Make A Jigsaw Puzzle Mat

This puzzle mat is incredibly easy to make and easy to use.

Make a jigsaw puzzle mat.

Get a yard of it and you have a mat for a puzzle that can be easily rolled up and save the puzzle. By karen 31 posts 26 comments page making a jigsaw puzzle mat. 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. When your not using it you can slide it under the couch or bed.

Just go to the craft store and look in the discount fabric section for some cheap vinyl. 1 yard 72 inch wide craft felt fabric one yard makes two puzzlers thread to match. 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. 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. Our solution was to make a larger mat that would fit almost any puzzle dave chose to work on. The roll up puzzle mat we bought worked great except for puzzles that were too big to fit on the piece of felt provided. 01 03 2005 by jennifer rutherford.

The main board is made from an old large dry erase board and a foam sheet to create extra working mats. Recycled cardboard gift wrap roller 28 to 32 inches long. By karen from charleston sc. 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. Mostly puzzle mats are used to keep unfinished jigsaw puzzles together and connected till the next puzzle session. Make them in multiples for the holidays. Does anyone have an idea on how to make a puzzle caddy the kind that rolls the puzzle up.

Here s what you ll need to make a puzzle mat. You might recall our mini puzzle holder and mat post we feature a 1000 piece puzzle. How to make a jigsaw puzzle mat. If you know someone who loves puzzles you could pair this with an inexpensive puzzle to make a great low cost gift.

Green felt it comes in 72. The puzzler puzzle mat is perfect for teacher gifts. It is frustrating to have to pick up a jigsaw puzzle because you need the work surface for another function. You put the puzzle together on the large surface of the mat then the felt can be rolled up with the puzzle sandwiched within.

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.