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Sep 3, 2010
Old MacDonald Puppet Tutorial and Pattern
126 comments:
- Clara in Paradise said...
OK. I am officially astounded. This is store-quality (if not better), and absolutely wonderful. I wish I could tell you I'd do anything with them, but I just don't have enough patience. :)
If I ever try them though, I'll let you know. - September 3, 2010 at 9:43 AM
- Marlena said...
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!! I was so excited when you said you were going to post this tutorial and even more excited now that it is here. I have a 6-week old son and 6-month old goddaughter who are both going to LOVE these puppets!! Thanks again!
- September 3, 2010 at 10:43 AM
- Christie // lemon squeezy home said...
You are so great! These are amazing and so dang cute! Thanks for sharing with us all!
- September 3, 2010 at 10:44 AM
- Jodi Warenski said...
So amazaing. I can't wait to do these for my boys
- September 3, 2010 at 10:54 AM
- The Leishman Family said...
Thank you!! I am so excited to make these for my little guy, I was wanting to make some hand puppets, but didn't know where to start. THANK YOU!!! I love your blog!!
- September 3, 2010 at 12:17 PM
- Tara @ Tara Being Tara said...
These are amazing! I'm planning to make some for a little boy's first birthday coming up, so I'll keep you posted!
www.tarabeingtara.blogspot.com - September 3, 2010 at 1:42 PM
- Des said...
Holy, moly batwoman!! These are awesome and i can't wait to start cranking them out for our humanitarian days!!
- September 3, 2010 at 5:37 PM
- Andrea said...
So cute!!! Great pattern!
- September 3, 2010 at 9:11 PM
- Michele said...
These are adorable. I can't wait to make them for my girls. They'll make a great Christmas present.
- September 4, 2010 at 12:45 AM
- Corey and Jenessa said...
Dear Sister, since I am a boy and I don't sew...feel free to make me some :)
- September 5, 2010 at 10:01 AM
- hippymom74 said...
These are just awesome! These would be perfect for my nephews for Christmas. Thanks!
- September 5, 2010 at 10:09 AM
- Angie Padilla said...
I do a lot of sewing, yet have never worked with felt. After having seen these puppets, however, I am going to do so immediately! (Ok, will have to wait 'til stores open to go buy some!) My daughter is a teacher, and I am always looking for things to make for her. Guess what she's getting for Christmas this year?
- September 5, 2010 at 3:18 PM
- Grandma G said...
These are just the cutest ever! I have already printed all the patterns... to add to my pile of good intentions. :) Thank you for sharing these!!
- September 5, 2010 at 3:51 PM
- Unknown said...
YAY!!!! Awesome!!!!
- September 5, 2010 at 8:20 PM
- Caitie said...
I love them, so adorable!! My cousin's baby boy will be getting some of these for Christmas! Without wanting to sound ungrateful at all, I would love to see a photo of the front of the farmer!
Thank you! - September 5, 2010 at 9:50 PM
- Ally said...
Seeing these make me so excited! Thank you for sharing this :)
My one year old son was recently diagnosed with Apraxia, a neurological disorder where the brain has a hard time telling his mouth muscles to move to form speech. Right now his speech therapist is trying to help him say animal sounds. I really think this would be a great tool for at home and at therapy. Once again thank you! I can't wait to try and make these :) - September 6, 2010 at 2:37 AM
- Larissa@Just Another Day in Paradise said...
THANK YOU EVERYONE for your sweet words. They make me just about the happiest.
CAITIE- I will get send you a picture asap. It is also in a previous post...I probably should have reference that :). - September 6, 2010 at 6:12 AM
- Amanda said...
OMG these are soooooo cute!! LOVE them!
- September 6, 2010 at 8:12 AM
- Michelle @ Delicate Construction said...
Fabulous!! I should show this to the teachers at the preschool I used to work at!
- September 6, 2010 at 9:43 AM
- Nancy said...
I can't find the front view of the farmer!! We need to see his face. lol
I am planning to make these for the children at Gilda's Club. Gilda's Club is a place for cancer patients and their families and they have a "Noogieland" just for the kids. I know they will loves these.
Please help with the farmer.
Nancy - September 6, 2010 at 11:32 AM
- Nancy said...
I can't find the front view of the farmer!! We need to see his face. lol
I am planning to make these for the children at Gilda's Club. Gilda's Club is a place for cancer patients and their families and they have a "Noogieland" just for the kids. I know they will loves these.
Please help with the farmer.
Nancy - September 6, 2010 at 11:33 AM
- Jessica said...
Thank you so much for putting up this tutorial. One of my daughter's new favorite books is "Old Macdonald" now she can have hand puppets to play with as well.
Thanks so much again for inspiring me! - September 6, 2010 at 1:55 PM
- Linda said...
Oh my, what utter cuteness! Thank you for this tutorial. I shall be working on printing these patterns and checking my felt stash today. Christmas gifts for my son and daughter will be in the making soon (I hope).
- September 13, 2010 at 12:39 PM
- email@example.com said...
Oh WOW! Thank you so, so much for this! It's so cool to think about kids all over the country- or all over the world- playing with your puppets! I love it! Thanks so much, i'll be linking.
- September 13, 2010 at 3:18 PM
THESE ARE BRILLIANT!!!!!!!! and then some - Christmas presents sorted for my one year old nephew and my own boys (2 and 4) Thank you so so so much to sharing - you are so kind these are AWESOME !!
- September 13, 2010 at 8:04 PM
- Erica said...
Thank you for taking the time to post these! I'm thinking Christmas presents for the preschool teachers!
- September 13, 2010 at 8:28 PM
- Kim said...
You are amazing! I really appreciate this; I'm definitely going to make them. - September 13, 2010 at 8:48 PM
- Starr said...
LOVE!!! Thank you for sharing. Again, LOVE.
- September 13, 2010 at 9:36 PM
- Polly @ Pieces by Polly said...
These are so cute!!
- September 13, 2010 at 9:58 PM
- Unknown said...
