Christmas Spirit by Susan Winget – Ceaco – 577 pieces
Yesterday I got a text from my puzzle pal Penny, that said “Stop the presses! Stacey has a very Christmasy/Santie Claus puzzle on her board??? Am I in the Twilight Zone?” No ma’am, it isn’t the Twilight Zone and you’re not having a stroke, I am working on my Christmas puzzles right now!
I’ve got one going in the bathroom, and this one on my board; and there are a couple of them finished already too! (You can see them on the November page if you don’t believe me – but I really did do them 😎)
This puzzle is a special edition Ceaco puzzle with a red velvet backing and whimsy pieces. Mom got it at the thrift store (she was the thrift store ninja), and it still has the sticker on it – she paid 99 cents for it! Unfortunately even though I just got started it is obvious it won’t be complete…
This lovely piece was in the box. It has obviously been chewed up by a pet; the velvet backing is gone, and the front of the piece looks like this. Sigh. Maybe it’s just me, but I think I’d rather a person just tossed this piece in the trash and didn’t put it in the box to be donated. It would be better to get to the end and realize there’s a missing piece than to find this while you’re laying out pieces and know for sure this puzzle won’t be complete. That’s just my opinion of course, but that’s how I feel.
Anyway, I won’t get much work done on this today as I’m off to deliver a birthday cake to a friend and probably spend a little time visiting. When I get back I’ll most likely be wiped out and spend the rest of the day in bed. So, I’ve got an hour or so this morning to puzzle, and then I’m off.
Happy puzzling today my friends!
My Jigsaw Journal 
It’s a pretty image, that one piece notwithstanding. 🙂
Stacey (or anyone), do you have any experience with puzzles designed for seniors with dementia? I recently became aware of this as a category of puzzle and would like to buy a gift. Relish-life (https://relish-life.com/us/jigsaw-puzzles) has some thoughtful designs, and I see some others on Puzzle Warehouse’s site. Any advice would be appreciated!
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Thanks Alice. Puzzles for Alzheimer’s or dementia patients should have large pieces that are easy to grasp, have not too many pieces, and no large areas of sky, grass, one color, etc. It all depends on the person who will be assembling it and what they can do without becoming too frustrated. Springbok also has a line of puzzles for Alzheimer’s, and I’m sure there are many more. Hope this helps!
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Yes, very helpful. Thanks!
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Anytime, my friend.
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A Ceaco puzzle AND a Chrsistmas puzzle?!?! Who even are you? Kidding, kidding. But I do know that neither of those things are favorites of yours! And I am with you on that piece. I think the person should have tossed it and then marked “missing one piece” on the box before donating. Just my two cents and it’s probably worth even less than that! 🙂
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No ma’am, it’s worth WAY more than two cents! I’m glad it isn’t just me; sometimes I think I get a little too snooty and particular about puzzles. This way I know that someone else agrees with me. 😉
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I feel similarly as you about holiday-themed puzzles. 1-2 per year is my limit. BUT, Susan Winget has some of my favorite Christmas puzzle images. Her art lends well to my taste in puzzling. Looking forward to seeing this one completed.
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It was quite difficult, but still beautiful.
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