Don’t let the remaining pieces end up in a landfill, instead use them to make the craft projects below.

Heart Puzzle Frame

Materials:

• Various Puzzle Pieces (use those from a puzzle with a missing piece)
• Glue
• Paint
• Small Cut-able Plastic Lid or Sheet of plastic
• Cardboard piece

This is a great craft to have your child make for their grandparents, mom, dad, aunts and uncles.

Step 1: Cut a big hole through the lid that is big enough to put your picture in (cut the ridge off the lid) or cut the sheet of plastic into a circle the size you would like your frame to be.

Step 2: Get as many puzzle pieces as you can and paint them red, pink, white and other Valentine’s Day Colors. Let Dry.

Step 3: Carefully glue the puzzle pieces to the plastic lid. Make one row a heart shape of pieces and then let dry. Next, glue the rest of the puzzle pieces layering the first layer.

Step 4: Carefully cut the picture to fit the BACK of the lid and when dried, glue the cardboard piece to the back.

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Puzzle Piece Craft Necklace

Materials:

• Puzzle Pieces
• Yarn or String
• Scissors
• Paint (optional)

Step 1: Cut the yarn or string into 4 to 6 inch lengths.

Step 2: Tie one end of the string to a puzzle piece making a knot.  Tie the other end to another puzzle piece and make a knot.  Repeat until you have a necklace the length you want.

You could paint the puzzle pieces to give them a different look.

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Puzzle Container Craft

Materials:

• Empty Container or Pot
• Puzzle Pieces
• Paint (Optional)
• Craft Glue or Decoupage Medium
• Paint Brush

Step 1: Make sure your container is clean.  Paint the container the color of your choice.

Step 2: Once the paint is dry, you can glue your puzzle pieces to the container, covering the space. Use multiple levels to make it even more interesting.

Step 3: Once all are dry, finish the container off with a coating of decoupage medium to preserve it.

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