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?

The Flinders Street Station And Cats

Brand: The Puzzle Colab

Pieces: 99
Size:  10cm x 14cm

Product Code: 25005M

You know how sometimes you're in the mood to puzzle but don't want to commit to a 500 or 1000 piece design?

You just want to do a quick little bite-size puzzle to whet the appetite? Well that is where micro or mini puzzles come in handy. Usually 100 pieces or less, they are quick to put together and take up a very small amount of space.

I bought this puzzle, along with a few others from the same series, just to try out the brand and satisfy that small-puzzle-piece-count urge. The artwork, by Miss Wenly Illustration, is cute and relevant to me (being a significant and iconic landmark of Melbourne) and one that I am incidentally going to be visiting this weekend on my journey into the city. The quality was great, and the puzzle came in a tiny box, no bigger than a pack of playing cards. 

If you need that small puzzle fix, you can't go wrong with a mini or micro sized puzzle. The Puzzle Collab, along with Magnolia, Werkshoppe and several others, can help you with that fix...

French Fries

Brand: Typo

Pieces: 200
Size:  30cm x 30cm

Product Code: -

On Tuesday (14th July) it will be Bastille Day - France's national celebration day.

I thought I'd get in slightly earlier and put up a French-themed puzzle to mark the occasion. I've done so many puzzles that fit this theme over the years but surprisingly (or maybe not so surprising when you consider that it's me) I was unable to find as many as I would have liked. So I've put this one up instead. 

Fits the theme, is a bit quirky and was a quick and fun one to do. Do you celebrate the national days of different countries? Is it because you have the family background? Or just because any excuse for a celebration is a good excuse? Let me know what you think!

Dog

Brand: Critters Within Puzzle

Pieces: 230
Size:  29cm x 40cm

Product Code: -

My daughter wanted me to put up this puzzle today because she loves dogs and this one was her favourite from the choices that I had. 

This puzzle was from Kmart and was part of a set of four. The wooden pieces were quite thick and fit together nicely. It was a little more challenging than expected because of all the colourful pieces and floral design. 

Considering the price, this puzzle was pretty good quality and I'm glad I gave it a shot.