Painted Jigsaw Project

Image: Alisa Burke

Here is a fantastic way to reuse an old Early Learning jigsaw and turn it into a fun craft project for your kids.

Start with a plain jigsaw that has run its course.

Image: Alisa Burke

Apply a base coat of white to cover the image before applying the new colour for your personalised jigsaw.
Most of these jigsaws are made on cheap cardboard so keep your paint brush as dry as possible when painting. Don't have too much water in the brush as this will cause the cardboard to warp.

Image: Alisa Burke

Once the paint is dry, take the puzzle apart to check that none of it has stuck together. Try and remember where each part goes when taking it apart as you now just have one solid colour jigsaw.

Image: Alisa Burke

Decide what you are going to draw on the jigsaw and use a permanent black marker to apply it.

Image: Alisa Burke

You can then start colouring in and painting your design any way you like.

Image: Alisa Burke

Image: Alisa Burke

Image: Alisa Burke

Once you've completed your jigsaw, you need to seal it.
You can pick up a jar of Mod Podge in most craft shops or you can use a Gel Matt Medium found in most art supply stores.

Image: Alisa Burke

And there you have it. A one of a kind kids puzzle.

Image: Alisa Burke

Image: Alisa Burke

And the great thing about this jigsaw is that when you get bored of that image you can just start the process all over again and create a new one.