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GOT PUZZLE PIECES? Tips & tricks to Decorate for Junk journals! Step by Step Tutorial! The Paper Outpost! :) How to make decorated puzzle pieces for embellishments for your junk journals! Place them on spines, coveres, use as page tabs, spine dangles, tuck them in pockets and more! So cute! Fun to mass make!! :)
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[@cynthiat6505]

Wipe your yap…Hahahahahahahahahahahaha! You not only teach, you entertain! I love this idea!

[@patriciamaeanthony3838]

I made a little tool for sanding the curves. I moistened an inexpensive emery board from Dollar Tree (they frequently separate on their own) and cut lengthwise strips which can then be glued to a q-tip stem or a thin coffee stir stick. I also have a set of jewelers files which work great for curves, but I keep the emery board ones in my box of itty bitty paper craft tools.

[@bettylongshore9594]

GREAT idea!!!!!!

[@bythegraceofgod993]

That is a great idea. I’ve tried using the thin strips around my finger but often I need something smaller. Using a Q tip sounds great.

[@fortheloveofcrafts]

Brilliant. Thanks for sharing!

[@nancywalker7302]

I'm going to put them on small file folders 😊

[@tealwingz]

I was going to suggest the jewelers file also

[@phylliswilliamstn]

I enjoy hearing neighbor noises on junk journaling YT channels. So random and fun 😅

[@dhall6977]

Hi Pam! Try starting with the napkin face down, then your and place the pieces on it. No worries about the glue drying too quickly! They also make cute earrings😻

[@kellyhards8828]

That is a great idea!

[@ninkagiraudet5141]

Decorate the back so you have the front already decorated with the puzzle image… Genius!!!

[@JenniferSWalker]

"Wipe your yap." 😂😂 Love it. And the adorable puzzle pieces!

[@zoundzy]

Please video the nail gilding experiment 😁

[@donnaswisher8408]

Mornin' Pam. Puzzle pieces are fun to play with. Sometimes I just leave them as is when the picture on them are pretty or suit your need. Also, they are layers of cardboard so I've found it's easy to peel the picture layer off and just use that when you want a thinner, flat piece to glue into your journals. (they can also look cool in a collage). TFS Regards to the menagerie and Papa too. Hope you all have a great day. 🌞

[@knottyyarnies450]

Great ideas thanks for sharing! I love reading the comments after watching the videos for this reason! Everyone has their unique ideas too. Thanks again

[@donnaswisher8408]

@@knottyyarnies450 thank you and you're welcome. 😊

[@janscott821]

Donna I like the collage idea! 🥰. TFS

[@donnaswisher8408]

@@janscott821 Thank you, so glad you do. Have fun playing with the idea. 😁

[@emmkaa2099]

Good morning, Pam! These are brilliant! As half the JJ'ing world knows by now, I'm involved in a craft fair at church next month. I can see a set of these (maybe six to a pack) done on a Christmas puzzle (in theory the front side will be mostly red, green, and white) and make little ornaments. I also see larger kid-size puzzle pieces decorated on both sides, sealed with Mod Podge, and hung on a key chain. I remember Tina at Shabbydabbydoodah peeling the shiny paper off the front so she was left with two decorateable sides since the shiny side doesn't glue as well as the cardboard side. I'm off to have fun! Love and hugs, MK ♥️🤗🏜🤗♥️ Oh, and yay! It was 62 degrees here this morning and you can bet your bottom dollar that I put on my "Everything is a Craft Supply..." sweatshirt! Everyone loved it, said it was "so me". Hugs!

[@karenanderson8645]

62 degree ice age! Lol!! Sunny cheers me up every time! I have 2 little guys just like him, we have to shovel paths in the snow in the yard for them to go out in the winter! Awesome ideas as usual Pam, thank you! ❤ 🐾

[@shelleyeskdale4233]

Hi Pam, long time watcher from the UK, first time commenter! An easier method is burn off excess napkin, as long as glue is damp no damage and leaves brown scorched edge that saves inking! 💖

[@karmenkrafts496]

wow very cool...

[@charonpilgrim8086]

Pam, I always enjoy your creativity… Oh, and Sunny’s close ups🤣🥰

[@patriciavincent1569]

I paint the puzzle pieces and make pins, earrings, and wreaths and necklaces. For me painting is a calming thing to do.

[@bythegraceofgod993]

I enjoy your videos. You are a silly person and I think that is great. Creativity blossoms in your tutorials and I appreciate your attention to detail.

