Large Puzzle Piece Embellishments for Junk Journal Covers

[@novafalcosmith]

BRILLIANT STUNNING LOVELY 🥰 THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR BEAUTIFUL WORK WITH US!!!!!🥰💖💖🥰😍🤩🤩

[@TreasureBooks]

My pleasure 😊 Thanks for watching :)

[@novafalcosmith]

@@TreasureBooks most definitely 💜

[@redcamel1961]

Beautiful recycling. You have to be the queen of turning trash to treasures.

[@znycelondon5313]

Beautiful. Tip: if you can’t find large pieces of puzzle…….join smaller pieces and cover them with the glue on both sides…….the shapes will never be two alike!🤗🤗🤗

[@saucysoul7865]

That's a great idea as well 🙂

[@pawspaper7878]

Awesome idea

[@kathyb5740]

Love your idea !!!

[@debbiewoten9403]

Great idea!

[@jaynieroberts494]

Good idea!!

[@patriciagechei8145]

You have the most creative mind ever! What a beautiful way to use old puzzle pieces. I'm going to rob my grandchilren. I love them all, especially the little girl with flowers in upper corner. Thank you for this tutorial.

[@trishahall6889]

“I’m going to rob my grandchildren” 😂😂😂 love it 👍

[@tcovington0711]

You are a genius...I cannot wrap my brain around the creative process you use, nor can I keep up with all the beauty you bring to your craft, I simply watch and enjoy...thank you...

[@TreasureBooks]

Thanks so much 😊

[@kari-annerobinson8514]

Another awesome ‘transformation’ of discarded trash (puzzle pieces) into beautiful embellishments for journals. Thank-you.

[@jeanschmidbauer6902]

I'm always in awe of your creativity but love how you also show your fails as additional lessons.

[@SilvaraHale]

If you have only Puzzle with small pieces, I could imagine that it would looks really cool if you use one small Puzzpiece for 1 Letter. For example the Word "Diary" . "D" on one piece "i" on the next and so on. And than you could put the Pieces together or let little Spaces between them. There are endless possibilities. The Idea is really cool. Thank you for inspiring us. Last Thing: I LOVE Glitter. I want Glitter everywhere.

[@dianelevy2855]

Great idea!

[@debbiemarkgraf6901]

These are ALL GORGEOUS!!!! TFS YOUR BEAUTIFUL CREATIONS AND TALENT with us!!! You are AMAZING!!!!

[@reneehouse-wyatt3658]

Love them all, including the little girl with the tea grounds! Calling my daughter-in-law to save me puzzle pieces, too!

[@genasnider6648]

This makes me want to make Christmas ornaments with these using music sheets.

[@tweetyk474]

GREAT IDEA!!!

[@lwalker8992]

Love that idea

[@jaynieroberts494]

I find myself smiling the entire time I’m watching your oh so incredibly creative videos!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you Jaynie :)

[@sylviak9808]

LOL "Must be an eyelet kind of day ..." I love how you just play around not knowing 100% for sure what exactly you are going to do initially. Very inspirational! I loved all of the techniques and outcomes and could not choose a favorite.

[@cherylann9569]

Love this, now the kids xmas puzzle will have a new life. Thank you

[@elizabeththompson8859]

Oh my goodness 💗,I LOVE EVERY SINGLE ONE! One could use a puzzle piece, for wherever your imagination takes you❣️ Thank you SO MUCH for sharing ALL your techniques! I NEVER miss any of your tutorials, they just bring me SO MUCH JOY, that I'll wake up at night, eager to work on my next project❣️

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much Elizabeth!!

[@tieskeellis8531]

Brilliant!!! Did not expect anything else than Brilliant from you,!!! Failure. In all the hundreds of your videos I have seen, I have NEVER seen one failure. Thanks for the super idea again!

[@margoeastman923]

Hi Natasha... they're all so different, but everyone of them are so beautiful...TFS

[@marilynmccormick3731]

I too love them all. I like the white napkin back with the brown chipboard elements. I think the large puzzle pieces with white paint or gesso covered in cheeseclothwould look nice decorated as Christmas tree ornaments with each one having my grandchildren's name plus a decoration indicating their interest or sport or hobby. Thank you Natasha for your sharing ways.

