Cosy Jigsaws: Comfy Night In

Brand: Hinkler

Pieces: 500
Size:  50.8cm x 50.8cm

Product Code: -

We're back from our Bali holiday, and although I didn't come across any puzzles or puzzle shops, I did have a pretty awesome time away! It would have been lovely to bring one along and do it during the lazy days, but unfortunately puzzling can be a little difficult to do on the go, so instead I had to settle for reading and crossword puzzle books. 

I have had a few days at home to 'recover' from my holiday (and pick up a gross cold in the meantime), but that means I've also been able to hit the table and do some more puzzles too. 

These days off have also given me the chance to prepare for the upcoming Melton Puzzle Sale that will be held tomorrow (Sunday 13/9). I have to take a few more photos of my puzzles before I break them up but hopefully I'll be able to sell a few...

Right, I better get cracking, but in the meantime, here is a pic of a puzzle I completed recently. I picked up this cutie at Spotlight, along with another featuring food trucks. The colouring books from this series are so popular that as soon as I saw that they have also released a couple of puzzles, I had to get them. 

Have you got the colouring books or puzzles from this series in your collection?

Flamingo Park

Brand: Ravensburger

Pieces: 1000
Size:  70cm x 50cm

Product Code: 120015208

I'm starting to get excited... after a hectic few weeks at work, I've just begun a well-deserved two week holiday!

Yay! During some of that time, I will be travelling to Bali with my family for the first time, which means that next week's blog and Instagram posting won't be happening. Instead, I hope to be sipping cocktails poolside or exploring the area around our resort. I wonder if I'll be able to find a puzzle place there? hmmm....

I have a bit of preparation to do before I go however, so I will leave you with this one. We'll be visiting a waterpark while we're there and this is similar to how I imagine it will look..

Enjoy, and I'll see you in a few weeks!

Makeup Palette

Brand: Eurographics

Pieces: 1000
Size:  48.89cm x 67.63cm

Product Code: 6000-5641

I've decided to keep with the really girly theme this weekend and go with a make-up spectacular! 

When I first saw this design, I fell in love. I'm not a really girly-girl and my usual make-up routine involves facial moisturiser, mascara and lip balm so I'm far from high maintenance, but I love the colourful and pretty impact this puzzle design has. I couldn't resist purchasing it and I highly enjoyed piecing it together. 

Are there any puzzles in your to-do-pile of a similar nature?

Elf Princess

Brand: Cherry Pazzi

Pieces: 500
Size:  34.5cm x 50cm

Product Code: 20258

Today's post is a day late as I predicted it would be, due to my attendance at the Victoria State Puzzle Competition. 

It was a fun-filled day and the solo competition puzzle from The Puzzle Collab was a treat to do - I was lucky enough to get a PB time for competitions, which I was pleased with. 

When I have taken a photo of the reassembled puzzle, I will post it, but instead I am putting up this one from Cherry Pazzi. The design is so pretty and I loved putting it together. The quality was amazing and the colours blended together beautifully to create a striking design.

Did you attend the state competition? Were you pleased with the puzzle selections?

Native Parrot Shaped Puzzle

Brand: Findon

Pieces: 323
Size:  30cm x 40cm

Product Code: -

Although a lot of people swear by Aldi Australia's cheaper grocery prices, and prefer visiting them in comparison to some of the larger supermarket chains, I only tend to visit if I know that they are going to be selling something of interest in their bi-weekly special buys. 

Over the last few months, they have had a few different ranges of jigsaw puzzles available, which means that I have been visiting more than usual. Not only have they had a range of smaller-count (aimed at children) mini puzzles, but they have had a decent selection of wooden, shaped and foil puzzles available. Surprisingly, the quality is quite good, especially considering the cheap prices. 

There were three wooden shaped puzzles - set in a wooden tray - that I purchased, and the picture above is one of those. While it doesn't fit as well in the tray as it probably could, the quality isn't too bad and the overall image looks good. 

Next week is the Victorian State puzzle comp in Malvern, so depending on the time I leave the house to get there, I may not have time to post. But I will do my best! And if I don't get the opportunity, I will try and post the day after instead...

Wish me luck!

Puzzle On

Brand: Page Publications

Pieces: 500
Size:  62.5cm x 49.6cm

Product Code: -

Welcome to August! I can't believe how fast time has flown that we've now reached this time of the year!

In a few weeks we will have the Victorian State Puzzle Competition in Malvern, which I really need to start preparing for. I want to try and better my times from last year and previous years but of course that will all depend on the puzzle (which I believe will be one from The Puzzle Collab brand) and my ability to do it quickly!

Fingers crossed I'll have some chances to practice within the next few weeks.

Tomorrow will be more puzzle adventures when I attend the Melton Puzzle Sale as a seller yet again. I hope to sell some more of my puzzles to make room for my collection at home but who knows how that will go. I've been fairly successful there in the past so let's hope that trend continues...

Happy puzzling!

Moana

Brand: Ceaco

Pieces: 500
Size:  51cm Diameter

Product Code: -

To celebrate the new release of the Moana live action film (which I have not yet seen) I thought I'd put up this round puzzle that I once completed. I am a big fan of Moana and enjoy doing puzzles of the film when I see them.

This one was different in that it was one of the first round puzzles I ever did. I loved the simplicity of the image and the different aspects involved in putting a puzzle together that was slightly different from the norm. I had to import this one from America, as it was not readily available in Australia - I wish there was a dedicated Ceaco supplier here!

Have you done many shaped/round puzzles? What do you think of them?