Thoughts of an introverted bookworm and avid jigsaw puzzler
I have long been a fan of the food truck puzzles by Stephanie Peterson Jones. I find her artwork very appealing, and the puzzles are a nice, easy build. I recently got a four pack of them and have done two of them in the last week – BBQ Roadhouse and Crepes. They are each 500 pieces and are done by Ceaco.
Of the two, Crepes is my favorite. I like the art exhibit and the cool cat with the jaunty beret. I also really enjoy text in puzzles, so both of these are great for that.
Sunday Rain is a 500-piece puzzle from Reverie, and the artist is Maxine Vee. This cozy puzzle was a complete joy to put together. The colors are lovely with the warm glow from the lamps contrasting with the rainy scene outside. There are so many charming details as well. My favorite part is the little dragons with their hand-knit sweaters!
The quality of Reverie puzzles is top notch. The pieces are a beautiful matte finish and fit together perfectly with no false fits. They are a bit pricey, even more so because of the current tariffs, but are well worth it in my opinion.
Pure Happiness is a 500-piece puzzle from Eurographics, and the artist is Gwen van Knippenberg. When I first saw this puzzle on Instagram, I immediately went to purchase it because I was so drawn to the artwork. I love the title because nothing makes me happier than curling up with a good book.
I love all of the details, from the contrasting fabrics to the maroon set of drawers to the black and white cat enjoying the fresh air. It feels so light and airy while also being cozy. And did you notice the little puppet theater on the table – so cute!
Mermaid Cafe is a 500-piece puzzle from SunsOut, and the artist is Suzanne Etienne. I had purchased two from this brand to try it out, so I decided to do them back to back for comparison. After seeing how much puzzle dust there was on the first one I did, I pulled out my colander to sift this one, but it actually had a lot less dust.
This image was a lot of fun! I love the art style, and it was a pretty easy puzzle to do. I would definitely be open to more from this brand.
Cinatown is a 500-piece puzzle from SunsOut, and the artist is Gwendolyn McShepard. This was my first experience with this brand. I really like this image because it has two of my favorite things to puzzle – buildings and text. It is random cut, but I didn’t mind that since the pieces weren’t very small. It did have the most puzzle dust that I have ever seen!
Quilts & Cucumbers is a 500-piece puzzle from MasterPieces, and the artist is Cameron Gray. I got this on loan from Completing the Puzzle through their affiliate program. It’s a sweet image, and I enjoyed all of the quilts and fabrics.
One of the things I like about this subscription service is that they send a laminated image of the puzzle with information on the back about the puzzle and the brand. There is also a QR code on the bag of puzzle pieces that allows you to access a digital image so you can zoom in to see more detail.
Rickshaw Ride is a 500-piece puzzle from Laila Luxury Puzzles, and the artist is Asma Jamali. Laila is a fairly new brand that was started by a Muslim woman and features images by Muslim artists. The owner also has a background in mental health and is passionate about the many benefits of doing puzzles.
This puzzle comes in a round canister which is lovely if a bit impractical. The pieces are in a cotton bag, and there is a nice size reference poster to use while puzzling. Additionally, there is a good variety of piece shapes that hold together well with no false fits.
I love how colorful and vibrant the image is; it was truly a joy to put together. The finish is velvety soft, which I know most people really enjoy. I do not care for that myself, but I still had a great time doing this puzzle because of how much I like the artwork and the quality.
Here are some closeups that show off how good the art is:
The Story Bean is a 500-piece puzzle from RoseArt, and the artist is Olivia Gibbs. This image of a bookshop is super charming, and the box it comes in is really cute, although a bit impractical for storage.
I love the feel of the pieces, but the fit was so loose and the connectors so similar that there were many false fits. The top section was especially difficult because of that an required a lot of reworking.
Here’s what the box looks like:
Black Cat is a 500-piece puzzle from Fred, and the artist is Karen Obuhanych. This is a super cute puzzle that was lent to me for free from Completing the Puzzle.
Completing the Puzzle is a subscription service that is very easy to use and is great for people who want to try different brands and not worry about having to store puzzles they have done. The puzzles come in a prepaid mailer that includes a pouch with the pieces and a laminated image. When you finish the puzzle, you just stick on the label, pop it in the mail, and they will send you your next puzzle.Â
They recently approached me about becoming an affiliate. If anyone is interested in trying them out, they can use my code PUZZLINGBOOKWORM to get 20% off their first month.
Rabbit Hole Town is a 500-piece puzzle from HUADADA. I came across this puzzle randomly on Amazon and just loved how cute it was. It makes me think of Peter Rabbit if he was all grown up. I love the little bedrooms and the concert hall, but my favorite space is the store near the top.Â
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