Crafty Ideas

Valentine's Day Heart Puzzle Frame

Want to make a pretty picture frame? Follow these instructions to make a creative, simple and cute piece of art. Then, give it to a parent, a sibling or a friend for Valentine’s Day!

Materials

  • Various Puzzle Pieces (You can find blank puzzle pieces at your local craft store)
  • Glue
  • Paint
  • Small Cut-able Plastic Lid
  • Cardboard piece
  • Other Fun Crafty Items

Instructions

  1. Carefully cut a big, heart-shaped hole through the plastic lid that is big enough for a picture.
  2. Get as many puzzle pieces as you can and paint them red, pink, white and other Valentine’s Day colors. Let dry.
  3. Now, carefully glue the puzzle pieces to the plastic lid. Make one complete circle of pieces and then let dry. Now, glue the rest of the puzzle pieces layering the first layer.
  4. When the paint dries, add heart stickers, paint hearts or glue small heart candies on them.
  5. Cut the picture you want to display so that it fits the BACK of the lid. When dried, glue the cardboard puzzle pieces to the back.

There are many possibilities for this craft – so be creative and have fun!

Craft used with permission from Craft Bits.

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