No, not really, that has never happened . . . but if anything could turn me speechless, these puzzles would have a shot at it. They are something else. I had seen the Wasgij puzzles at the Puzzle Warehouse and wondered about them. They looked strange. Being a curious person I investigated. I learned that... Continue Reading →
Step into my Library said the spider to the.... Oops! Sorry! Wrong story. . . . I love books! Smart phones are handy, computers are my friends, but books? Books are just special. So when I found several puzzles with books I was delighted. Books and puzzles? This was my lucky day! If you’ve ever... Continue Reading →
For my Puzzle of the Month pick, I decided to step outside of my comfort zone and do a collage puzzle. And not even a colorful one, but one that is mostly black and white. Let me introduce you to Banksy Graffiti from Hart Puzzles. This (sold out) 1000-piece puzzle measures 24”x 30” when completed... Continue Reading →
My Rating: 9/10 Merry Merry to all my fellow Jigsaw Junkies. Tis the season to tinsel the tree and strategically hang the mistletoe. Let the holiday decorating frenzy begin. If your anything like me you could decorate for days. Well your in for a big treat folks, because I have a wonderful new edition to... Continue Reading →
Let's talk budget puzzles. Some people may turn up their noses at the thought, but I personally love them. They may not have the classic consistency of a Ravensburger or the fanciness of a Pomegranate, but they are dependable and you don't hate yourself if you buy more than one. One of my favorite budget... Continue Reading →
Halloween is here and who better to usher us in than the Master of Macabre himself, Edward Gorey! His wonderfully unsettling images were always a source of great joy to me. I still own a copy of his "The Gashlycrumb Tinies" that I actually read to my children. I also remember with great fondness his... Continue Reading →
Charles Wysocki. That name has been synonymous with puzzles since at least the 1990's. I think it's safe to say that the man is a puzzle institution. I actually bought this puzzle last year around November. Halloween had come and gone and I still hadn't found a keeper Halloween puzzle. You know what I'm talking... Continue Reading →
Who says you can’t travel during the pandemic? With Eurographics Globetrotter puzzles you can travel to so many places, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Australia, Mexico. Each puzzle is 1000 pieces, grid cut, a collage of landmarks from each country, finished size 19 ¼ x 26 5/8 (48.89 cm X 67.63 cm). Beautiful little clips of all... Continue Reading →
Growing up, my family and I would always do something together whether it was playing a board game or watching a movie but the best time I would ever have would be putting together a puzzle. Since you have to work together to complete a puzzle, most of the fights I had with my brother... Continue Reading →
Are you a sports fanatic? Do you have a favorite team? Do you wear your team's colors all day long? Do you like to share your passion with others? Well, if you do, then you will certainly like the sported-related jigsaw puzzles that you can find from MasterPieces. As a sports fan myself, decorating not... Continue Reading →
Schools have finally been released and Summer is in full swing. During this time it can be hard to find activities for your little ones to beat the heat. Watching television, playing a video game or going on the computer can work; what’s better than having the accomplishment of putting together a jigsaw puzzle together... Continue Reading →
The new puzzles start to come in fast and furious starting late June/July timeframe. Some manufacturers release twice annually, including June. Christmas puzzles begin to be announced. And there's a rush of new summer-themed puzzles. First, let's take a look at what's new at Puzzle Warehouse, shall we? Here are my favorites from the new... Continue Reading →
