John Derian Paper Goods: The Bower of Roses 1,000-Piece Puzzle (Artisan Puzzle)
by John Derian (Artist)
5 out of 5 stars
I love the artwork of this puzzle! It’s especially interesting because it was originally a greeting card from Currier and Ives between 1856-1907. I just love when there is some kind of special history like that.
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Cynthia Hart’s Victoriana Cats: Sewing with Kittens 1,000-Piece Puzzle
by Cynthia Hart (Author)
5 out of 5 stars
This 1,000-piece puzzle is beautifully designed and thoughtfully crafted. The puzzle comes with a little 9″x6″ poster of the art, so that you can use it to help you complete the puzzle.
I love the cheerful artwork incorporating both kittens and sewing! I used to have a kitten when I was a child, and this brings back so many happy memories. And I’ve spent many hours sewing and quilting with my mother and grandmother, so it’s like the heritage of my family. It’s such a cute picture and doing puzzles can be really calming.
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I love the 20s costumes, and the contrast between rugged New York streets and the glitz and glam of the Follies. The setting really makes this into a new story, despite the fact that the plot itself follows the original fairy tale pretty closely. There are a few key details that are changed, which kept things interesting. Continue reading
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