A short video of a talented puppeteer with a homemade dinosaur puppet.
Amazing Dinosaur Puppet
An Inspiring Whimsical Scrapmetal Menagerie
The Swetsville Zoo in Timnath, CO is actually a sculpture garden showcasing the wild imagination of Bill Swets. Filled with creatures made from metal scraps including parts from cars, tractors, and motorcycles, this "zoo" includes dinosaurs, birds, insects, reptiles, dragons, even people and flowers. The two things all Swets' creations have in common: they are... Continue Reading →
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A T. Rex Dressed As Elizabeth I
For Halloween this year, Tiny the T. rex decided to be Elizabeth I of England. She looked through books until she found a dress she liked (the jewel encrusted gown of the Ditchley portrait), then asked her Aunt Rexie if she could help her with her costume. Aunt Rexie took one look, sighed, and then got... Continue Reading →
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Saving Dinosaurs, One Sweater At A Time
The Dinosaur Foundation wants to bring back the fascinating animals that went extinct 65 million years ago due to unfortunate circumstances beyond their control. Impossible you say? Not really. We have a simple three step plan that will have us all neck deep in dinosaurs in no time. We know what you're thinking. You're thinking... Continue Reading →
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T. Rex Easter Bunny
Aunt Rexie got surprised by how early Easter is this year. Her plans to knit Tiny a bunny suit were curtailed until all Tiny got was a set of ears. Fortunately, Tiny is a forgiving girl (despite that toothy grin). She loves her bunny hat and wishes everyone a happy Easter and lovely spring. Technical... Continue Reading →
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Tiny the T. Rex: Santa’s Not-So-Little Helper
When Aunt Rexie asked Tiny what she wanted for Christmas, Tiny said, "I want to be an elf and help Santa make toys." Being a loving aunt, Rexie got out the yarn and needles and knit Tiny her very own Christmas elf outfit. While she's much better at sleeves than she used to be, it... Continue Reading →
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Halloween Costume for a T-Rex: Elsa from Frozen
When Tiny told her Aunt Rexie she wanted to be Elsa from Frozen for Halloween, Aunt Rexie was stumped. She doesn't know how to sew, only how to knit, and she's still a beginner. But she promised Tiny she'd make her Halloween costume this year, so she looked at pictures of Elsa and got to... Continue Reading →
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Knits For Your Favorite T-Rex
I've always been intrigued by dinosaurs. As a kid, my favorites were the Triceratops and Brontosaurus (now known as the Brachiosaurus), both herbivores. Maybe it's because I've become a meat eater again, but I am suddenly drawn to the Tyrannosaurus rex. I have plenty of patterns for knitting dinosaurs, but thinking of the T-rex, I... Continue Reading →