Thanks so much for attaching the patterns onto your webpage. I have trouble printing off of google for some reason.
Love these and am hoping to make a set for a Christmas auction. - September 14, 2010 at 7:45 AM
- Lori said...
Oh wow! These are SO cute and well executed.
I keep seeing these pop up on different craft sites (yours I mean, not other variations) and keep meaning to come look at them. I am so glad I did.
And, wow, there's a pattern for them too? Guess what my nieces & friend's kids are getting for Christmas!!
Thanks! - September 14, 2010 at 9:23 AM
- Ashley said...
Okay, silly question I'm sure, but how much felt of each color do we need? Thanks so much for the tutorial! Can't wait to make them!
- September 14, 2010 at 12:19 PM
- Erin said...
I love these and want to make them for my daughter! Where did you get your felt and how much did you need? Was it higher quality felt or the 5/$1 at Walmart or Michael's?
- September 14, 2010 at 7:56 PM
- Shawnel said...
I love these! Just to let you know, I don't think that the duck's water is on any of the patterns. But that's ok I will make one up. This is so cute can't wait to finish.
- September 17, 2010 at 4:38 PM
- Rachel said...
Wow. What a great tutorial. I love the design of all the animals. So cute.
- September 17, 2010 at 7:42 PM
- Larissa@Just Another Day in Paradise said...
ERIN, the felt I use is from JoAnn's and is from the bolt. BUT you can also use regular sheets of felt. It does not need to be the expensive wool felt. My opinion is that my little ones are just going to play and play and play so I don't need to use expensive wool felt and cringe every time they play rough!
Hope this helps.
Just Another Day in Paradise - September 18, 2010 at 2:08 PM
Ok, love, love, love it! So excited to make them today, I've made 3 already. Can't wait for my boys to see it tomorrow morning.
I've blogged about it here: http://cookyousomenoodles.wordpress.com/2010/09/20/farm-animal-puppets/
Thanks so much for sharing Larissa - you are wonderful!
-Mariane - September 19, 2010 at 10:39 AM
- Aimee said...
You are so generous to share your patterns! These are ADORABLE, so I had to feature them here. So cute!
- September 23, 2010 at 11:43 PM
- Marilou said...
These puppets are just as cute as they can be! Thank you for taking the time create the instructions and sharing the patterns and photos! I've not sewn anything for quite some time (I'm into papercrafts now) but I'm thinking my grands would get a kick out of these for Christmas! Thank YOU!!
- October 5, 2010 at 2:00 PM
- Unknown said...
Thank you so much!! I completed a set awhile ago, but just posted them. I love them so much and so do my kids. If you wanted to take a peak check out my blog http://craftedbymama.blogspot.com/2010/11/still-unpacking.html
- November 5, 2010 at 8:55 PM
- DustieBottoms said...
OH My Lord, those are fantastic! Definately on my someday list of projects.
- November 9, 2010 at 3:56 PM
- Kelsey said...
I can't believe you don't make people pay for these patterns! You could - and should you know. But maybe just wait till I print them first?! Thank you! How generous you are.
- November 20, 2010 at 12:40 AM
- june at noon said...
I just blogged my version of these puppets! http://www.juneatnoon.com/2010/11/quack-moo-cockadoodledo/
Thanks for sharing the patterns! - November 22, 2010 at 10:05 AM
- Helena said...
You're amazing!! I started sewing as soon as I found this tutorial. I just posted the four I made and a link to you.
Thanks so much! - December 1, 2010 at 11:35 AM
- Laura Roth said...
I have never sewn with felt before. Do you use a special sewing foot on your machine?
- February 24, 2011 at 5:19 PM
- Jen P said...
LOVED these! I am including the link to my blog so you can see my rendition if you like. Thanks so much for the great idea!
http://220.127.116.11/whichcraft/?p=15 - March 22, 2011 at 10:28 AM
- seemesew84 said...
I think these are so cute! I featured them on my blog:
seemesew.blogspot.com - April 2, 2011 at 7:39 PM
- Michele T said...
Oh! My! Gosh! These are soooooooo sweet! You are amazing and very creative. I can't work the Google Documents properly, but would love if you send me the patterns!!
- April 18, 2011 at 4:46 PM
- Life, Crafts and Whatever said...
Love these! I'm going to try and make a circus version! Thanks for the inspiration!
- June 25, 2011 at 3:24 PM
- Kat's Purrfect Boutique said...
These are so cute!!! For my daughter's 1st birthday (she's 13 now) I did a farm birthday. On the invite I wrote 'Ol Devinney's have a farm. eieio and on their farm they had a baby eieio and the baby turned one the baby turned one Now it's time to have birthday fun. O'l Devinney's had a farm eieio. When my family laughed at me I said hey when you have a child weird things happen to you. This was before blogging was popular and SAHMs were doing this fun on our own. :) Thanks for sharing!
- July 13, 2011 at 6:30 PM
- Jenny said...
Thank you so much for sharing the patterns so generously! Really appreciate that!
- July 28, 2011 at 7:36 PM
- Roses - Mama Magic said...
Ok, can someone please baby sit my toddler. I soooo want to get started with these, right away! They are too cute.
- August 8, 2011 at 9:25 PM
- Unknown said...
I love these patterns and am so happy I found your site. I have purchased many expensive puppets and they always fall apart! These are so cute and if they fall apart from wear and tear they'll be super easy and inexpensive to replace. Thanks so much!
- September 17, 2011 at 5:24 PM
- Carmen said...
Awesome Larissa! I've bookmarked your page for future reference. I have a couple of grandkids who might enjoy these!! Thank you!!
- September 20, 2011 at 9:02 AM
- stephchows said...
THANK YOU SO MUCH!! I'm loving these patterns and can't wait to make them for my nephew!
- September 20, 2011 at 2:46 PM
- sebird1 said...
My son LOVES old McDonald and his 2nd birthday is coming up next month. Now I know what to make for him. Thank you so much!
- September 22, 2011 at 2:38 PM
- YoursTruly said...
