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DIY Block Puzzle Tutorial

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Looking for the perfect Father’s Day gift? Your little ones will love making a puzzle for daddy! Let them choose the photo and help them with the rest. It’s a super thoughtful present that he’s sure to love.

Difficulty level: Beginner
Time to complete: 20 minutes
Age range: 8 and up

Things you’ll need:
Wooden blocks
Printed photo
Scissors
Pen
Mod Podge
Foam brush
Sandpaper

Things to do:
1. Choose a photo to print. In my experience, scenery photos transfer best. DIY_Block_Puzzle_Tutorial1
2. Lay your blocks over the section of the photo you want on your puzzle. Trace around the outside edge of the shape and cut it out. DIY_Block_Puzzle_Tutorial2
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3. Flip the image over, trace around your individual blocks and cut out the pieces.DIY_Block_Puzzle_Tutorial4
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4. Cover the top of your blocks with a thin layer of Mod Podge and place the pieces of the images on top. Let it dry.DIY_Block_Puzzle_Tutorial6
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5. Use sand paper to sand the edges of the blocks. This will remove any excess paper and give your photos a nice vintage look.DIY_Block_Puzzle_Tutorial9
6. Paint a thin layer of Mod Podge over the top of the blocks and let it dry completely.
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Simple No-Sew Felt Food

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Whip up a delicious felt treat for your little chef in a matter of minutes, with this simple, no sew felt food recipe!

Difficulty level: Beginner
Time required: 1 hour (depending on dry time)
Age range: 5+

Things you’ll need:
Various Colors of Felt
Scissors
Fabric glue
Pencil/Pen
Felt food patterns (many free options are available on-line), push pins for holding your pattern in place **optional

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Things to do:
1. Draw out or use a pattern to create the shapes of the food you wish to create. Many free patterns are available online, however, with a little creativity, these are not necessary.
2. Carefully cut out your shapes using your scissors. Felt can be a little tricky to cut and keep neat, taking your time and being as precise as possible, creates neater more uniform food pieces.
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3. Choose which embellishments you wish to be permanent, such as the yolk on a fried egg. Felt clings well, and it is not necessary to glue and of the components together, and it can be extra fun for your little one to be able to add a pat of butter to their felt toast.
4. Add glue to the backs of the pieces you wish to secure. Place pieces together and smooth out the pieces as well as apply a bit of pressure. Let dry. Tip: adding glue to the side that has any left -over pen marks makes your project look tidier.
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