Everybody knows that their pampered pooch or fluffy feline is a total one off and no other face is quite as cuddly! So, what could be better than that loveable pet immortalised as a plush soft toy! Perfect as a present for kids to dress up giving your puppy a well-earned rest. Here at picture to puppet we can capture the features of your individual pet (even if it is a bit more unusual like a snake or a parrot!) in soft plush fabrics and luxury long furs. You can send us pictures of your beloved animal and we will create a bespoke likeness you can treasure forever. Perhaps you have a ..read more

One of the most heart-warming things a parent can receive is a fabulous drawing by their kid to pin on the fridge. Now imagine that drawing is brought to life made into a fully three-dimensional toy with all the detail and artistic flare of the original sketch! This is something that can capture a precious moment in a child’s life, or simply bring a smile to a relative and remind them of someone close to their hearts. Here at picture to puppet we can develop your children’s paintings and sketches so that you can appreciate them for years to come! Often our handmade toys become childhood f ..read more

One of the largest types of character costumes we make are the full-body mascot costumes which an adult or child can wear over their entire body and head to depict all sorts of brand identities. Whether it is a school mascot, a cartoon character or simply an animal costume such as a bear or a tiger that is made to order, we can provide cunning ways to build an amazing three-dimensional foam structure covered with fabric to represent your design. If you would like us to come up with some tried and tested design ideas, just get in touch with our puppet department who can send design sketche ..read more

A very common question we are asked is “What is the difference between a hand puppet and a glove puppet?”  Here are some of the main differences between hand and glove puppets. Please note that all our puppets are unique, and these features are a general guideline – there are always exceptions to every rule! Contact us to chat about the type of puppet you would like. If you’re looking for a different type of puppet, just ask – we make all sorts! Our Hand Puppets: Can be any size, but are usually 50-85cm tall  Have an internal foam structure and a stuffed body Have a reinforced m ..read more

Yesterday we were lucky to have a spot on Steph’s Packed Lunch, in the unique business market feature. I surprised Steph McGovern with a likeness puppet of herself wearing her favourite red jacket!  I had 2 days notice to get ready, so my Steph McGovern puppet was a bit of last minute effort and a very late night! But it was worth it to see Steph’s face when she saw it. I talked about Picture to Puppet and Leith Toy Hospital, my toy repair service. It was all a bit of a whirlwind, and especially strange after staying in the house so long in lockdown, but it was really inter ..read more

Here at Picture to Puppet, designing different types of face masks has been a really interesting and fun new venture for us. We’ve constantly been refining the design of our masks based on customer feedback. We’re very excited to announce some new customisable features that we hope you’re interested in trying out! Cocktail masks Enjoy a drink while wearing a comfortable mask! These masks have a hole in the middle for your straw which is covered by a flap of fabric. Lip reading masks Perfect for people who want their mouths to be visible, these masks have a clear piece of plastic inserted i ..read more

Where should I buy a locally made reusable face mask in Scotland? From Picture to Puppet of course! Thanks to lots of positive word of mouth we’ve sold over 2000 face masks! They’re all made in Leith, Edinburgh by our staff and our team of 17 local freelance sewers. As well as wearing them ourselves, we’ve been listening to customer feedback since the start and have been constantly modifying and improving the design.  Our locally made face masks are stylish, fitted and washable to 60 degrees. They’re available in lots of different fabrics and 3 sizes – large, medium and children’s ..read more

Our puppets have been busy helping spread the message about how to stay safe during the Coronavirus outbreak. We have had lots of requests to make custom puppets for public health promotion videos and puppet films to engage kids with messages about the Corona virus.    Puppets can be novel and engaging additions to public health videos, as they help get the message across, and keep kids engaged (they also come in any shape, size or style of your choosing!).    We’ve also made a few example puppet public health videos of our own! Take a look at what Dr. Phil ..read more

Our friends at Leith Toy Hospital have made a blog post (with some assistance from Nurse Nancy, pictured below) with some helpful health advice for dolls and teddies! You can have a look at it on their News page here. The post Toy Hospital Top Tips appeared first on Picture to puppet ..read more

Our friends at Leith Toy Hospital have made a blog post (with some assistance from Nurse Nancy, pictured below) with some helpful health advice for dolls and teddies – and their humans! You can have a look at it on their News page here. The post Toy Hospital Health Advice appeared first on Picture to puppet ..read more