Puzzle Measurements
Are you wondering what size frame to get for your guest book puzzle?
Here are the measurements for finished puzzles
(All measurements are approximate to allow differences for edge options.)
Puzzles with 1.5 inch Pieces and a Square Center Piece
Puzzles with 2 inch Pieces and a Square Center Piece
Puzzles with 3 inch Pieces and a Square Center Piece
How to Get Your Puzzle Ready to Frame
The easiest way to stabilize your puzzle, is to tape the back with masking tape. This is less messy than glue, and won't damage the wood or signatures on the front of the puzzle. When your puzzle is taped, it is easy to pick up and position in a frame. It is also less permanent, so you can move pieces around later, should you ever wish to.
Frames
When choosing a frame, you will want to check the back of the frame and make sure it is a little deeper. Some frames are thin and barely hold a paper thickness, but many will have some clearance for matting, etc. You will want one of those, or a shadow box frame would have plenty of space for the puzzle thickness.
Make a Photo Guestbook Puzzle
Photo and Idea by Donna Brown
I used clear packing tape on the backside to hold the pieces together. Then I made a mat for the back out of foam poster board. I cut "doors" in the mat so I could change out the pictures if I wanted to. I glued the mat to the back of the puzzle with Mod Podge. Then attached the Command strips to the mat. The puzzle was mounted using Velcro Command wall mounts.
Violá! :-)
