I have been working on a puppet, from the Spin Off article on Estonian Sheep Puppets (summer 06). He still needs an ear, eyes and a mouth.
I feel a bit like Geppetto. What a demanding little puppet!!!..I've not yet finished making him, and already he is disrespectful...telling me exactly how I must fashion his eyes so that he may see clearly! Why is it that the eyes are the most difficult?
He has also become a cohort of the kitty...nagging me to fill kitty's bowl should it become the least bit empty...and never missing an opportunity to curl up and take a nap.
As this puppet is to be a gift to a newborn, I shudder to think what bad habits it may inflict on the innocence. Still, he is quite entertaining.
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He is adorable. Oddly, one of my cats, a large male, discovered a puppet of mine. He has made it his. I won't describe to you what he does to it. Suffice to say, he calls for it, locates it, and then drags it around before, ahem.. playing with it.
A bossy sheep, huh? I think I already have enough bossy animals around here. But this little guy is adorable!
Oh, I remember that Spin Off issue. I really admired those puppets, but didn't have the nerve to try one, so good for you! And your torti looks just like mine from that angle. Except mine rarely sleeps and would be wrestling that puppet to pieces.
too too too cute for words!
I absolutely adore your puppet. It's on my to do list for sure.........
Wonderful post! :-) And what a cute little puppet. Clearly your cat agrees. He's going to miss the little sheep when sheepy leaves for his new keeper.
Very cute puppet. And so sweet that your kitty curls up with it. Thanks for the scrambled eggs comment for cats. I never thought of that.
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