Puzzle Review: John Derian Library

John Derian Paper Goods: The Library 1,000-Piece Puzzle
by John Derian (Artist)

5 out of 5 stars

I really like the design of this puzzle, because of the straight lines and obvious sections for different styles and colors. It makes it fairly easy to tell where each piece ought to go. I like to separate the pieces into categories for different sections or colors, so this was a puzzle that I could neatly organize and then enjoy putting together!

I love that the artwork is from a real French architectural design from the 1750s. Such a cool piece of history!

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Puzzle Review: Everything is Made Out of Magic

Everything Is Made Out of Magic 1,000-Piece Puzzle (Flow) (Workman Puzzles)
by Astrid / Smit, Irene / van der Hulst (Artist)

5 out of 5 stars

I love the gorgeous artwork! The artwork for “Everything is Magic” is so beautiful, that I might actually frame the poster for some art on my walls. There are so many pretty little details. It’s such a soothing picture and doing puzzles can be really calming.

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Puzzle Review: Pacific Coasting Sunset Hike

Pacific Coasting: Sunset Hike 1,000-Piece Puzzle (Artisan Puzzle)
by Danielle Kroll (Author)

5 out of 5 stars

I love the design for this puzzle! The sunset is so peaceful, and I love the pretty bird and moth. It’s obviously carefully designed so that every green section has a slightly different style, making it easier to complete the puzzle.

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Puzzle Review: John Derian Bower of Roses

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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Puzzle Review: Victoriana Cats by Cynthia Hart

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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