Habitat bright ideas with Fleur Thorpe – DIY projects
Upcycle an old jigsaw puzzle with missing pieces by painting it with Resene testpots and assembling it into a colourful one-of-a-kind Christmas wreath.
How to make a colourful Christmas wreath out of a jigsaw puzzle:
Step 1
Start by cutting the rim off a paper plate then painting it in your chosen colour, Fleur used Resene Olive Green.
Step 2
Divide your old jigsaw puzzle into three even groups and paint in your favourite colours. Fleur used Resene Olive Green, Resene Green House and Resene Parsley.
Step 3
Once your puzzle pieces are dry, use a hot glue gun to glue them on to the paper plate rim.
Step 4
Paint some beads or small stones with your chosen berry colour, Fleur used Resene Poppy. Glue these to the wreath. Finish by gluing on some Christmas-y flourishes such as red ribbons and gold bells.
Step 5
Glue a loop of string or wire to the back so that the wreath can hang on a nail on your door. Door painted in Resene Clockwork Orange.
Top tip: Use Resene FX Paint Effects mixed with Resene testpots colours to create two tone effects on the puzzle pieces.
Styling and images by Fleur Thorpe. Nov 2022.
Habitat bright ideas
Need to add colour, pattern or a little creativity to your place? Check out these easy step by step DIY project ideas created in collaboration with Fleur Thorpe. We hope you enjoy making and painting these bright ideas and bringing colour to your home inside or out.
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