{"id":22150,"date":"2016-04-21T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-04-21T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com?p=22150&#038;preview_id=22150"},"modified":"2025-03-16T03:22:18","modified_gmt":"2025-03-16T03:22:18","slug":"puzzle-mat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/2016\/04\/21\/puzzle-mat\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make the Most Unique Small Puzzle Mat"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22527\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/How-to-Make-the-Most-Unique-Small-Puzzle-Mat-33.png\" alt=\"Here's a great upcycle idea for storing and putting together small puzzles. It's a portable puzzle mat and you'll be amazed what it's created from!\" width=\"630\" height=\"725\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22351\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/blank630x20-1.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If puzzles are your thing, you&#8217;re gonna love this creative little puzzle mat! It&#8217;s a way to store small mini puzzles and it&#8217;s an upcycle project, meaning it uses some things you most likely already have in your home! The only thing you might need to grab is the large sheet of felt. It&#8217;s small enough to take and store anywhere.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We put ours in our &#8220;<a href=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/2016\/05\/12\/mini-toy-box-in-a-drawer-for-adults-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mini Toy Box in a Drawer for Adults and Kids<\/a>.&#8221; So get your puzzle and make one or two or five of these awesome little puzzle mats. Great for inexpensive gifts too! For another great portable activity,\u00a0 idea check out our <a href=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/2016\/03\/10\/portable-diy-lego-table\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DIY Portable Lego Table<\/a>. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22351\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/blank630x20-1.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16024\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/dotted.divider.png\" alt=\"dotted.divider\" width=\"640\" height=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/dotted.divider.png 640w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/dotted.divider-600x4.png 600w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/dotted.divider-300x2.png 300w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/dotted.divider-24x1.png 24w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/dotted.divider-36x1.png 36w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/dotted.divider-48x1.png 48w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><br \/>\n<!--- Media Net Blue OPP---><\/p>\n<p><center><script id=\"mNCC\">\/\/ <![CDATA[\nmedianet_width='600'; medianet_height= '120'; medianet_crid='777332766';\n\/\/ ]]><\/script><script id=\"mNSC\" src=\"http:\/\/contextual.media.net\/nmedianet.js?cid=8CU4X179M\"><\/script><\/center><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16024\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/dotted.divider.png\" alt=\"dotted.divider\" width=\"640\" height=\"4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/dotted.divider.png 640w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/dotted.divider-600x4.png 600w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/dotted.divider-300x2.png 300w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/dotted.divider-24x1.png 24w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/dotted.divider-36x1.png 36w, https:\/\/craftyourhappiness.com\/abode\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/dotted.divider-48x1.png 48w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22351\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/blank630x20-1.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/>Puzzle Mat Supplies<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>Sturdy paper towel tube<\/li>\n<li>Paper egg carton<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1UPrmr5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">12&#8243; x 18&#8243; felt sheet (soft)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>String<\/li>\n<li>Ribbon<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3rqgJzk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hot glue gun<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Paint<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2DWef6b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mini puzzle<\/a>\u00a0 Completed size no more than 10.5&#8243;x 11&#8243;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22351\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/blank630x20-1.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/>Instructions<\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Gather your supplies. Make sure your paper towel roll is not bent or squished. Make sure you get soft felt. The thin, stiffer kind will not roll up the puzzle well.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22530\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/How-to-Make-the-Most-Unique-Small-Puzzle-Mat-2.jpg\" alt=\"Here's a great upcycle idea for storing and putting together small puzzles. It's a portable puzzle mat and you'll be amazed what it's created from!\" width=\"630\" height=\"458\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22351\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/blank630x20-1.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The area for the puzzle will be 11&#8243;x 12&#8243; approximately. Make sure your puzzle will fit on the mat and that the puzzle pieces will fit into the tube.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22544\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/How-to-Make-the-Most-Unique-Small-Puzzle-Mat-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"Here's a great upcycle idea for storing and putting together small puzzles. It's a portable puzzle mat and you'll be amazed what it's created from!