[@craftygrandma56]

LOL!!! I a year late to the party but youtube has finally decided to show via my feed your videos from 2-3 years ago!!! I have never seen them because I always give a thumbs up to those I have seen!!! Love your project .....I am presently working on a puzzle (my son bought me a set of 6 each 1000 pieces! that I would be ready to decorate them in a different way but alas! I won't! Winter has been very very cold and this puzzle - among other things - keep me occupied. I did however, learn something that puzzle pieces have different names!! I had to lol when the mower? started outside because it seems every time I want to watch your video, hubby decides to serenade me with his guitar and singing!!!! Take care and thanks for the great idea of using puzzles as decor!!!

[@cindyinaz2357]

I have given the j j bug to my sister and we went thrift store shopping today…and she turned to me and said” hey everything I look at I’m thinking how can I use this as a craft supply” my job is done🤣

[@buckiannscreations9089]

You have the most professional voice for the tutorials besides the great ideas 💡

[@myotheraccountonothe]

Hiya Pam, great ideas , add the gilded nails in your next vid 😂

[@number1nanaof2]

Hi Pam and Sunny... Hope your day is great. This is such a cute idea. Even tiny leftover pieces of napkins can be used. I agree, Sunny...62 is a bit chilly. So glad you have sweaters...I'll bet you look very smart in them. Do you have booties/boots? Have a marvelous day. God bless! 🙏🥰

[@stacythomas7949]

I just love hearing your reaction to the noise and noise makers!🤣🤣 it’s hilarious!!

[@janetgeist8505]

Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful work. Noise wasn’t bad, can’t be helped 😊❤.

[@lynnettecape9688]

Hey Pam...you could try using a diamond file bead reamer for that. They start as a fine point and get larger the further you go down.

[@maryklein5257]

Pam loving this idea! It’s so funny when I’m at the thrift store I hear you in my head saying USE WHAT YOU HAVE MARY!! LOL

[@sybilmccullers6291]

I decorated some puzzle pieces for a swap once a long time ago. Just used patterned paper to cover them but napkin would have been easier, so thanks Pam. One thing I did to get the "innies" sanded was to take a small piece of light sandpaper and wrap it around a pen or a skewer and glue it. It got into the little nooks and crannies really well. I must go and see if I have any old puzzles left from grandkids-sitting days.

[@MyDjturner]

I always love your dialogue as you do what you do, but today was exceptionally noisy and I so enjoyed your dialogue about that. So entertaining. 😂😂😂Yes I watched Maid but I can watch it again if thisis mandatory or something. Love the nostril Sunshine🤣I love these little puzzle pieces. Thanks for making me smile🙂

[@desireemartin3485]

Good video even with the background noise, you are so fun thanks for sharing

[@Evawebdiva]

I love that series Maid. Did you know that mother and daughter actresses are really mother and daughter in real life? Both were very compelling.

[@JacquouilleLaFripouille]

62F =17C is very warm in my neck of the woods Sunny.

[@shanfrancis1622]

Love these puzzle pieces. Love all your videos. I started junk journaling watching your videos. To separate napkins though I just wet thumb and forefinger and grab in the corner. Open your fingers and it comes apart. That way the white layers don't tear and you can use them for other crafting/art journaling etc.

[@karmenkrafts496]

Great idea, thank you..

[@patriciamonreal4401]

Another Great Day ❤Thank You

[@katherinetwilliams4254]

Love these ideas. I bought a puzzle box with a couple missing pieces at thrift store for couple bucks. Been needing extra ideas for how to use. Perfect timing!

[@bythegraceofgod993]

Great idea! I will be grabbing my daughter and heading to the thrift store. I have seen boxes of pue pieces with a piece or two missing and never thought about using them like this.

[@marilyneaton9388]

Thanks Pam. How about a photo of Sunny in his sweater? Stay warm!

[@pearsrtasty3326]

These are SOOO cute and can you imagine all of those people out there that do diamond art paintings, with left over drills?? And all their puzzles that have like pieces missing?! I think this is super dope :) and not to mention a fun a creative factory outlet! I mention diamond art, because I do it and I may have a few puzzles :P edit: "dope" that really says something about my age... :/

[@lalagamma4452]

Beautiful Pam. Great tips too. 🐞 Namaste 🥰

[@vickigarland9818]

Thank you, you make me smile. So enjoy watching n listening to you. You SO inspire me to be creative❣️

[@diannescott5547]

“Hairy doo dads “.. 😂 Known only to us crafters of reckless abandon!!

[@cynthiat6505]

I know right!? Her asides are hysterical!

