Recycle Old Jigsaw Puzzles

Don't throw away those old jigsaw puzzles with missing pieces! Recycle them into unique and inexpensive gifts or to save on Christmas decorating costs. Our guides show you how to turn trash into treasure.

Puzzle Piece Brass and Crystal Earrings
Turn puzzles into jewelry? Why not? Jewelry guide Tammy Powley shows you how to convert those old jigsaw puzzle pieces into a fashion statement.

Santa Hat Christmas Tree Ornament
You and the kids can turn those old puzzle pieces into an attractive decoration for the Christmas tree. Family Crafts Guide Sherri Osborn explains how.

Snowflake Ornament
Old jigsaw puzzle pieces can also be recycled and used to create this decorative snowflake ornament.

Christmas Tree Ornaments
More ideas for decorating the tree: Christmas wreaths, snowmen and more from About Family Crafts.

Renew Your Child's Interest in Those Old and Easy Jigsaw Puzzles
About's Guide to Gifted Children, Carol Bainbridge, has some tricks make easy jigsaw puzzles more challenging to keep gifted children interested in them.

Want to know more about celebrating the holidays without blowing your budget? Erin Huffstetler's Frugal Living site shows you how make the most of what you have without spending a bundle.