A Visit From My Puzzle Fairy
The latest box from Penny’s puzzle fairy.
Vacation Mickey
From the moment I first laid eyes on this puzzle I knew I had to have it. Not only because it is an adorable Mickey and Minnie Disney themed puzzle, but because the happy couple is pictured touring a country near and dear to my heart – Italy. Randy and I spent the 10 glorious days of our honeymoon visiting these very same areas. We stayed in Pisa one night after visiting the tower….we took a gondola ride in Venice…
Candylicious
There aren’t many things I love more than an Aimee Stewart puzzle. Who can resist her brilliant use of bright, happy colors and seriously fun images? I know I can’t! As usual this one did not disappoint either. The fit was tight, and even allowed me to take a picture of the puzzle the way my good friend Stacey does. This one is for you! The quality of this 300 piece Buffalo puzzle was great and I thoroughly enjoyed the…
Puzzle Review: Play Room
Manufacturer: Vermont Christmas Company Name: Play Room Series: None Artist / Photographer: Mark Gregory Piece Count: 100 Piece Quality: Excellent New / Used: New Fit: Excellent Assembly: This was the second in an order of three 100 piece puzzles I recently ordered from Vermont Christmas Company. I absolutely love these puzzles. The quality is amazing, and the thickness of pieces as well as the smooth non-glare finish feel great in your hands. Of the three I ordered this was probably…
Puzzle Review: Laundry Day
Manufacturer: Vermont Christmas Company Name: Laundry Day Series: None Artist / Photographer: Adrian Chesterman Piece Count: 100 Piece Quality: Excellent New / Used: New Fit: Excellent Assembly: This was my third 100-piece puzzle from Vermont Christmas Company, and I can guarantee it will not be my last. These puzzles were amazing quality! The thickness and finish of the pieces were top-notch and made for a great puzzling experience. This was also a puzzle that my youngest son, Cole, helped with…
Puzzle Review: Olde Buck’s County
Manufacturer: Buffalo Name: Olde Buck’s County Series: None Artist / Photographer: Charles Wysocki Piece Count: 300 Piece Quality: Excellent New / Used: New Fit: Excellent Assembly: I loved the colors and the overall scene in this puzzle. As has been my experience with ALL of the Buffalo 300-piece Charles Wysocki puzzles I have assembled, the quality and fit were outstanding. Buffalo does a fantastic job on these small puzzles. The pieces are thick, very sturdy and have a nice fit….
Around the World: Divide and Conquer Approach
As most mega puzzle enthusiasts know, puzzles large enough to come in separate bagged sections usually have a repeat pattern (or several) in each bag. They are generally around the 1,000+ piece mark, but there are definitely exceptions to this very general rule of thumb. In the case of Educa’s larger piece count puzzles (6,000 pieces and higher) the repeat pattern is exactly 1,000 pieces as they always include a couple of “half pieces” within each pattern to make up…
New Puzzle Day – 5/29/20
I don’t know if there’s anything more fun or exciting to an avid puzzler than when new puzzles arrive. Well, maybe putting in the last piece of a challenging puzzle or making a huge connection of a bunch of pieces might be slightly ahead. However, this is still WAAAAYYYY up there for me anyway. This particular new puzzle day post is completely the fault of White Mountain Puzzles! ?? They made the mistake of sending me an email to say…
DIY Fabric-covered Puzzle Board
THE BACKGROUND STORY Since I started following My Jigsaw Journal and chatting with it’s fab owner, Stacey, I have been envious of the great pictures she takes of her completed puzzles. Her photos are always well centered with the pretty rose colored board acting as a natural border around the puzzle. The best part being the pics are always taken vertically and not flat on the table like the ones I have been producing here. Several weeks ago I started…
Happy Mother’s Day!
Happy Mother’s Day to all my fellow friends, family, and blog readers. I hope your day is super special and spent with those you love the most! I am spending the day with the three most important people in my life — Randy, Derek and Cole. They are my everything. Unfortunately, I am unable to spend the day with my own mom (though equally as important in my life), but she is not far from my thoughts today and I…