Vicky, your observations are so right on! Along the River is actually harder than the 1000-pc puzzle by the same artist, titled Awakening. I am glad you like the Velvet-Touch. It is a cornerstone of our brand because of the lack of glare, the great feel, and how it renders the art so beautifully. Thanks so much once again!

@Vickymakesandbuilds

2 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome! I loved the puzzle, and I would love to give Awakening a try. I knew as soon as I finished this one, that I would try another of Mandy Budan’s puzzles, her artwork is beautiful, and your puzzle quality is top notch! 😍

Thanks for sharing, beautiful collection!!!

@Vickymakesandbuilds

2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome 😃 thank you for watching 😍

Resealable bag, finally. The assembly production produces the old junky bag that we garbage; oh well. I like the cardstock picture that can be displayed as art beside the finished puzzle; classy!

Looks like we have several fun puzzle videos to look forward too. Nice to see Mr. Grace again.

@Vickymakesandbuilds

2 жыл бұрын

He he! Thank you 😊 Mr Grace will definitely be back - I don’t think I have a choice on that, he just has to test out all the puzzles after I’ve finished them (by laying on them!) 😆

That 9000 piece dragon puzzle looks like it will be a beast to do. I love your Mickey Mouse shirt too btw!

@Vickymakesandbuilds

2 жыл бұрын

😃 I’m really looking forward to that one 😍 I’ll do it in the two sections though rather than as 9000 pieces! Thanks! I got that T shirt for when I finished the Disney Museum puzzle 😃 thank you for watching 😊

At first glance it was not my kind of puzzle but I really enjoyed it in the end. Love that!

@Vickymakesandbuilds

2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you did! 😍 I had a good look at all the art work on the website, they weren’t all to my taste, but something drew me about Mandy Budan’s art. I love the bright colours too - we’ve been getting lovely weather here in Scotland this week and it felt like a bright Summery puzzle - thoroughly enjoyable! Thank you for watching 😍

@joaniemeow

2 жыл бұрын

@@Vickymakesandbuilds love how the colors fit well together also. Really pretty!

The art on this one was really amazing! It would make a nice one to display! I haven’t tried an art and fable puzzle before but it looks like it is worth trying! I’m glad you enjoyed it. I laughed out loud when you said Grace must think you keep making him new cat beds! I love it. How kind of you. Maybe he thinks you are trying to figure out the best one for him! I’m surprised he doesn’t sit in the box and watch you!! 🌺🌺♥️😀

@Vickymakesandbuilds

2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣 yes, he usually lays on the puzzles as soon as they’re done - it’s like he’s testing them out to assess their comfort level or something 😆 he often does lay on a box on the table beside me when I puzzle. I put it there just for him so that he doesn’t keep trying to jump on the table while I’m puzzling 😍 thank you so much for watching.

Thanks for this video. I love seeing all the different puzzles people are drawn to (often quite different than what I am… usually much trickier than my preference lol). I appreciate you are choosing to just enjoy the 9000 piece one versus worrying about time/ piece count. I love watching speed puzzlers like Maxine the puzzle queen as she enjoys the speed, but it’s really I like watching people who you can see are passionate and are enjoying how they puzzle like you. Have a great day ☺️

@Vickymakesandbuilds

2 жыл бұрын

You have a great day too! 😃 and thank you for watching the video 😍 although I do enjoy challenging myself, I definitely feel I will enjoy the 9k more by doing it in the sections 😊 I love Maxine too, she is so fast - an amazing puzzler!

So much to like about this video. The Art and Fable image was so stunning. All the colors are so cheery and beautiful. It snowed again this weekend so I was definitely feeling all the colors. I love a good puzzle haul. My family heritage is Welsh so I feel very drawn towards dragons. I can’t wait to see the Blue Kazoo Earth puzzle as well. You have some wonderful puzzles in your to do pile. I always look forward to your videos. Cat cameos are always welcome.

