“In the Village of Peach Tree, there lived a maiden whose name was Peach Blossom. She had long, long braids and rosy cheeks. Her beauty surpassed that of the blossoming peach trees in springtime. Peach Blossom was a capable girl, with a sweet disposition. All the young men in the neighboring villages wanted to marry her. The young Laibao was no exception. But since the orphaned Laibao was poor, he kept his longing inside his heart and was too afraid to speak of his love for the beautiful Peach Blossom….” – Laibao’s Quest for A Bride 來寶求亲, A traditional Chinese Fairy Tale.
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- About Peach Blossom
- Peach Blossom
- Making of Peach Blossom
- Making of the Opening Scene: Springtime on the hillock.
- Peach Blossom in her father’s house
- About Our Homemade Puppet Show, Laibao’s Quest for A Bride.
- Laibao’s Quest for A Bride 來寶求親: Puppet Show performed on Nunu and Jadyn’s 8th Birthday Celebration. November 5, 2012.
- Cast of Characters. Describes each character and the process and inspiration behind making that character and props.
- Preparing the puppet show in overall.
- Tutorial: Make your own Chinese dragon marionette pet…out of plastic picnic cups!
- Click here to read the original story (book excerpt) in traditional Chinese 中文繁體, with pictures.
- About CastleofCostaMesa.Com
- Fall 2012 Handmade Doll Giveaway by CastleofCostaMesa.Com.
- Photos from Nunu and Jadyn’s joint 8th birthday party.
- Check out the page of my other handmade dolls.
Making of the Opening Scene: Springtime on the hillock
I love cardboard boxes! They are free and plenty. Keep your eyes open at your grocery store aisle or at a local stationary store and you will find plenty of great, sturdy and FREE crafting materials for your homemade puppet shows or doll houses!
Make your own puppet theater! Turn everyday objects into art. Here’s how to make a springtime swing for your dolly.
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Traditional Chinese Fairy Tale Homemade Puppet Show for my Nunu’s 8th birthday celebration last week.
It was an inspiring story, about the true nature of transactions … Laibao’s Quest for a Bride.
Tutorial is pending. Please “like” my facebook page and I will let you know when I post it later, thanks! – Jzin
My handmade Fairy Tale Dolls: Dolls and Tales page.
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my handmade dolls for Waldorf Seasons Nature Table
Almost Upcoming Giveaway!!!
I am giving away a handmade doll in Fall 2012. Please leave a comment below and suggest the doll(s) you will like to see on my giveaways. – Jzin
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