[@judymartin420]

These are absolutely beautiful! I've seen many videos of people using puzzle pieces but yours absolutely takes the show!!! Can't wait to start trying out some of your amazing ideas. As always thank you so much for sharing your time and talent with all you fans. Happy crafting😀😀😀

[@connielester1641]

I really like the cheesecloth for a sturdy, grudge look and the napkin for a leather look. Now to find a giant puzzle ❣️

[@deborahallensworth6012]

I love watching you. It is so much fun. Makes want to just junk journal all day. I am making photo junk journals with childhood pics of my granddaughters. I have 4 girls and we are looking forward to the birth of a grandson.

[@gabrielleprettyman6528]

Oh Natasha,you never fail to amaze with your wonderful and beautiful ideas!thank you for taking your precious time to share xx

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@denniscox7384]

Darlene here. Brilliant and beautiful embellishments. Thanks for sharing.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@rebeccabodine413]

Oh, WOW! I really like the one with the tea and stuff! It's very alluring.

[@bojanaermanovic4068]

Our queen of the focal points! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@TreasureBooks]

Hvalaaaa :)

[@brendakirby2186]

These are SOOOOOO magnificent!!! Thank you for sharing with us. Simply beautiful.

[@celieaguayo9000]

I like to wait with a little girl with the flowers the butterfly one the envelope is so cute and the music one would be kind of fun to see what different things that could be done with that one thanks for sharing

[@57cparks]

They look great. Your creativity is endless and amazingly beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

[@smallmoments957]

This is amazing! You took a child's puzzle piece and turned it into a beautiful piece of art! Thank you for sharing this : )

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much 😀

[@trutaurus69]

Love the cheesecloth look. Such nice additions for a cover.

[@rebeccagable9629]

Very, very pretty...and you did the correct dry-brush technique!

[@angelaarnold4255]

These are soooo beautiful! My Grandkids had those HUGE puzzles a long time ago. They are 18, 16 and 14 now. Those puzzles are long gone!! Lol. I’m gonna have to start watching for these!

[@debbieforward5282]

The puzzle pieces turned out absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing the different techniques you used on these pieces.

[@purenatures4755]

The recycling element of this project is mind blowing. Love your creativity and thank u for sharing 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much 😊

[@lauriedavis5137]

Oh my goodness! How wonderful! I love these!! Thanks!!

[@tamielizabethallaway2413]

These are gorgeous!!! Really beautiful! BTW....just sharing something I bought that personally I've found amazing....clear gesso! It dries in practically no time, doesn't change the colour of anything, it paints on white but dries transparent, and gets rid of all shininess on surfaces. It's so good if you paint something for example, but you only have acrylic paints, which tend to have a shiny finish, but not everything suits a shiny finish! Instead of having to buy a ton of different textured paints and papers - or even gluing on with PVA leaves a semi shiny finish.... It's no problem! Just paint on a thin layer of clear gesso last of all, and it helps seal your project as well as leaving a matte finish, that has a very very fine sand texture. My pot wasn't super cheap, (around £10) although to be fair it was the first time I'd ever seen it and decided to try it out, so there could be cheaper versions than the one I got - BUT it's just ONE product! No matter if you're using magazine pages, shiny cardstock, shiny beads or cabochons, recycled packaging, PVA glue, acrylic paints, stickers - anything that looks too "modern" for a vintage or shabby chic finish, you can dull down the finish! Maybe I'm just late to discovering this, and everyone else already knows about it! 🤔 But for those that haven't, it's amazing! My one is by Windsor & Newton, but I'm not declaring that to be the "best" as it's the only one I've tried, but I do love it! You can use all your old supplies that you tend to avoid because they're too shiny textured... I've got stickers and cardstocks that I've had YEARS, that I bought when I first started buying craft supplies. Bulk bought from cheap shops and kid's ranges.... I'm sure we've all got those cheap things in our stash, right? That were a "bargain" - and yet are sitting at the bottom of piles unused, so not THAT much of a bargain after all! 🙄 But you can dig them all out and give them a new shabby lease of life with clear gesso! I thought of it immediately when you peeled the top layer of your puzzle pieces, which is not necessary if you plan to cover them with fabric or tissue, you could even glue things to the back of the pieces instead of the shiny side....but even just painting and layering buttons, beads, cabochons and then painting the whole piece - can look gorgeous but too shiny to look vintage. So if you have tons of stuff that you tend to avoid for that reason, and don't want to buy a whole new set of paints in different finishes, or different glues or sealers...you can just buy a pot of clear gesso to solve all your shiny issues! Just thought I'd share that in case others didn't know! But anyway Natasha, these are very pretty, so was the waterfall journals you made but I didn't comment on that video, but that's two project ideas that have REALLY appealed to me out of your recent videos! Looks like I'll be rummaging in charity shops for preschool age jigsaws, so I can glue a finished piece on the front of a waterfall journal!!! 😁😁😁