@Vickymakesandbuilds

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’m glad you like the puzzle, I agree with you, the puzzle felt Summery to me too, and we’ve had some lovely weather here this week so it was even nicer! 😊 I think I no longer have any choice with the cat cameos - Grace pretty much does what he wants 😆 thank you so much for watching the videos 😍

All caught up now! 😊 Will be waiting for new videos. Really enjoyed the puzzle videos, and meeting your kids and watching them enjoy jigsaws. Oh, and adore Grace. My Molly (cat) passed away last year at 19 years old. She helped me (not) with many puzzles! 😂😂

@Vickymakesandbuilds

2 жыл бұрын

Aaw! So sorry to hear about your cat. That’s always the sad part of having wonderful pet family members. Yes, Grace is certainly a willing ‘helper’ as well! 😆 I’m so glad you enjoyed all of the videos, thank you for taking the time to watch them all! 😍

So glad you enjoyed Art & Fable as well, and thank you for the shoutout!! The Vegas puzzle looks so difficult, but fun!! I also have my eye on that dragon puzzle but considering this Disney Museum puzzle might take me months to finish I’m hesitant.

@Vickymakesandbuilds

2 жыл бұрын

I really did, I thought the pieces were lovely and the quality was great 😊 You are very welcome for the shout out, I really enjoy your videos and was inspired to do an Art and Fable after seeing your Microcosmic Garden vid 😍 I agree, I think the Vegas puzzle might be a challenge, but I was so drawn in by the image that I didn’t really think about that 🤣 hopefully I won’t regret it, lol! Honestly, I surprised myself with how quickly I bought the Dragon puzzle. There is no way I’m doing another 9k without waiting at least another couple of months, but I knew I really wanted it so I just took the plunge while it was available for a good price 😊 Hope you are still enjoying the Disney Museum, I loved the portraits, they were the most fun!

@piecebypiecepuzzler

2 жыл бұрын

@@Vickymakesandbuilds really enjoying the Disney Museum so far!! I totally get the addiction. I spotted the “Mickey As Artist” 5,000 piece Ravensburger and snagged that one…even though I doubt I’ll do it before 2023 once I finish this giant one.

@Vickymakesandbuilds

2 жыл бұрын

So glad you are enjoying it 😊 can’t wait to see more of your progress! I have seen that 5k Disney Ravensburger pop up a few times recently, it looks like a nice one 😍 looking forward to seeing that one as well! (Assuming you are putting it on YT that is!) 😃

Hi Vicky. I love this video, I am in South Africa and we don't have some of the brands you get. But I do have the earth and moon I also have the round colour wheel and the horoscope puzzle.

@Vickymakesandbuilds

2 жыл бұрын

Oh nice! I do love the Blue Kazoo planet and space puzzles, I can’t wait to start Earth 😃 I’m really glad you enjoyed the video - thank you for watching! 😍

Newish subscriber and big Art & Fable fan here! Between the artist recognition, charitable donations, look and feel, art they’ve curated, handwritten greeting on the receipt from the people who packed and mailed the puzzle, what’s not to love? I truly enjoyed the 1000 piece Boston Public Garden puzzle - the collage has so many surprising little details I think I will have to assemble it several times before I really see all of them. I’d also like to thank you for the giant puzzle how-to video. I’d like to tackle one some time; my puzzling area only accommodates up to 2000 pieces. 3k feels like it would be a good test run before attempting 9000 (also thinking mega-puzzles should be projects that culminate in summer since the driveway is the only place I can put the entire thing together!).

@Vickymakesandbuilds

Жыл бұрын

Hi! Thank you for subscribing and commenting 😃. I also love Art and Fable, and you are right, they have so much to like about them! - I plan to do a lot more, but I’ll buy them gradually since they’re a bit on the expensive side 😍. I really like Mandy Budan and would love to do another of hers, but I also love the new one they have brought out with the jaguar on it - I forget the name of it now, but it’s beautiful. You are welcome for the giant puzzle video. That was an unplanned one, but I got so many comments after the Disney Orchestra puzzle about people not having space to do them, that I felt like I had to do it. I myself had those thoughts, but I got around them and just felt like others could too. None should be deprived of the joy of a giant puzzle in my opinion! 😃 Good luck on your 3k and eventual 9k! Which ones have you got your eye on to do?