These are adorable! Thank you so much for the patterns! I just made a set for a birthday gift, and I plan to make another set soon for my son. I included pictures of the set I made here: http://dearestian.blogspot.com/ Thanks again-Super cute idea!
- September 28, 2011 at 8:37 PM
- Sarah said...
These are great! Thanks for sharing the pattern!
- November 7, 2011 at 1:26 PM
- Naomi Hanks said...
I made these for my daughter for Christmas this year and wanted to thank you for taking time to post them. I messed a few of them up, but they still turned out awesome! If you want to see them, check out my blog at http://workyourmommymagic.blogspot.com/2011/11/what-ive-been-doing-while-computer-is.html
- November 17, 2011 at 3:43 PM
- trevastreva said...
Our son in law is a Vet, this would be cute in their clinic-for the little ones to play with, while waiting. Thanks
- November 28, 2011 at 8:12 AM
- Nathaly said...
tout mignon :) really cute
- December 21, 2011 at 5:54 AM
- tuckercoyote said...
Old MacDonald would be so proud!
- January 8, 2012 at 8:43 PM
- Claire said...
Thanks so much for including patterns and sharing your awesome craft!!! It is greatly appreciated and I'm going to give these to my son on our long plane ride!!! Thanks!
- January 25, 2012 at 2:03 PM
- Larissa@Just Another Day in Paradise said...
Thanks "It's for fun". I am glad you like the puppets. Have fun making them!
- January 25, 2012 at 4:10 PM
- Chelsea B. said...
Just wanted to share my Puppets with you. They are so cute and my son loves them. Thank you so much for sharing.
http://getyourcraptogether.blogspot.com/2012/01/farm-animal-puppets.html - January 31, 2012 at 5:06 PM
- Lissa Kadlec said...
These are oh, so cute!!!! They are perfect! I was just doing a search to see if I could find some puppet patterns for my grand daughter who is turning three - I wonder how fast I can make these??? Thank you so much for the pattern!!!
Lissa - January 31, 2012 at 10:18 PM
- Tami said...
Just stopping by to let you know that I've featured your craft on Family Fun Crafts! You can see it here:
If you have other kid friendly crafts, I'd love it if you would submit them. :) If you would like to display a
featured button on your site, you can grab one from the right side bar of your post above. - February 10, 2012 at 9:51 PM
- peony said...
C'est un super tuto...
Peony - February 12, 2012 at 3:19 PM
- R said...
Thank you so much for sharing your talent!!
- February 17, 2012 at 12:31 PM
- http://www.chilenacocina.com/ said...
GRACIAS INFINITAS GRACIAS por los moldes Somos un grupo de mujeres de Mendoza Argentina que estamos haciendo titeres para donar a los jardines de infantes y estos estas hermosos
besos - April 1, 2012 at 9:53 AM
I just wanted to say thank you for sharing these! I am just learning to sew and was able to make these for my son who ADORES them! I posted some photos of him hugging them on my blog at http://venturauponthames.wordpress.com/2012/03/23/farm-animal-hand-puppets/
I just wanted to thank you personally for sharing these; they are wonderful! :) - May 12, 2012 at 3:47 PM
- Larissa@Just Another Day in Paradise said...
I went and checked them out, they are GREAT! Fabulous job.
I tried to leave a comment there telling you about their awesomeness, but it wasn't working.
BUT they are fabulous! - May 17, 2012 at 8:37 AM
- Eliana Pinta e Borda said...
You are so great! These are amazing and so dang cute! Thanks for sharing with us all!
- May 21, 2012 at 12:41 PM
- Unknown said...
I am a first year preschool teacher and I am making my own theater and puppets. I've just started this project and can't wait to see how they turn out! Thank you soooo much for this!
- July 10, 2012 at 5:30 PM
- Larissa@Just Another Day in Paradise said...
You are so welcome. Have fun! - July 10, 2012 at 9:17 PM
- lambofHisflock said...
I love these! And I am sooo going to make a bunch of them for my Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes! I know the children who receive them will truly be blessed!
klamathocc.blogspot.com - July 11, 2012 at 10:08 PM
- Larissa@Just Another Day in Paradise said...
Lamb of His Flock,
That is wonderful. What an amazing thing to make these for. - July 12, 2012 at 9:10 PM
- Trie W. said...
They are wonderful. Thank you for all these patterns. I just made them for my daughter's birthday.
my-little-projects.blogspot.com - July 30, 2012 at 11:30 PM
- Being Inspired said...
Thanks so much for the patterns and tutorial!! Just finished making my set, only half of them for now but I've a feeling I'll be back to finish the crew!
Thanks again! - August 26, 2012 at 8:41 PM
- ReadingLadi said...
In the process - having lots of fun - making one set for my daughter, one for a friend - don't know how you managed to make those perfect little eyes - but I'm using a hole puncher - they come out in oval shapes still barely attached - just rippin' right off - a little trim of fuzz...and perfect little eyes. Thanks for sharing!
- August 29, 2012 at 12:19 PM
- Larissa@Just Another Day in Paradise said...
The eyes practically did me in! Hahaha.
Glad you enjoy! - September 1, 2012 at 8:39 PM
- ReadingLadi said...
I feel that - I had to figure something out! Birthday girl got 'em today - super fun stuff!
- September 1, 2012 at 9:18 PM
I just found your puppets on pinterest and I am planning on making them for my oldest three kids for Christmas gifts. My oldest child is 8 and still loves playing with puppets with his younger siblings. Thank you so much for including all of the patterns and the tutorial for making them. My kids are going to love them. Thanks again.
- November 5, 2012 at 1:02 PM
- Rebekah Johns; Christine Potter said...
you forgot to post red on the list of felt you need (the chicken) :). Also is the pig's belly red or dark pink? Do you have somewhere the amounts of each color of fabric you need?
- November 5, 2012 at 1:44 PM
- Larissa@Just Another Day in Paradise said...
You are welcome!
Sorry my bad! I don't have the breakdown, because I tend to always have tons of felt on hand. 1/2 yard from the bolt should give you more than enough of each color. - November 5, 2012 at 2:13 PM
- Amanda said...