[@blupoppy608]

omg love this idea, I got 1500 puzzle pieces.....guess what I'll be doing all weekend...thanks for posting and sharing this x

[@catzpajamaz5889]

"Just so cute!" I absolutely love little cute things too! A couple drops of white glue in your water cap with the qtip will secure all the edges 👍

[@debbieharper4771]

Love this idea. Thank you. You could use a water brush instead of the q-tip and water.

[@kimcat7320]

Thanks for the great idea Pam. Can't wait to try it.

[@bettybutler1686]

On back sides I dribble glittery nail polish. Great for all seasons, but especially Christmas

[@janscott821]

Poor Sunny! Mom is turning you into a pupsicle! Pam, thanks for showing us how to use napkins on jig saw puzzle pieces. It seems rather tedious but I’m gonna give it a try! Love to all🥰

[@barbsjournalcreation3668]

Love these. Scratch Sunny's ears for me.😊

[@trinafry1052]

Sweet idea! It was 32 degrees here this morning. Brrrr...!!

[@josievanotterlo5191]

Love your tutorials…this is a gem. I love your FB page too.

[@julielakey594]

Those are so darn cute thanks for sharing

[@robinspencer9577]

Love this idea 💡 thanks for sharing.

[@gabrielleprettyman6528]

Absolutely gorgeous pieces!I'm rummaging straight away for my puzzle pieces!yes great clear out to find them!Thank you Pam for such a wonderful video and love to papa and Sunny xx

[@RSSsmommie]

Oh cute! Gonna make these for sure! Ty dear.

[@DianesDesigns1660]

wonderful idea for our puzzle pieces!! TYFS

[@sheliaporter6795]

What wonderful ideas! Thank you! ❤️

[@cynthiaakacyndsmith6539]

I love doing fun stiff with puzzle pieces it is all good! You go girl!

[@barbaranoble9748]

The puzzle idea is great! I need to buy more! Love you sweet Sunshine! ❤ Tyfs!

[@kuratianoa4868]

I make earrings,pendant and keyring and book makers, windcharm design etc, etc, 👌 👌 perfect 👌 as a gift.

[@brendabrown8027]

Love these! I received my Fundle and was very pleasantly surprised there was so much! I hate the thought of cutting,folding or tearing the old pieces apart. There was a dictionary page with my last name and a beautiful Princess Diana and baby William that I don't know what to do with. So many beautiful pages and oh can we talk about the old paper smell! Love my Fundle and will certainly be buying another!

[@leisacarnahan7647]

Very cool idea!

[@sueleblanc2152]

Good morning Pam n Sunny. Fun idea. Something to do with the grand kiddos 🦉

[@binaalmilli7216]

Good Morning Pam :) Thank you for sharing another great idea ❤️ Adorable!

[@nancycarr7637]

Ihanks for another great idea for using napkins.

[@michellejanossy8186]

So late to class! I have so been wanting to try recycling puzzle pieces. 💕 Will have to try it out in the morning. 💗

[@JeanneBaney]

Love your trick for separating napkins! Why have I never seen that before?? Lots of tips and ideas for puzzle piece art! Love it! 🎃

[@joanfriant211]

Cute idea!

[@suebrophy1440]

Oh yes! I have saved the brightest puzzles for journals from my mom's stash of puzzles. Thanks again for " jj inspiration "!!

[@janoirmoon5099]

Hi Miss Pam. Once again you have cheered me up to start my morning! I didn't think I was interested in doing puzzle pieces but you made it look so fun. I don't know if I have the patience to do the napkin glueing but I might give it a go if I end up finding loose pieces somewhere. I liked all the pieces but especially the dangly ones.

[@dawnhiggins6802]

So cute!!

[@bettylongshore9594]

Pam, I was just looking at some old puzzle pieces wondering what could be done with them....then this video shows up!!! Perfect timing!!!!! Love the dangle tab!!!!

[@hartmanartsource]

Found this online: Tabs and blanks seem to be the most common names for the parts that connect with other pieces. There are other names, though. Instead of “tabs”, some people like to call them “knobs”, or “bobbles”, or “heads”. The last blue piece has 4 “blanks”, but other names for those open spaces include “pockets”, “slots”, “holes”, and “indents”.

[@pamwilson78]

Cute idea

[@verrilli1]

I just discovered your videos and I LOVE them! They are informative and hilarious - keep 'em coming!

[@Justforlaugh22854]

Thanks for all the tips. I will give it a go! Good day to all. 🎃

[@sharonfowler9971]

These are gorgeous! And will make earrings with mine. I planned on a couple of weeks ago after seeing a bracelet and earrings and that video was great too and your video is the icing on that idea ! Thank you for the extras stuff you do and your camera close up are great! I'm so thankful for you and your. Video 's and Styff we can purchase!! One Awesome Lady!! Love to you and 👪 family! Sunny indeed too!

