Altered Puzzle Craftalong 2011

[Because.Fashion.Sucks]

Is the idea to alter a whole puzzle or can it be just random pieces that don't fit together?
I have a whole shoebox full of puzzle pieces that don't go together with any puzzles that I have.

[Smmarrt]

I think most of us are doing one puzzle to make an art piece. But there are some really cool altered puzzle piece dolls/pendants/brooches - look on Google and Flickr.

[J_Kieviet]

I still haven't begun, I have the following to finish, then I promise I will start my puzzle:)

-travel set
-2 calendars
-laptop sleeves
-ribbon wands
-spring cleaning

[IamAMonster]

These are so amazing. i find them inspiring.

Need to start collecting materials so i can try this too

[GoldenSunshine]

Help! I am working on a 100 piece puzzle with my best friend on our own time, and we need tips how to make everything look so perfect, such as the edges? I know you can use a nail file to smooth, but not in small tight spaces. Any ideas? I was hoping to find a tutorial, but only found wooden one. We are doing the chipboard kind. Anybody can help? 
Pretty please? 

[BethieB]

I think audio has a tip for how she does hers further back in the thread.  (If I get this wrong please correct me!)  She traces her piece on the paper she's going to use to cover it, then cuts it out a little smaller than the traced lines so that it fits perfectly without any overlap.  If you ink the edges it will never show.

[audio]

That's correct bethie! Hey all you new altered puzzlers!

[midkiffsjoy]

This is such an AWESOME concept!!!!  I love it!!!  And it's something that I can do with my 8yo son who LOVES puzzles!!!!!    He will be SO all OVER this!!!! 

[Smmarrt]

Help! I am working on a 100 piece puzzle with my best friend on our own time, and we need tips how to make everything look so perfect, such as the edges? I know you can use a nail file to smooth, but not in small tight spaces. Any ideas? I was hoping to find a tutorial, but only found wooden one. We are doing the chipboard kind. Anybody can help? 
Pretty please? 

I was thinking that I would glue a piece of fine grit sand paper to a pencil or chop stick to fit into the rounded parts. I have been tracing and cutting but sometimes I add more stuff on the pieces and forget to cut beforehand.

[malmow]

Maybe I'm missing something, but how do you ink the inside of the bendy parts? I found myself ruining a bunch of markers trying to get in there.