So many good nuggets of insight into the puzzle people. My sister, daughter, and other lady friends are puzzle people. There are unspoken rules (do not allow others to play with their puzzle without their expressed permission) and tools (start with the edge pieces) amongst these puzzle people - they are fascinating to me. I am not one of them. Thank you for this. I will make sure to share with them and gift them your mom's puzzle frame tray for the holidays.
I too was completely mystified by puzzle people until I joined their ranks lol! Thank you for sharing with your puzzle folks and I am so glad you enjoyed the piece! 😊
So evocative, funny and thoughtful. As I read, I felt the 'cool, smooth but textured surface', giggled at the sorting technique, and was moved and inspired by your pursuit of creative space and time. Thank you!
Love this Zakia! I used to be very into puzzles a number of years ago. I did use a card table (I can play spades). Would somehow glue the back and mount on cardboard. Not sure how I managed to do it. I had a nice collection at one time. Got rid of it many years ago in a cleaning frenzy. Thanks for sharing this with me!
I love that you came up with your own creative approach to assembling the puzzle. Yet your helpful instructions are so methodical, this piece of writing reveals your many talents.
You know I love me some puzzles. I too bought myself a table and there’s always one out. I loved reading about your mom’s DIY tip. I’ve always found doing puzzles so therapeutic and I agree there’s nothing like running your fingers over a finished puzzle, the feeling is just so magnifique. Thanks for the suggestions of other brands too! One of my favorites is Galison.
Thank you Tiffany! I'm telling you, Damali's DIY hack is the best! I put moody washi tape around the boarders of the frame and it makes me happy just looking at it :)
Thank you for sharing Zakia. I love your writing, your descriptions, your analogies…….#5 gave me pause…..the desire to make a piece fit…..no matter how hard you want it to fit……the ever present notion and reality as we navigate life……And of course all your reminders and suggestions……my assortment of puzzles await!
That’s it — I’m starting a puzzle asap. Thanks for the puzzle tray hack! Also, really feeling #3. I need that reminder when it comes to creative pursuits.
So many good nuggets of insight into the puzzle people. My sister, daughter, and other lady friends are puzzle people. There are unspoken rules (do not allow others to play with their puzzle without their expressed permission) and tools (start with the edge pieces) amongst these puzzle people - they are fascinating to me. I am not one of them. Thank you for this. I will make sure to share with them and gift them your mom's puzzle frame tray for the holidays.
I too was completely mystified by puzzle people until I joined their ranks lol! Thank you for sharing with your puzzle folks and I am so glad you enjoyed the piece! 😊
So evocative, funny and thoughtful. As I read, I felt the 'cool, smooth but textured surface', giggled at the sorting technique, and was moved and inspired by your pursuit of creative space and time. Thank you!
All this falls to the wayside when it comes to the pursuit of perfect chocolate chip cookies!
Love this Zakia! I used to be very into puzzles a number of years ago. I did use a card table (I can play spades). Would somehow glue the back and mount on cardboard. Not sure how I managed to do it. I had a nice collection at one time. Got rid of it many years ago in a cleaning frenzy. Thanks for sharing this with me!
So glad you liked it! And I really miss playing Spades on the regular!
I love that you came up with your own creative approach to assembling the puzzle. Yet your helpful instructions are so methodical, this piece of writing reveals your many talents.
Thank you Veronica :)
You know I love me some puzzles. I too bought myself a table and there’s always one out. I loved reading about your mom’s DIY tip. I’ve always found doing puzzles so therapeutic and I agree there’s nothing like running your fingers over a finished puzzle, the feeling is just so magnifique. Thanks for the suggestions of other brands too! One of my favorites is Galison.
Thank you Tiffany! I'm telling you, Damali's DIY hack is the best! I put moody washi tape around the boarders of the frame and it makes me happy just looking at it :)
Thank you for sharing Zakia. I love your writing, your descriptions, your analogies…….#5 gave me pause…..the desire to make a piece fit…..no matter how hard you want it to fit……the ever present notion and reality as we navigate life……And of course all your reminders and suggestions……my assortment of puzzles await!
That’s it — I’m starting a puzzle asap. Thanks for the puzzle tray hack! Also, really feeling #3. I need that reminder when it comes to creative pursuits.
I think I need a tattoo reminder of this as well!
I love this, Z!
Thank you Stephanie!
Now I understand my ex's puzzles much better!
Thank you Ona! For the life of me I could not understand the appeal either till I started doing them :)