If you are planning to make a lot of your holiday gifts this season it’s probably about time to get started, no? Josh, of Subtle Takeover, is here today to share a super cute wood puzzle you can make and gift to any kiddos in your life. Might seem a little advanced, but the result is so, so cool and worth the work. Plus, Josh lays out a pretty detailed roadmap for you. You can use whatever colors you prefer to customize for a little guy or gal. Here’s how to make this adorable game:Geometric Tree Puzzle
material & tools
24″ by 48″ by 1/2″ birch plywood
wood glue
jig saw
pencil
ruler
drill
1/2″ wood paddle bit
paint
paint brush
Optional:
wood stain
clamps
Mark out inner tree/ puzzle pieces section (figure 1). The design is ultimately up to you, but I just used a ruler to create a really neat, simple Christmas tree and drew random, intersecting straight lines.Step 2
Step 3
Cut out pieces. Make sure as you cut out each piece, you are recreating the puzzle, so you don’t have to figure it out with a pile of random pieces!Step 4
Carefully place assembled puzzle on board, and with a piece of of wood cut 1″ wide, mark the outline of the puzzles backing piece. (Fig 5)Step 5
Carefully place assembled puzzle on board, and with a piece of of wood cut 1″ wide, mark the outline of the puzzles backing piece. (Fig 5)Step 5
Glue border piece (fig. 5) to backing piece (fig. 6) let glue dry then sand.
Stain puzzle pieces (color of stain is up to you, I used Minwax Jacobean 2750. I thought the dark stain would contrast well with the red).
Due to the types of paints and stains used in this project this gift is best suited for children who are no longer putting every toy they get a hold of in their mouths. 🙂 If you would like to create this for a younger kid, prone to chewing, we suggest you pay close attention to the labels and suggestions of any paints or sealers you plan to use. Thanks for sharing Josh!
Due to the types of paints and stains used in this project this gift is best suited for children who are no longer putting every toy they get a hold of in their mouths. 🙂 If you would like to create this for a younger kid, prone to chewing, we suggest you pay close attention to the labels and suggestions of any paints or sealers you plan to use. Thanks for sharing Josh!
Credits // Author: Josh Rhodes, Photography by: Sarah Rhodes
so cute!
xxoo,
nikki
www.dreaminneon.blogspot.com
THAT’S AMAZING! What a fun puzzle and potential gift. Man, I wish I could buy it from you guys! 🙂
Just wonderful!
This looks so beautiful, because of the colors, I guess. Good combo.
This is probably one of the most interesting DIY projects I have ever seen!
this is beautiful! i’m just not handy enough to do it. 😛
Impressive!
I want to make this for my dad I think he would love it. 🙂
This is really beautiful, but I am no way handy enough to make this…can I buy one? 🙂
So inventive and it looks like great fun!
http://talisatalksbeauty.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/christmas-gift-guide-stocking-fillers.html
I really love the way it turned out! Especially with all the puzzle pieces together!
This is so beautiful. I think it would make a good present for an adult too as its so elegant, a sort of alternative Christmas decoration. It could also work with a message of some sort written on the red bit.
I don’t have all the tools so I probably won’t be making this but the tute does make the process look really clear and simple. Thanks 🙂
Wow,its awesome !!! Great idea !!!
Wow! Really nice! I’m thinking of a whole bunch of other designs to make this way…!
What a wonderful idea. Looks great and beautiful!
Great puzzle but I was distracted by the gorgeous Bambi deer ornament – where is it from? I’m a new reader of your blog so apologies if you have mentioned it before. x
thanks
Angela
That’s an amazing idea! Oh if I just had enough time this year.. 🙁
Oh my goodness my husband would love to create something like this…although I better not show him as I don’t fancy sawdust flying around the flat as I’m trying to put up our real tree…!
Still brilliant idea!
Katie x
http://missenchanting.blogspot.co.uk/
It’s just amazing ! Very nice idea for kiddos and adults!!
This is really cool! Way beyond my crafting skills though…