These are AMAZING and SO CUTE! Thank you so much for the pattern! My daughter's first birthday is fast-approaching and I'd love to make her some of these!
- November 14, 2012 at 11:42 AM
I am planning to make these for a friend's 2 year old.
I'm pretty new at sewing, but I think I can do it (slowly, but surely).
This is a newbie kind of question, but I'm not as quick at changing bobbins and spools, so I had to ask... Did you change thread color as you went? Just used a neutral thread? Thanks for sharing! - December 2, 2012 at 1:46 PM
- Larissa@Just Another Day in Paradise said...
You can totally do this!
You could definitely leave the bobbin a neutral color like white.
I do change the spool color because I like the look of it, but a neutral color might work.
Have fun! - December 4, 2012 at 9:33 PM
- ReadingLadi said...
Larissa -
I kind of gave up on that and just used a dark bobbin for the darker colors, and a lighter one for the others - if your tension is right, it won't show. This does take a long time - it's not a hard project, but a very time consuming one - lots of tiny cutting. what I did was cut out a bunch of them and worked them kind of factory style - did all the brown peices, then all the pink pieces, then all the yellow, etc...just make sure you lay them all out first to make sure you layer them right. Hope that helps and good luck! - December 5, 2012 at 7:18 AM
- Juju Bag Lady said...
These are AWESOME and I am going to make them right away. I would love it if you would post a picture of the front of the farmer, but I can make it without it!
- December 29, 2012 at 3:35 PM
- Unknown said...
These are so adorable! Thank you for sharing!
- December 31, 2012 at 8:42 PM
- Larissa@Just Another Day in Paradise said...
There is a link at the top of the post to a picture of Mr. Farmer!
Glad you guys are enjoying the patterns. - January 1, 2013 at 8:38 AM
- Sewing Miles of Smiles said...
I sew primarily for the kids in the hospital and these will be awesome for them. Thank you!
sewingmilesofsmiles.blogspot.com - January 1, 2013 at 9:28 AM
- Liz Szilagyi said...
Thank you so much for sharing these patterns. You are kind and inspiring. Really, I have no sewing skills, but once I saw these I bought a machine and signe up for a sewing class at our local Tech College. This is the project I'm choosing for class.
On that note, am I missing something or is there no pattern for the water around the duck's bottom half? It is totally fine if you don't have a pattern for that, I'm not trying to sound naggy/needy. I'm just trying to make sure I do this right! I'm sure I can get an A without any water. And who knows, maybe I can even free hand it!
Thanks again for inspiring me to develop new talents! - January 19, 2013 at 12:23 PM
- Larissa@Just Another Day in Paradise said...
Liz, I am so excited for you and hope that this project goes well for you and that you love sewing.
You are right, I somehow omitted the water on the duck. I am sure it will look great without it, or you are right you can just free hand it.
I would love to see pictures when you are done. - January 21, 2013 at 8:23 PM
- Mobizu said...
rhstar 44grazie 100- adoro i puppet
Thank you very much .
I love puppet
attentiaigatti.blogspot.com - January 25, 2013 at 7:16 AM
- Miffy (@sewsarahsews) said...
Just wanted to say thank you for sharing this tutorial... found the link via pinterest and decided to give it a go... although time-consuming, it's not at all difficult and INSANELY thoroughly enjoyed the process... plus my 3yo adores them... many happy hours ahead! Tx again :-)
Sarah - February 11, 2013 at 8:42 AM
- Me said...
Thank you for the tutorial! I'm working my way through now as a beginning sewer (oooh, that doesn't look right ... seamstress I suppose!)
One thing I'm struggling with: For the chicken and the duck, they each have something on top of their heads that needs to be sewn to the body, poke up the top and out front. I can't quite figure out how to do that. Can you give me any tips? - February 23, 2013 at 3:14 PM
- Larissa@Just Another Day in Paradise said...
When you pin the two puppet pieces together to sew them together, just make sure to tuck in those "sticking out" pieces away from where you will sew the seam.
Does that make sense?
Let me know if that helps. - February 25, 2013 at 11:07 AM
- Unknown said...
Thank you so much for sharing!
- February 25, 2013 at 8:14 PM
- Me said...
Yes it does! Thanks for the help.
- February 28, 2013 at 10:15 PM
- FeifeiCraft said...
thank you for ur tutorial...it's usefull for me for the beginner
- March 14, 2013 at 8:03 AM
- Caleb and Linsy Holyoak said...
This set of puppets are adorable! I have completed the horse, dog, cat, 2 chicks, and duck. My daughter keeps reminding me i have the other ones to finish. :) You are so creative to have made these patterns up, and thank you for your willingness to share them!
- April 8, 2013 at 12:45 PM
- Larissa@Just Another Day in Paradise said...
You are SO welcome! I am so glad that your daughter likes them. - April 8, 2013 at 10:33 PM
- ken said...
Great puppet ideas! But why not add a dragon puppet? Everyone knows Old MacDonald had a dragon too. http://www.kenbakerbooks.com/farmdragon.htm
- April 22, 2013 at 1:29 PM
- Unknown said...
Larissa I can see the patterns fine but when I go to print them they will only print on 1/4 of the paper I have tried and tried to make bigger. Can you please help me to fit so I can make these great puppets? Thank You, Denise
- June 1, 2013 at 11:10 AM
- Natalie M. said...
Thank you so much for the tutorial and pattern! It was a real labour of love (no sewing machine) but the puppets turned out great. My 8 month old is already enjoying them.
You can see my puppets here:
Natalie - June 8, 2013 at 11:12 AM
- Unknown said...
Hi! I love all the great ideas on your blog! Thank you so much for sharing!
I linked back here in a post I did on a round-up of cute finger puppet patterns and I plan to make a whole set for my daughter.
http://www.feltwithlovedesigns.com/2013/07/21/links-with-love-free-finger-puppet-patterns/ - July 21, 2013 at 12:08 PM
- Boston_red said...
