Brand: Cardinal
Pieces: 500
Size: 35.5cm x 27.9cm
Product Code: -
Isn't it amazing how fast time flies.
It was only two years ago that I had just returned from a fantastic holiday to Japan with my then boyfriend (now husband), but I didn't even realise it had been so long until Facebook 'reminded' me!
To mark the occasion, I have decided to put up a picture of one of my Japanese-themed puzzles.
This puzzle by Cardinal was a pleasure to do, and the first I ever did from this brand. The puzzle pieces are quite small (which is something I tend to appreciate with a small working space) and well-made. The design, as you can see, is stunning. While we were in Japan, we saw many traditional temples and gardens like this one (especially in Kyoto) and this puzzle brings back beautiful memories.
If you have never been to Japan, I highly recommend visiting- the country and it's people are beautiful!
This puzzle is available to purchase from Fishpond.com.au by clicking on the picture below:
Brand: Clementoni (High Quality Collection) (Fantasy)Pieces: 1500Size: 84.3cm x 59.2cmProduct Code: 31965
This is one of those puzzles that just struck a chord with me.
I'm not sure why- perhaps it's the gorgeous design or the intense detail- but when I first saw it, I couldn't get it out of my mind.
I left the store I saw it in and kept thinking about how much I would love to do it. But despite my interest, there were just as many reasons why I shouldn't.
I already had such a large stash of puzzles at home, and, being a 1500 piece puzzle, it cost a little bit more than I usually try to spend. But it was calling to me...
Luckily, in the following days (as I ummed and ahhed and tried to justify buying the puzzle), the store decided to have a sale. Let's just say that I was a goner!
The white Clementoni box found itself in my possession and I was the proud and excited owner of yet another jigsaw puzzle.
I was not left disappointed.
This puzzle, as mentioned above, features an absolutely gorgeous design of an Indian princess and her two tiger companions. They rest on luxurious fabrics in front of a scenic garden, with the iconic Taj Mahal visible in the background.
The quality of the pieces was fantastic, as expected for the brand, and slotted together nicely. While some of the colours were similar, it was still relatively easy to differentiate each section.
With a few little challenges (in the tigers' fur and the pink background), this puzzle is perfect for someone wanting a pretty design that might test their ability.
