Felt has to be one of the easiest fabrics to craft with. With that in mind, designing super cute felt projects for you to make at home is currently at the top of our "favorites" list. These Safari Animal Felt Finger Puppets were a joy to design and even more fun to make! After all, it's our goal to design achievable projects for all makers, and these little guys hit the nail on the head!

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The templates for our Safari Animal Felt Finger Puppets are easy to download, print, and cut at home. Then, it's simply a matter of stitching the front and back of each animal together. For this project, we're using the blanket stitch—an easy stitch that's great for newbies or kids!

Though we did stitch on our puppets' little bead eyes and mouths, the rest of the details are added with glue, making this the perfect afternoon craft for anyone of any age or ability. That being said, this project is also great for adults who are learning basic stitching and want to create cute and simple handmade toys for their kiddos.

This adorable set includes five animals: a baby monkey, a little giraffe, a ring-tailed lemur, a baby leopard, and a tiny gazelle. However, you can make as many as you want once you download the templates!

Once finished, these Safari Animal Felt Finger Puppets would make great DIY crafts for kids to complete at a children's birthday party. You could also pop them into goody bags, or give as a gift to a school friend. These sweet puppets are made with good-quality felt, which means they can stand upright on a toy shelf or windowsill when they're not being played with.

Love this project? Then take a look at this wizard and dragon, or winter animal set. Looking for something a bit easier? Check out our woodland animal stick puppets.

We hope you have fun making these Safari Animal Felt Finger Puppets. But, for more DIY inspiration, visit us on Facebook, Pinterest, or Instagram for a daily dose of crafty goodness.

safari animal finger puppets made out of felt

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