More Puppeting

The eyes all turned out cute.

I have to cut out hair today.  (I'm hoping my SIL can come over and help me with that this afternoon.)

On my regular puppets, I do girl hair in pigtails and boy hair which is essentially the pigtails cut off. :)

I'm going outside my comfort zone to do these personalized puppets.  I need long hair, wavy hair, bowl cut, short hair and in about 6 different colors.  I know I will get it done and I know they will turn out cute, but gheesh.

I have decided that I will be taking pictures of all the "options" I can now offer and I think I will offer personalized custom puppets on Etsy.

Back to the felt and the scissors.

Busy Day with Custom Puppets

Had a wonderful surprise at the beginning of the weekend.  Someone messaged me on Etsy. 

Would I be able to do custom puppets for every child in her class?  Absolutely!

It took a few days to iron out the details, including price - which I was nervous about.

Price was not an issue - phew.  So, I set up my custom listing for 22 puppets! (and received payment promptly!)

So, I am now cutting out circles for felt eys (which is new to me, I usually use googly eyes).  I will be gluing the eyes together for them.  Then, I need to work on some rather custom hair styles - a departure from my normal short hair and pigtails.  Then, I have to sew an assortment of bodies.

Everything needs to be done and ready to be mailed on Friday.  Definitely doable, but I'll be feeling it by the end of the week, especially since I have a 3-hour catechist class on Thursday. 

But, the eyes will be done today, probably even glued.  Then, I can start working on the hair.

If I get desperate, I can plunder from my stock of puppets, but I would prefer to not do that if I can help it.