 19, 2015 at 11:03 pm

    I was hoping this would be how to do them with your hands. I’ve always wondered that. I think this is more my style though.

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  69. Debbie L. says

    January 19, 2015 at 10:37 pm

    These are so cute. I pinned to make these with Davey. These will work great in a photo I want to take

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  70. Karen says

    January 19, 2015 at 10:36 pm

    These are just so adorable and look easy enough for even the youngest kids to make.

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  71. Theresa says

    January 19, 2015 at 10:34 pm

    Cute shadow puppet idea! My favorite movie about animals? Hmmm, I can’t pinpoint one certain one, but I do love anything about dogs!

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  72. Heather D. (@GirlGoneMom) says

    January 19, 2015 at 10:26 pm

    So cute and much easier that trying to use fingers! lol!

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  73. Dede says

    January 19, 2015 at 10:10 pm

    My kids have been watching Puss in Boots all weekend. They love that it’s on Netflix now!

    Reply
  74. Chelley @ AisForAdelaide says

    January 19, 2015 at 10:07 pm

    I love this! What an awesome rainy day activity! Pinning!

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  75. Maggie says

    January 19, 2015 at 10:03 pm

    These would be great for a birthday party! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  76. Jenni E. {Sweet Pennies from Heaven} says

    January 19, 2015 at 9:57 pm

    Those are adorable! My kiddo would love them. I’ll have to make some and surprise him with them!

    Reply
  77. Amber NElson says

    January 19, 2015 at 9:48 pm

    We love to watch Wild Kratts! It is such a good learning show and features a lot of animals.

    Reply
  78. Paula Schuck says

    January 19, 2015 at 9:43 pm

    Oh my goodness I love this idea! Used to love making shadows with my hands as a kid and making up stories. These are so cute!

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  79. Shop with Me Mama (Kim) says

    January 19, 2015 at 9:40 pm

    Oh my goodness those are cute! My kids would have fun with those! Does it take a while to cut them out though?

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  80. DignaD says

    January 19, 2015 at 9:36 pm

    Very cute. If my son were younger I know he would have enjoyed doing these. Thank you for sharing!

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  81. coolchillmom says

    January 19, 2015 at 9:34 pm

    What a great idea for a nightly performance. I can just imagine the stories we will invent with these

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  82. s.w. says

    January 19, 2015 at 9:33 pm

    Love this idea. This would be great to do before bedtime instead of a story. How neat.

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  83. Lee says

    January 19, 2015 at 9:30 pm

    This is the best Netflix StreamTeam post ever. You did not just write a post with Puss N Boots shadow puppet cut outs. I love it.

    Lee

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  84. Tammy Litke (@threedifferent) says

    January 19, 2015 at 9:20 pm

    Oh my gosh, so cute! I love Puss in Boots and had no idea Netflix was making a series with him. I’m a big fan of the Penguins from the Madagascar franchise too 🙂

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  85. Elizabeth O. says

    January 19, 2015 at 9:12 pm

    I used to make animal shadows when I was little! Oh technology has really evolved!

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  86. Lisa Bristol says

    January 19, 2015 at 9:06 pm

    This is such a fantastic idea. The next time my friend is here with her little ones we are going to do this for sure.

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  87. Veronica says

    January 19, 2015 at 9:01 pm

    I love this idea! very cool! I am sure kids will have fun with this

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  88. Nina Say says

    January 19, 2015 at 8:56 pm

    This is a super cool idea! Forget making shadow puppets with your hands!

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    • Mama to 5 BLessings says

      January 19, 2015 at 9:10 pm

      Love all the different characters. I bet my kids would like these !

      Reply
  89. Stacey- Travel Blogger says

    January 19, 2015 at 8:51 pm

    These are so cute! I think they would make for a cute classroom craft!

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  90. Debbie says

    January 19, 2015 at 8:35 pm

    I just love these. They are so cute.

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  91. Heather says

    January 19, 2015 at 8:08 pm

    What a great idea!! My daughter would love this.

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  92. Maureen @ A Debt Free Stress Free Life says

    January 19, 2015 at 7:18 pm

    Cute, really cute fun activity. Definitely will make these for my grandson

    Reply
  93. Lauren Harmon says

    January 19, 2015 at 7:11 pm

    These little shadow puppets are adorable! I’ll definitely have to make a bunch to play with when my nieces and nephews come over! Such a cool idea. 🙂

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  94. Rosey says

    January 19, 2015 at 7:00 pm

    Ha! I can’t decide whether to make them in secret and surprise the little one at bed time, or have him help me make them and then play w/them together for fun. Decisions…decisions… 🙂

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  95. Helene Cohen Bludman says

    January 19, 2015 at 6:53 pm

    What a sweet project! My kids would have loved making these. Someday I’ll have grandchildren and I’ll have to try it with them.

