I know we had a thread not too long about about jigsaw puzzles. I bought a couple that I'd like to do and frame for my 5 year old DD's bedroom.
My question is; are puzzle mats worth it? I remember my mother using a large sheet of cardboard and sliding it under the couch; but she was never really "into" them. I have a 2 year old as well; so I can't leave the puzzle anywhere the kids can get into it. One puzzle is 750 pieces, the other is 1000; so I'll need time and I'll have to do it in stages. So is a puzzle mat worth buying? Or do they just make things harder? I could always find cardboard; but I'm not sure where I'd be able to stash it without carrying it across the house every time I work on it.
They are really pretty puzzles! Both are "fine art" type paintings of Cinderella's castle. One is by Thomas Kinkade. The other is by Peter Ellenshaw (who did a lot of work for Disney). I bought that one years ago; just because I liked it, and it's been in it's box (still wrapped in cellophane) ever since. But now I have a reason to put it together. I just looked up "Disney Fine Art Puzzles" on Amazon and they are selling that puzzle for $40! I sure didn't pay that! Another seller is asking $80! But I'm not looking to sell. These puzzles will look nice framed and hung on DD's wall. She is into the princess phase; and I'd like to bring some of that to her bedroom without being overly juvenile.
I found a Little Mermaid one for my BFF too. And a regular Thomas Kinkade one for myself.
My question is; are puzzle mats worth it? I remember my mother using a large sheet of cardboard and sliding it under the couch; but she was never really "into" them. I have a 2 year old as well; so I can't leave the puzzle anywhere the kids can get into it. One puzzle is 750 pieces, the other is 1000; so I'll need time and I'll have to do it in stages. So is a puzzle mat worth buying? Or do they just make things harder? I could always find cardboard; but I'm not sure where I'd be able to stash it without carrying it across the house every time I work on it.
They are really pretty puzzles! Both are "fine art" type paintings of Cinderella's castle. One is by Thomas Kinkade. The other is by Peter Ellenshaw (who did a lot of work for Disney). I bought that one years ago; just because I liked it, and it's been in it's box (still wrapped in cellophane) ever since. But now I have a reason to put it together. I just looked up "Disney Fine Art Puzzles" on Amazon and they are selling that puzzle for $40! I sure didn't pay that! Another seller is asking $80! But I'm not looking to sell. These puzzles will look nice framed and hung on DD's wall. She is into the princess phase; and I'd like to bring some of that to her bedroom without being overly juvenile.
I found a Little Mermaid one for my BFF too. And a regular Thomas Kinkade one for myself.