@MrFiddler1959

Жыл бұрын

@@Vickymakesandbuilds Which ones? I’m still thinking! The Ravensburger 5000 piece Space Odyssey is a definite yes. I like animal/underwater and fantasy scenes in general; I go back and forth on whether or not I would do a Disney themed puzzle. Some of my indecision is related to needing a broader feel for other brands - so far I’ve mostly done Ravensburger, Art & Fable, Brgaamiens, and Cloud Berries. I’ve only come across one brand I wouldn’t recommend - and given the price point of larger puzzles I want to be careful before springing for a brand I don’t yet recognize. Anatolian is one that keeps popping up on Amazon. Are you familiar with them?

Great video. That 6000p Vegas puzzle looks painful😅 I'm looking forward to watch your progress on Ravenburger's 9k piece puzzle💫 good luck😀

@Vickymakesandbuilds

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’m looking forward to the Dragon puzzle a lot as well 😃 I love the image of the Vegas puzzle, but it does look like it might be a tough one I must admit 😆

I have done the 1000 pieces gradient puzzle by BlueKazoo which is Absolutely gorgeous a beautiful puzzle and well done

@Vickymakesandbuilds

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’m so glad to hear that you loved the Blue Kazoo gradient. I have heard good things about them, but not done any yet, so I hope I have fun with the Earth puzzle! Thank you for watching 😍

I’m still unsure about the wasgij but I am going to buy one to try, I love the ravensburger best of British puzzles

@Vickymakesandbuilds

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely give Wasgij? a go! They are so fun to do, and they aren’t too challenging to piece together, tricky sometimes, but definitely doable 😃 my video on one of the Wasgij? Is out this week on Sunday 😊 thank you for watching! 🧩

Magnolia puzzles have the satin feel pieces as well. I’m doing my first of that brand right now. So now I want to try an Art and Fable puzzle as well. I too don’t like shiny pieces, however I make an exception for Eeboo puzzles as their art work and bright colours are so attractive. Thanks for the video.❤

@Vickymakesandbuilds

Жыл бұрын

I would absolutely love to try a Magnolia puzzle. They aren’t that readily available in the UK so I’ll need to get one sent over, but I really like the look of some of their images and I’ve heard a lot of great things about them. I would highly, highly recommend Art and Fable! They are just the most lovely puzzles. Eeboo is another I haven’t tried, but I have seen some of their images and I can see what you mean, they look fun and bright. I will get around to one of theirs one of these days as well. 😃 Thank you so much for watching x

Love your very detailed explanations, they are very helpful (from Australia)

@Vickymakesandbuilds

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I’m glad you like that aspect of my videos, I constantly wonder if I talk too much 😆 thank you for watching 😍

@artandfablepuzzles

2 жыл бұрын

We are so excited to offer our collection in 2 shops in Australia!

Art and fable are fantastic, but I’m so pleased you mentioned about the bag. This is exactly what I think too. Put the pieces in the resealable bag from the get go! 👍

@Vickymakesandbuilds

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I loved everything about the puzzle, but the bag thing didn’t make a lot of sense to me 😊 I understand what they were trying to do, but it sort of defeated the object a bit not using the resealable one from the start! 😍

@artandfablepuzzles

2 жыл бұрын

​@@Vickymakesandbuilds I am so glad that puzzlers feel the way we do at Art & Fable! I am trying VERY hard to get our manufacturer to add the equipment needed for this type of bag. It only makes sense! Rip off the top and you should still have a zip lock bag below. Why not??? We are working on it- we really are! I have also tried to have them use a biodegradable bag for the one time use bag, so at least we have less harmful waste. So far, no luck on that either. Meanwhile, please know that the single use puzzle bag is recyclable with your grocery bags.

@artandfablepuzzles

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Shirl! I am just giving you and Vicky the same reply here, sorry for the copy and paste response!