    Reply
    • Lois Alter Mark says

      January 19, 2015 at 7:12 pm

      Oh, I am so with you, Helene! We can be the cool grandmas!

      Reply
  96. jenny temcio at dapperhouse says

    January 19, 2015 at 6:36 pm

    (Head slap- head slap) Why have I not thought of this before! This is the coolest idea, and especially for kids who need something to keep them in their beds at night when they “cant sleep”. Great craft!

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  97. Christie says

    January 19, 2015 at 6:25 pm

    The kids would enjoy guessing their fave characters! Fun nighttime activity!

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  98. kendall says

    January 19, 2015 at 6:23 pm

    I love ideas like this! SO creative and fun for the kids!

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  99. Lois Alter Mark says

    January 19, 2015 at 6:23 pm

    Okay, those are absolutely adorable! What a great, creative idea!

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  100. Avry says

    January 19, 2015 at 6:04 pm

    How fun are those!! Seriously too cute. Kids could have fun with the shadows of these up on a wall! Even using a projector 🙂

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  101. Donna says

    January 19, 2015 at 5:58 pm

    My favorite movie about an animal is any movie about dogs. I guess one of my faves is Shane. I love this idea and need to pick up some black card stock. 🙂

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  102. becca says

    January 19, 2015 at 5:58 pm

    wow I have never seen a shadow puppet made before. this is too cool and perfect for campfire storytime.

    Reply
  103. Melissa Pezza says

    January 19, 2015 at 5:55 pm

    This looks like a great project to do with the kids. I can’t wait to bust out the crafting supplies!

    Reply
  104. Mary O'Malley says

    January 19, 2015 at 5:48 pm

    i have so many favorite movies about animals, but if I had to pick one and only one, it would be Beethoven.

    Reply
  105. Tammi @ My Organized Chaos says

    January 19, 2015 at 5:39 pm

    That is such a cute idea, my twins would love this!! They love any and all movie about animals, I bet they’ve watched every single one on Netflix!

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  106. Regina says

    January 19, 2015 at 5:15 pm

    This is cute! A great idea for things to do when camping and you have a flashlight to play with.

    Reply
  107. Kelly Hutchinson says

    January 19, 2015 at 5:12 pm

    What a totally clever idea and so cute for the kids. I used to make these when I was little.

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  108. Crystal says

    January 19, 2015 at 4:54 pm

    That is so much fun! I can make a bird with my hands, but that’s all. It limits my story telling with shadow puppets.

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  109. Sarah Bailey says

    January 19, 2015 at 4:44 pm

    I remember shadow puppets from when I was a child! There is something fascinating about them. x

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  110. Shauna says

    January 19, 2015 at 4:26 pm

    Oh those are just awesome. I totally have to make these with the kids. Thanks so much

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  111. Penelope says

    January 19, 2015 at 4:20 pm

    Ok, those are totally awesome. Oh my gosh…I’m speechless over your talents, and jealousy that my son would have more fun with you than with me!

    Reply
  112. Pam says

    January 19, 2015 at 4:19 pm

    This is such a cute idea! I would have loved to make these when I was teaching elementary school.

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  113. aimee fauci says

    January 19, 2015 at 3:35 pm

    Annie!!!!!! My favorite movie! I am loving the shadow puppets !

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  114. lisa says

    January 19, 2015 at 3:30 pm

    These would be great fun for young children, especially on rainy days or nights before bedtime!

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  115. Alissa Apel says

    January 19, 2015 at 3:14 pm

    That is a great idea! Isaak sometimes gets behind their easel chalkboard, and makes puppet shows for us. He’d like this!

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    • Pam says

      January 19, 2015 at 4:49 pm

      My daughter used to do that for us as well. These would have been perfect for her to play with.

      Reply
  116. Nancy says

    January 19, 2015 at 3:13 pm

    So cute. I totally remember having plays with puppets as a kid. Shadow puppets are even more fun – let the imagination just wander!

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  117. Jen says

    January 19, 2015 at 3:11 pm

    These are adorable! I am hoping for more snow days so we can use this as an activity. 🙂

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  118. Kristen from The Road to Domestication says

    January 19, 2015 at 2:48 pm

    Those are cute! And endless fun for the kiddos once they’re made!

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  119. Amber Edwards says

    January 19, 2015 at 2:39 pm

    We actually just watched the Puss in boots on netflix this weekend and my kids loved it. I think my kids would love to make these shadow puppets!

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  120. Nicole says

    January 19, 2015 at 2:26 pm

    These are super cute! My kiddo loves shadows of every kind. That giraffe was adorable.

    Reply
  121. Jeanine says

    January 19, 2015 at 2:24 pm

    How cute! My kids love puppets and puppet shows. They put them on all the time. They’d even have more fun making them and enjoy them more if they did I think! Super cute idea and so fun!

