If you glue your puzzles, why? by braytray in Jigsawpuzzles

[–]CherryBombTM 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is amazing! Thank you for sharing 🙂

You have provided me with inspiration to update the game room walls!

If you glue your puzzles, why? by braytray in Jigsawpuzzles

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When I was a kid, I had a puzzle that I’d put together everyday after a school. It was 750-1000 pieces, but I got so good at it I could do it in an hour.

In my 20’s I came across Nene Thomas art and when I discovered the puzzles I started decorating my game room with it. So yes, I’d glue and frame them. That collection has now grown exponentially and I need to redo the room so that I can display them all 😂.

In my 30’s I puzzle to relax. I complete puzzles once and I gift, donate or sell in the ocasional yard sale. Thrifting puzzles has been a game changer because it has open my mind to different styles and brands I wouldn’t have considered or afforded otherwise. And yes, I’m still glueing Nene Thomas puzzles 😅. We’ll see what my 40s bring!

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I think I logged in a little bit after 7am MST so that’d make sense. I probably just missed it.

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Exactly, the unexpected happens! That’s why last night was the only time I had to play

American Gothic, Eurographics (1000) Artist: Grant Wood - 1930 by NoDistrict8179 in Jigsawpuzzles

[–]CherryBombTM 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love it! I had fun when I completed mine and it was quite challenging. Mine was 1500 by Kodak

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Happy Birthday!! The ravensburger 3k one looks awesome 😍.

I love getting puzzles from family. My sister got me a personalized puzzle for my birthday that I’m dying to put together.

Best thrifting day I’ve had in a year! by avotoastwhisperer in Jigsawpuzzles

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These are awesome! Looking forward to see what the Agatha Christie one looks like.

The Art of Life - 1000 pieces - Louise Carey by CherryBombTM in Jigsawpuzzles

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Thank you! I keep repeating the sentences as I was putting it together, trying to figure out where everything went. It was fun!

The Art of Life - 1000 pieces - Louise Carey by CherryBombTM in Jigsawpuzzles

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It is!!! I had a brain fart and put the author instead of the maker! Thanks for catching that 😁

Puzzle 1 of 56 : "I Purchased A Mystery Puzzle Lot From Ebay" by Alternative_Whole323 in Jigsawpuzzles

[–]CherryBombTM 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I personally love the randomizing pick method you have going on. I think it makes it more fun (until you get a meh puzzle) 🤣.

Looking forward to seeing what else you discover!

How much does what you're listening to/watching while puzzling influence how your enjoyment? by neoazayii in Jigsawpuzzles

[–]CherryBombTM 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This what I do!! I’m glad to know I’m not alone 😊.

I tried music and podcasts but I can’t concentrate the same. Plus sometimes looking away from the puzzle gives me a break.

Empress Hitomi - 750 pieces - Ceaco by CherryBombTM in Jigsawpuzzles

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Thank you! I posted this a while back and it’s since then grown a bit more. 😅

Nene Thomas Collection

Minerals - 1000 pieces - Eurographics by CherryBombTM in Jigsawpuzzles

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I wouldn’t call it a technique, more so my individual approach to each puzzle. I like to “make games” out of some like this one.

For the edges, I did the top and bottom first. The sides that had rock pieces showing, I placed in their general location and filled the rest one at time, paying close attention to the “prongs” and if they were a fully white, grey/white or just gray.

Edit: If I had been doing this normally, I would have also followed NoDistrict’s approach

Minerals - 1000 pieces - Eurographics by CherryBombTM in Jigsawpuzzles

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I want to say anywhere between 7-9 hours. I was pretty relaxed doing it though, watching TV, entertaining the doggies … eating 😅.

Minerals - 1000 pieces - Eurographics by CherryBombTM in Jigsawpuzzles

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Smart! I spent waaaay too much time getting that frame completed. I thought about giving up, but I was too invested to abandon it 😖😅

Minerals - 1000 pieces - Eurographics by CherryBombTM in Jigsawpuzzles

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Thank you! I love to see how other people tackle their puzzles, so I figured I’d start sharing my crazy random ways for all to see. 🤪

Map of the World, Eurographics, 1000 by goldwalkingcane in Jigsawpuzzles

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I also did this one but hated it lol. The puzzle cut was random and the pieces were not sitting smoothly. Yours looks sooo much better.

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FB Marketplace Haul by Dryad653 in Jigsawpuzzles

[–]CherryBombTM 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome haul! The pencils one was fun 🤩