I signed up for my for my first busy bag swap recently under the care of Unsolicited Advice. Each person in the swap was to make 30 of one project that I sent into my coordinator. I chose to do popsicle stick puzzles. Then the coordinators will send back 30 different projects to each participant in the swap. Many kudos to Brenda and the coordinators! I can’t wait to see the box I receive.
The original idea for this particular project I worked on was from Crafts-N-Things For Children. I printed photos off at home on regular paper. The weight of the ink made the pictures heavy and so some tore when applying Modge Podge. Pictures from magazines or calendars would work really well. You just need Modge Podge, your pic, 14-16 popsicle sticks, foam brush or other device to apply Modge Podge, and anexacto knife to cut pieces apart after they have dried.
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| Applying Modge Podge to back of picture |
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| Lining up popsicle sticks on back side to stick to Modge Podge |
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| Applying Modge Podge over picture |
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| Materials |
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| The pictures drying |
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| Dry picture, ready to cut. Number one end before cutting to help child put back together if needed. |
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| Slowly cutting sticks apart |
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| Puzzle is ready to go |
