Diy Recycled Cereal Box Puzzle

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  Step 1

  Flatten your cereal box.

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  Step 2

  This one came apart at the seams, but if yours doesn't, just open both ends and cut down one edge.

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  Step 3

  Cut your puzzle image off from the rest of the box, whether you decide to do the front or back of the box. I decided to use the back on this one, because it had more interesting little images, and games on the back! Set aside the rest of the box to use in step 6.

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  Step 4

  Flip over the puzzle image cardboard,

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  Step 5

  apply glue to the back of the puzzle template,

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  Step 6

  and glue it down to the back of the cereal box.

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  Step 7

  Trim around the edges of the puzzle template.

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  Step 8

  Cut around the rectangular frame of the puzzle template.

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  Step 9

  Keep this piece...it'll be the frame for your puzzle!

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  Step 10

  Glue your rectangular frame piece down to the back of the other cardboard scrap you set aside in step 2.

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  Step 11

  Trim around the frame.

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  Step 12

  Now you have a cardboard backer to lay the pieces on, and a frame to keep them together.

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  Step 13

  Here's where I cut out the puzzle pieces. However, you can add a whole new element to this project and let your child draw their own puzzle image on the white template side BEFORE you cut them out...then they'll have two puzzles in one! Duh, I wish I had thought of that two seconds before taking this photo below. Well, next time....

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  Step 14

  I found it easiest to cut one whole horizontal or vertical strip of pieces, then cut each piece apart. If your child is old enough, this is a good exercise in scissor control!

  I remember when I was little, thinking that puzzles with pieces shaped like other stuff were really cool, so I put a star shaped piece in my template!

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  Step 15

  Put your puzzle together! Okay, so it's no Springbok, but it's a fun project to make and a fun way to teach your kids to recycle, be creative, cut along the lines, and take pride in making their own toy! If your pieces get a little bent, try setting a stack of books on the whole thing for a while to help flatten everything out.

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Sonu M. · 1 project 11th January 2016

it is a good idea i have tried its nice

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Ann N. · Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, MY · 10 projects 11th June 2012

Great idea, going to make this with my kid. Nice work for up-cycled! Thanks for sharing^^

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Sharon M. 15th November 2010

This is such a great idea that I want to share it and your template with parent from Head Start!

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PJ · Avondale, Arizona, US · 96 projects 6th October 2010

love it to, going to show this to my granddaughter, she is always looking for ways to amuse the kids she babysits.

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J.Mad · Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, JP · 3 projects 1st August 2010

love it! going to use it with my students!

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