« View Post
Photos

Oops! Leave without saving?

If you leave this page, the information you have entered will not be saved!
Are you sure you want to leave this page?

Leave this page Stay on this page

Hometalk.com

  • Sign Up
  • or
  • Log In
  • Professionals
  • Community
    • All Members
    • Professionals
    • Bloggers
  • About
    • About Hometalk
    • Blog
    • FAQ
    • Guidelines
    • Resources
    • Support
    • Press
    • Contact
    • Terms of Use
    • Privacy Policy
  • Following
  • All Topics
    • Cleaning & Organization
    • Crafts
    • Design & Décor
    • DIY Projects
    • Gardening
    • Home Maintenance & Repairs
    • Outdoor Living
    • Painting
    • Remodeling
    • Repurposing & Upcycling
    See More Topics »
  • Questions
    • All Questions
    • Open Questions
    • Unanswered Questions
  • Clips
Post & Ask
Join Now Log In

Hometalk is where people share and help with everything home & garden

644
Find me on g+
Mom4Real
Mom4Real Blogger Lexington, KY on Sep 01, 2012
Like Clip

Puppet Theater From A Pallet

Take a pallet and turn it into an outdoor puppet theater. I started by removing a few boards for the window at the top. Next, I nailed a large board to the top. Then I painted the entire thing a beachy blue. I took a small board that I had in my garage and painted it with chalkboard paint and nailed it onto the top board of the pallet. I tied (with ribbon) a bucket on one side of the window for chalk, and a small potted geranium on the other side. I took a cafe' curtain rod and attached it with two hooks to hide the slats on the bottom and plopped it down in my flower garden. To keep it form toppling backwards, I screwed a tomato stake in the back on each side for support. Kate and her friends had puppet shows and performances all summer! #Itching4Spring
  • Like Clip
    Have fabulous puppet shows all summer long!
  • Like Clip
    Puppet theater from a pallet.
  • Like Clip
    Take the second and third boards from the top off on each side using a crowbar.
  • Like Clip
    Paint the entire thing...no need for perfection.
  • Like Clip
    Add a chalkboard for showtimes!
  • Like Clip

To see more: http://www.mom4real.com/2012/04/make-puppet-theater-from-pallet.html

Post Comment | Like | Clip | Share
6416 Views
13 Comments
  • Becky H Tampa, FL
    Your children are going to love this!!
    on Sep 01, 2012 · Like 1
  • Steve G Fort Collins, CO
    Brilliant. What is her favorite story to "puppet"?
    on Sep 01, 2012 · Like 1
  • Belinda Charleston, TN
    I got a few pallets and will do this for my little one.
    on Sep 01, 2012 · Like 1
  • Chipping with Charm, Laur... Elk River, MN
    Cute, cute, cute...great idea!
    on Sep 02, 2012 · Like 1
  • Eclectically Vintage - Ke... New York, NY
    This is fabulous - this could be an amazing lemonade stand for my girls! Their trick: "Free lemonade - tips accepted"!
    on Sep 02, 2012 · Like 2
  • Lorraine F Virginia Beach, VA
    How darling! It can take many different forms I'm sure! Fast food shop, cookie store, dry cleaner, vegetable stand, ....anything a couple of creative kids can imagine! I love activities for kids that don't require a blinking screen!
    on Sep 02, 2012 · Like 1
  • Colleen R Buffalo, NY
    would make a cute window shop in the garden!!! (another cute surprise)
    on Sep 02, 2012 · Like 1
  • The Bold Abode Forest, VA
    That is so awesome, girl! I LOVE it!!!
    on Sep 03, 2012 · Like 1
  • Mom4Real Lexington, KY
    Thanks so much ladies...she sure has enjoyed it!
    on Sep 03, 2012 · Like 0
  • Charlotte R Groveland, FL
    This could be a pretend store as well, where the kids could play "shopping." When I was a kid, my GF and I were always pretending that we were on an ocean liner, traveling with our babies. We'd put on her Mom's evening gowns, etc. for dinner & dancing with our husbands, and of course we had our rooms with desk & phone for room service, etc. I think we got the idea from the "Oh Susanna" TV show that ran in the 50's/early 60's. Love Boat didn't come on till I was grown.
    on Sep 03, 2012 · Like 0
  • Beckie @ Infarrantly Crea... Greenwood, IN
    That is adorable Jessica. Great job.
    on Sep 03, 2012 · Like 1
  • Mom4Real Lexington, KY
    Can't wait to use this again...can't wait for Spring!
    on Feb 23, 2013 · Like 0
  • Debbie Borthwick Canada
    I love your puppet theatre! This could be a lot of fun for our grandkids, and we just happen to have a few more pallets lying around. Thanks for the inspiration, Jessica! :)
    on Feb 25, 2013 · Like 0

NOTE: You can drag and drop your photos to reorder them
Required
Comment Saving...

Related Posts

  • Pallet Coffee Table
  • Pallet Wood Coffee Table
  • 11 Ways To Use Pallets in your Home Decor
  • 22 Likes

    Darla Bunyan Joyce rhodenizer SUZANNE KNIGHTEN Cindy Rick-Pat Sefkar WsSbee Debbie Borthwick Tammy Hiscock Melenda Bowling Jeanie Larry Hilda Marchesin Jeanette S Beckie @ Infarrantly Creative
    +9 more

Clipped to 18 Boards »

  • Lisa I
    Pallet Projects
    by Lisa I
  • Ben
    Pallet Projects
    by Ben
  • Holly VanScyoc
    pallet ideas
    by Holly VanScyoc

Related Topics

Pallet Projects

Recent Questions »

  • Suzette T
    Who created the yellow pallets with p...
    2 days ago 3 answers
  • Storywood Designs
    Ductless Mini-Split HVAC
    29 seconds ago 4 answers
  • Have a question?
    Ask now & get answers»
Back
to top
Feedback