Thanks for joining us on the Snowy Winter Blog Hop!! You should be coming from Blanca @ sweetscrappingwithhoneyb.blogspot.com. If not, please hop on over to Dorcas @ 4craftyangels.blogspot.com and start from the begining... you won't want to miss a single blog!
If you are a regular visitor to my blog, you'll know I love doing projects with my kiddos. I also love doing projects using recycled supplies! Today, I'll share a project that includes BOTH! :)
This is a Recycled Puzzle Piece Advent Wreath!!
I am super excited to share this with you. Do you have a puzzle that is missing a piece or two? My kids love puzzles, but always seem to eventually loose a piece.
The first step of this project is painting all the remaining pieces any green color you may have around. You can combine a couple of puzzles if you like. You can even paint the pieces a couple of colors. How ever you or your children wish!
Next make a wreath shape. I used my Cricut and Gypsy to cut out this 12" wreath (11" center circle). We used this shape as our base and simply glued the puzzle pieces to the base.
As you can see, I had my kids glue one layer down and then topped the first row of puzzle pieces with a second layer of pieces, joining the seams of the first layer. That made our base layer rigid.
I hot-melt glued 6" lengths of green ribbon around the wreath... 24 ribbons, one for each day of the Christmas Countdown. I chose to use the ribbon so I can have my kiddos reuse this wreath each year, just by reloading the candy pieces.
I used my Gypsy, Christmas Cheer (for the stockings, cut at 6") and my Cri-kit pens to first write out my son's names and cut the wonderful stockings,
Again, I used my Cri-kit pens to write out the numbers (Opposites Attract - 3/4") for each day and cut out the circles (1" from Plantin Schoolbook). I have the gypsy file to share, if you'd like it please email me or include a request in your comment.
Here you can see the puzzle pieces, the ribbons tied to the candies and how wonderful the numbers write out with the Cri-kit pens!
Tie a candy to each ribbon, hot glue the numbers to each candy, add a hanger and stocking and you are done!! I added a candy cane to the stocking for a Christmas treat!
I really hope you enjoyed my blog hop project. It came out as a very cheap project too:
recycled puzzle pieces: free
ribbon: 2/$1.00 @ Joanns
starlight mint candies: $1 for 75 pieces @ Walmart
paper scraps for the cricut cuts: pennies
full sheet of card stock for the wreath base: .25 @ Joanns
Crafting with your kids: pricless
Please take a half hour and craft with your kiddos today!
Now, please leave a comment for your chance to win my blog candy. You can snag a second entry to win my blog candy by commenting on my blog candy post too.
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Your next stop is:
Cristi @ scrappin5littlecupcakes.blogspot.com
I'm sure she'll have a wonderful project waiting for you... she always has such great projects!! I have loved her blog since the minute I found it!
Here is the Snowy Winter Blog Hop line up in case you got lost along the way:
Dorcas @ 4craftyangels.blogspot.com
Georgina @ carsonscricutcreations.blogspot.com
Momo @ madebymomo.blogspot.com
Courtney @ courtscrafts.blogspot.com
Yvette @ tinklovescupid.blogspot.com
Norma @ pinkblingcrafter.blogspot.com
Celeste @ ccscards.blogspot.com
Cheryl @ cardsbycg.blogspot.com (YOU ARE HERE)
Cristi @ scrappin5littlecupcakes.blogspot.com
Trisha @ techniquesbytrish.blogspot.com
What an awesome idea. I have made mini puzzle wreath ornaments before but this is such a perfect idea.
ReplyDeleteMinta
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It sure looks like a project that the kids would love to do together.
ReplyDeleteGreat Job,
Goergiana
This is a great idea. My kids would love this. Great work!
ReplyDeleteDorcas "Dee" Troche
deecanta@bellsouth.net
OH HOW VERY CREATIVE! I love recycled projects! It looks fantastic! TFS!
ReplyDeletebooger1 at tds.net
Wow this is a great project to do with the kids.
ReplyDeleteAmarilis
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OH MY WORD!!!!! How adorable!!!!! I love crafting with my little ones and this is perfect!!!! Such a cute idea! I'm so glad I got to be part of this hop with you!! Thanks for sharing your amazing talents! :)
ReplyDeleteAmazing project. I am sure your children had fun creating this! Thanks so much for sharing! Would love to get the gypsy cut file....thanks!
