Stranger Things Gang

Brand: Buffalo

Pieces: 300
Size:  46cm x 46cm

Product Code: 22702

My plans for a Christmas-themed puzzle December have unfortunately already come to an end!

Although I know I have plenty of puzzles of this style, I haven't had the chance to do any or take photos of them yet for this blog, and so that little idea comes to a complete full stop. 

Instead, I have put up a puzzle I purchased some time ago of the gang from the Netflix hit show Stranger Things (don't ask me what season, they've all blurred together since I last watched it and I'll have to watch a serious recap before starting the latest and final season).

I thought this puzzle was a cute and fun one to do, and is a passable alternative to Christmas puzzles considering the show is back on our screens for the last time.

Have you got a show that you enjoy watching that has been immortalised in puzzle form?

Liberty - Christmas Tree Of Life (Foil)

Brand: Galison

Pieces: 500
Size:  51cm x 51cm

Product Code: -

So I had the AJPA Nationals last week, and although I didn't get through to the finals, I did manage to finish my puzzle in the allotted time...just! We had 2 hours to complete the puzzle and I finished in 1:58:40 - with 1 minute and 20 seconds to spare! Phew! Haha, what a relief!

Anyway back to the usual blog fare... because we are now in December I thought I'd put up a Christmas-themed puzzle from Galison. This one has foil accents but they're hard to see in the photo. In real life, there are nice golden parts scattered throughout the design. This puzzle was very busy and a little more challenging than I expected but still fun to do. Have you got some Christmas designs in your to-do pile?

Sweet Shop

Brand: Ravensburger

Pieces: 500
Size:  49cm x 36cm

Product Code: 146536

Today is the day of the AJPA Nationals competition at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre and I'm so excited to be attending and competing. I went last year to compete and finished the above puzzle during the solo competition. I thought I'd put up a photo of it for nostalgia reasons. 

This year's solo competition is slightly different- instead running over 2 days - with two qualifying heats on the Saturday and the finals on Sunday. I'm in heat 2, and although I don't think I'll be fast enough to qualify for the finals, I hope I have some sort of chance. I'll definitely try my best anyway. I wonder what the puzzle will be?!

Wish me luck!

Instagram Post 500

Hi,

It's hard to believe that I have finally reached Instagram Post 500- it's definitely been a long time coming!

I started this blog 10 years ago, in 2015, and have tried to make it my goal to post a new image every Saturday since. I think I may have only missed one or two in all of that time, and I usually tried to make up for it when this occurred. 

If I was like other people, focused on creating social media content, I would have tried to do more posts more regularly. But this has always just been a small way for me to showcase some of the puzzles I have completed throughout the years, and therefore I have not spent as much time on it as I could have. 

Regardless, I am happy how my Instagram grid has turned out over the years and I have made a little montage video to showcase the last 100 puzzles I have posted. This can be found on my Instagram page if you feel like having a look!

If I continue to do this, it will likely be another 10 years before I reach 1000 posts haha and I'm not sure if you'll be sticking with me that long (or even if the platform will still exist!) 

But I will continue to puzzle, and compile, and post until the appeal is no longer there...

Until next week..

xo

Frozen 2: Destiny Awaits

Brand: Crown

Pieces: 300
Size:  61cm x 45.8cm

Product Code: -

I currently have my four-year-old daughter sitting on my lap and so today I have decided (through her input) to put up this puzzle from the film Frozen 2. She is a huge fan of Elsa and when we play games, I am usually Anna. 

This puzzle was quite easy and quick to do. I usually sell on most of my puzzles after I have completed them but I think I might hold onto this one for her to do in the future (cos she is also quite an avid little puzzler, and I'm sure she'll be able to smash this one out herself soon before long).

Have you ever been inspired to do puzzle designs simply because of the people you are with at the time? I'm pretty sure I would have done this one anyway without having a kid in the house, but she still has some influence...

Road Trip!

Brand: Skittledog

Pieces: 1000
Size:  49cm x 68.5cm

Product Code: -

Another (busy) weekend, another puzzle...

Today I have decided to put up this cool travel one which I purchased one day in Melbourne. I loved the mapped out design, and the references to North American scenery and landmarks. It reminded me so much of a Contiki tour I once took there, and was a big factor when it came to me purchasing this puzzle over others I saw there. 

I really enjoy doing map-style puzzles - I have such a fascination with geography and travel and love to see these kinds of puzzles come together...

Do you enjoy puzzles of a similar nature?

Lost Places: The Mad House (The Asylum)

Brand: Ravensburger

Pieces: 1000
Size:  70cm x 50cm

Product Code: 170982

Yesterday was Halloween and I thought the above puzzle would be appropriate for the occasion.

Part of the Lost Places series by Ravensburger, this haunting image is part of a collection of photographic designs that feature lost and abandoned places. The above image features a Mad House setting- wouldn't want to be alone in that place! haha it definitely gives off creepy vibes. 

This is just another short post cos I'm in recovery mode after a horror-themed wedding celebration last night.

Hope you have a great weekend and happy puzzling!