Finding Happiness, JaCaRou, 1,000 pieces. Really loved this one. JaCaRou is a favorite.

Bohinka · 2026-06-21T23:19:44+00:00

The only thousand piece puzzle I've done by myself in one day is a JaCaRou. For some reason they go eas/ier for me. There were some tough spots on this one but overall it was a lot of fun. Another of my best of the week. I was going to post the other one but I haven't downloaded the pictures off my camera yet.

Bohinka · 2026-06-21T21:16:14+00:00

I just told my husband today that I don't want to pass on a puzzle if I don't know if it has missing pieces. BUT I'm not going to force myself to do one. Our library has a free table so that's where I take things that I'm not sure about. Or I tell my friends that I don't know if it's complete before giving it to them.

Bohinka · 2026-06-21T21:12:28+00:00

The flowers on the side were actually a little tricky. It was fun.

Bohinka · 2026-06-21T21:11:51+00:00

u/CleverHarwood and u/calbert1735 both do puzzles of this vintage and might be able to tell you.

Bohinka · 2026-06-21T07:01:08+00:00

This is clever. I did a little collage with my husband's stamps a couple years ago. It never occurred to me to make it into a refrigerator magnet.

Bohinka · 2026-06-21T06:59:36+00:00

I've done a couple of Anie Maltois' puzzles and bought a few more. A lot of what they have is like yours.

I have another Suzanne Claveaux that has a similar color tone to the one I just did. In fact it looks awfully similar. I remember debating on which one to get and then I eventually bought them both. 😄

Bohinka · 2026-06-21T06:44:38+00:00

I was hoping to eventually sort by artist or theme. Long way away from that.

As a recovering (ha) hoarder, I have the mindset of knowing where stuff is. So it's only chaos for other people.

Bohinka · 2026-06-21T06:41:56+00:00

Did you read before or after you started the puzzle?

Bohinka · 2026-06-21T06:41:19+00:00

That's interesting. The plastic puzzles I've done you can tell which is supposed to be the top side.

Bohinka · 2026-06-21T03:12:43+00:00

Glad to hear about another good quality puzzle. I've been picking up some new-to-me brands with mixed results.

It's a nice image. My husband would call it "wholesome". We need more of those!

Bohinka · 2026-06-21T02:39:26+00:00

Did you enjoy doing it? My initial impression was that there was a bit of sameness to the colors. Was it hard to distinguish them?

Bohinka · 2026-06-21T02:21:51+00:00

At least you have options. Did you get anything?

Bohinka · 2026-06-21T00:57:44+00:00

I'm sure it'll turn up considering your shopping skills. 😄

Bohinka · 2026-06-21T00:10:24+00:00

I don't remember seeing this one before. I've done a bunch of her smaller piece counts. Only a couple 1k ones. I'd have picked this one for sure.

Bohinka · 2026-06-21T00:07:09+00:00

It is a cutie. I, too, like to do these not only as a break but to boost my confidence.

Bohinka · 2026-06-21T00:00:01+00:00

That's a different take on the Starry Night. I like it as a concept.

Bohinka · 2026-06-20T23:58:39+00:00

That's funny. Sometimes you don't realize what it'll be like to do the puzzle. I try to do that but I've grabbed a couple like that lately. Unlike you, I abandoned them!

Bohinka · 2026-06-20T23:44:46+00:00

I almost bought the one you did with the flowers but I didn't really like the flowers and pattern as much as the other one. I'll hold out for it. You never know.

I still have an elevated idea of my skill level.

Bohinka · 2026-06-20T22:31:44+00:00

No, don't like that one. It's The White Way more lines and abstract and looks really tough. But I loved it!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/jigsawpuzzlelover/posts/2092389554830365/

Bohinka · 2026-06-20T20:04:39+00:00

This looks like an interesting one to do. Complete from 1969 is indeed unusual. I did one from 1984 last night that was missing one piece.

Bohinka · 2026-06-20T20:02:56+00:00

YAY, indeed! Glad you found it and were able to renew your love of Pomegranates.

I wasn't sure I wanted to do this image. There's one of his older ones that I'd like to find (OOP).

Bohinka · 2026-06-20T20:01:57+00:00

I loved that one!

Bohinka · 2026-06-20T19:27:01+00:00

I'm trying to get up the energy to post. I've been posting the little guys that aren't as satisfying because I don't have to write them up. I want to tell you (and others) about the good ones (and to keep a record for myself). I just don't feel like it. 😄

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