[@saucysoul7865]

Hi Tami 👋🏼 I am new in the paper crafting world and I didn't know about clear gesso so thank you for sharing this 😊

[@tamielizabethallaway2413]

@@saucysoul7865 hi Jennifer! I'm glad it was of use to you to know! I'm seriously amazed by it....such a simple thing...often it's the simple things that are the best! 😁 I've been googling it since I typed that, and seems there are brands that sell pots double the size I got, for a bit less than I paid for mine! So guess what's waiting in my eBay basket! 😂🤣😅 You won't regret it! I've used it home decor bits too...such as acrylic painted plant pots etc, so they look and feel more like cement/clay/rustic finish...not looking shiny/ceramic and bright looking. Indoor pots I mean!!! I've got a lot of coastal decor, rustic woods, pebbles, shells, rope etc...and I only have normal cheap acrylic craft paints...so it's great because I can paint bits different shades, add the gesso on top, and everything goes back to looking natural texture after. 😘😘😘

[@sandybe11]

There are recipes out there to make your own clear gesso, which I tried and had success.

[@saucysoul7865]

Thank you for that. I have some acrylic paints in my stash that I haven't tried yet. I will definitely pick up some clear gesso and pair them together, I like the old vintage look. I like all kinds of looks actually, chic and modern. So I can't wait to get started on making journals. Thanks again ☺️💜

[@happymailmagic]

Gorgeous! You always have some of the Most BRILLIANT Ideas!!! ~🙏💙🙏~

[@carolynspapertherapy]

I love this so much! You are genius with ideas, and a great teacher!

[@1948Harper]

Today I acquired a box of large jigsaws…. Can’t wait to try. Thanks for showing x

[@kathrynhelm4176]

Fabulous idea Natasa! My favorite was the white music tissue paper with the two die cut flowers but they are all gorgeous! A very unique idea...so fun!🥰❤️

[@lorettavalmorbida7793]

They are all my favorite each one is unique in their way, just lovely.

[@rosiejimenez3953]

Loved this idea! Always enjoy listening to your beautiful voice.

[@peggydid]

Natasha, these are brilliant! I stopped by a charity shop this afternoon and was able to get a puzzle with large pieces, so I can make some of this goodness soon! Thanks so much! Hugs!

[@maramariajarvis3425]

Marvelous, you create beautiful things repurposing, loving all your work. Thank you for sharing with us your ideas.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thanks so much 😊

[@quinbee_creates]

I like hidden spots so I like the one with the folded-up writing space tied with ribbon best.

[@Sheamarie]

Thank you for this tutorial. This is a nice refresher for me seeing all your different techniques. Your instructions are always easy to follow. I love all the puzzle pieces, they are all my favorite. Thank you so much for sharing your time and your ideas.

[@TubeYouLena]

I love them all but especially the interactive one, the one that flips open. Your channel is an effective medicine at the time of anxiety. Thank you for that.

[@tweetyk474]

LENA i agree. it has helped me a lot with my anxiety and depression.

[@colleenlondon5605]

These came out gorgeous!! They will be gorgeous on a journal. I only make journals for my own use but I was thinking it would be fun to find a large puzzle and decorate the box as well as the pieces and store the pieces in the box.... and Bob's your uncle :) xxxx

[@tamielizabethallaway2413]

Fanny's your aunt...? And if your name's Phil... You're brother's.......?????? 😂🤣😅

[@denniscox7384]

Love this idea!