ReplyDeleteNicole
niclax13@gmail.com
I love your wreath. It is very creative.
ReplyDeleteWhat a geat project, recyled, candy and kid do-able what else could you ask for a great crafting experience. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteCathy S
seashore@telus.net
thats right priceless when you are spending time with your kids.love it that your child is involved.cute love the stocking on the side.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to reuse a puzzle! Thanks for sharing this awesome idea. I may have to make this with my 4th graders!!
ReplyDeleteHeather
greenscrapinmachine.blogspot.com
Very nice idea! I will do with my grandbabies soon. Have a great day!
ReplyDeletenitza
raul.nitza (at)gmail (dot) com
This rocks. We love countdown calendars and this is going into my idea book for next year
ReplyDeleteBurffrau @ aol dot com
This is such a great idea! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletera6352 (at) gmail (dot) com
What a great way to use the puzzle!
ReplyDeletehow very cleaver... thansk for shairing
ReplyDeletecathie
scraphappycat@gmail.com.
What a cute idea. I know I have puzzles that are missing pieces so this I have to try. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteA super cute idea! One kids could so easily help with! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love projects that I can do with my kids. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeletepeaches581@hotmail.com
Oh, it's another Christmas Countdown. I like it. :)
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Clever idea...thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGina Lindsey
agsainz at gmail dot com
My son is all about crafts and we will have to try this one. Super cute!! Thanks
ReplyDeletepaulacraiglow@yahoo.com
What a wonderful way to use the puzzle pieces again! Such enjoyment out of something so little!
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tjsgal at gmail dot com
What a awesome idea ! Is really nice thank for show us!
ReplyDeletethats an awesome idea, love to craft with my kiddos.
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Liset
Such a great idea. I love it! Thank you for sharing. disneynut4life22@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteHow cute! I definitely have puzzles missing pieces, but I can't stand to thrown them out either. Love this idea.
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ReplyDeleteYou won Gigis Creative Designs Holiday Card Challenge...pls email me at raegina at gmail dot com and send me your address and also let me know which prize youd like, the stamps or the DVD, both are awesome.
Thank you for joining the challenge :) and congrats! Your card was beautiful! thanks again
What a great idea. I did the puzzle piece heart pin for valentine's day but never thought to use them for this kind of project. Thanks for sharing. Love to include the kiddos too. Hopping along....
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I so beleive in doing things crafty and otherwise with the kiddos, mine are all grown up but now i have lots of grandchildren to do this with!! very cute project!! TFS!!!
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Rexann
What a neat idea!! Great way to recycle those old puzzles, especially the ones missing pieces! TFS!
ReplyDeleteKendra
j_k_sand at yahoo dot com
Way to recycle!
ReplyDeleteJulie
Great idea! And it would be a great project with kids! If I had any :) Sometimes I try with my dogs but it doesn't really work too well.
ReplyDeletespunkycrayon at yahoo dot com
great idea. love how it turned out.. thanks for sharing.
ReplyDelete-jamie
babyblueangel_30@yahoo.com
Really great idea
ReplyDeleteWow - very creative idea. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletescrappy me jv @ gmail dot com
Very Creative...I love it!
ReplyDeleteCricut Chick
www.cricutchick.com
cricutchick@rocketmail.com
Hi Cheryl, OMG what a fantastic idea!!! I love it and it's something I can do with my son. It's been great doing the hop with you!!!
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Norma
What a great project to share with your children. I like that you can re-use each year and it's personalized. You are absolutely right, spending time with your kids making memories is priceless! Thank you for sharing with all of us! AJ - aj_822@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteyour wreath is great.Kids will love it. thanks millierose651@aol.com
ReplyDeletelove the idea!! and you're right-crafting with the kids is priceless!
ReplyDeletelove your stuff- will keep my eye on you and your makings!
ReplyDeletegreat idea !!!
ReplyDeleteGreat project to make for and with kids. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteMarianne S.
sthquilter at gmail dot com
www.paperorfabric.blogspot.com
How cute, I always loved making things with my sons (now 22 & 24) now I do things with my niece (6)I can't wait to share some of your ideas with her.
