Brand: Cobble Hill
Product Code: 45013
Yay! Finally up to date with the Horoscope puzzles! This one celebrates those born in Gemini and was just as enjoyable to do as the ones previous. I only have 5 more from the series to complete and I will try my best to put them up within their time frames (although no guarantees).
Have I put up your star sign yet? Or is it one of the ones to come later in the year?
Product Code: JIG043
Yesterday was National Donut Day, so what better design to put up than one that celebrates all things donuts?!
The above design features a variety of our favourite baked and decorated treats, with an illustration, name and description of each one for good measure.
This puzzle was a lot easier to do than it looked, especially when you sorted out the pieces by colour and text, but I'm a little disappointed that the vibrancy of the colours didn't come through as well in my photos compared to in real life. Regardless, it was still a treat to do, and just one more in Ridley's collection of 'lovers' puzzle designs that I have now completed.
Did you celebrate yesterday with a donut or two? I unfortunately didn't, but I'll be heading to the shops soon so who knows what may fall into my shopping basket? Haha
Product Code: F-90803
Over the last few weeks we've definitely started to feel the winter chill approaching... and the sad thing is, it's still Autumn! (until tomorrow anyway haha)
In recognition of the cooler months ahead, I have decided to put up this cute puzzle that I purchased from an online store overseas. I absolutely adored the image when I saw it (even though my husband insists that it's an AI-generated image). Honestly, I agree with him, but that still doesn't detract from the cuteness of the design. This puzzle was 300 pieces but when made up, was about the same size as a standard 500 piece puzzle. It was relatively quick to do and the quality was good.
I have done a few Bluebird puzzles in various count sizes, and have plenty more in my collection to do- they have never disappointed me to date.
Are there any brands that you like the look of and are keen to try?
Product Code: 45012
Well I've finally gotten around to the Zodiac series again, and only a few days past the dates for Taurus. I hope to be more up to date for the next one! I'm a Taurus and I believe the characteristics for the star-sign are quite accurate - you won't find anyone as stubborn as me! haha! I've enjoyed doing this series and look forward to posting the rest of the designs as they come up throughout the year.
In the meantime, there's been a bit of puzzling news - the Australian Jigsaw Puzzle Association (AJPA) yesterday released presale tickets for the Victorian State Competition to be held at Malvern Town Hall on August 9. Did you get your ticket? I bought mine pretty much as soon as they went on sale, and apparently over 60% of the solo competition tickets were sold in the first 2 hours! Crazy! But good! I'm really looking forward to it - the event has been so fun over the last few years...
In other news, Reverie Puzzles just had another launch this morning with more beautiful designs released. Make sure you check it out!
Until next week...
Product Code: -
Once again, I'm a bit behind in the postings of my Cobble Hill Zodiac puzzles. I've completed a few of them but I haven't had the chance to take photos of them yet. It has been dark every time I have left the house for work in the morning, and dark on my return, so I haven't taken ANY puzzle photos lately, unfortunately. I'll have to try and take some this weekend so I can catch up on my posting.
In the meantime, I have decided to put up the above puzzle. It would have been better suited to next weekend because that's when I will be going to Melbourne to see the musical, but I've had to bring it forward.
I only saw the original Tim Burton film a few weeks ago, and I'm looking forward to seeing how the film is portrayed on stage- it was so weird and wonderful! Haha! This puzzle was fairly quick to do and came in a cool VHS-style case (which is what drew my attention to it in the first place).
Have you got many puzzles that have interesting packaging or do you prefer your puzzles to come in a more traditional box?
Product Code: 2122
Tomorrow is Mother's Day and it's also my birthday, so what better puzzle to put up than a cute cat and her kitten!
I did this puzzle a little while ago and it was the first time I had done a puzzle from the Enjoy brand. It was such a pleasure to do and I've done one or two since. The quality is amazing and the colours are always so vibrant.
I don't really have a lot of time to write much more cos I have to get ready to go to Melbourne, but I hope you enjoy the image I have put up and I'll get back to you next week with something new!
Product Code: 176205
Autumn is here and the days are starting to get a little cooler, which is why I have decided to post the above puzzle image- colourful wool and knits seemed like the perfect choice.
