{"id":14879,"date":"2023-01-03T08:29:27","date_gmt":"2023-01-03T08:29:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bakerross.co.uk\/?p=14879"},"modified":"2025-10-28T15:51:39","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T15:51:39","slug":"lovebug-puppet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bakerross.co.uk\/craft-ideas\/kids\/lovebug-puppet\/","title":{"rendered":"Lovebug Puppet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-paragraph\">Meet the Lovebug Puppet \u2014 a charming little creature crafted from sturdy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakerross.co.uk\/art-supplies\/paper-and-card\/paper-and-card-packs\">card<\/a> and brought to life with playful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakerross.co.uk\/craft-supplies\/craft-essentials\/googly-eyes\">wiggle eyes<\/a>. Perfect for imaginative play, storytelling, or as a delightful handmade gift, this adorable puppet is sure to capture hearts and inspire creativity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Meet the Lovebug Puppet \u2014 a charming little creature crafted from sturdy card and brought to life with playful wiggle eyes. 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