These are adorable - I'm planning to make them as holiday gifts for my little nieces and nephew. I have a question that may be obvious, but how big are these? If the sheet of felt is about 9x12, can you fit the front and back on one sheet? It seems that using one sheet each for the front and back would be too big. Thanks for your help!
- December 12, 2013 at 10:46 AM
- Boston_red said...
Hi There - these are so cute and I can't wait to make them for my nieces and nephew for the holidays. How big are the puppets? Does the front and back fit on one sheet of felt? Seems like using one sheet each for the front and back would be too big. Thanks for your help!
- December 12, 2013 at 10:52 AM
- Unknown said...
These are great. I actually made a set of nativity puppets (Mary holding baby Jesus, Joseph, a Shepherd, and two Angels) for my church and they loved them so much they asked for 2 more sets for all their Sunday preschool classes(2's room, 3's room and 4's room). Wish I could upload a picture of them.
Thanks for the Pattern and Tutorial! - December 13, 2013 at 12:15 PM
- Larissa@Just Another Day in Paradise said...
The pattern does not fit both sides on one piece of felt. Buying felt by the yard is a better deal too, then you don't have to worry about it.
- December 15, 2013 at 11:37 PM
- Larissa@Just Another Day in Paradise said...
Michele, those sound adorable!
- December 15, 2013 at 11:38 PM
- Unknown said...
hello my name is sarah iam a mother to be and i realy fel in love with these hand puppets and im going to make them for my baby ,, thhhhhank you so much ..
- March 8, 2014 at 2:39 AM
- Larissa@Just Another Day in Paradise said...
So glad you like them!
- March 14, 2014 at 11:03 PM
- Unknown said...
Hi! I just stumbled upon your blog while looking for some cute puppets to buy for my 4 month old daughter. Do you sell these, by any chance? :) PLEASE tell me you do!
- April 19, 2014 at 12:46 AM
- Mel@Mellywood's Mansion said...
Thanks so much for the pattern! I loved them I have made them and the post will go live later today.
- April 24, 2014 at 12:40 AM
- Unknown said...
Enjoyed making these puppets for my niece. I made some changes, but really appreciated the inspiration and jumping off point! http://www.blog.oldcapitolfarm.com/?p=994
- October 5, 2014 at 9:59 AM
- Unknown said...
I'm not seeing the blue bottom pattern for the duck... Am I missing it? lol Thanks!
- November 5, 2014 at 3:12 PM
- joken said...
You are very generous by giving this tutorial! I am looking forward to making these but not sure my printer is working properly. Would you be able to give me the size in inches of the actual puppet so I have something to go by? Sorry for taking your time.
- November 13, 2014 at 8:33 AM
- Bramblerose said...
Salutes to the creativity ! The in-house method of designing a cute hand puppet is simply amazing. By following the instructions mentioned on the blog, everyone can create puppets at home. If you can explain that in a video, that too will be great.
- January 20, 2015 at 9:49 PM
- Unknown said...
They look great. I'm gonna make it. only question is did you print the patterns on usual paper A4 ? or bigger size like A3 or so?
- April 8, 2015 at 12:15 PM
- Unknown said...
They look great. I am going to make it. only question is did you print the patterns on usual paper A4 ? or bigger size like A3 or so?
- April 8, 2015 at 12:17 PM
- SD said...
Thanks so much for these patterns. My new grand nephew is going to LOVE these! I'll send you a picture when completed.
- November 14, 2015 at 8:17 PM
- Unknown said...
Hi. I would like to give you a heads up that I featured your project here on my blog, http://sewingmadesimple.net/easy-sewing-projects-for-kids/
I used your picture with a link back to this post. I hope you won't mind. Please let me know what you think.
Amber - November 20, 2015 at 9:54 PM
- Sandra :) said...
5 1/2 years after posting, your tutorial is still being used! I made the cat and dog puppets this past week (posted to my blog today and linked back to you), and have everything printed out to make an entire set for a great-nephew for Christmas :) Thanks for sharing such a great project!
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For a second feature, Kill List is a remarkable accomplishment of the kind that usually comes much later in a director's oeuvre. On the surface, it's simple: one for the boys, with its "contract killer on a mission" narrative and the sometimes truly visceral accompanying violence. Stick with it, though, because it's actually far cleverer.
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The American Lifeguard Association (ALA) has the support of Global Lifeguards and the Swimming Pool and Spa Foundation, which are 501(c)(3) nonprofit associations that oversee beaches and swimming pools. The primary purpose of ALA is to reduce drownings and to help keep our swimming pools, beaches, and waterways safer. ALA works directly with employers nationwide to help train lifeguard professionals.
The American Lifeguard Association has been listed over the years on the CDC Healthy Swimming website. In addition, the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. General Service Administration (GSA) has determined that the American Lifeguard Association offers lifeguard certification programs similar to those provided by the American Red Cross. Also, since the early 1990s, we have helped ensure that all our training programs meet Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements for employees.
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Swim 300 yards continuously, using these strokes in the following order:
The 100 yards may be a combination of front crawl and breaststroke. Starting in the water, swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive 7- 10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface, swim 20 yards back to the starting point with the object, and exit the water without using a ladder or steps, within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
Upon completing the lifeguard course, each participant will receive an American Lifeguard Certificate indicating Lifeguard, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid, valid for two years.
Being a lifeguard is often seen as just a summer job for young students, as it is a seasonal job in many parts of the country, but it can become a full-time career.
One great way to benefit from your lifeguard training in Brantley County is to get employment at a facility that needs lifeguards year-round. With additional training, a lifeguard can also become a water safety instructor or coach, paying considerably more than a lifeguard.
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The primary role of lifeguard training is to make sure that everyone in his charge is safe. To improve the view of the area of responsibility, a lifeguard often sits in a high chair overlooking the pool area or beach. In larger open water areas, lifeguards frequently patrol the area. Binoculars are standard tools for most first responders.
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1And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.
