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Me and My Shadow Puppet Theater

DIY Shadow Puppet Theater 

Follow our step by step guide to building your own shoe box shadow puppet theater. Scroll to the bottom for a video tutorial, or click here for the YouTube link. 

Materials and Supplies

Music for Crafting

 Here is the perfect song for this DIY project. 

Artist: Johnny Marvin 

Let's Box it Up! 

Turn your box upside down. Measure and mark one inch from all four sides.

Using your utility knife, cut out the center of the box (the part you just marked).

Take a piece of tissue paper and tape it to the bottom of the box. Trim it so no edges are showing.

Now your theater is starting to take shape.
Optional step: I added clear packing tape to the back, covering the tissue paper. This let me tape non moving backdrops to my shows. The clear tape makes it easy to switch out my "set pieces". 

To make your puppets, print the template and cut out the shadowy pieces. 
Tape the paper puppets to paper straws or wooden dowels. 

Or you can make your own puppets by printing silhouette characters. I made my movie dinosaur themed!  

Show Time! 


For more dino themed inspiration, check out our dino decorations on the #TableSettingIsMyLife Esty page

Full Tutorial Video

About Craft Along with Katie 

Born out of a call to help our local library during lockdown, these crafting videos provide full step-by-step guides to fun and engaging craft projects. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just looking for a delightful way to spend an afternoon with the family, these videos are designed to inspire and entertain.

For those who want to craft along with me, be sure to visit my Etsy store where you can purchase craft kits containing all the materials you need for each project. Let's get creative and make something amazing together!

For more totally family friendly crafts, check out our previous Crafts with Katie posts.

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