Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Springbok: Farm Garden with Sunflowers


Details: Springbok "Farm Garden with Sunflowers" 400PZL2059, 1973
Difficulty: Easy. Refreshing to put together.
Done: 23 Sept 2013
Cost: $3.99
Obtained: Thrift store
Missing Pieces: none
Size: 20 1/4 x 20 1/4  

Bits and Pieces: Getting Ready

Details: Bits and Pieces. "Getting Ready" by Bradley Jackson. No. 47418
Difficulty: Moderate.
Done: 22 Sept 2013
Cost: $17.99
Obtained: From the website.
Missing Pieces: none
Size:  26.6 inch round

This puzzle was too big for my table. So I taped a piece of paper to the window to hold up the excess. #ghetto Beautiful picture! 

The Puzzle Collection: Hens and Chicks



Details: The Puzzle Collection. "Hens and Chicks". No. 97127
Difficulty: Moderate. Pieces fit fairly well together.
Done: 20 Sept 2013
Cost: $1.99
Obtained: Thrift Store
Missing Pieces: None
Size: 18 x 26 inches

Springbok: Arctic Vigil


Details: Springbok "Arctic Vigil", PZL2090, 500 pieces
Difficulty: Easy - but beautiful!
Done: 18 Sept 2013
Cost: $3.99
Obtained: Thrift Store
Missing Pieces: None
Size: 20 1/4 x 20 1/4 

This is a beautiful puzzle! 

Springbok: Hershey's



Details: Hershey's, Great American Legends Series, PZL6193
Difficulty: Moderate. Repetitive picture.
Done: 17 September 2013
Cost: N/A
Obtained: Thrift Store
Missing Pieces: None
Size: 24x30 inches

Monday, September 16, 2013

Cobble Hill: First Jar of the Year

Details: Cobble Hill "First Jar of the Year"
Difficulty: Moderate
Done: 14 Sept 2013
Cost: $3.99
Obtained: Thrift Store
Missing Pieces: none
Size: 26.625 x 19.25

I purchased a Cobble Hill puzzle from the online store a few months ago. I enjoyed putting it together so much that when I saw the thrift store stocked with 6 Cobble Hill puzzles for $3.99 each I yoinked them up! 

Cobble Hill puzzles are so beautiful! The pieces fit together very nicely and are of sturdy material. 

Order some Cobble Hill puzzles! (ps They are a Canadian company!)
  

Bits & Pieces: Mississippi Memories


Details: Mississippi Memories no. 02-0298, 1000 pieces
Difficulty: Easy. Pieces do not fit as snug as some other brands but you can tell when it fits.
Done: 15 Sept 2013
Cost: $1.99
Obtained From: thrift store
Missing Pieces: none
Size: 20 x 27

I recently ordered some round Bits & Pieces puzzles from the company so when I saw this in the thrift store I decided to give it shot. Looking through my puzzle collection I found a childhood round Bits & Pieces puzzle but it is Christmas themed. 



I set up my puzzle table and organized my puzzles this weekend which is why I was finally able to complete a 1000 piece puzzle!  

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Springbok: Berries 'N Cream


Details: Berries 'N Cream. 1JIG70502. 400 Pieces. 
Difficulty: Family Puzzle (meaning that there is large pieces for children and smaller pieces for adults)
Done: 7 Sept 2013
Cost: $3.99
Obtained From: Thrift store, even though the puzzle was brand new (still in the shrink wrap!)
Missing Pieces: None
Size: 26.75 x 20.5     

I probably wouldn't have purchased this had I realized it was a family puzzle (various sized pieces) but it is a really beautiful pictures that is currently available from Springbok (also in a 1000 piece size).

Springbok: Indulge Thyself!


Details: Indulge Thyself! PZL4186. 500 pieces. Hallmark Cards, Inc.
Difficulty: Moderate due the multitude of browns
Done: 7 Sept 2013
Cost: $1.99
Obtained from: thrift store
Missing pieces: none
Size: 18 x 23 1/2 

   

Springbok: Familiar Birds




Details: Familiar Birds PZL6039 500 Pieces Painted by William Dilger. 1970
Difficulty: Moderate. Round  puzzles are inherently slightly more difficult than traditional puzzles (but in a fun way).
Done: 6 September 2013
Cost: $2.99 
Obtained from: thrift store
Missing pieces: none
Size: 20 3/8 " in diameter

I yoinked this puzzle so hard when I spied it at the thrift store! My father had several beautiful vintage round puzzles when I was a kid. They were amazing to put together and doing this puzzle reminded me of some of my rare happy childhood memories. I put in an online order for some more round puzzles last night as I won't be able to acquire those family puzzles.