2(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
3And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
4And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)
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6And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
7And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
8And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
9And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
10And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
11For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
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WASHINGTON (AP) – The Homeland Security Department ordered border agents "effective immediately" to verify that every international student who arrives in the U.S. has a valid student visa, according to an internal memorandum obtained Friday by The Associated Press. The new procedure is the government's first security change directly related to the Boston bombings.
The order from a senior official at U.S. Customs and Border Protection, David J. Murphy, was circulated Thursday and came one day after the Obama administration acknowledged that a student from Kazakhstan accused of hiding evidence for one of the Boston bombing suspects was allowed to return to the U.S. in January without a valid student visa.
The student visa for Azamat Tazhayakov had been terminated when he arrived in New York on Jan. 20. But the border agent in the airport did not have access to the information about it in the Homeland Security Department's Student and Exchange Visitor Information System, called SEVIS.
Tazhayakov was a friend and classmate of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Tazhayakov left the U.S. in December and returned Jan. 20. But in early January, his student-visa status was terminated because he was academically dismissed from the university.
Tazhayakov and a second Kazakh student were arrested this week on federal charges of obstruction of justice. They were accused of helping to get rid of a backpack containing fireworks linked to Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. A third student was also arrested and accused of lying to authorities.
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Under the new procedures, border agents will verify a student's visa status before the person arrives in the U.S. using information provided in flight manifests. If that information is unavailable, border agents will check the visa status manually with the agency's national targeting data center.
The Obama administration announced an internal review earlier this week of how U.S. intelligence agencies shared sensitive information before the bombings and whether the government could have prevented the attack. Republicans in Congress have promised oversight hearings, which begin Thursday next week.
Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, asked Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano on Thursday for details from the student visa applications of Tazhayakov and Dias Kadyrbayev, the Kazakhstan students implicated in helping Tsarnaev after the bombings, including information about how Tazhayakov re-entered the United States.
Lawmakers and others have long been concerned about terrorists exploiting the student visa system to travel to the United States. A 20-year-old college student from Saudi Arabia was arrested in Texas in 2011 on federal charges of attempted use of a weapon of mass destruction. Authorities accused him of plotting to blow up dams, nuclear plants or the Dallas home of former President George W. Bush. He was later convicted and sentenced to life in prison.
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- Social Security Card — A Social Security card may be used to open credit card accounts and take out loans. Taking it out where it might be stolen is tantamount to handing the keys to the kingdom to a thief. For seniors, this also includes your Medicare card since that has your Social Security number on it.
- Multiple Credit Cards — Carry a single card for general use and emergencies. Only carry another card if you plan on using it that day. Keeping all those cards at home will save you considerable time in reporting lost cards and disputing charges should your purse or wallet get stolen.
- Gift Cards and Certificates — They're like cash. Keep them home until you're ready to use them.
- Spare Keys — Your wallet or purse contains your home address. No sense making the theft worse by endangering your home and family.
- USB Drive — Very convenient for carrying important files, but it's gone forever if your wallet or purse is lost or stolen.
- Password Cheat Sheet — Carrying passwords makes it possible for them to fall into the wrong hands. Don't carry your cheat sheet? How about those ATM PINs? That's a sure way to lose cash fast.
- Checks — Carrying around a blank check is an obvious risk. Even a canceled check is a risk, since it has your routing and account numbers, which may be used to transfer cash.
- Receipts — Besides being bulky, they will contain the last five numbers of your credit card. A thief might "phish" to find the rest of these numbers.
- Passport — A thief could use this to travel under your name, open bank accounts, or even get a Social Security card. Not good.
- Business Cards — Consider a separate case and carry them in your pocket. Do you really want a thief to know where you work?
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But when divers were hardened, and believed not, but spake evil of that way before the multitude, he departed from them, and separated the disciples, disputing daily in the school of one Tyrannus
Many of those who practiced magical arts brought their books together and burned them in the sight of all. They counted their price, and found it to be fifty thousand pieces of silver.
Now after these things had ended, Paul determined in the spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, "After I have been there, I must also see Rome."
When they heard this they were filled with anger, and cried out, saying, "Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!"
The Book of Acts
Acts 2:1-4 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
Acts 9:3-6 And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven: And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: [it is] hard for thee to kick against the pricks. And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord [said] unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do.
Acts in The New Testament - A Brief Overview
Painting of St. Luke by El Greco - 1605
Introduction to The Acts of the Apostles
Brief Summary. Jesus rose again, he told his disciples to wait in Jerusalem until they are endued with power from on high, power to be his witnesses unto the ends of the earth. When the feast of Pentecost had fully come, the church was born and God poured out his Holy Spirit in Jerusalem. This began a fire which was spread throughout the whole world, Jesus Christ has risen from the dead and all who believe can be saved. This was the message of the gospel in the Book of Acts, and God confirmed his word with signs following. The church in Jerusalem had taken their time in fulfilling the commands of the Lord to go into all the world beginning in Jerusalem and Samaria and even to the uttermost parts of the earth. God called a man named Saul who was a persecutor of the church to be the hero in the Book of Acts. God would change his name to Paul the Apostle, and it was through Paul that the message of Christ would spread to the farthest parts of the known world. The Book of Acts records three of Paul's missionary journeys by which the church was established, the people of God, the Christians who would change the world.
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Contents. The Book of Acts clearly focuses on the beginnings of the church, and two people� The apostle Peter, and the one who actually possessed the courage to go to the farthest parts of the known world with the gospel of Jesus Christ, his name was Paul the Apostle. The Gospel spread from Israel, northward to Antioch, and then westward to Asia Minor, Greece, and finally Rome, the heart of the Roman Empire.
The first 12 chapters of the book of Acts deal with Peter, and the remainder of the book, the last 16 chapters is devoted to the apostle Paul.
The major areas of history with which the author has dealt
are :
1) The establishment and progress of the church at Jerusalem
until the dispersion which arose at the time of Stephen's death
(Acts 1-7);
2) The preaching of the gospel to the surrounding area,
including its introduction to the Gentiles (Acts 8-12) ;
3) The preaching tours of Paul and the struggle to define the
church's position with regard to the law of Moses (Acts 13:1-21:16);
4) Paul's imprisonment, which began in Jerusalem and was
concluded in Rome (Acts 21:17-28 :30).
