Book: Birth & Sex, by Sheila Kitzinger

birthAndSexSmTitle: Birth & Sex: The power and the passion
Author: Sheila Kitzinger
Source: Veddma library
ISBN: 978-1-78066-050-9
Available online

Notes: Sheila Kitzinger, a social anthropologist of birth, an author of 36 books published internationally, brings attention to the continuity of sexuality through procreational stages, including conception, pregnancy, and birth. One of the central themes in the book is de-sexing of birth that has stemmed from …

Read more

Puzzle: Birds of the Season, 1 of 4, by Greg Giordano

Birds 3, med
Size: 500 pieces
Dimensions: 40.64cm x 50.8cm
Producer: Karmin International, Birds of the Season series
Artist: Greg Giordano

Puzzle: One of the 4 puzzles in the box (first, second, third, fourth). The bright red bird is the logical start of the this puzzle. The rest of it looks relatively uniform, so assembling darker areas, the large white leaves and the flower centres is one …

Read more

Puzzle: Trinity Church

Trinity Church, med

Size:  500 pieces
Dimensions: 48.5 cm x 35.5 cm
Producer: Sure-Lox

Puzzle: This puzzle is not very exciting to do due to dull grays of the building and the dark greens of the bushes and trees occupying the most of the picture, but Sure-Lox pieces fit together well and the size is small enough to not present a challenge. I just wish the photograph had more colour and contrast in it to …

Read more

Puzzle: Golden Hall, Edoras, 3D

Golden Hall, Edoras, LotR, closeup, med

Size:  742 pieces (foam-backed), 29 cardboard accessories
Dimensions: 42 cm x 49.5 cm x 22 cm
Producer: Wrebbit 3D, Lord of the Rings series, 2012, #02003, made in Canada

Instructions:

  • Remove and sets aside red dotted pieces (they are not a part of the actual puzzle).
  • Assemble puzzle sections flat as you would a 2D puzzle.
  • Once all sections are assembled, build the 3D puzzle using the supports provided and embellish with decorative pieces.

    • Puzzle: I have made …

    Read more

    Puzzle: Greenhouse

    Greenhouse, med

    Size:  1000 pieces
    Dimensions: 54.5cm x 70cm

    Puzzle: Beautiful hydrangea domes make this puzzle a serene one to do. The easiest place to start are the walls and the roof of the greenhouse, the paths, the evergreen tree, and the lighter blue flowers at the bottom. The fern-like blooms, the yellow regions, and the tulips are distinct to put together as well. The rest of the puzzle can be done in any order. Good lighting is a plus.

    …

    Read more

    Puzzle: Autumn Lake by Darrell Bush

    Darrell Bush - Autumn Lake, med
    Size    : 1000 pieces
    Dimensions: 50.8 cm x 68.58 cm
    Producer: Karmin International, The art of Darrell Bush series, 2004

    Puzzle: Beatutiful puzzle in vibrant colours with many distinct regions – a pleasure to do. Good starting points are the sunlit sky and water, the birds, the horizon line and the water: since there are many horizontally-separated water colour regions, that part is a breeze. The house, the bright lantern with surrounding grass, …

    Read more

    Puzzle: Gateway Solitude

    Gateway Solitude, med
    Size    : 500 pieces, 1 missing
    Dimensions: 33.9 cm x 45.4 cm
    Producer: Wrebbit, Perfalock foam puzzle series, 2003, 22406

    Puzzle:     I felt like assembling a foam puzzle which I haven’t done lately. The fit is unique and takes getting used to, but quite pleasant. A good starting point was the walkway, since it provided a vertical guide and split the bottom of the puzzle into three distinct regions. The gate and the …

    Read more

    Puzzle: Neuschwanstein Castle, Bavaria, Germany

    Neuschwanstein Castle, Bavaria, Germany, med
    Size    : 500 pieces
    Dimensions: 36.0 cm x 49.3 cm
    Producer    : Ravensburger, Otto Maier Verlag, 1984, #14 138 8

    Puzzle: Yet another puzzle of this beautiful castle, in addition to the 500-piece, the 1000-piece, and another 500-piece puzzles I’ve assembled previously. This one features clear photography, good angle, and pieces that fit together well. The easiest places to start are the sky …

    Read more

    Puzzle: Spectacular Interior

    Spectacular interior, med
    Size    : 750 pieces
    Dimensions: 59.69 cm x 39.37 cm
    Photographer:     Tibor Bognàr
    Producer    : The Canadian Group, Sure-Lox, 2006, #42510-41

    Puzzle: Not an easiest puzzle to make – good lighting is a bonus. Easiest places to start are the blue of the dome, the bright gold of the centre, the figures in the alcoves, the darker parts on the edges, and the golden pillars. Pillars provide good vertical guides, and pillar tops can …

    Read more

    Puzzle: Citrus nature mort

    Citrus nature mort, med
    Size    : 550 pieces
    Dimensions: 61 cm x 46 cm
    Producer: Ceaco, Culinary Classics series, 1999, #2319-6

    Notes:     A lovely and zen puzzle to assemble. There are many ways to approach it: I have started with the tallest bottle and the tall jar with orange contents, followed by the red flowers and the blue fence in the background. The red peppers, white towel and garlic, the basket, and cut up …

    Read more