I loved the bright and vibrant colours in this design, as well as the throwbacks to vintage knitting patterns and retro photography. Even though knitting and crocheting are crafts I have yet to master, I am still fascinated by the process and would love to one day sit down and teach myself properly. I have attempted both a few times but other projects have always come along and I've set the learning aside to do those instead. One day!
Is there a particular craft or hobby you enjoy doing besides jigsaw puzzles? Have you found a cross-over where you can do a jigsaw puzzle based on that craft or hobby? Let me know!
Product Code: 175536
Have you ever looked at a particular puzzle design, and thought, 'boy that's cute', but then put it back because you thought it might be too difficult to do?
I have to admit, I had my reservations about the above puzzle, thinking exactly that when I saw it. But I'm glad I persevered and purchased it in the end, because once I got into it, this puzzle was quite enjoyable.
I love Squishmallows, and my daughter has quite a few of them at home, so I thought the above puzzle would be a fun one to do. Even though it is full of repetition (similar to the style of those 'impossible' puzzles), I thought I'd give it a shot. It was quite easy to flow through when you sorted the colours and made up each of the characters. Then it was simply a case of piecing together each of the completed Squishmallows to complete the puzzle in it's entirety.
Have you ever done a puzzle like the one above?
Brand: Paladone Products
Product Code: -
Well, as per usual, I have struggled to find a suitable puzzle image for my Easter post. Even though I thought I had some bunny, chocolate and easter egg-themed designs in my collection, I wasn't able to find and complete them in time for today's post. Maybe I need to search today, do them, and then have them on standby waiting for next year!
I was, however, able to find a photo of a mini puzzle that I completed a while ago of Bambi's little rabbit buddy Thumper, which I suppose will have to do for the Easter theme this time round.
I picked up this shaped puzzle through Australia Post and it was relatively quick to do but the pieces were a little loose when the puzzle was put together. So it was enjoyable enough but not as good as it could have been.
Have you ever purchased a puzzle only to be disappointed by the less-than-stellar quality of the pieces?
Tell me your thoughts on this!
Until next time, have a safe and happy Easter and enjoy all the chocolate! xo
Brand: Enjoy
Product Code: 2153
Isn't it such a good feeling when you see the release of a particular design you've been wanting for ages, and then it becomes available for purchase? That was the way I felt when I saw the above image. As soon as I saw it, I knew I wanted to complete it, and luckily enough, I was able to purchase a copy before it completely sold out everywhere!
Since then, I have seen numerous people searching for it online and asking in Facebook groups if anyone has it available to buy. I have just finished mine and plan on bringing it to the Melton Puzzle Sale that is happening tomorrow in Melton, Victoria (April 13, 2025). I will try and reach out to some of those people on Facebook, in the unlikely event that I don't sell it there, but I'm not liking their chances. I'd much prefer to sell it in person and not have to deal with shipping and the hassle of going to the post office. I'm pretty sure this will be one of the first puzzles snapped up, and with good reason too.
The quality was amazing and the colours are so beautiful. The image just pops and is such a pleasure to do. It was a little more challenging than I first anticipated but once I got into the flow of it and was able to sort it by colours, it was very enjoyable to do.
Will you be attending the Melton Puzzle Sale tomorrow at The Golden Fleece? If so, I'll see you there!
Product Code: 45011
I managed to get this one up within it's date timeline! Hooray!
But only just...
I figured I should put this one up today, with the anticipation that I can find something Easter-themed for the next few weeks of puzzles. There's only one 'normal' puzzle between this one and the previous Zodiac one, which doesn't really fit in with how I wanted the postings to look, but I guess that can't be helped if I want to put them all up within their time frames.
Anyway...
This is the next one in the sequence, and, like the others, it was a fun, relatively quick one to do. I've enjoyed keeping up with the different images, and reading about the qualities associated with each star sign, even if I don't believe them.
What star sign are you? Have I put up the associated image for it yet?
Product Code: 175185
I thought I'd put up this beauty today - a workspace devoted to Barbie and her various fashions.
It features blueprints and photos of Barbie and her clothing throughout history, and was really enjoyable to do.
I had to purchase this one from a UK-based website, as good Barbie puzzles for adults are unfortunately really hard to come by in Australia. There is such a market for them though! I sold it straight away when I attended a puzzle sale day.
I'm hoping to find some more over time, but for now I'll have to curb my puzzle spending and complete some of the ones I have in anticipation of the next puzzle sale (next month, to be held in Melton).