[@pauletteliddell2923]

Pam those are so cute..

[@WasteSomeTimeWithMaggie]

These are so cool tfs Pam...Kia Kaha...

[@JanaL20]

I’d like to see how you applied these to junk journal or ATCs

[@KellysCreativeDreams]

Cute, Pam. Love the tip with the Q-tip. As I watched I had an idea. When I get it done, I'll post in the group. Creative Blessings!

[@AnnaMorris411]

Hey Pam! I’ve watched for several years but I finally got the chance to pick up a bottle of Fabri-fix! Why didn’t I make a special trip to get this stuff? No more wrinkles in my pages! It’s a winner!

[@maritaranda7782]

Beautiful puzzle pieces🤩

[@WoodlandInspired]

Good morning Pam😊 Wow 62 degrees sound awesome! Really cool puzzle project, I do have a die cut for puzzle pieces maybe time to have a play. 🤗💕 Stay warm Sunny! 🥰

[@mjshowers2988]

These are sweet! Thanks Pam!🎃

[@clombard7134]

Hi Pam! Great tutorial! I have a box of puzzle pieces that would be the perfect candidate for this project.

[@paulchavez931]

Hello Pam!! I sure miss you HaPpY voice and videos! Elvira, here...using hubby's phone because mine broke! Satisfying my paper crafty craving today!! 💖🙋🌻Giving this a try!😊👍

[@susanstemmet607]

Just love watching all your videos. Whatever you do is always fun. Sunshine is so cute, makes me miss my little dog, Tina, who went to doggie heaven 11 years ago. She was our baby.

[@annedacosta2864]

Thank you for this video Pam! I had an old puzzle in my closet just waiting to be transformed.

[@starbright1256]

Same. Was going to donate it but now I'm doing this. It's a 250 price so got got lots to do. I'm new to junk journal so I'm looking at everything in a new way, including trash

[@Lady_Jay42]

I think you must have read my mind... I was playing around with some puzzle pieces the other day and was wondering if you had any videos on them. I made 2 but I didn't like how they turned out,, but I like the napkin idea! I love decoupage but I don't love the warpies. With Puzzle pieces, there's no worry of that!. Off I go to play...

[@happymailmagic]

You NEVER disappoint!!! I learn something new or a new way of doing something with EVERY SINGLE Video you post!!!

[@DeniseS-6867]

Hello Pam, cute puzzle pieces, I made some many moons ago when I first started mixed media. Sunshine, my two felines have their own chenille blankets on my bed so when they feel cold, they snuggle themselves in their blankets. TFS

[@carolinevidemark8564]

These puzzlepieces look quite different to them I'm used to. Much more whimsical and goofy-fun to look at!

[@k.susieroloff4801]

Very cute!......😻

[@pjfoltz8810]

You are waiting for Halloween and today was Good Friday! I missed this video!

[@karmenkrafts496]

This was fun, and super cute, i brought puzzles a while ago to do something like this... Great mind you have... Huggles

[@donnadegale-kalloo5926]

Cool👍

[@shelleyrey1674]

I just made a bunch of puzzle pieces. No pretty napkins to use so dug into my stash and made some pretty cool pieces. My crop-a-Dile was easy to use for making holes. Thank you for sharing!

[@donnabright1126]

I have done this with my Cricut. That way you can cut out the paper exact to the base. Fun!

[@evelynhughes951]

Great video! Love these! ❤❤

[@marshakopeika9671]

Love the puzzle pieces ❣️❣️❣️❣️👋

[@sharynsiler7669]

Pam have you tried using a water brush? It holds a reservoir of water with a clear brush at the end. I love your ideas and had been eyeing a puzzle box. Now I know what to do. Thanks

[@karenstiles6829]

I love your rambling 😊💯❤❤😆 and sunshine🐶🐶👓

[@cindygranahan8006]

Pam, I have been watching you for years , but never commented. I LOVE you and your videos. I have learned so very much with yout innovative techniques! Love Holly and cameos of Sunny. Please don't ever stop creating with reckless abandon. Hope your Holdays are the best ever!

[@alanaskinner5703]

I love the water idea. I have used Modpauge(spelling) and sanded it, but this looks better in my opinion, love to Sonny and Holly thanks Pam

[@jlouutube65]

That napkin thing is a great idea but I don't have that kind of patience so I would cover them with gesso and then ink, stamp etc. I love the idea of using puzzle pieces though...thank you!! ;)

[@arlenemcgowan2113]

New Idea!!! Yeah!!!