Vintage Wood Puzzle Art

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I picked up this vintage Sifo wooden puzzle of the United States yesterday at the thrift shop for $3.  It had one puzzle piece missing.


For my puzzle art project, I started by base coating the puzzle tray with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Cream.  I used two coats.

I randomly painted the states in neutrals with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Pure White, French Linen, and Cream.

Vintage Sifo USA Puzzle Map Upcycle www.organizedclutterqueen.blogspot.com
Next I glued the pieces into the tray. I sanded down the edges and the middle of the map too to give it some age.

Vintage Sifo USA Puzzle Map Upcycle www.organizedclutterqueen.blogspot.com
A hanger can be added to the back or the puzzle art can stand on a shelf.  
Vintage Sifo USA Puzzle Map Upcycle www.organizedclutterqueen.blogspot.com
It was a fun and easy project!












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8 comments

  1. BlissJanuary 9, 2015 at 3:17 PM

    How clever is that!!! I'll be looking for puzzles at garage sales now.

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  2. 20 North OraJanuary 9, 2015 at 9:17 PM

    Carlene - Cute project! Could use all kinds of wooden puzzles for this.

    Judy

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  3. frances pickardJanuary 10, 2015 at 6:02 AM

    What a super idea!

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  4. lej619January 10, 2015 at 10:08 AM

    Wow! I don't think, I know I could not do that to that vintage puzzle. Love the old one. But you did a nice job.

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  5. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresJanuary 10, 2015 at 7:10 PM

    Too cute and clever. Good thing it was just a tiny state that was missing.

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  6. Jann OlsonJanuary 10, 2015 at 9:35 PM

    This is a neat idea Carlene! I have that same puzzle. My daughter, Kylee would love it! I need to show her.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  7. cynthia lee designsJanuary 10, 2015 at 9:56 PM

    Love it!! Makes me look at puzzles in a different way now.
    ~Cindy

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  8. Deanies StashJanuary 10, 2015 at 10:13 PM

    Carlene, this turned out great. I wouldn't have thought of it but now I will be looking for wooden puzzles like this. Thanks for sharing.

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