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DIY Paper Box Puppets

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Turn an Ordinary Pasta Box into a Fun Children's Toy with This Tutorial

— July 13, 2013 — Life-Stages
With children easily getting bored and tired of their toys very quickly, constantly purchasing new playthings can easily end up costing you a fortune, but these DIY paper box puppets will certainly provide you with some great alternative options.

Engaging in an arts and crafts activity is not only a cost-effective way to provide little ones with toys, but it also creates a fun and entertaining experience that both parents and kids can enjoy. Since puppets are the types of toys that seems to thoroughly attract and engage children, why not go ahead and create some original characters yourself with a few empty pasta boxes and scraps of material?

Featured on the blog 'Lisa Storms,' this fun DIY puppet activity is certainly a fantastic way to entertain children at home.
Trend Themes
1. DIY Toys - There is potential for a disruptive innovation of DIY toys to take over the traditional toy industry, driven by cost-effectiveness and creativity.
2. Sustainable Crafting - As people become more environmentally conscious, a trend towards sustainable and eco-friendly crafting is emerging. Brands can invest in eco-friendly crafting materials to cater to this growing trend.
3. Interactive Playtime - With the increasing amount of time spent inside, there is a growing trend towards interactive playtime activities that aim to keep children entertained for longer periods, such as these paper box puppets.
Industry Implications
1. Crafting Industry - There is potential for brands to create and market sustainable and eco-friendly crafting materials for people to make their own toys, such as these paper box puppets.
2. Toy Industry - The toy industry may be disrupted by DIY toys, as more parents look for cost-effective and creative ways to keep their children entertained, such as these paper box puppets.
3. Educational Industry - Interactive playtime activities, such as these paper box puppets, can be used for educational purposes in schools, creating opportunities for innovation in teaching methods and materials.
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