Paint Puzzles are an at-home mural pack inspired by nature and designed for fun. They are a puzzle, a mural, and a collaborative art project all in one.

Paint Puzzles are intended for all ages, and for artists and non-artists alike. They are good for parties and quiet times. For children under 12, adult assistance or collaboration is recommended.

About the Butterfly Paint Puzzle:

This Butterfly Paint Puzzle is a simplified version of a mural Mary completed at American Flatbread in Burlington, VT. She also led a community project with 5th graders in Burlington that learned her “math mural method” to create butterflies that were then installed in the school.

Butterfly

• Approximate size: 11" H x 19 1/2" W

• Number of pieces: 16

• Difficulty: 1/5

What’s included in the box?

In addition to the 1/8” draft board pieces, the box includes:

• tac for wall display

• a brochure with instructions, a design example, and recommendations

• reference guides for assembly that double as a space to practice your design

• a stamped reusable bag for puzzle pieces

How does it work?

First, assemble the geometric shapes to form your creature. Then, gather your materials:

• paint (acrylics, spray paint, exterior paint)

• brushes

• stencils, stamps

• collage (textured paper, magazines)

• glitter, sequins, googly eyes

• glue

Whether you go abstract or realistic, create individually or with a group, it’s up to you!

Once complete, the puzzle can be installed as a miniature mural in your home. Collect multiple puzzles to create a scene!What are the different Creature Puzzles?

There are 7 other puzzles in the CREATURES series:

• Whale

  • Approximate size: 8 1/2" H x 28" W

  • Number of pieces: 29

  • Difficulty: 3/5

• Bee

  • Approximate size: 18" H x 23" W

  • Number of pieces: 44

  • Difficulty: 3/5

• Hummingbird

  • Approximate size: 19” H x 24” W

  • Number of pieces: 42

  • Difficulty: 4/5

• Coneflower

  • Approximate size: 27.5” H x 17" W

  • Number of pieces: 14

  • Difficulty: 1/5

• Lupine Flower

  • Approximate size: 39" H x 18" W

  • Number of pieces: 26

  • Difficulty: 2/5

• Fish

  • Approximate size: 7.5" H x 20" W

  • Number of pieces: 34

  • Difficulty: 4/5

• Sea Turtle

  • Approximate size: 10.5" H x 16" W

  • Number of pieces: 37

  • Difficulty: 4/5

Click to add paint to your order. Additional art supplies are not included.

How do you save on shipping?

This year we are offering the option to purchase two puzzles, shipped together in a single box. This will save you money on shipping. If you’re interested in this option, please click "Creatures Paint Puzzles - Two in One.”

If you are local to Burlington, Vermont we will have a December local pickup option this year scheduled for Saturday, December 10th at Soapbox Arts, 266 Pine St, Suite 119.

Please select “Local Pickup” in checkout if this is the best option for you. All details will be confirmed via email.