Fingering Zen

Beading: Harvest Heart bookmark, gold-plated

On Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/163252932/harvest-heart-bookmark-gold-plated

Size: 1000 pieces
Dimensions: 73 cm x 48.6 cm
Producer: The Canadian Group, Sure-Lox, Scenic series, #40605-25

Puzzle: Complex due to similarity of structures pictured and a limited palette of colours, this puzzle is still a pleasure to do with the contrasts of blue, black, and yellow/brown areas and SureLox pieces fitting into place well. This puzzle will take a bit more time than a typical SureLox 1000 piece one, and good lighting is a bonus. …

On Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/163252788/golden-swirls-pearl-heart-bookmark-gold

On Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/163252528/golden-blue-heart-bookmark-gold-plated

Puzzle: Sunlit Patio by Ming Feng

Size: 550 pieces
Dimensions: 60.96 cm x 45.72 cm
Producer: Hasbro, Milton Bradley, Picture Perfect series, 2002
Artist: Ming Feng

Puzzle: I like the feel of these pieces and the way they snap together. The easiest way to approach this puzzle is to start with solid areas of colour: the floor, the chair, bench, and table, and the door. From that point on, it’s a matter of separating areas …

On Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/163264015/deep-blue-black-heart-bookmark-gold

On Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/162815255/birth-goddess-turquoise-leaf-blue

Photo: Tiny Pink Bloom Bouquet, May 17, 2013

Tiny Pink Bloom Bouquet, May 17, 2013, med

Size: 1000 pieces
Dimensions: 48.1 cm x 67.95 cm
Producer: Mega Puzzles, Structures series, 2013, No. 50941AAN, A 27053 PP

Puzzle: Beautiful puzzle, somewhat complex due to many similar grey parts: good lighting is a plus. The obvious areas to start with, are the blue and yellow circles of the clocks and the framing surrounding them. The colourful figures on the sides and the wall can follow. The rest …

On Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/162816745/night-sky-birth-goddess-earrings

Photo: Tender hyacynth bloom, May 15, 2013

Tender hyacynth bloom, May 15, 2013, med

On Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/162806370/summer-sea-turquoise-drop-earrings

Photo: Tiny Blooms and Red Roses, May 17, 2013

Size: 87 pieces
Dimensions: 28.4 cm x 28.4 cm x 18 cm
Producer: CubicFun, 3D Puzzle series MC, #MC081h, complexity 4/5
Original packaging: http://www.cubicfun.com/index.php?m=Products&a=show&id=49&bid=1

Puzzle: Following the St. Basil’s Cathedral puzzle, I have gone on a search for other higher-complexity puzzles made by CubicFun, and found a couple in a nearby toy store (Mrs. Tiggy Winkles). The only two they …