Altered Puzzle

Each participant will buy a child's puzzle (small, with large pieces) at the dollar store, and will write their name and swap information on the back of each puzzle piece. Send 4 puzzle pieces to each of your partners to decorate/embellish as they wish. The completed puzzle pieces will be returned to each participant, who will end up with a beautiful altered puzzle (remember to decorate some of your own puzzle pieces...there has to be some of "you" in your finished puzzle!) to display as desired.

This is a time-intensive swap, since there are two parts. The first part is to send your 4 puzzle pieces to each of your partners. Then, of course, you will decorate and return their altered puzzle pieces to them.

It's very important to decorate only the top of the puzzle pieces...no glue or paper should extend beyond the top edges, or you will have a hard time fitting your finished puzzle together! Pinterest is full of gorgeous inspiration...several of us have participated in one of these swaps in another group, and can attest that it's not only fun...it's addictive! This is the time to bring out your tiny embellishments and those small-scale background papers. Have fun, and be creative!