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I love to thrift, finding treasures that people have thrown away. The challenge and the quiet time focusing on assembling jigsaw puzzle pieces into a final image has interested and excited me for as long as I can remember. A few years ago I noticed that thrift stores always have a fully stocked "puzzles and games" section. Finally an endless supply of new puzzles to solve and a reason to keep thrifting!

The Seawitch

Somerville Games was the leading name in Canadian puzzle manufacturing for about 30 years, between the 1940s and 1960s for … More

1960s, 460 pieces, boats, Canadian Puzzles, Chateau Collection, Colours, Complete, Jigsaw Puzzles, painting, Sailboats, Somerville Games, Sure-Lox, The Seawithc, Vintage

Puzzle Shapes – Snail

What could be cooler than a shaped puzzle, but a snail shaped mini puzzle from the 1990s? I mean, why … More

1997, animals, Ceaco, Colours, Complete, factory sealed, Garden, illustration, Jigsaw Puzzles, Made in USA, Mini puzzle, Puzzle Shapes, Shaped Puzzle, Snail, Strange, Vintage

Hautman Brothers Collection – Songbirds

Well, I’ve said it before and I’ll likely be saying this for years to come, Joe knows how to pick … More

750 Pieces, animals, Birding, Birds of North America, Birdwatching, Buffalo Games, Colours, Complete, Hautman Brothers, illustration, Jigsaw Puzzles, Made in USA, nostalgia, Panoraminc, Songbirds

What’s Up Doc?

Loony Tunes was a classic for me when I was little. I thought Bugs Bunny was hilarious! Would I find … More

1994, 500piece, animals, Animation, Bugs Bunny, Colours, illustration, Jigsaw Puzzles, Kitsch, Loony Tunes, Made in USA, Missing Piece, nostalgia, Saturday morning cartoons, Springbok, Thrift Store Find, Vintage, Warner bros, What's up Doc?

High Jinx on the High Seas

Well, I tried this one again! I found another copy of High Jinx on the the High Seas at the … More

1990s, 500piece, Colours, illustration, Jigsaw Puzzles, Kitsch, Made in USA, nostalgia, Pirates, Tall Ship, Ulli Schneider, Vintage

Critter’s Christmas –

I found Critter’s Christmas again! I sold my first copy before we moved from Vancouver to Halifax. I really culled … More

500piece, animals, Christmas, Christmas Ornaments, Colours, Complete, Critters, Hallmark, Jigsaw Puzzles, Kitsch, Made in USA, nostalgia, Snowy Scene, Springbok, Vinnatge Springbok, Winter Sports, Winter Wonderland

Everything’s up to Date at the North Pole

What’s not to love here? A Waldo style illustration of Santa’s workshop in full swing! I absolutely love that Santa … More

1985, 500piece, Christmas, Colours, Complete, Family Puzzle, illustration, Jigsaw Puzzles, Made in USA, North pole, Santa, Springbok, Vintage

Elvis

Back in Grade 10 English class, we were assigned a project where we were asked to choose someone from the … More

Colours, Complete, Elvis, English Class, illustration, Jigsaw Puzzles, Kitsch, Made in USA, Mrs. Stanley, music, nostalgia, Rock’n’Roll, Stamp, The King, Vintage

Nature’s Awakening

Today I bring you one of the sweetest and gentle of nature puzzles images. I just love the softness of … More

1984, 500piece, animals, Colours, Complete, Critters, flowers, illustration, Insects, Jigsaw Puzzles, Kitsch, Made in USA, Marketplace, Nature, nostalgia, Vintage, Woodland

Country Cottage

We love a good repeat puzzle here at thepuzzlesivedone! And this one, I have indeed completed three different copies of … More

1979, 500piece, Beadwork, Bob Schneeberg, Collage, Colours, Complete, Cottagecore, country chic, Embroidery, Jigsaw Puzzles, Kitsch, Made in USA, nostalgia, Notions, Paper Dolls, Vintage

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