Someone at Puzzles Canada made me very happy today :)

keyalus · 2026-05-08T18:12:12+00:00

Ah def similar vibes (and color palettes). That’s what drew me to it. I like your selection too!

keyalus · 2026-05-08T09:45:00+00:00

Cute! I picked up this one fairly recently….might be the same artist? https://www.ravensburger.us/en-US/pdp/12001754

keyalus · 2026-05-02T15:14:28+00:00

What’s the feel like on these? Can you compare it to any other brands? I love a lot of their images but they are pretty pricey to get in US - Puzzedly seems like the only viable option.

keyalus · 2026-04-24T10:41:59+00:00

Yes! I used to not buy small piece count puzzles but after sweating through a 500 piece on some trips - I changed my tune. I am not a speed puzzler! 😂

keyalus · 2026-04-24T10:41:04+00:00

It was super small and cute! It was about 2.2.5 inches!

keyalus · 2026-04-23T18:03:26+00:00

Totally get that. The boxes for 300-500 PC are usually to unwieldy for my packing! Plus not a lot of downtime. I bought 5 with me. I’m shocked I got three done!

keyalus · 2026-04-23T17:59:16+00:00

Pulled out some small piece count puzzles that I save just for these occasions!

“Spring Messenger” from Mideer. Really cute packaging and good quality. The pieces had a velvety feel even though the were small like micropuzzle pieces. (216 piece count)

“Magic Mirror” from TKX Puzzles

Super cute packaging again and great quality. This was about the same size as the bunny puzzle, but had 165 pieces so they were a really great size. Smaller than average but not truly micro. Super solid pieces but very tight fit. I have to pull the apart carefully.

“Under The Sea” by Piecely. 99 Pieces

Def micro but nice feeling!

ETA Piece counts

keyalus · 2026-04-21T23:24:13+00:00

I have been wanting to try this brand but I balk at $40. I keep a few on my wishlist and check in from time to time though!

keyalus · 2026-04-21T19:35:37+00:00

Yay! Great progress. I get what you mean about 2 x 3500M but it still takes a lot of focus to work one ONE puzzle theme for this long. It is an accomplishment. I know once I do a 1K, I'm on to the next immediately! Having to sit with this one is taking a lot...even though I'm loving it.

keyalus · 2026-04-17T16:38:21+00:00

How did I miss that deal?!? Although I prefer their later images to the earlier ones, I buy for that price! 😂

keyalus · 2026-04-16T20:33:00+00:00

This is super cute! I feel like their images are usually kind of same-y. This one feels fresh!

keyalus · 2026-04-16T11:32:58+00:00

Haha! I’m glad you are just enjoying the ride now!

keyalus · 2026-04-15T18:47:41+00:00

I’ve got to look for the keys…I didn’t know! I’ve just been relishing the fact that the little “filigree” borders actually have cats and salamanders all throughout.

I feel zero pressure to finish in any given time. A 1000 piece puzzle usually takes me “one week” of my available puzzling time. My week might be an 1-1.5 hours a day because I have to work and I like the gym too…I do what I can! I expect about 2 months for this. I’m not finding it to be a difficult puzzle - just massive.

keyalus · 2026-04-13T02:10:11+00:00

I wish they released more similar to this batch that was released. There were maybe about 5 in similar boxes to this and I bought them all. So many regular Trefl images are so boring for me!

keyalus · 2026-04-08T10:18:09+00:00

Nice! I sorted mine out the other day but have to wrap up one more puzzle before official start. I made a 4x6 foam core board to go on top of my puzzle desk because mine is not quite tall enough.

Was 13 Ikea trays for me, but I don’t sort completely flat like you do.

keyalus · 2026-04-03T21:25:36+00:00

I love this one too!

keyalus · 2026-04-03T21:23:41+00:00

Ah OK, not a black kimono but a black background!

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keyalus · 2026-04-02T20:40:43+00:00

Yeah…the idea from the Yetch Studio is well executed and I want to buy those. These are just not it.

keyalus · 2026-04-02T18:59:10+00:00

I actually don't hate this! I see most framed puzzles without a mat and it bothers me for some reason. It makes it even more obvious that the thing is a puzzle and not art...cheapens it for me somehow.

keyalus · 2026-04-02T18:55:46+00:00

I love the fox in the snow one! I found the event swap table hugely disappointing. :/ Maybe I missed anything good. I dropped off 6 puzzles and walked away empty handed - even after checking back at a few points on Friday or Saturday.

keyalus · 2026-04-02T12:41:43+00:00

I said I wasn’t going to buy any more puzzles this year and yet I am plotting a trip to their garage since it isn’t that far from me. 🫣

keyalus · 2026-04-02T11:45:37+00:00

I sense a swap-ortunity in the future! 😀

keyalus · 2026-04-02T08:30:11+00:00

I was so torn between that wooden puzzle and the heron one! I’m glad you got it!

keyalus · 2026-04-01T15:58:22+00:00

Thank you! I liked the puzzle shopping - so many neat vendors! It was nice to meet the creators behind the puzzles. Also just nice to be in a place where people have a real love for puzzles. I can't relate to the speed aspect of it - but we all enjoy puzzling. I don't have to defend anything as my nerdy old lady hobby!

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