Main Street by Joseph Holodook – Cra-Z-Art – 500 pieces
Just barely started on this set of shaped mini puzzles, it’s the last set that I have yet to assemble – which is a little depressing. I’ve enjoyed all of the different and amazing sets they have available and it’s a bit sad that there aren’t any more for me to do.
Still, at least this one’s here to enjoy, right?
Aloe You Vera Much – MicroPuzzles – 150 pieces
To all my faithful tens of readers – Aloe You Vera Much! 💕 Isn’t this an adorable puzzle for the “holiday” today? I thought it was. (We don’t actually consider Valentine’s Day a holiday in our house, it’s expected that we treat each other with love and kindness all year long.)
It’s a cute little cartoon image full of succulents; which, by the way, was the extra little gift I got in my subscription box this month…
Absolutely the most unexpected of extras that I’ve ever received with my puzzle subscription, that’s for sure! I don’t know what went into sending these out to all of their subscribers, but it couldn’t have been overly easy. Luckily they didn’t have to worry about keeping them watered while they were in the mail. 🌵
I enjoyed putting this image together, and thought it was the perfect sentiment for today. Happy Valentine’s Day my friends!
The Pinwheel Gator by Alex Beard – Liberty – 512 pieces
How cool is this puzzle? I stared at it over and over when I was window shopping on the Liberty site and ended up telling myself that if it fascinated me that much that I needed to get it for myself – so I did!
There’s something so fun about the image, and it absolutely didn’t disappoint in the assembly either. It’ll be no surprise at all when I tell you that I loved it. REALLY loved it! 💜❤💛💚💙
Liberty Puzzles is one of my favorite current wooden puzzle makers. The design of the puzzle pieces, how they fit together, the number of whimsies in each puzzle, the artists they work with – it all fits together to make extraordinary puzzles that have never disappointed me. Ever. I once had an issue with a puzzle and their customer service was beyond exceptional. I love Liberty Puzzles. 🧩
The whimsies in this one reminded me of Mardi Gras, which is why I wanted to post this puzzle today, on Fat Tuesday. I’m not a Catholic, so I don’t really do Ash Wednesday or give things up for Lent, but pretty much everyone knows about Mardi Gras and the celebrations they have in New Orleans.
Specifically these whimsies made me think of Mardi Gras and the parades in New Orleans. Aren’t they fabulous?!
If you look closely you’ll see that the whimsies of people are marching all the way around the image along the edges; they’re on all four sides. It was such a fun assembly, and I always love to see great wooden puzzles from the back – the design of the pieces and how it all works together make this proud puzzle geek extremely happy. This was such a great puzzle!
I really did have such a fun time putting this one together, it was an absolute joy. 😊
Tea For Two by Aimee Stewart – Wentworth – 176 pieces
As you can see I haven’t actually started the assembly, but I have taken out the whimsies for this one and I’m very much looking forward to beginning. This is a shaped puzzle from Wentworth, but it is three separate shaped puzzles – the teapot and two cups.
Because tomorrow is Fat Tuesday and the day after that is Valentine’s Day, there are specific puzzles that I wanted to post on those days – so you’re getting an “in progress” puzzle today instead of tomorrow.
Hope you’re all having a great Monday, and that you’re working on a fun puzzle!
Music Mania by Marc Arundale – Wentworth – 40 pieces
With so many colors and so much going on, this little 40 piece puzzle was harder than it looks! Still, it was completely absorbing and for the few minutes it took me to put together I was absolutely focused only on the puzzle – it was fantastic meditation for someone like me who finds actual meditation difficult.
I’ve still got about six more mini puzzles from Wentworth here, and because my queue is basically empty I think you’ll be seeing them very soon. I’ve got to get myself back to a place where I have enough completed puzzles that I can leisurely work on whatever puzzle feels right without worrying about what to post next.
Love these musical whimsies! Wentworth is usually great about making the whimsy pieces fit the image; it’s always entertaining for me to look through the pieces to find the whimsies and see how they relate to the picture on the puzzle.
This image looks as though it would be fun in a larger piece count, there’s so much to see and it’s difficult to actually take it all in when the image is so small. Music Mania was really enjoyable!
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