I have a confession. My favorite part of this crazy habit I call puzzling is getting to explore a completely new-to-me puzzle brand. I absolutely love dipping my toes into the proverbial water of a new puzzle: how are the pieces, will they fit well, is this going to be love, or hate, at first touch? Well- I have to tell you that I loved this puzzle! This is Jellyfish, a 1000 piece puzzle from Gibsons, and it is my very first puzzle by this UK based brand. CONTINUE READING
Today I’m bringing you a super bright and fun puzzle from Colorcraft Puzzles. I’ve done a couple Colorcraft in the past, but they’ve released a bazillion new puzzles this year, with amazing designs, new packaging, and even better piece feel than before. Coming in at 1000 pieces, Crispy Frosted Goodness is a stunner! The background gives 90’s afternoons at The Max vibes, with all the sprinkles, frosting, chocolate, and candies you could possibly want on the wafer cookies of the main design. CONTINUE READING
Hello out there in puzzle land! It's been a hot minute since my last puzzle musing, but I'm back and ready to talk dissectology! On the board today is a new to me brand, Workman Publishing. This company was founded in 1968 and is now the largest trade book publisher in the US! Thankfully for us, they don't just publish books, Workman puts out a pretty fantastic puzzle as well. Today's puzzle is called "The Illustrated Herbiary: California Poppy". CONTINUE READING
My Rating: 9/10 Time flies when you're having fun, and boy did I have fun with these two exceptional puzzles from Piatnik. Welcome to all my fellow Jigsaw Junkies, there's no time like the present for a fun filled day of puzzling, and I promise you will have tons of fun with both these puzzles... CONTINUE READING
As I was researching information about Cobble Hill puzzles I ran across their Family Pieces Collection. These puzzles have three different sized pieces – large, medium, and small. Puzzlers of varying age or skill can work together on these puzzles. I wasn’t sure I understood how these would work, so being forever curious I ordered... CONTINUE READING
Over the years I have done a few Anatolian puzzles. Each one that I have done has had very unique and different art. Anatolian is the trademark of the Perre Group, whose corporate headquarters are located in Turkey. In fact, Anatolian is the first puzzle company in Turkey. In general, I stick with 1,000 pieces... CONTINUE READING
My Rating: 9/10 Merry Christmas in July to all my fellow Jigsaw Junkies. It's time to dust off those Christmas puzzles and get busy. Well truth be told I pretty much assemble Christmas puzzles year round , I just can't seem to stop my self, lol. Can you blame me really, with so many beautiful... CONTINUE READING
I love Vermont Christmas Company puzzles! No matter what your taste in puzzles or where you might want to take that next “puzzle stay-cation” you will have lots of options with this company. Whether it’s a beach getaway, a quiet harbor, a European setting or a return to winter and Christmas, you will find a... CONTINUE READING
No, not really, that has never happened . . . but if anything could turn me speechless, these puzzles would have a shot at it. They are something else. I had seen the Wasgij puzzles at the Puzzle Warehouse and wondered about them. They looked strange. Being a curious person I investigated. I learned that... CONTINUE READING