Are your kids scared of monsters under their beds? Fight fire with fire with these fun monsters clothespin puppets.
This lovely bunch is perfect for scaring away any other monsters, or just to have fun with on a rainy day.
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Most of us kids (as did we) go through the “monster” phase, when they are afraid of the monsters that might be hiding anywhere in the room.
There are numerous ways you can help kids fight off those monsters (like a monster repellent spray), one of those being having the kids have their own friendly monster friend.
These clothespin puppets make cool friendly monster pals for your kids; they are easy and fun to make, and kids will love them. And if you pair them with these fun Halloween clothespin puppets, you will double the fun!

This is Mushy, the mushroom-growing 3-eyed monster. Silly and friendly.

How to Make Monsters Clothespin Puppets
What you need:
- printed monster puppets template
- clothespin
- glue
- scissor
- coloring supplies
Step by Step Instructions
Start by printing the template on heavier print paper.

You can cut the full-color version straight away; however, if you printed the black-and-white version, we do recommend you color it beforehand.

Cut along the monster outline.

Next cut along the marked mouth line.

Apply glue on the clothespin gripping area.

Stick the monster to the clothespin.

All done!

You have made a monster clothespin puppet.


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