Puzzle Piece Valentine Heart Wreath (2024)

Upcycle a puzzle with missing pieces into a cute Valentine’s Heart Wreath and let your family know that you love them to pieces! What a frugal way to decorate for Valentine’s Day.

It doesn’t take long to make a Dollar Tree Valentine wreath, and they’re perfect for decorating your own home or giving as gifts.

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Here’s what you’ll need to make this puzzle piece Valentine heart wreath:

This is a fun DIY project that you’ll love! You get to take a cheap dollar store puzzle or a puzzle you have at home that is missing pieces or beyond it’s prime and turn it into something so cute and festive.

• Puzzle, 100 Piece (from Dollar Tree)
• Washable Markers (from Dollar Tree)
• Craft Paint: White, Red, Light Pink and Hot Pink
• Baker’s Twine: Red and White
• Cardstock: White, 1″ by 11″ Rectangle
• Chipboard (think recycled cereal or cracker boxes)
• Newspaper or Freezer Paper (to protect work surface)
• Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
• Scissors
• Craft Knife and Self-Healing Mat
• Paper Trimmer
• Ruler
• Paintbrush
• Pencil
• HEART WREATH PATTERN (or free-hand your own)

How to make a DIY puzzle piece wreath for Valentine’s day:

I’m breaking this down step by step so you can see how easy it is to make your own puzzle piece wreath. You can also share these instructions with your kids if they would like to do some crafting. Having the information laid out step by step makes it so much easier for everyone to follow along.

STEP ONE

Gather all supplies. Basecoat 25 puzzle pieces white, 25 red, 25 hot pink and 25 light pink. Set aside to dry and apply a second coat, if necessary. Freezer paper makes a great, inexpensive cover for your work surface.

STEP TWO

Download, print and cut heart wreath pattern HERE. Trace onto chipboard, cut outside with scissors and inside with craft knife on a self-healing mat.

STEP THREE

Randomly attach puzzle pieces to heart wreath base with the glue gun and glue sticks.

STEP FOUR

Apply a second layer of puzzle pieces over top of the first layer. Mix and match the colors and shapes to create an organic pattern.

STEP FIVE

Measure and cut a rectangle of white cardstock one-inch wide and eleven-inches wide.

Find the center and write the message “Love You To Pieces” in pencil and then in red marker. Cut a fishtail in each end of the card stock with scissors.

Fold the ends into a “Z†pattern and attach to the heart wreath with the glue gun and glue sticks.

STEP SIX

Measure and cut a twelve-inch length of red and white baker’s twine and glue to the back of the wreath to use as a hanger.

Tie a bow in a second twelve-inch length of baker’s twine and attach to wreath to finish.

This is a fun activity to create with your tweens and teens. Make this Dollar Store heart shaped puzzle piece wreath in just about 30 minutes! For some additional fun look up the history of Valentine’s Day on the internet!

Looking for more Valentine’s Day posts?

If you are planning for the holiday and would like to check out some more recipes, DIY’s, and crafts, these posts are for you!

• Valentine Cake Mix Cookies
• Mice Krispie Treats for Valentine’s Day
• Frugal and Free Valentines for Kids to Make
• Valentine Decor Crafts under $10
• Washi Tape Bubble Valentines

Printable Puzzle Piece Valentine Heart Wreath Tutorial: