Making Jigsaw Puzzles

I have tried this without putting much thought or effort into it, and the problem I had was that the pieces didn't fit together tightly enough... you know, every piece has to really lock into all the pieces next to it. I think maybe a template would help with that, though? Foam core seems like a good idea, but I think you would want to cut it with an x-acto knife instead of scissors. Good luck, and please let us know what works best!!

You could also try foam core (sp?) instead of card board.
Also, try doing an internet search for puzzle templates.

Have fun!!!

They sell blank puzzles that you can buy. Then you could glue on the picture that you want and then use a blade to cut around the pieces. I think that would work well. Look at craft stores for the blank puzzles

If you go to Walmart.com you can upload a picture and they will make it into a puzzle, you can even get it in a little tin with the picture printed on it for storage. My boys have some of these from special visits with Grandpa and other special memories.

I've never made any, but for the durability of them I would think its easier and maybe a little bit more money but you can buy 24 piece character puzzles for 3.99 in the stores. Last year around this time I even got some 2 for $5.

Here's a template. I think you could maybe laminate it?
http://www.thetoymaker.com/Toypages/39JigsawPuzzles/39Jig...

Here's a cute video on how to do it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmRBW17Do48