RESOURCE LINKS

Clowning / Supplies / Entertainers

www.balloonhq.com - great resource for information on balloons and ballooning

www.bubbasikes.com - clown supplies

www.clownantics.com - clown supplies

www.clowncostumes.com - a good selection of clown costumes and clown supplies

www.clowning4christ.com - gospel clown entertainers and the place to subscribe to the magazine, The Cross and the Clown

www.clownmarketingtips.com- Esther Beris - solid information on building your clown market, newsletter

www.clown-ministry.com - clowning history, skits, and articles on clowning

www.clownsupplies.com - clown supplies

www.dwolfe.com - entertainer, clowning, illusions, and song parodies

www.gospelmagic.com - Dock Haley Gospel Magic

www.kidabra.org - good forum for entertaining, putting on a good show, clowning

www.laflinmagic.com - performances, lectures and theater work

www.lockfamilymagic.com - gospel illusions and props

www.mooseburger.com - clown supplies, seminars, newsletter

www.RandysInfo.com - training videos, books, music, scripts

www.tmyers.com - balloons, training videos and books, and some clown supplies

www.tobykid.com - clown, entertainer, host of informative clown newsletter at clownnesletter@tobykid.com

Puppet Suppliers / Training / Other Ministry Items

www.artinthedarkpuppetfactory.com - custom puppets, local blacklight theatre, local workshops

www.axtell.com - Axtell Expressions - custom puppets and a large catalog selection of puppets

www.churchpuppets.co.uk - puppets for ministry from Glasgow, Scotland

www.ExpertVillage.com - In search type in 'puppets' for great video tutorials on puppet construction and puppet manipulation skills.

www.playsoup.com - custom puppets, training, workshops, products

www.onewaystreet.com - huge selection of puppets, scripts, products for ministry, music, regional workshops, and International Festival of Puppetry & Ventriloquism

You can get puppets from Puppet Productions too!

Miscellaneous Items for Puppetry / Puppetry Organizations

http://www.123greetings.com/cute_cards/clown/ - free "clown" ecards

www.animocap.com - performance animation and digital puppetry

www.bannerzbyshindigz.com - Hundreds of great weather-resistant vinyl banners that you can personalized to promote your next event, website, or organization. Very reasonably priced for any group

www.ccaaonline.org - Christian Creative Arts Association online store, national and regional events, forum, and resources within a wide range of creative arts disciplines

www.CreativeForKids.com - decorating plans, designs, and resources to create a fun, creative environment for children

www.ChildrensChurchStuff.com - free monthly online newsletter, online store for resources, and informative articles

www.christianskitscripts.com - Bible-based, original, fun skits for drama groups

www.dickgruber.com - information on puppets in ministry, children's ministry information, Sam Saint

www.drango.com/tips/index.html - list of helpful information such as instructions on turning stuff animals into puppets, use of peepers, making rod arms

www.dramashare.org - Christian drama resource

www.dramatix.org - resource for drama scripts

www.easyrisersinc.com - This is a different answer to the question, "Need a little height to a sitting puppeteer?"

www.fcpfellowship.org - The Fellowship of Christian Puppeteers

www.fools4christ.co.uk - useful list of drama links

www.forhiskidz.com - A website that can put you in touch with top-notch ministries who all share in the desire to minister to children and families the joy of knowing Christ.

www.friendspuppets.org - English and Spanish scripts and other resources

www.greatbigstuff.com - large items for props

www.PuppetryLab.com - provides beyond-the-basics training and practical help for all involved in puppetry

www.puppettv.4t.com- creating a new television network featuring puppets that minister

www.puppeteers.org - Puppeteers of America

www.sagecraft.com/puppetry/ - The Puppetry Home Page

www.theatrehouse.com - good resource for blacklight fabrics and blacklight items

Children's Ministry

www.cmuniversity.org - online ministry education

www.dickgruber.com - information on puppets in ministry, children's ministry information, Sam Saint

www.dc4k.org - Divorce Care for Kids helps you help children heal from the pain of divorce with available resources and group sessions

www.discount-novelties.com - novelties for prizes or give-aways

www.egadideas.com - children's ministry ideas

www.greatbigstuff.com - large items for props

www.happyfeet4u.com - a wide range of colorful, plush, oversized slippers that look like shoes for large character costumes or life-size puppet costumes that require big feet

www.jimwideman.com - resources, training, one-on-one coaching for ministry

www.kidology.org - ideas that will equip and encourage the work of children's ministry

www.kidzblitz.com - event shows, curriculum, information

www.kidzmatter.com - provides downloadable training, curriculum, music and other resources for children's ministry

www.letusteachkids.com - creative resources for puppets, object lessons, stories, music

www.noway.org - Ned and Jean Noway productions offer event shows, workshops, products

www.orientaltrading.com - novelties for prizes or give-aways

www.rugheaven.com - wonderful floor rugs with a Christian message for children

www.thesource4ym.com - games for ministry events

www.visualimpactresources.com - the Bible picture website for 3D posters, books and power points as well as downloadable power points and coloring sheets

www.wonderworkstudios.com - specializing in creating foam products for your themed space as well as needed enhancements such as props, signs, sculptures, facades, etc.