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Make A Photo Puzzle With The Silhouette

March 9, 2016 By Kelly 19 Comments

My kids are 7 and 9 but are still obsessed with their toys on the refrigerator. They don’t often see my adorable niece who lives on the opposite coast of the country from us. I thought it would be fun to create a photo puzzle of the three of them together for the refrigerator. I used the Silhouette because the precision cutting is necessary for the puzzle pieces.

Learn how to quickly create a photo puzzle using the Silhouette

This quick photo puzzle craft is perfect for this month’s Busy Activities edition of Craft Lightning (crafts that can be completed in 15 minutes or less) hosted by the County Chic Cottage, 30 Minute Crafts and Glued To My Crafts.

March Craft Lighting: Busy Activities for Kids

Supplies:

  • links in this list are affiliate links
  • Avery printable magnet sheets
  • Silhouette Portrait
  • Silhouette Portrait mat
  • design #3612 – 4×6 puzzle
  • Silhouette Studio software
  • digital photo
  • printer

Instructions:

Open the 4×6 puzzle design in Silhouette Studio.

Drag your photo from your computer or laptop desktop into the open Silhouette Studio document. My photo was huge when I dragged it into Silhouette Studio. I went to the Scale window and changed the size of the photo to 4.25 inches for width and 6.375 inches for height.

Learn how to quickly create a photo puzzle using the Silhouette

Move the photo over the puzzle design. The photo covers up the puzzle design so right click on the photo and choose Send To Back in the pop up menu.

Learn how to quickly create a photo puzzle using the Silhouette

I moved my photo around and resized it a bit because I didn’t want any of the children’s eyes to be too close to a cut line. Keep in mind where the cut lines lay when when placing the photo.

Turn on the registration marks for print and cut using the Silhouette. The registration marks help the Silhouette know where to cut on the printed magnet paper. To turn on registration marks, go to the Registration Marks window and choose Type 1 under Style.

Learn how to quickly create a photo puzzle using the Silhouette

Next print the photo out onto the white side of the printable magnet sheet. I used the “best photo” option on my printer for the best results.

Learn how to quickly create a photo puzzle using the Silhouette

Next put the printed magnet sheet on the Silhouette mat and load it into the Silhouette machine.

Learn how to quickly create a photo puzzle using the Silhouette

Change the cut settings on the Silhouette to cut the printable magnet sheet. Choose Silhouette->Cut Settings from the menu. Then select Printable Magnet Sheet for the Material Type.

Learn how to quickly create a photo puzzle using the Silhouette

Adjust the blade depth and choose Send to Silhouette to cut the photo puzzle pieces.

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The pieces are perfectly cut.

Learn how to quickly create a photo puzzle using the Silhouette

The photo puzzle of the cute cousins is complete and displayed on my refrigerator door. I left the puzzle on there and the kids noticed it right away! This photo puzzle would make a great Father’s Day or Mother’s Day gift too.SKD_Logo_Square72_1inch

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. That means if you order through the links I receive a small commission. Thank you for supporting Simply Kelly Designs.

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Comments

  1. Rachel (Lines Across) says

    March 12, 2016 at 12:29 PM

    Such a great idea Kelly! My kids would absolutely love to be on their own puzzle!!!

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      March 14, 2016 at 2:46 PM

      Thank you Rachel. I hope you make one for them! My kids are already asking for more!

      Reply
  2. Carolina says

    March 11, 2016 at 4:00 PM

    What kiddo doesn’t love a magnet or puzzle with their face on it!?

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      March 14, 2016 at 2:46 PM

      I think all kids love to see their face on almost anything. Thanks for hosting again Carolina!

      Reply
  3. Angie @ CCC says

    March 10, 2016 at 6:44 AM

    This is so awesome! Thanks for joining!

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      March 10, 2016 at 8:17 AM

      Thank you Angie. I love participating. Thanks again for hosting.

      Reply
  4. katie says

    March 9, 2016 at 8:42 PM

    This is so cute!!!! I need to make one of these for Ryder!

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      March 9, 2016 at 9:20 PM

      Thanks Katie. You have so many cute pictures of Ryder that it will be hard to pick just ONE to use. It might have to be a collage! ๐Ÿ˜‰

      Reply
  5. Steph @ The Silly Pearl says

    March 9, 2016 at 6:42 PM

    This is so cool, Kelly!

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      March 9, 2016 at 7:47 PM

      Thank you Steph. Such a coincidence that we both did puzzles for craft lightning this month!

      Reply
  6. Malia says

    March 9, 2016 at 1:20 PM

    What adorable “models” for your project! Love it! You are the Queen of the Silhouette!!!

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      March 9, 2016 at 2:17 PM

      Thanks Malia! I do love those models. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  7. Sherry says

    March 9, 2016 at 8:11 AM

    Question…I am new to this, can you use the Silhouette Cameo to cut out this puzzle and would there be anything different?

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      March 9, 2016 at 8:23 AM

      Hi Sherry. Yes, you can definitely use the Cameo to cut this puzzle and there would be no difference except you will see the mat being larger in Silhouette Studio for the Cameo.

      Reply

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