Audience. The book of Acts is addressed to Theophilus, usually thought to have been a Gentile who was interested in learning more of Christianity and whose name suggests may have been a symbol of all lovers of God.
Authorship. Luke wrote the Book of Acts and the Gospel of Luke and he dedicated his work to a man named Theophilus as mentioned in the summary of the book of Luke. Luke was a companion of Paul on his missionary journeys, and in many parts of the book of Acts it says "we" did this or that (Acts 16:10-17:1; Acts 20:5-21:17; and Acts 27:2-28:31). These Scriptures indicate that Luke joined and left the missionary party on several occasions and that he accompanied Paul on his journey to Rome. Paul's calls Luke his companion in Colossians 4:14, Philemon 1:24, and 2 Timothy 4:11. The medical language in Luke and Acts gives credence to Luke "the beloved physician" (Col. 4:14) as the author of Acts. The early Church writers unanimously agreed that Luke was the author of the Gospel of Luke and Acts, for example Tertullian, Clement of Alexandria, Tatian, and Irenaeus.
Date. Scholars agree that Acts was written around 62 or 63 AD. It is interesting to note that Luke never intimated the event of the destruction of the Temple and Jerusalem in 70 AD within the book of Acts. Jerusalem is pictured as a currently thriving center of Judaism, with the temple service and sacrifices being carried out in a normal manner. After 70 AD everything changed and it would have been obvious if Luke had written Acts after 70 AD. Luke concludes Acts with Paul in Rome living in a hired house, and awaiting trial before Caesar (Acts 28:30). This would have been 61 or 62 AD obviously before the great persecution of Christians by Nero and the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD.
Place Written. Most scholars believe that the place of the writing of Acts was in Rome. The whole book is an account of the advance of Christianity from Jerusalem to Rome and the last events described take place in Rome.
Historical Accuracy. As has been noted in the introduction to Luke, the historical accuracy of the writings of Luke, once questioned widely, has now received extensive substantiation; there is little reason to suppose that the events took place in any way other than that described by Luke.
The Value of Acts. The Book of Acts is of great value to the Christian for many reasons. When Jesus commission His disciples to go into all the world, Acts informs us of the very events of the early Church in carrying out that commission. It tells us of their relationship to one another and to their other co-workers as they dealt with the various problems which faced the young church. It tells of the introduction of Christianity to the Gentile world and of the struggle for unity between Jew and Gentile.
Outline of the Book of Acts
The Gospel is Preached From Jerusalem to All Judea - Chapters 1-7
The Gospel is Preached in Samaria - Chapter 8
The Gospel is Preached to the Gentiles - Chapters 9-12
The Gospel is Preached to the Ends of the Earth - Chapters 13-28
The Name Jesus In Ancient Hebrew Text
"Yeshua" in First Century Hebrew Text. This is how the name "Jesus"
would have been written in ancient Hebrew documents. The four letters or
consonants from right to left are Yod, Shin, Vav, Ayin (Y, SH, OO, A).
Jesus is the Greek name for the Hebrew name Joshua or Y'shua which means
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Acts Resources
Map of New Testament Israel
Map of the Roman Empire
Map of Paul's First Missionary Journey
Map of Paul's Second Missionary Journey
Map of New Testament Cities
Map of the 7 Churches of Revelation (Asia Minor)
Map of the Roman Empire In the Time of Jesus
Map of Asia in Roman Times
Map of the Roman Empire (14 A.D.) - This map reveals the Roman Empire during the time shortly after the birth of Jesus, in 14 AD at the time of the death of Augustus. The order which prevailed in this extensive empire, the good military roads, and the use of Koine Greek as the general language of culture throughout the area were among the factors which multiplied the rapid spread of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. (Color Map)
Map of Paul's First Missionary Journey (48 A.D.) - This map reveals the areas in Asia Minor where Paul visited in his first missionary journey. Around 48 AD, in the springtime, Paul and his companions Barnabas and Mark were sent on a mission from the church in Antioch. This would be the first of Paul's Missionary Journey's. (Color Map)
Map of Paul's Second Missionary Journey (51 A.D.) - This map reveals the areas in Asia and Greece where Paul visited in his second missionary journey. Paul re-visits a couple cities in Asia, one of which was Lystra where he was stoned and left for dead a few years earlier. He later has a vision that leads him over to Greece and Paul and his companions travel and minister in various cities in Greece (Philippi, Thessalonica, Berea, Athens and Corinth. Later Paul returns to Ephesus and finally to Caesarea and Antioch. (Color Map)
Map of Paul's Third Missionary Journey (54 A.D.) - This map reveals the areas in Asia and Greece where Paul visited in his third missionary journey. On Paul's third missionary journey he returned to the cities he had first visited on his first missionary journey. During this time he decided to remain in Ephesus for about 3 years, and this city was the main focus of his activities and an important Christian community (Acts 19). (Color Map)
Map of Paul's Voyage to Rome (61 A.D.) - This map reveals the journey of the Apostle Paul to Rome in 61 AD. Paul had appealed to Caesar in Caesarea (Acts 24-25), his goal was to spread the Gospel of Jesus throughout the Roman Empire all the way to her great capital, Rome. He demanded that his case be heard by the Roman Emperor. According to the Book of Acts, after his shipwreck on the Island of Malta (Acts 28) he came to Italy and was put on house arrest for two years (Acts 28:30). (Color Map)
Map of the New Testament World - This map reveals the "Nations" within the ancient world during the first century A.D., the time of the New Testament. The map includes the areas of Israel, Asia, Greece, and Italy. (Color Map)
Map of New Testament Asia - This map shows the cities within Asia Minor during the first century A.D., the time of the New Testament. The map includes the principal cities of Asia including Tarsus, Ephesus, and Colossae, and provinces like Galatia and Pamphilia. (Color Map)
Map of New Testament Greece This map reveals the cities within Greece in the ancient world during the first century A.D.,The map includes the principal cities of Greece like: Athens, Corinth, and Thessalonica, and provinces like Macedonia and Achaia. (Color Map)
Map of New Testament Italy - This map reveals the cities
within Italy during the first century A.D., the time of the New
Testament. The map includes the principle cities of Italy like
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Update: Tony Parker and Eva Longoria call off the wedding? The Western Conference Finals finally have a sub-plot worth paying attention to. Props to SportsByBrooks for the link.
