Africa Map by Liv Wan – Artifact – 441 pieces
I’m REALLY enjoying this assembly, though it’s taking much longer than usual for a puzzle with this number of pieces. It doesn’t matter though, the enjoyment is the point – not speed or comparing myself to how long it “should” take.
This image isn’t one I would normally go for, but it was another puzzle I bought for 50% off earlier in the year when Artifact was having a sale. Honestly, I felt like buying just one puzzle for $18, Medicine Teepee, didn’t really warrant the free shipping that was offered. I know, if they offer free shipping I can buy however many or few puzzles I want; truth be told I wanted some cool wooden puzzles and getting only one at half price just wasn’t enough for me. The PADS took over and I make no apologies.
So I bought this one, and even though it isn’t an image I would normally go for, nor the piece shape I prefer in wooden puzzles, I’m loving it. 💕
When I work a wooden puzzle I do not look at the box image, it makes the puzzle last longer. Slowing down and having to pay attention to each shape, each color, each texture makes for more immersive puzzling – for lack of a better word. I become completely engrossed in how things fit together and the time spent puzzling is so relaxing and enjoyable.
If I were more familiar with the geography of Africa I might be quicker at putting this together, as the interior of the continent is crammed full of images from the many countries; food, people, destinations, animals, buildings, etc. Hopefully though, I’m learning and absorbing the geography as I go. (I did know where Madagascar was, so that little island wasn’t difficult to place!)
I’m having a great time puzzling today, how about you?
My Jigsaw Journal 
I love this type of puzzle! I’ve done several and my favorites have been from Mudpuppy. One was the United States and the other was titled Your World – both 1000 pieces. The animals and other objects are colorful, sharp and modern. Whenever I finish a map puzzle, I send it to my granddaughters’ school. The students like to work on them before school or quiet times. Get them hooked early!
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What a great idea Deb, and getting them hooked on puzzles early is so good for their brains!
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This is a cool image. I really like the angle at which you took the picture of the puzzle as it shows off the thickness of the pieces near the top especially. Really cool looking.
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Thanks Penny!
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This looks very cool, Stacey! I think one of my favorite features is the ragged edge. So unusual-looking and challenging, too, I would imagine!
I am a newer puzzling enthusiast and I just finished Re-marks 500-piece Year of the Rabbit puzzle. I loved it! It’s my favorite puzzle that I’ve done so far. Nice illustration style, super cute details throughout, and I was very happy with the puzzle quality. There was that satisfying snap when the pieces fit together. 🙂 I am not sure which puzzle I will tackle next, but enjoying Year of the Rabbit made me want to pick up another one sooner rather than later!
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Thanks Jess, that year of the rabbit puzzle is so bright and colorful, it looks like fun! Hope you find another entertaining puzzle soon.
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I haven’t done many maps lately, but this looks awesome!
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It really was, I loved it so much!
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