Cool Cats A-Z

Brand: Mudpuppy
Pieces: 1000
Size: 69cm x 51cm
Product Code: 01/2018 M120617G

I'll be the first to admit that I'm not usually a cat fan. I much prefer dogs over their feline counterparts, but every now and then a cat will come along that I don't mind quite so much. It's so bizarre! All of my closest friends have cats and I can deal with that, but I don't think I'd ever want one of my own. 

That's why I was surprised that I was so drawn to this puzzle. For some reason, the design really stood out to me. I have since learnt that there is a dog alternative and I wouldn't mind sourcing that. But for now, here is a bit of information about the above puzzle that I completed from Mudpuppy. 

I hadn't done this brand before but I wasn't disappointed. It's a little difficult to tell from the photo but the background of this puzzle is pale pink. The cat illustrations are unique but pretty (I'm not sure who the illustrator is) and well spaced out. This puzzle also features the breed names, various cat-related paraphernalia and flowers. I enjoyed piecing this one together, especially with such good quality pieces and minimal dust. 

I'll have to try and find the dogs one so that I can complete the 'set'!

Rosina Wachtmeister: All Together

Brand: Heye
Pieces: 2000
Size: 97cm x 69cm
Product Code: 29132

A few days ago it was International Cat Day (August 8). 

Now, I'm not a huge fan of felines, and I don't quite understand how they can have a day dedicated to them, but I had this puzzle in my collection and thought it would be fitting to put it up regardless. 

Despite my slight aversion to the creatures, I was still drawn into this design by Rosina Wachtmeister- a popular and talented Austrian artist. You've probably seen her distinctive cat artworks before- Heye  have produced quite a few puzzles from her designs. 

The quality of the pieces was excellent and I was particularly interested in the gold foil sections of the design, which really added some 'oomph' to the overall look of the finished puzzle (I tried my best to get a good photo that highlights these gold parts but sometimes it was difficult with the reflecting). 

This is one of the bigger puzzles that I have done to date, and I wish I could do more. If space wasn't an issue, I totally would!