[@jessiej5765]

The best treacher ever thank you for sharing your skills love all of them 💜

[@tinaluu9810]

Oh my these are the best puzzle pieces creations evee. So very creative and smart. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us beautiful. ❤❤❤

[@Eibmozluver]

"These are definitely teeth marks." 😂 🤣 😂 I laughed so hard at that. Those are fabulous! What a wonderful idea! I can't wait to try some of these. I'm going to check my local dollar store. 😊

[@barbaracabrera207]

These are so cute. I have a big piece puzzle from thrift store I haven't used yet. I thought it might be cute to use in a journal. But wasn't sure exactly HOW. This is great idea. Thx for video. Austin,TX USA

[@BrendaSmyth-i9o]

How can u pick a fav whn theyre all so beautiful,another great video Natasha as always,thank u ❤❤❤❤

[@MsDianaWeeks]

Absolutely gorgeous, I love them all :) Thanks for sharing, I look forward to spending time appreciating your gifts and talents. Blessings

[@karenkeefer3537]

I love how you repurpose everything!

[@lucybanta7311]

Wow, they are wonderful. I can’t pick a favorite.

[@janiecox8766]

Sweetie you have CHANGED MY LIFE! I stumbled onto your bio video. I feel like we know each other. I have every kind of art supply but always flitting from one thing to another. Now all I want to do IS MAKE TREASURE BOOKS!

[@polly-emilytaylor6410]

Fantastic idea… I particularly liked the one with the specimen number on. I just bought a die of floral shapes, now all I need is to find an old puzzle. Off to see my nieces and nephews!! Stunning creativity as always Natasha, you have inspired me. 🙏🏻

[@debbiepeysen9419]

Awesome. I am in love with all of them. My favorite is a tie between tissue paper and cheese cloth. Thanks for all great ideas you have given me.

[@bbsclosetcreations]

Ahhh !!! Natasa ! Soooo clever , and I cant just choose one . They all look so gorgeous. The Brad's , corner pieces , gold brushing , and flowers make em pop do beautifully !! Definitely will have to find me some puzzles to create this beauty. Tfs !!! Hugs gorgeous ❤🥰

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!!

[@journalingadventures]

So cute. Now I will be on the lookout for large puzzles at the thrift stores. Thanks!

[@rebeccagable9629]

Garage sales, too--usually very cheap!

[@debilee9557]

Your videos are absolutely mesmerizing. I just found your channel and cannot stop watching. What wonderful ideas!

[@victoriaparker9192]

I love this idea! I went out and bought some large puzzles and started some! Can’t wait to see how they turned out! Thank you for all your amazing ideas! You should do a Facebook page for us all to share what we make using your ideas!

[@arizonamonarch]

You have the best ideas / suggestions! I just love your videos and always look forward to them. Thank you and stay safe!

[@CrystalParrotStudio]

As if my mind isn't in crafty overload already, this video comes along and everything else is just going to have to wait! Your creations and tutorials are the BEST! Thank you for sharing!🥰

[@amywalker5438]

Oh my! I love all of them! I will now be searching for those large puzzle pieces when I go thrifting !!❤️❤️

[@patriciamoore7527]

Love these. Especially love the eyelets on them.

[@marisolmendez1755]

What a wonderful idea🥰 Nathasa you are like a magician, always have something up your sleeve that reminds us how big and important imagination is. You are unique and I love everything you are capable of doing just by imagining it. ♥️🤗 I love it, love it! Thanks again for sharing your magnificents idea!!!!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@leslikuyweski4576]

Now I can't wait to go out and find some large piece puzzles!

[@pambotter355]

What gorgeous puzzle pieces. My favorite is the little girl but love them all. TFS! ❤️

[@jenniferwatson7118]

Wow - what a great idea! They look amazing! Too many favourites to choose!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@SilverSithWitch]

You're so incredibly creative and clever. This is another fantastic idea, thank you for sharing! 😊

[@wynomaburkholder3684]

I purchased a large puzzle but didn’t know how I could use it. I’m so excited that you demonstrated this idea.

