Puzzle Cards

This week's project was to decorate some blank puzzles that I purchased from Dawn Wooderson of WoodSong.   The puzzles we used were 8.5 x 11 and by placing a layer of removable contact paper onto the backs of the puzzles they remained wonderfully stable while we decorated.  Our plan was to make them into some kind of a greeting so the could be disassembled, placed in an envelope, and given to a friend or family member for the holiday season.

Our medium of choice was acrylic paint but crayons or markers would also be good on the paper surface of the puzzle.  Even the most timid artist was able to paint their puzzle.  After that we stenciled on designs and lettered on greetings freehand with additional paint or wrote with marking pens.

One of the participants decided to keep her puzzle together and keep it in her room.  Others had already chosen family members who would be gifted with their creation.

For those wishing to purchase puzzles Dawn has puzzle blanks available in:
   8x5.5   12 pieces    pkg of 12 for $7 or pkg of 24 for $13.50
   5x7       9 piece with frame  pkg of 12 for $7
   4x5.5    9 piece     pkg of 24 for $11
   8.5x11  12 piece   pkg of 12 for $16
Prices do not include shipping.

The best way to order is by email - wwodsong@aol.com.  Dawn will then contact buyers to get payment information.  Best yet, Dawn is offering a 10% discount until the end of the year for those who mention seeing this offer on the Second Childhood Creation blog!

These puzzles proved to be an inexpensive and fun project for our weekly gathering.  Also a unique way to create a holiday greeting!