Snowmen Puzzle

[Tango]

I have never cut puzzles before, but I thought that the snowmen puzzle form Lou Paparo would make a great Christmas gift for my niece. I used the painting guide that was provided here on the forum.

Here is my version of the three layer Snowmen Puzzle:

[fireglass]

Tango, Very nice! I hope to cut that puzzle sometime as I'm sure kids well like it.Lance

[lucky788scroller]

Wow Donna, after seeing that, it makes me want to make that puzzle, and even makes me want to try painting, and I'm not much of a painter! It looks great.
PS: Did you ever find the cabin pattern you were looking for a while back?

[fireglass]

Tango, Just went to your web site.Like it alot! Keep up the good work. Lance

[Sally]

Very cute pattern and lovely workmanship!

[Tango]

Tango, Very nice! I hope to cut that puzzle sometime as I'm sure kids well like it.Lance

Thanks Lance - I sure hope my niece likes it. The puzzle can be cut with less pieces to make it easier to assemble. My niece is seven, so I cut out the additional pieces. Before it was painted, I had a difficult time assembling it. So I carefully cut a few pieces and put them back into the frame

[Tango]

Wow Donna, after seeing that, it makes me want to make that puzzle, and even makes me want to try painting, and I'm not much of a painter! It looks great.
PS: Did you ever find the cabin pattern you were looking for a while back?

Dale - I'm also not much of a painter. I have taken a few classes at the Midwest Trade show, which have helped me learn a few techniques. I have also watched some painting demos on TV. However I did discover that I can copy fairly well. The painting ideas came from Lou's wife, who was nice enough to share on this web site. I just tried to duplicate the painting. If I didn't like the results, I just sanded it off & tried again.

Yes I did find the cabin pattern that you recommended. I also found a deer pattern. I modified them & came up with a pattern that was just approved by my Mom's friend. Last Friday night, I went on a little road trip to buy the wood. Now the fun starts - I get to do some cutting

[Tango]

Tango, Just went to your web site.Like it alot! Keep up the good work. Lance

Thanks Lance - I never created a web site before, so this site has been a work in progress. I wanted something that I could expand when needed. I actually wanted to create a website from scratch, but I didn't know where to start. So I went with a web page provider and used their tool to start building from a blank page. I did not use their sample websites. That would have just been too easy

[Tango]

Very cute pattern and lovely workmanship!

Sally - Thanks for the kind words. I did have fun cutting and painting this puzzle.

[Powakee]

Donna
That is one fine puzzle. As was previously stated: I wanna do that one, now, too! You made it sound 'not difficult' and the painting is great!

Merry Christmas!
John

[Wood Dog]

Sweeeeet project Tango, I love making those layer puzzles, but I'm not a painter. You certainly are multi-talented. One fine job by you, and being your first it's even sweeeeeter.

[Tango]

[QUOTE=Powakee;383873]Donna
That is one fine puzzle. As was previously stated: I wanna do that one, now, too! You made it sound 'not difficult' and the painting is great!


Thanks John - the puzzle cutting was easy. The painting was a little time consuming, but it was a fun challenge.
Merry Christmas
Donna

[Tango]

Sweeeeet project Tango, I love making those layer puzzles, but I'm not a painter. You certainly are multi-talented. One fine job by you, and being your first it's even sweeeeeter.

Thanks WD - I'm glad that I can fake being a painter. I have always been good at coping things

[Bob Coltharp]

What a neat gift for a niece. I am sure it will be a hit.
Bob

[Tango]

What a neat gift for a niece. I am sure it will be a hit.
Bob

Thanks Bob - I hope my niece will like it. I will find out in 18 more days