SpurZzzzz beat JazzZzz: I'm certainly not the first or only person to suggest that this series is a dud... is terrible for an already declining NBA... is one that no one is paying attention to. Here's the detail from Sunday that is most glaring:
Even Spurs fans don't care! They didn't sell out Sunday's playoff game. Admittedly, it's the first time that has happened to the franchise, but make no mistake: It's a very clear signal. (By the way, because of this apathy, please drop the Spurs from their perennial place in the Top 3 of the Ultimate Team Standings.)
Put me in Dan Steinberg's camp: The NBA isn't about winning titles as much as it is about entertainment. The Spurs aren't entertaining.
Forget stuff like "They just win" or "They win the 'right way'" or "Their stars are so humble" (hmm: seemingly). I'd argue they actually devalue the NBA title by winning it repeatedly without any flair. Apparently, their fans are so bored by it, they don't sell out the arena.
We are living through the "Duncan Dynasty," and it's the new Exhibit A imploding the theory that dynasties are good for sports. It certainly isn't good for the NBA. (Can it get worse? Yes: Spurs-Pistons in the NBA Finals. And the Spurs being the NBA's leading title contender for the next X number of years until
Deron Williams: 34 points, including 18 in the fourth quarter. His team might be headed to an early exit, but Williams has already clinched "Breakout Player of the Playoffs." Let's revisit that previous (non-)debate whether it was a mistake to pick Williams before Chris Paul.
Pistons-Cavs: I'll take the Pistons in 5, exposing LeBron as still having a long way to go before he's king of the East.
Ugh: Are we really back to another Yankees-Red Sox series?
MLB Stud: Randy Johnson, who had 10 Ks in 5.2 IP, leading the D'backs over the Pirates. Second straight start racking up a W (and many Ks).
MLB Stud, DL: Octavio Dotel, the Royals closer who has been on the DL all season, seems ready to return this week. Yes, it's the Royals, but it could have fantasy implications in your league.
MLB Dud: Andruw Jones, who struck out 5 times on Sunday, even after being dropped to 6th in the order. Remember when he was supposed to have a monster season in '07?
Joe Torre gets the dreaded vote of confidence: The Yankees manager described his conversation with George Steinbrenner this weekend: "Basically, it was all about support." Yes, if "basically" means "If we get to the August 1 and we're not in playoff contention, you're out."
Giambi's big mouth: MLB wants to talk to Giambi following his me-and-my-big-mouth interview last week about using steroids. So the way I understand it, MLB could give Giambi a suspension for 50 games if his admitting using steroids came after baseball decided to (finally) crack down. The more intriguing scenario is that the Yankees could use it as a pretense to void Giambi's contract. Tracking...
NFL (C)rap Sheet: Jets CB Justin Miller arrested on third-degree assault charges. While the Jets are bringing in everyone and their brother to mini-camp, better load up on DBs, too.
Meanwhile, ProFootballTalk breaks the story that an NFL assistant coach inadvertently sent a porn email to all the league GMs, their secretaries and, apparently, the Commissioner.
OK: It is totally irresponsible of PFT to NOT tell us the name of the coach. What good is it to be a Web site that traffics in the best NFL rumors if you won't name names? (Hell, I'd settle for a Page Six-style blind item obliquely providing clues to the guy's identity.)
If it's all true, it'll be interesting to see if the Commissioner cracks down, to make an example showing that his "Get Tough" policy goes for league employees and front-office types, as well as players.
Oh, and speaking of NHL, this is a must-read. The fact that the sport's biggest drama is that an OT playoff game was bumped on national TV for pre-game coverage of a horse race is why the sport finds itself in the precarious position it is in now. They've already done a nice job of alienating the casual fans; now they're going for the clean sweep by alienating the avid fans, too. Staggering.
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Tennis: Federer beats Nadal... on clay! Notable because it ends Nadal's 81-match winning streak on the surface – and perhaps foreshadows Federer finally breaking through at the French Open en route to the Grand Slam that would secure his place as the greatest tennis player ever.
NCAA LAX: Duke cruises past UNC into the Final Four, where you just KNOW that the irony of the situation alone ensures a title. Meanwhile, party-crashing
UPDATE: New Varsity Dad post up now. (44 posts in, perhaps it's time to go from "soft launch" to "yes, the thing is officially launched.")
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1. Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the Lord revealed?
2 For He shall grow up before Him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: He hath no form nor comeliness; and when we shall see Him, there is no beauty that we should desire Him.
3 He is despised and rejected of men; a Man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from Him; He was despised, and we esteemed Him not.
4. Surely He hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem Him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.
5 But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon Him; and with His stripes we are healed.
6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.
7 He was oppressed, and He was afflicted, yet He opened not His mouth: He is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so He did not open His mouth.
8 He was taken from prison and from judgment: and who shall declare His generation? for He was cut off out of the land of the living: for the transgression of my people was He stricken.
9 And He made His grave with the wicked, and with the rich in His death; because He had done no violence, neither was any deceit in His mouth.
10 Yet it pleased the Lord to bruise Him; He hath put Him to grief: when thou shalt make His soul an offering for sin, He shall see His seed, He shall prolong His days, and the pleasure of the Lord shall prosper in His hand.
11 He shall see of the travail of His soul, and shall be satisfied: by His knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for He shall bear their iniquities.
12 Therefore will I divide Him a portion with the great, and He shall divide the spoil with the strong; because He hath poured out His soul unto death: and He was numbered with the transgressors; and He bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.


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