@artandfablepuzzles

2 жыл бұрын

I am so glad that puzzlers feel the way we do at Art & Fable! I am trying VERY hard to get our manufacturer to add the equipment needed for this type of bag. It only makes sense! Rip off the top and you should still have a zip lock bag below. Why not??? We are working on it- we really are! I have also tried to have them use a biodegradable bag for the one time use bag, so at least we have less harmful waste. So far, no luck on that either. Meanwhile, please know that the single use puzzle bag is recyclable with your grocery bags.

Don’t worry me too. I keep want to buying more and more

@Vickymakesandbuilds

2 жыл бұрын

😆 he he! Yes, I know I’m not alone 😍

I’m thinking the extra bag was put in after the production line that cuts, bags and boxes the puzzle. No staged for the nice ziplock bag. Beautiful puzzle 🧩

@Vickymakesandbuilds

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, you are probably right 😊 I’m glad you like the puzzle, thank you for watching 😍

This where I live...Las Vegas. 😁

@Vickymakesandbuilds

Жыл бұрын

Cool! Is it a good place to live? I am looking forward to doing that puzzle - I love all the colourful lights 😍

When you take the puzzle apart, is it hard to do that? Are the knobs fragile, and tear easily? Does the layered cardboard come apart on each piece when taking pieces out? Thank you for this video! You are supporting through this video a women-owned company, and senior centers for some artists! A very different puzzle! Can you lift the completed puzzle?

@Vickymakesandbuilds

2 жыл бұрын

I haven’t actually taken it apart yet, but the pieces are very sturdy so I imagine the knobs wouldn’t bend easily. I did take a few pieces out and the layers were fine too. I actually did do a puzzle pick up and it stayed together as well. Art and Fable seem to be a very supportive company and I was pleased to see that they supported their artists and charities. I’m glad you enjoyed the video, thank you for watching.

@artandfablepuzzles

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Betty. I have a trick on how to remove puzzle pieces or take apart puzzles with ZERO DAMAGE. I have always wondered the best way myself and I think we have found it. I will do a video soon on our channel. But email us at service@artandfablepuzzlecompany.com for a heads-up if you don't want to wait.

i just discovered your channel and i love it . I will visit london soon and it can be nice to know the names of the charity shops where i can find puzzles , i dont have this kind of shops near me so it sounds excitning to hunt for good puzzles in an afforduble price :) If you can , please share any tips about buying puzzles in this kind of places

@Vickymakesandbuilds

Жыл бұрын

Hiya! Thank you! I’m so glad you are enjoying the channel. That’s great that you are visiting London soon! It’s been a long time since I visited London, but there is definitely so much to see and no shortage of charity shops! The charity shops are named after the charities they support. The ones I have near where I live are Cancer Research, British Heart Foundation, Shelter, PDSA, Marie Curie, Strathcarron Hospice (that’s a Scottish one), one in support of Parkinson’s, Debra, Salvation Army. You will likely find ones for Age UK in London too. Charity shops can be great for getting some brilliant puzzles at a bargain price, especially if you are lucky enough to find a sealed one. Only thing you have to watch out for is how they are displayed/looked after - not all shops check piece counts or even tape down their lids, so you do run the risk of having missing pieces. I hope you enjoy your visit and find lots of good puzzles 😍

@conure9838

Жыл бұрын

@@Vickymakesandbuilds Thank you very much

I bought my first Art and Fable puzzle (Tailor by Boris Shapiro) a few weeks ago, but I haven't built it yet. It's nice to see others enjoying this brand. I hope I enjoy it as much as you do. Looking forward to the Wasgij video, it's a brand I haven't tried but keep looking at - will be interesting to hear your thoughts.

@Vickymakesandbuilds

2 жыл бұрын

I was impressed with Art and Fable, definitely! I hope you enjoy yours too 😃 I love Wasgij? Puzzles, I have been doing them since I was a kid so I’m definitely a fan, but I get quite a few questions about them so I thought I’d do a bit of a deep dive into all things Wasgij? I hope to get that video out soon. I hope you enjoy it 😊 thank you for watching 😍

@artandfablepuzzles

2 жыл бұрын

I hope you enjoy it Dexter!