From Puzzle to Wall Art: DIY Framing Made Easy!

Frame Your Wooden Puzzle Like a Pro 🧩

Turn your puzzle into stunning wall art:

✨ Congrats on finishing your WAWW masterpiece! Whether you took your time or powered through in a weekend, you now hold a unique piece of art — and it deserves to shine beyond the table. Framing your wooden jigsaw puzzle is easy and rewarding. Here’s your no-fuss, glue-on-the-back-only guide tailored for WAWW’s laser-cut wood puzzles (no messy glue on the front, ever! 🙅‍♀️).

🔧 Step 1: Gather Your Supplies.

✔️ Your completed WAWW puzzle
✔️ Glue (Pick one — they all work great):
 • Elmer’s Glue-All – Classic, affordable, dries clear
 • Mod Podge – Matte or glossy finish, your call
 • PVA (white glue) – Budget-friendly and super strong
✔️ A wide brush or plastic spreader
✔️ Wax paper or parchment paper
✔️ Clean, flat surface

🖌 Step 2: Glue the Back (Only the Back!).

  • Protect your surface: Lay down wax/parchment paper to catch any glue drips.
  • Flip your puzzle over: Keep it intact (a baking sheet helps for the flip!). Place it face-down on your surface.
  • Apply a thin, even layer of glue: Brush it over the entire back – edges, corners, and crevices. Don't soak it — just enough to hold everything in place.
  • Let it dry completely: Follow your glue's dry time (a few hours minimum), but overnight is best for a super sturdy bond. 💤

🖼 Step 3: Choose Your Framing Style.

Now the fun part: framing your puzzle! Here are 4 easy options:

  • 💸 Budget-Friendly – Poster Frame Magic

Buy a poster frame that fits your puzzle size (WAWW standard: 23x15" or 31x23"). Pop your puzzle in and boom — instant display piece.

  • ✂️ DIY Chic – Tape + Board Combo

Stick your puzzle to a foam board or sturdy cardboard using double-sided tape. Clean, modern, and easy to hang — with or without a frame.

  • 🌟 Gallery-Worthy – Floating Frame

Create that “art gallery” feel. Floating frames give your puzzle breathing room and style — they’re sleek, minimal, and elegant.

  • 🎨 The Collector’s Choice – Custom Framing

Want museum-quality? A local framer can help you pick archival matting and frames that elevate your puzzle into true wall art. Worth it for your favorite builds!

🏡 Step 4: Display & Enjoy!.

Once framed, your puzzle is ready to make a statement. Hang it with picture hooks, command strips, or lean it on a shelf for a relaxed vibe.

✨ It's more than just a puzzle — it's a story, a memory, and a slice of creativity you brought to life.

Bonus Tips
• Keep puzzles away from direct sunlight to prevent fading ☀️
• Prefer a matte finish if you’re avoiding reflections
• Want to switch puzzles seasonally? Use a magnetic frame or Velcro strips on the back of your board for easy swaps 🔄

Want to show off your framed puzzle? Tag us on Instagram @wawwpuzzles

— we love seeing where our puzzles end up! 💛

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Cydney Chase
Very beautiful, classy and fun!

I love the wooden 300 piece puzzle I ordered from WAWW! The image I sent looks even better the way it is printed on the wood - it lends a classic feeling to the photo I already loved!

Thank you so much, Cydney! We’re thrilled you’re enjoying your custom 300-piece wooden puzzle — there’s something extra special about seeing a favorite photo come to life with that warm, timeless wood grain behind it. We loved working on your image and are so glad it brought out the classic vibe you were hoping for.
If you have another photo you’re dreaming of puzzling next, send it our way anytime — we’d love to create another one for you. And if you snap a photo of your finished puzzle, don’t forget to tag us @wawwpuzzles so we can admire it too.
Thanks again for trusting us with your memories!
Laura P.
@wawwpuzzles | whatawoodwork.com

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Liz Valentin
Lion puzzle

Love this so much

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Hi Liz,
Thank you so much for your sweet note — I’m thrilled to hear you loved the Lion puzzle!
I'd be happy to help you discover more puzzles that match your style - just email me at info@whatawoodwork.com!
Always enjoy seeing these come together - share a pic if you're comfortable!
Laura P.
@wawwpuzzles | whatawoodwork.com

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Brianna Jones
Amazing!

Not only do we lobe the quality of the puzzle, but the customer service was impeccable. Laura worked with me to get the puzzle just right. She also took the time to look up our address to see that we were in an evacuation zone from a fire and held on delivery until we were in the clear. I will for sure be ordering from her again soon!

Brianna, thank you so much — your review truly means a lot. We’re so glad the puzzle turned out just right and that Laura could help during such a stressful time. Our small team always tries to go the extra mile, and knowing it made a difference makes everything worth it.
We’d be honored to make another puzzle for you whenever you're ready. Until then, thanks again for your incredibly kind words and support. Don’t forget to tag @wawwpuzzles if you share your finished piece — we’d love to see it in action!
-Laura P
INFO@WHATAWOODWORK.COM

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Joe Motta

They were prompt and followed up.

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Lori Damato
Awesome!!

What an amazing puzzle!! Cannot wait to give it to my sister for Christmas!!

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