{"id":16029,"date":"2012-06-08T16:13:13","date_gmt":"2012-06-08T20:13:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.uncommongoods.pro\/?p=16029"},"modified":"2018-01-04T15:24:28","modified_gmt":"2018-01-04T20:24:28","slug":"gift-lab-vinyl-collection-puzzle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/blog\/2012\/gift-lab-vinyl-collection-puzzle\/","title":{"rendered":"Gift Lab: Father’s Day Puzzle Project"},"content":{"rendered":"

Every year for Father\u2019s Day I get my dad the same thing \u2013 a store bought tie. This year I decided not to add to the mountain of ties in his closet, but instead give him a unique gift we could create together. The vinyl collection puzzle was that perfect unique gift – what’s better than some quality father-daughter time, while creating DIY wall art!? <\/p>\n

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Background Research:<\/strong>
\nMany a family game night during my childhood was spent working on puzzles. You would think that putting together puzzles would be a calm activity; however, in my family it is practically a competitive sport. Each piece was quickly put in place as we raced to see who could put in the most pieces in our 250, 500, even 1000 piece puzzles. It was a fun challenge that we could compete in together!<\/p>\n

Hypothesis: <\/strong>
\nThe Vinyl Collection Puzzle<\/a> will be not only a great father-daughter activity, but also a great DIY Father\u2019s Day gift.<\/p>\n

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The Experiment:<\/strong>
\nOn a slightly overcast Saturday \u2013 perfect for a family afternoon indoors – my Dad and I set up an old folding table in the basement, opened the box, and got down to work*. Now, I am sure everyone has his or her own unique \u201cpuzzle-ing\u201d style. My Dad insisted (like he always does) that we start with the edges, and then work our way in. <\/p>\n

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While working on the puzzle, I got to spend some quality time with my Dad! I heard about some of his records and we even took a break to look at some of them. (Disclaimer: The Bruce Springsteen Collection is actually my Mom\u2019s\u2026she had a New Jersey roommate in college.) The vinyl collection of the puzzle is quite unique and diverse, but my Dad found a tape version of one of the records in the puzzle (Simon and Garfunkel’s Greatest Hits)!<\/p>\n

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My Dad and I were not the only ones working on the puzzle \u2013 we had a little \u201chelper.\u201d She decided to walk through the center of the puzzle taking some of the pieces with her. Beware of these four-legged \u201chelpers!\u201d Despite this adorable distraction, after a few hours, my Dad and I finished the puzzle. (Disclaimer: My Dad is incredibly good at puzzles!)<\/p>\n

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The next step was to create the wall art that would become my Dad\u2019s present. I set out to my local arts and crafts store to buy a picture frame. I chose to get a nice black frame that was 18\u201d by 24\u201d \u2013 the dimensions of the puzzle. The tight fit holds the puzzle between the glass and the backing, which means the puzzle can be mounted without being glued together. (You never know when you might want to take down the puzzle and put it back together again!) <\/p>\n

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When putting the puzzle into the frame, make sure to take extreme care. (You don\u2019t want the puzzle to fall completely apart and you\u2019d have to redo it, unless you are a master puzzler who enjoys the challenge.) <\/p>\n

*Helpful Hint: When beginning the puzzle find a large poster board to do the puzzle on, the sturdier the better. When you frame the puzzle, the poster board makes it easier to slide the puzzle to the backing of the frame.<\/em><\/p>\n

Finally, we attached the framed puzzle to the wall with standard picture frame hooks. Then stood back and admired our work! <\/p>\n

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Results: <\/strong>
\nThe finished product is not only a beautifully completed puzzle, but also a piece of wall art. It now hangs in my family\u2019s basement so that my Dad will see it every time he (and anyone else) hangs out down there, which is pretty often! <\/p>\n

Conclusion: <\/strong>
\nThe vinyl collection puzzle is a great family activity for anytime, but especially this Father\u2019s Day. Even if you aren\u2019t able to make it home to spend time with your Dad, a DIY activity like this puzzle is a great Father\u2019s Day gift. To all the fathers in your life, I wish them and you all a Happy Father\u2019s Day! I hope your day is full of memories and perhaps a few DIY craft presents!<\/p>\n

Happy Father\u2019s Day, Dad!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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