Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Gift for a Puzzle Lover

        

Hi Friend!

What does a puzzle lover want

for Christmas ?

Of course more Puzzles!

My Mom and Dad love puzzles.

They have a puzzle in the works at all times!

You will find my parents...just starting a puzzle....

almost done with one...or immediately starting another!


These will be wrapped up for 

Christmas gifts.



Mom and Dad will like these !




What they really asked for was a repeat gift from last year.

They actually wore out the first one!

I made them a 

Puzzle Board 

I'll share with you how I made it.

You will need the following items-

Black Felt 1 yd.

Any color if fine, black is easy on the eyes.



Scissors

1 Sheet- Black Foam Board

(Dollar Tree 20'' x 30'' $1.25 )


Spray Can of  Multipurpose Adhesive

Hot Glue






Lay out the felt on a flat surface.

Cut 1 piece the actual size


 of the board and set aside.





Cut another piece of felt 

an inch larger all the way around

the board.

This piece is the front.





Use spray adhesive on the board, center over the felt

piece that is the larger 'front' piece.

Smooth out the felt with your hands.

Get your glue gun ready-



Start to fold over the edge and glue down.

Be careful not to burn your fingers...
.
continue slowly all the way around the board.





The front looks great!



Flip the board over and glue down 

the first piece of felt.

This piece will cover the edges.

Trim with scissors if needed.

That's it-

Now when working on a puzzle it can easily

be moved if needed!

Great idea for other games too.

How about LEGOS ?

The board can easily slide under a bed or sofa.




I wrapped it up and put it under my sofa

until Christmas.



I love to display some of my vintage games

under the tree.

I recently added a couple of puzzles,


This Whitman puzzle from 1960 was originally a dollar!



This newer puzzle was covered in vintage games!

It fits our family-


With a large get-together it can be fun to leave a puzzle out

-those who want to can join in.

The Puzzle Board can be moved

when the table is needed for drinks or cookies.


Merry Christmas!

xo Lisa S


8 comments:

  1. A friend gave me a handmade puzzle board last year. It's a large piece of plywood with trim around the sides. I love it. It's large so a little awkward to move. But I'm the process of building a new house & plan to have a game table set up in the living room so I can keep a puzzle out & going all the time.

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    1. That was a very thoughtful gift from your friend! I love the idea of a table designated just for games...so fun!
      Thank you for visiting and sharing your story with me.
      xo Lisa S

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  2. What a great idea, my mother in law would love this. Thanks, Lisa!

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    1. Kerri,
      I hope you can make one for your mother-in-law. I know she would love it. I like this idea for hiding my paper piles in the dinning room too-just kidding.
      Thank you for stopping by today!
      xo Lisa S

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  3. Great job and awesome idea for all puzzle lovers
    Thank you so much for visiting and sharing your links with us at SSPS #291. See you again on Monday. January 8th, 2024

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  4. My mom loved puzzles and my dad made her several wooden boards to hold them but they were heavy and hard to move around. I love this idea so much better. If I make one I might actually put together the puzzles I have. Thanks for sharing and this post will be a feature this week. #HomeMattersParty

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    1. Donna,
      The puzzle board was such a hit! My parents were thrilled.
      I think your Mom would love. I hope you make one, I got extra good daughter points!!!! Thank you for the feature, I appreciate you so much.
      xo Lisa S

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