Make Your Own Dancing Horse: DIY Marionette Craft Kit

Whether its as a party activity, rainy day kids craft, or family fun - make your next get together even more animated with our Horse Puppet Craft Kit.

Materials & Supplies 

• Scissors
• Glue to tape 
• Craft Kit

• Esty Link: #TableSettingIsMyLife Dancing Horse Craft Kit

 

Craft Kit Instructions 

Step 1 Strung Out 

Start with the bottom of the body (large tube with 4 holes on bottom). Cut a 12-inch piece of twine and thread it through the two front bottom holes to create the front legs. String 8 to 10 beads onto each side of the twine.

Step 2 One Foot in Front of the Other

Each foot has two parts: a top with a hole and a bottom without. On each leg, string the top of the foot onto the twine, just like the beads. Secure twine underneath with glue or tape, trim any excess, and attach the bottom foot piece to the top.

Repeat steps 1 and 2 using the bottom back holes to create the back legs.

Step 3 Thread it Together 

On the top of the body, thread remaining twine through the top front and back holes. 

On one side, add a cardboard washer, then the cut straw, and another washer to make the horse’s neck.

Thread twine through the top and bottom of the head (smaller tube).

Step 4 Pony the Tail

Cut your yarn into two bunches. Tie a small piece around the top of each to make a pony tail. One will be the mane, and the other the tail.

Attach the mane to the top of the head with glue or tape, avoid covering the hole.

Attach the tail inside the back of the body, again do not cover the hole.

Step 5 Keep Your Eyes Open

Add the goodly eyes to both sides of the face.

Step 6 Criss Cross

Cross two popsicle sticks and glue or tape them together. Tie the twine ends from the head and butt to each end of one of the popsicle sticks. If needed, wind the twine around the popsicle stick to make the string shorter.

Done. Now go make your horse dance!

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