    Reply
  122. Lindsey Silvestrini says

    January 19, 2015 at 2:07 pm

    These are really cute! My daughter would love to do something like this. I’ll be sure to save it for a rainy day when we are stuck inside and they need a little entertainment! Thanks for the printables!

    Reply
  123. CHRISTY KARCH says

    January 19, 2015 at 1:36 pm

    what a cute idea I would have never thought of these when you said shadow puppets : )

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  124. Colleen says

    January 19, 2015 at 1:34 pm

    You have the most creative way of sharing information 🙂 these are adorable and I especially love the Puss and Boots the best!

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  125. noelle says

    January 19, 2015 at 1:31 pm

    This is so cute… Broxton has been getting into shadow puppets (with his hands) lately… Bet he would love this!

    FYI – I had to go and resubscribe to your emails, I hope they start coming now…

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  126. Kungphoo says

    January 19, 2015 at 1:30 pm

    Seems like a great thing for the kids to do and have fun with! my kids would make something like this for the younger cousins..

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  127. Echo says

    January 19, 2015 at 1:26 pm

    What a fantastic idea for a movie night activity. I have never made shadow puppets with my kids, but I think I will now!

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  128. Mama to 5 BLessings says

    January 19, 2015 at 1:04 pm

    What cute ideas – my kids love the New episodes on Netflix, they watched them last night! I bet they would love these puppets!

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  129. Cat Davis says

    January 19, 2015 at 12:56 pm

    What a fun an inexpensive idea. I bet my girls would love playing with these at bedtime. Although I’m not sure I’d get them to actually go to sleep. lol

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  130. Courtney says

    January 19, 2015 at 12:28 pm

    Omg these are too cute!!! My daughter would have a blast playing with these!!!

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  131. Crystal says

    January 19, 2015 at 12:24 pm

    Those are really cute. Very fun!

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  132. Megan Elford says

    January 19, 2015 at 12:16 pm

    We always do shadow puppets when we’re out camping. So much fun! It really allows the kids to be creative and exercise their imagination!

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  133. Robin Gagnon says

    January 19, 2015 at 11:52 am

    These are so cute. My daughter would like them, I bet… especially with the lighting effect.

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  134. Brenda Haines says

    January 19, 2015 at 11:42 am

    My 2 year old is going to love these! Thanks!

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  135. Ben says

    January 19, 2015 at 11:28 am

    What a cool idea! I’ll bet I could probably do this with Transformers, too. Booyah!

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  136. Chrissy says

    January 19, 2015 at 11:26 am

    Aw, that’s cheating! haha! I kid, that’s actually pretty genius because I have no idea how people actually make shadows with just their hands!

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  137. Jennifer says

    January 19, 2015 at 11:19 am

    What a great craft to do with kids. Unfortunately, my fur babies would just eat them. =/

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  138. Kungphoo says

    January 19, 2015 at 11:14 am

    Cute idea.. my kids would make these for the littlier kids so they can hang around them..

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  139. Krystal says

    January 19, 2015 at 10:33 am

    What a great idea! I’ll definitely be doing this with my sons. Thanks!

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  140. heather meads says

    January 19, 2015 at 10:06 am

    Ok, I have to show this to my Son when we wakes up, it looks like it would be a great after school thing to do and I have all the supplies too! Thanks!!

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  141. Arica says

    January 19, 2015 at 9:44 am

    This sounds like something my son would have so much fun doing! 🙂

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  142. brian miller says

    January 19, 2015 at 9:44 am

    ha. ok this could be fun….lets see if the boys get bored today….

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  143. Jaime says

    January 19, 2015 at 9:34 am

    This is so perfect for a snow day. My son loves Curious George and Clifford. (He also has his own channel set up on Netflix.) 😉

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  144. Catherine S says

    January 19, 2015 at 9:33 am

    These are really cute. This would be a lot of fun to do with my niece.

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  145. Samantha Angell says

    January 19, 2015 at 9:30 am

    Oh, what a fun activity! I’m not sure if I really have a favorite movie or show with animals- I think most of the shows I watch revolve around people!

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  146. Felicia says

    January 19, 2015 at 9:11 am

    I love this idea. This is way better than me trying to create them out of hand puppets!!

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    • Robin (Masshole Mommy) says

      January 19, 2015 at 9:16 am

      LOL same here. It’s much easier. I am totally using this idea!

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  147. April Decheine says

    January 19, 2015 at 9:10 am

    That is an adorable project. My daughter, Aerial’s little boy is about 4 months, this would be fun for her and Dallas. She is coming to town next week, this would be fun for us to do together!

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  148. Robin (Masshole Mommy) says

    January 19, 2015 at 9:01 am

    That is such a fun idea. Why have I never thought of that. I am going to do this with the kids over their February vacation next month!

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