Make Magnetic Gifts from Wooden Puzzle Pieces

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by Lori on August 8, 2012

I loved this ideas for making magnetic gifts from wooden puzzle pieces from Everything Etsy! Time to visit your local Goodwill or favorite thrift store to find some old wooden puzzles!

Vintage puzzle magnets are quick and easy handmade gifts!  Make one for each state you’ve visited!  We love maps of all kinds so state map puzzle pieces were my first choice for this project.

This is a great gift idea for the people on your list that have EVERYTHING! :)   I love the look of vintage puzzles and I think they turned out just right!

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One puzzle will make LOTS of magnets, so just make sure you buy enough magnets when you shop for supplies.  They were kinda pretty just sitting in a jar…but I had bigger plans for these.

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 What states would you love to have? 

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While I was in the magnet making mood I created these sweet vintage wooden puzzle magnets…I love them!

The little red pull makes them extra special and you can tell they’re a puzzles piece right away.  These magnets are tough and I’m sure they’ll be around many more years.

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 The little deer is one of my favorites!

Puzzle Magnets - Glue

You only need a few simple supplies…

  • Vintage puzzle pieces
  • magnets of your choice
  • E6000 craft glue

Tips…

  • Use just a tiny drop of glue…it really spreads!
  • Using a thin magnet strip?  You might want to place a water bottle or something heavy {that won’t stick forever} on top to hold it flat until it’s dry.
  • Vintage puzzles can be found on Etsy!

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Vintage puzzle pieces are so charming don’t you think?  Do you remember puzzles like this from when you were a tiny tot?  Happy memories…I’m sure. :)

These magnets are such an easy gift idea…make some now and save them!

Which ones are your favorite?

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