Photo Puzzle Gift using the KNK Zing and Lori Whitlock 12 pc puzzle svg
I was so excited to give Lori Whitlock’s great 12 pc puzzle .svg a try. I thought it would be fun AND I needed to send a quick “hello” note to my Mom who lives several hours away. What better way to say, “Hi” than a cute photo of one of the grandkids? Well, I think receiving cash is a great way to get a hello…but…I sent this instead. LOL!
First, I printed a photo of my son with a penguin onto thin chipboard. I love that photo! We had it taken when we did a behind the scenes tour at Sea World last summer. I’m using the Canon PIXMA Pro9000 Mark II printer.
After it was finished printing, I stamped directly onto the chipboard with the “You’re One of a Kind” sentiment from my Sweet Popsicle Puns stamp set. Try bending these stamps. It’s a great way to create a unique look. 😉
I cut it using my KNK Zing die cut machine. Here are some other things I’ve made with my Zing.
CUTE!
I’m still learning to use the KNK Zing and I had the blade turned up a bit high and also didn’t have the cut centered quite right. Regardless, I think it turned out so cute! (Why didn’t I just use the print and cut function? A great question! I am still asking myself that very thing. Would you believe that it didn’t occur to me? True story. I’m still pondering my thinking process on that one. Bizarre!)
I put the puzzle into a clear pillow box (which you can buy here see the craft container’s tab), tied it with a ribbon and then added the “Shore do Miss you” sentiment from my newest stamp set, Pun in the Sun.
I’m sending this to my Mom who lives many hours away. I think it’s such a cute and unique way to send a happy hello. Consider using this same idea for invitations! I’ve done that before and they were a huge hit!
I wrote this post while participating on the Lori Whitlock Design Team.
What a unique and fun idea! I’m sure your Mom will love it!
Great idea!!!!
Oh I just LOVE this idea Joy!! My girsl would get a kick out of making some of these fun messages for their friends as well. Hmmm, come to think of it, that is a fabulous idea… we will definitley be doing this! 🙂
Hugs,
Lori
What a GREAT idea!!! These would make such fun christmas gifts!!
Awesome Puzzle!! I really do love that feature about MTC. A little tip: I usually make my actual puzzle cut file smaller than the printed image. That way, I have some “wiggle room” in case of a little misalignment. No one ever knows the wiser 😛
Thanks for sharing!
What a GREAT suggestion, Chad! Thank you! I’ll definitely try that next time. 🙂
~Joy~
Joy,That’s a great project,Love it,Joy
This is a really nice project! Do you remember how thick the chipboard was that you used?
Hi Michelle!
I wish I could remember exactly. Ugh! I do know that it was slightly thicker than cereal box. It could have even been double cereal box thickness. I’m sorry I didn’t list it in the project! Ack!
Thanks for the reply!
That enough to give me a basic idea for now. I seem to recall finding a different article after I commented on this one that mentioned using the Cameo to cut chipboard that was about as thick as a cereal box. From what I understand, this machine is sturdier, so it should be able to handle something as thick as a cereal box.