A marionette is a puppet manipulated by strings from above attached to a control. They are also known as string puppets. These were very popular in the olden times and the simplest marionette had atleast 9 strings to control. The more strings were attached, the more sensitive control the master had over the marionette.
Some were so fascinating in design that they were able to imitate every human and animal action. They were extremely popular during the 18th century with marionette operas. Children loved the marionette shows at the fairs. But there also was a time when they lost their popularity when glove puppets came into picture.
Now who doesn’t like a puppet right? Sorry, a marionette! Let’s try and make one today but in the most simplest form for kids. Just two strings and that’s it!
Supplies
Colored pompoms
Strings or thread
Icecream stick
Googley eyes
Needle and thread
Let’s get started
1. Eye the needle with thread and then string all the pompoms together. Do not string them tight. Keep them loosely arranged. If your child is not comfortable using needle and thread, make sure to help them so that they don’t prick themselves.
2. Cut the string, and attach it to one end of the icecream stick.
3. Tie another piece of string towards the end of the pompom string and then to the icecream stick.
4. Stick goggley eyes on the first pompom on one end.

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Your bug marionette is ready!

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Use the icecream stick to manipulate your cute marionette around. These little marionettes help improve hand-eye coordination of a child while they try and manipulate the movements.
We have made a quick video while Eira was making her marionette.
Hope you enjoy it!
This blog is part of Blogchatter‘s challenge #BlogchatterA2Z.
This thread insect looks super cute, Full of colours. And this is very good activity for kids.
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The puppet looks so cute and like that its such simple to make at home. Thanks for this DIY idea.
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Oh, dear so beautifully you made this. Moms should get inspired by you and I wish they too also try making such simple and creative DIY activities
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This looks super cute. This DIY idea is amazing. And great creative activity for children, especially during pandemic.
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So colorful and cute insect you have created little angel..keep doing such things …
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This looks so cute and it’s really easy to make too. Will try it out with my little buddies.
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Aww this is really cute ☺️ my dd gonna love it. I’ll make one for her too thnx dear nice work🤗
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This is so cute! I wish bugs were as cute in real life. Not a big fan of bugs.
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