UGLY DUCKLING HOUSE

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Make your own stand-up puzzles from scrap wood! These make great gifts and are perfect as an entry-level project for older kids

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SUPPLIES

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TOOLS

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SIZE AND PRINT TEMPLATE

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TAPE AND SPRAY

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Cut the outline using a scroll saw.

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Create bulbous-y curves so that each piece can sort of grab the other upon assembly.

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Sand the feet to make sure it will stand up on its own.

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Non-toxic paints or dyes are recommended if you decide to paint your DIY wooden puzzle

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It turned out just like I imagined! I left mine natural instead of painting.

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UGLY DUCKLING HOUSE

DIY WOODEN PUZZLE FROM SCRAP WOOD

Make your own stand-up puzzles from scrap wood! These make great gifts and are perfect as an entry-level project for older kids

SUPPLIES

Printer paper spray adhesive palm sander sandpaper finish/sealer

TOOLS

Scroll saw painter's tape pencil/pen palm sander

SIZE AND PRINT TEMPLATE

Choose your piece of wood and create your template.

TAPE AND SPRAY

Add painter's tape or contact paper on top of the wood before using spray.

Cut the outline using a scroll saw.

CUT THE OUTLINE

Create bulbous-y curves so that each piece can sort of grab the other upon assembly.

CUT OUT PIECES

Sand the feet to make sure it will stand up on its own.

FINISH & ENJOY

Non-toxic paints or dyes are recommended if you decide to paint your DIY wooden puzzle

COLOR

It turned out just like I imagined! I left mine natural instead of painting.

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