\" width=\"630\" height=\"285\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22351\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/blank630x20-1.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">For the bottom end cap, trim a single egg carton section as shown, then glue it in. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22546\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/How-to-Make-the-Most-Unique-Small-Puzzle-Mat-.1.jpg\" alt=\"Here's a great upcycle idea for storing and putting together small puzzles. It's a portable puzzle mat and you'll be amazed what it's created from!\" width=\"630\" height=\"733\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22351\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/blank630x20-1.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For the top open ended cap, trim another egg carton section as shown. Add holes to attach it with string. Paint it before attaching. We added a coat of Mod Podge. (Optional)<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22547\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/How-to-Make-the-Most-Unique-Small-Puzzle-Mat-3.jpg\" alt=\"Here's a great upcycle idea for storing and putting together small puzzles. It's a portable puzzle mat and you'll be amazed what it's created from!\" width=\"630\" height=\"714\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22351\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/blank630x20-1.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">After painting, attach your top cap as shown. We added some glue to the inside to secure the string. Glue on a small piece of ribbon as the pull tab. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22548\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/How-to-Make-the-Most-Unique-Small-Puzzle-Mat-4.jpg\" alt=\"Here's a great upcycle idea for storing and putting together small puzzles. It's a portable puzzle mat and you'll be amazed what it's created from!\" width=\"630\" height=\"468\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22351\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/blank630x20-1.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Your felt will be a small amount taller than your tube. Measure it and trim the felt down to fit. Glue your felt around the tube as shown. Glue two pieces of\u00a0 ribbon as shown to tie the mat up when not in use. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22551\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/How-to-Make-the-Most-Unique-Small-Puzzle-Mat-5a.jpg\" alt=\"Here's a great upcycle idea for storing and putting together small puzzles. It's a portable puzzle mat and you'll be amazed what it's created from!\" width=\"630\" height=\"566\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22351\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/blank630x20-1.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22542\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/How-to-Make-the-Most-Unique-Small-Puzzle-Mat-28-1.jpg\" alt=\"Here's a great upcycle idea for storing and putting together small puzzles. It's a portable puzzle mat and you'll be amazed what it's created from!\" width=\"630\" height=\"430\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22351\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/blank630x20-1.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22552\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/How-to-Make-the-Most-Unique-Small-Puzzle-Mat-29-1.png\" alt=\"Here's a great upcycle idea for storing and putting together small puzzles. It's a portable puzzle mat and you'll be amazed what it's created from!\" width=\"630\" height=\"871\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22351\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/blank630x20-1.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22536\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/How-to-Make-the-Most-Unique-Small-Puzzle-Mat-30.png\" alt=\"Here's a great upcycle idea for storing and putting together small puzzles. It's a portable puzzle mat and you'll be amazed what it's created from!\" width=\"630\" height=\"867\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22351\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/blank630x20-1.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22537\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/How-to-Make-the-Most-Unique-Small-Puzzle-Mat-31.png\" alt=\"Here's a great upcycle idea for storing and putting together small puzzles. It's a portable puzzle mat and you'll be amazed what it's created from!\" width=\"630\" height=\"563\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22351\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/blank630x20-1.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22351\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/blank630x20-1.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22538\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/How-to-Make-the-Most-Unique-Small-Puzzle-Mat-35.png\" alt=\"Here's a great upcycle idea for storing and putting together small puzzles. It's a portable puzzle mat and you'll be amazed what it's created from!\" width=\"630\" height=\"1301\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22351\" src=\"http:\/\/ourpeacefulplanet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/blank630x20-1.png\" alt=\"blank630x20\" width=\"630\" height=\"20\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If puzzles are your thing, you&#8217;re gonna love this creative little puzzle mat! It&#8217;s a way to store small mini puzzles and it&#8217;s an upcycle project, meaning it uses some things you most likely already have in your home! The only thing you might need to grab is the large sheet of felt. 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