Ninjas! Ninjas!
We see ninjas everywhere! If you have read my blog, I love to make felt finger puppets for my grandchildren and grand nieces and nephews. In talking to my nieces, they mentioned that their boys like to play ninjas with their friends. I should have known that. So I decided to make a set of felt ninja finger puppets.
A couple of years ago while on a family vacation, I gave each grandniece and nephew a little Altoid box with a little felt animal inside. They were a hit with the kiddos. So now when I get to visit the kids, I like to have some little handmade toy to play with.
My felt finger puppets are made from small scrap felt pieces. These little guys are about 1 1/2 inches wide and 2 1/2 to 3 inches tall. They are big enough to fit comfortably on your fingers and those of children, too. I cut the body and other shapes free hand so none are exactly alike. With a "pattern in my "mind's eye", the finger puppet begins to take shape. So if you are going to make these, pick up your scissors and begin to snip here and there. As you can see, black, browns, grays, and a green felt were used for the bodies. Tiny scraps of red, yellow, and black were used for their belts.
The only part that was hand stitched were the tiny eyes peeking out from each mask. The rest of the sewing was done by machine. (Many of my finger puppets are completely hand stitched, but I wanted these to be a bit more durable because the boys will be playing with them.
Ninjas can be educational, too!
These little warriors can always be used for counting, sorting, and matching activities. Matching the belts or the color of the clothing could be fun. Properties of same and different can be used in sorting. They can also be placed in order from smallest to largest. The educational possibilities are endless.
Give these little fellows a try if you enjoy making felt finger puppets! I do hope some lucky little boys and girls enjoy their ninjas!
Beti
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