Connect the Pieces Jigsaw Puzzles

An image of yummy and colorful treats!  This Puzzlebug puzzle of 100 pieces is called Birthday Treats.  I completed it a few days ago and it measures 11 1/4" x 8 3/4".  This size is fun to do in the evening to unwind from the day.  

Last month I assembled my first large puzzle with 500 pieces!  It's called Colorful Yarn by Springbok.  Wow, what a lot of pieces, lol!  Some were very oddly shaped at which I thought it was a bad batch but learned that some shapes were unique.  The size is 18" x 23 1/2".  It was fun working on it and I surprised myself and completed it within a few weeks!

Sorting through some boxes, I found this little puzzle named Sock Monkey Butterfly Garden, that I purchased more than 10 years ago.  Well, it was time to put it together!  Quick and easy to assemble, this small puzzle with 48 pieces, measures approximately 9" x 10 1/4".  I'm not sure of the brand but Forrest-Pruzan Creative and Cardinal Games are listed on the box.

A few months ago, I was perusing the Dollar Tree and this Puzzlebug puzzle titled T-Rex Dinosaur caught my attention because of the colors! I purchased it and was planning to assemble it over a couple of nights, but I was enjoying the process and with only 100 pieces and a small size (8 3/4" x 11 1/4"), finished it the same evening.  I covered the top with Elmer's glue (saw this tip in a video) and placed under some heavy items to ensure it dried flat.  Once dried, I adhered it (used Aleene's original tacky glue) to a piece of black chipboard I cut approximately 1/4" bigger than the puzzle.  The puzzle has rounded corners, so I used the corner chomper tool to round the chipboard edges to match.  A simple way to finish and display on an easel.

I had never known about saving a puzzle and having it on display until I saw one in an office at work many years ago.  I was happy to see this because I was always disappointed as a kid when disassembling a puzzle.  So, some years later, I purchased this ice cream puzzle from the Dollar Tree and was excited knowing I could save and frame it.  I don't remember the title of the puzzle and the brand could be Puzzlebug, but I didn't have any issues with the quality of it.  The puzzle size is approximately 8 3/4 x 11 1/4".  After I assembled the puzzle, I coated the top of it with puzzle glue.  Then I searched for framing options and bought a Timeless Frames 9x12 open back frame from A.C. Moore, a photo mat and foam core board.  After several adjustments to get the pieces to fit, I layered all the components together to create a fun little framed puzzle.  I like the natural wooden frame and think it looks fine unpainted.  It's not perfect but I'm ...