[@SabrinaOreskovicCraftySabby]

Thank you so much Natasha, I recently found an old large puzzle from when my boys were kids and started to create with them. I ended up putting it all away because in frustration hated the way they were turning out. I am so grateful that you made this video, these are all so incredibly beautiful and full of inspiration. I am headed to my craft room to pull those pieces out and try again. Thank you again for sharing your amazing and inspiring projects with us. Big warm hugs my friend xx

[@TreasureBooks]

Oh thank you so much lovely Sabrina! I can only imagine what BEAUTIFUL art YOU will make with this!!!!!

[@janetedens]

Excellent ideas and absolutely beautiful. I did enjoy it.

[@pawspaper7878]

Love the brown ones with flowers, so pretty 😍

[@blessedaulways4561]

I love your creativity… you are awesome.. and I love them all.. great job.. stay creative.. your so good at it..

[@sandofthesun]

I’m going to hunt down my grandson and bribe him for his big puzzles. Lol. This is such a creative idea, I love it. Thank you 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@TreasureBooks]

Haha I love it :)

[@melaniemonti8115]

I just love all your samples, but my favorite was the cheesecloth covered pieces!

[@melanieeggers9667]

you have the most creative mind ever .You never seem to amaze me .wow I absolutely love these .

[@TreasureBooks]

Thanks so much 😊

[@craftersalleybyheatherc]

I have a stack of huge puzzle pieces just waiting for a project like this! Tfs

[@susanthatcher126]

What a awesome idea and all your pieces are so beautiful.

[@dawnweeber6400]

Amazing work. I just got a whole puzzle from the thrift store, can't wait to start.

[@YiotaTheodossiou]

Natasha! let me take this opportunity to express my gratitute to you and your videos. They are excellent. You master time and fun. You taught me everything and you are an inspiration. Your personal life story brought tears in my eyes. (and the accent is adorable)

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so very much :)

[@angelamccullough4224]

I love how you are using probably one of your children's old school books as a newspaper of sort to protect your table whereas I just recycle those so now I am going to be using those awesome very creative

[@lorenaashcroft8114]

These are so much FUN! Thank you for sharing this great idea!

[@lynnefallis6374]

You have such wonderful ideas really enjoy watching

[@UrbanGrrl69]

I loved this tutorial and they make great bookplates. Lovely.

[@elter1979]

It is so beautiful, Thank you so much for this tutorial, I love all your puzzle pieces that you created.

[@billie-jotravels7731]

These are fabulous! You are so creative. Thank you for sharing.

[@s.guidry2222]

I love these. Love this idea with puzzle pieces. Off to the second hand store for large puzzles! Thank you,!

[@celieaguayo9000]

I like the one with love , enjoy the journey one Thanks for all the help with different techniques and everything they’re really great I can’t wait to do some

[@dawnliphard9591]

I can’t really pick a favorite they are all so lovely. I am very drawn to rose gold at the moment though. And the little girl ones are adorable.

[@bonnieingram3757]

I have done similar with small pieces and this is a real step up. You are truly brilliant. Love it!

[@staceydailey6394]

You always vibe me such inspiration! I love this idea! My baby is a freshman at university and yep I'm still holding on to some of his puzzles. I wouldn't feel bad transforming them like this, but I couldn't give them away or throw away. This is a great option! Thank you!

[@mistvalle3138]

Love how you use these puzzle pieces 🧩 they are all beautiful 🤩 so many ideas❤️tfs

[@lindakilmer2548]

Just a week or two ago I was trying to figure out how to make a puzzle piece big enough for a project. This is so brilliant!! I never thought of using a child’s puzzle! I love how your mind works!! Thank you for the help!!

[@CTisMe]

Oooh, this is such a cool idea! I never thought to use puzzle pieces this way

[@teresazuehls4163]

You always have such amazing ideas. Love all your puzzle pieces. Would like to see how you use them on journals. Thanks for sharing your ideas with us.❤

[@cat3crazy]

You are very creative and talented. I wish I could come up with interesting designs. I have more of a structured personality. Even if I tried to copy one of these pieces, it wouldn't turn out as nice as yours. I'm glad that there are people like you in this world to bring beauty into our lives.