Poet's Garden


Brand: eeBoo

Serial Number: none

Country Puzzle Made: Designed in New York City and manufactured in China, Guangdong.

Puzzle Title: Poets Garden

The number of Puzzle Pieces: 1000p

Puzzle Completed Size: 23x23 in (58.4x58.4 cm)

Artist/Photographer:   According to eeBoo the illustrator Jennifer Orkin Lewis is inspired by small everyday objects. They add she keeps a daily sketch pad, the images which she shares on her Instagram.

The Tactile Feel of the Puzzle:  Again eeBoo puzzle pieces are smooth and sit well in the hand. I like the thickness and old-school feel of the puzzle pieces.

Quality of the Puzzle Pieces: 

eeBoo is my absolute favourite arty puzzle brand. Their well-cut pieces are sturdy. They use cardboard thickness for their puzzles, which allows for bending and twisting of the pieces without them breaking too easily. The colours used are vibrant and quite magnificent. The pieces fit well together. This brand has minimal puzzle dust and they are made with recycled materials and vegetable-based inks.



Quality of the Overall Image Used for the Puzzle: 

It was very clear and had no blurring of the print. The image on the box was exactly the same as the complete puzzle. The ink quality was exceptional. eeBoo puzzles come with a printed insert with the whole picture for easy reference. I loved the almost whimsical brush strokes and as a Catholic the beautifuly illistrated nun was my absolute favorite.



How Long Did it Take Me: 9 hours (enjoy turning it into a time challenge for myself).

Difficulty: Easy and relaxing

This puzzle was gorgeous and the subject material quiet different to my normal puzzles. It was quick and and easy to complete. It really flowed very well. Firstly, separated all the straight edges and built the edges of the puzzle. This is just my preference, giving me a general guide, and showing the actual puzzle size on my table. Then I went and completed each of the women and added in the rest. The colours were gorgeous and pleasing to the eye.


Is it a keeper?

Without a doubt, if you like old-school puzzles with a modern edge. Just absolutley loved the choices of colours the artist used.

Where Can I Buy this Puzzle in South Africa?

 I have only seen it for sale here in South Africa on Take-a-lot. However, if you google eeBoo South Africa the following site come up; 

https://www.timelesstoys.co.za/   -  011 792 8017

https://www.playingandlearning.co.za/collections/eeboo

https://www.wantitall.co.za/brands/eeboo/puzzles/toys/p1

https://www.timelesstoys.co.za/collections/eeboo-products-south-africa

https://www.loot.co.za/search?cat=kag&terms=&brandcode%2Feeboo=

Brands Website: https://eeboo.com/collections/puzzles

"1000 and 500 Piece Jigsaw puzzles made from recycled materials, FSC®-certified paper, and vegetable-based inks. Founded in 2017 by specialty toy pioneer Mia Galison, eeBoo Piece & Love uses sustainable materials to create extraordinary high-quality puzzles featuring thoughtful original artwork." Direct quote eeBo0 (2022).

Note: eeBoo is woman-owned, mother-run using recycled paper and vegetable ink. Take a look at their website for additional toys and educational items.

Sources consulted: 

eeBoo. Available:https://eeboo.com/collections/puzzles/products/venice-open-market-1000-pc-sq-puzzle Accessed on 2022/07/17

                                                                  List of Illustrations:

Figures 1-19: Williams, K.J. 2022. Kim Williams Photography


Yours in Puzzling

Kim




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