ReplyDeleteI really like the votive holder, just darling!
Thank your for your inspirations and the chance to win.
Elainer@cinci.rr.com
ExpressionsByElaine.blogspot.com
lovely project, Laura
ReplyDeleteVery fun idea :) TFS!
ReplyDeleteEmily (coolcricutcreations at yahoo dot com)
This is so cute and creative!!! Love it! TFS! :-)
ReplyDelete-Sam :-)
SamanthaJDesigns @ hotmail.com
SamanthaJDesigns.blogspot.com
great idea ! TFS :)
ReplyDeletethe condes at gmail dot com
I have never seen this project!!! Clever!!! What a fun project with the kiddos...especially with a puzzle that has missing pieces! When my kids were little we crafted all the time! When they come home from college at Christmas, they still make Gingerbread houses! TFS!
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Joni
Arcocha@yahoo.com
What a clever idea!! I think this would make a great class room project too! Great job!!
ReplyDeleteI adore this, I love everything about it. Such a great idea..great inspiration.
ReplyDeleteNikki
glamoroussideofscrapping@gmail.com
www.theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com
Super cute wreath!! Very creative!!
ReplyDeletehow cool. love the idea. will have to try it for next year. thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletematilda425 at gmail dot com
Love this idea! What a great way to use up those puzzles, my boys will love this. thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful project! And I'm sure the kids LOVE it. I have a 2-1/2 year old grandson and when we comes over I pull out the markers, and stamps and crayons and we have such fun together! So nice to meet you!
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What a cute idea!, Karen
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That is a great idea!! Thank you for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteAshley
ScrappinAsh at gmail dot com
What a clever idea! TFS Happy Holidays!
ReplyDeletekathlee154@gmail.com
http://kathleessnippitsncricuts.blogspot.com
What an awesome idea, thanks for sharing. It's so cute.
ReplyDeleteThis is why I love this hops. Awesome creative crafters like you. Love your idea!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool project for you and your children to make together. It is very unique. Thanks for sharing and the opportunity to win.
ReplyDeleteVeronica
vballen@comcast.net
great recycling idea!! I love it!!
ReplyDeletethanks for the wonderful ideas!
Sarah
Clemsonsbw@yahoo.com
cute idea
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nikkicreates at gmail dot com
that is an awesome project to do with your kids and like tou said cheap and priceless thanks for giveaway!
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Your wreath is so cute! I love the recycling idea! Great way to use those puzzles that are missing pieces. Thanks for sharing this great project. Thank you for the chance to win. -Nicole primpedinpaper@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun way to recycle! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletecporter519 at yahoo dot com
What a super cute idea! Love how it turned out. It was so fun to hop along with you!!! Thank you so much for the super sweet comment!!!!!
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Cristi
http://scrappin5littlecupcakes.blogspot.com/
Clever and very sweet. Hugs, Debi
ReplyDeleteCute idea! I love crafting with my kiddos too (and all the other kids in my family, I'm the crazy crafty one, but they secretly love it i know!)
ReplyDeleteGreat project! Way to recycle! I am so glad I was part of this great hop today!
ReplyDeleteI just love your advent calendar project and the fact that you had your son help is priceless..
ReplyDeleteThanks for both of you sharing your talent
The Scrapbooking Queen
thescrapbookingqueen1@gmail.com
I think this project is so neat. What a nice was to count down the days til Christmans.
ReplyDeletejanice.strage@windstream.net
Such a lovely project. Thank you for the opportunity to win.
ReplyDeletePeggy T.
timmermanp@bellsouth.net
Great idea!! Love to see items recycled, my kids are grown so now I love it, I craft with my Grandkids!! TFS this wonderful idea!
ReplyDeletemiller896042atbellsouth.net
I love this puzzle idea. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas.
vamtnmama@yahoo.com
I love this puzzle idea. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas.
vamtnmama@yahoo.com
Love it! How fun! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Cheryl
ReplyDeleteHOW ADORABLE!!! I love projects like this, and yes, crafting with your kids IS priceless...
