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Printable Santa Paper Puppet

This beautiful printable Santa Claus paper puppet template will keep your kids entertained during the Christmas holidays.

Making and playing with puppets is a great activity for kids that can be done at home or as a project for the classroom.

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Crafts that kids can make while playing are the best, and this Printable Santa Claus Paper Puppet is definitely one of them.

This paper toy is super easy to make and when combined with the printable reindeer puppet, it will provide hours of fun. Perfect for putting on a Christmas play for family or friends to watch.

Can’t you just see all the chit-chat conversations your kids will come up with or all the jokes that will come out of these paper puppets’ mouths? Definitely a Christmas craft to add to the list of crafts kids can make this year.

All of these printable Christmas paper puppets are suitable for preschoolers and older children, while younger children (preschoolers and older toddlers) will need some adult help. But there’s nothing stopping them from playing.

Ready to DIY? Time to get crafty!

How to Make a Printable Santa Claus Paper Puppet

What you need:

  • our printable craft template (you can get it at the end of this tutorial)
  • printer
  • printing paper (regular or thicker printing paper)
  • coloring materials
  • drag
  • glue

White glitter or white glitter glue option for added sparkle. Perfect for Christmas.

Watch Video Tutorial

Or follow the step-by-step instructions below

Print out the templates (you can get them at the end of the tutorial). You can print them on regular paper (easier to fold, great for kids) or thicker paper (a little harder to fold) which will be more durable.

Once printed, color the template, just fill in the middle part with the face.

Also, color the second page with accessories. There are two sets of accessories on one sheet of paper, making this version more paper-friendly for classroom crafts.

Cut hat and beard.

Fold along the dotted lines. Make sure all the folds are sharp. You can use a craft stick and run it over the fold to make it sharper.

Make sure you fold both the horizontal and vertical dashed lines. Unfold when you’re done.

Place face down on the table, fold back the “lid” part with the word glue.

Apply glue to the entire door.

Fold the other side into the “glue” edge, gluing them together.

Fold into an M shape along the dotted lines.

Wrinkle all the folds.

Fold the hat along the dotted line and apply glue to the white square.

Printable Santa Claus Paper Puppet.

Do the same with the beard.

Done! Your printable Santa paper puppet is ready to chat!

Get the printable Santa paper puppet here

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Matthew Oldham

Name: Matthew Oldham Title: Author and Professional Illustrator Biography: Matthew Oldham is an accomplished author and illustrator, renowned for his engaging educational books published with Usborne. With a background in English literature, he has a flair for making complex subjects accessible and enjoyable for young readers. Before his writing career, he worked with the BBC, where he produced comedic radio programs. His transition into illustration allowed him to combine his love for storytelling with his artistic talents. Skills and Interests: Matthew’s illustrations are characterized by their vibrant colors and intricate details, bringing life to the subjects he writes about. He is an avid cyclist who enjoys exploring the outdoors, often drawing inspiration from nature for his artwork. On quieter days, he can be found lounging with a good book or sketching new ideas for his next project. Contributions: Matthew’s books cover a wide range of topics, from history and science to the wonders of the Earth. His illustrations not only complement his writing but also stand alone as works of art, exhibited in galleries and used in educational materials worldwide. His dedication to both writing and illustrating has made him a beloved figure in children’s literature and art education.

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