Make them in multiples for the holidays.
Make a jigsaw puzzle mat.
The puzzler puzzle mat is perfect for teacher gifts.
A puzzle mat has many uses as a soft landing protection area for kids when playing or to brighten up any room with cheerful colors.
Mark the lamination paper on the paper side about plus a half an inch of puzzle then cut do this 2x.
A puzzle mat is a great tool to move and store a puzzle in progress.
How to make a jigsaw puzzle mat.
When your not using it you can slide it under the couch or bed.
Here s what you ll need to make a puzzle mat.
Mostly puzzle mats are used to keep unfinished jigsaw puzzles together and connected till the next puzzle session.
The roll up puzzle mat we bought worked great except for puzzles that were too big to fit on the piece of felt provided.
How to make a jigsaw puzzle mat.
To make a puzzle mat is a simple procedure and requires just a few simple items which can be bought from any craft or fabric outlet.
You put the puzzle together on the large surface of the mat then the felt can be rolled up with the puzzle sandwiched within.
Just go to the craft store and look in the discount fabric section for some cheap vinyl.
Green felt it comes in 72.
Does anyone have an idea on how to make a puzzle caddy the kind that rolls the puzzle up.
Paired with a new jigsaw puzzle the puzzler puzzle mat makes a special family gift.
Work your jigsaw puzzles in style with this quick portable diy work station and storage set.
Our solution was to make a larger mat that would fit almost any puzzle dave chose to work on.
Want to make one for yourself.
By karen from charleston sc.
Peel back the paper about 2 inches and place evenly on puzzle with atleast an half an inch on all sides then pat down and do the same for the other side.
It is frustrating to have to pick up a jigsaw puzzle because you need the work surface for another function.
1 yard 72 inch wide craft felt fabric one yard makes two puzzlers thread to match.
The main board is made from an old large dry erase board and a foam sheet to create extra working mats.
Get a yard of it and you have a mat for a puzzle that can be easily rolled up and save the puzzle.
You might recall our mini puzzle holder and mat post we feature a 1000 piece puzzle.
Recycled cardboard gift wrap roller 28 to 32 inches long.
If you want something easier and you aren t a diy er then you can always purchase a puzzle mat complete with the puzzle pieces.
This puzzle mat is incredibly easy to make and easy to use.