I am a long time follower of your blog & fb
TFS and a chance to win
Bonnie C
http://ascrapabove.blogspot.com
ascrapabove at aol dot com
This is great and I love to recycle. tfs
ReplyDeletecruella63703@yahoo.com
What an inventive project! I always love it when you can re-purpose something that is no longer useful.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing,
Cindy :)
ca4260@hotmail.com
Awesome! Great job! TFS
ReplyDeleteDarlene
desaucier at bellsouth dot net
I love this time of year...especially thanksful for crative people such as yourself who are so willing to share their ideas.
ReplyDeleteMegan R.
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Great Idea!TFS, Thanks for the hop and thanks for letting me play.
ReplyDeletexdebrax@yahoo.com
This is a great "green" project! Thanks for sharing the idea!
ReplyDeletecau0617 at yahoo dot com
Lovely project.. love how your kids get involved in your craft life..
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Ive
The puzzle pieces, the ribbons tied to the candies and the numbers write out with the Cri-kit pens were a re FANTASTIC IDEA!
ReplyDeletenew here & now following!!
TFS
created2bunique at ymail dot com
Great project for the kids...and how fun that you can reuse it next year!! I love crafting with my kiddos...we made glitter ornaments and 3-D snowflake ornaments this week. Gotta keep 'em busy! :-)
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What a great use for old puzzle pieces laying around. Very cute indeed.
ReplyDeleteperderg@q.com
What a clever idea to use puzzle pieces. So cute.
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What a fun project! Love the stocking!
ReplyDeleteWhat awesome memories you made with your children. That is also priceless. :) Such a great project.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win.
annadowdy at gmail dot com
WOW! What a great idea!! I can't believe you made something so creative out of a puzzle! Thanks for the awesome inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThat is a great idea!
ReplyDeleteGreat project. I love ideas that recycle. {Hugs} Peggy
ReplyDeleteStampnmore at aol dot com
Have not found the comment section for the blog candy but I think it is a very imaginative idea.
What a really great idea. I love your blog...
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing..
kelgentry66@gmail.com
Cute project, crafting with kids is priceless! Thanks for sharing.
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Cheryl,
ReplyDeletewhat a great way of making something new outta something old. A great way to recycle. I don't have that talent...Lord knows i TRy...lol...the Advent wreath is sucha a great project and great way to spend time with the kiddos. My lil monkeys too constantly loose pieces to their puzzles...I think i will try it with my lil ones...a great reminder and count down for XMAS....
Sweet scrappy hugs,
Blanca
What a neat idea! I've never seen this done before.
ReplyDeletesherri_braun@hotmail.com
cute project! I love the idea of recycling the puzzle pieces to make a wreath. thanks for the opportunity to win the dvd!
ReplyDeletevsturm@ec.rr.com
I love this wreath, it's even cuter in person!!
ReplyDeleteKids are dyin to make this one. Thanks Cheryl :)
Zoe
zoejfaulk@msn.com
Like you inspiration and yes the grandkids love to craft with us.
ReplyDeleteThis would be a great project to do with the grandkids! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteAnne (lucyblueeyz at yahoo dot com)
Trinkets-n-Treasures.Artfire.com
I am a follower and I love your family project. TFS and chance to win. patnbobcuddy@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteThis is a cute wreath!
ReplyDeleteI think I'd make add more puzzle so it would be wider. But that's me.
I have enjoyed the hop. Everyones projects have been great.
TR
What a cute idea for kids. i bet they had fun making it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
olsond_d at digis dot net
Cheryl,
ReplyDeleteI love crafting with my children! Thank you so much for sharing a great idea!!! :) This will be such a fun project to do together!
Yours turned out great!
Thank you so much for sharing and for the chance to win (such a fabulous prize),
Jennifer
partridgelu at yahoo dot com
Fantastic Idea. Oh boy do we have many puzzles with a missing piece or two, or simply has outgrown the subject of the puzzle.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great idea.
What a brilliant idea!! Do you know how many puzzle pieces I throw away in a year!?! lol
ReplyDeleteMelissa
www.disneydreamerdesigns.blogspot.com
Very, very creative!! I love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great project to do with your children. Thanks for the idea.
ReplyDeleteJess M
What a great idea!!!! I love the recycled idea! TFS
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