One day I had an inspiration while making a “mini-office.”  I realized the file folders would make a perfect puppet theater!
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What you will need:  2 file folders per puppet theater, scrapbook paper, tape, glue sticks.

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I used two special types of file folders.  The first is a pre-printed folder and the second is a file folder with a built in pocket (did not know they made these until recently!).  Regular file folders work beautifully as well!

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Step One:  I used a 5 x 7 index card to trace a window on each file folder. I set them side by side to be sure they are lined up.

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Step Two:  Cut out the two windows.

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Step Three:  Tape the two file folders together.  Tape the front edges and back edges.

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Step Four:  To make paper curtains I placed the scrapbook paper on top of the file folder where the window is – and drew a curtain.  I folded it so I could cut two.

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Step Five:  I glued the paper curtains down.  I cut a curtain for the top and under the window as well.

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What I love about the file folders with pockets is that it has place to store the paper puppets!

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You can also make a pocket with the leftover piece of file folder from making the window.
I cut a square and taped it to the back.

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It will fold up and lay down flat for easy storage!  You can make the window large or small based on how much overlap you have between the two folders.

TIP:  Laminate for extra durability!