Popsicle Stick Puzzle

Looking for a craft with your holiday and greeting cards that you can't toss? Here's a fun project you can make for a child or have them help you with the project. Caution: A sharp tool must be used to cut between the popsicle sticks. So please have an adult do this step or supervise carefully.

I used popsicle sticks that I purchased at the craft store (6" x 3/4"). You can certainly repurpose sticks from the popsicles you have eaten. You can leave them natural color, paint them or buy them already colored. I sprayed mine with a light coating of Heidi Swapp's color shine, Sweet Cherry.

 

 

Cut off the top portion of a holiday or greeting card and glue it to the popsicle sticks. I used a liquid glue (Alene's Tacky Glue or Elmers).  After the glue dries, using an sharp blade, cut between each of the popsicle sticks.

 

After cutting between all the sticks, mix them up.

 

 

Then put them back in order!



 

I bagged my puzzle for safekeeping. This card had a small picture on the back so I cut it out and taped it to the bag.

 

Enjoy your puzzle and have a safe and Happy New Year!

 

 



Introduction to Paper Frenzy

Thank you for checking out my blog.

I am a crafter who gets into a "frenzy" when working with paper! I enjoy all different types of paper and love to make paper too.

A little more than six years ago I began Paper Frenzy. I created handmade greeting cards and other paper crafts and took them to craft shows and markets. I have expanded into stores, selling my cards on consignment or wholesale.  Many customers have wanted a means to stay in touch with me and to see what new items I have been creating. So, I have joined the blogging world and look forward to sharing items I have created, where you can find my work and also providing you with projects that you can create at home.

Again, thank you for coming to my blog and please check back often!

Irene