It's time for me to answer all of your puzzling questions! Make sure to follow me on Instagram to hear my next call for questions and my next giveaway (I have a new one coming up soon!) - @karenpuzzles
I sustained a traumatic brain injury that was gnarly enough that I had to re- learn how to sign my name and read. My sister took care of me for seven months. Then my neighbors watched after me. Then my kid. Long road to repairing my brain. My sister, early on, went to the cool toy store and bought a pile of Ravensburger puzzles, starting with 100 pieces and then 200, eventually 500. I sat at a card table by the window and every time I fit a piece in, I would mumble to myself, "I do not suck." or "I got this." or "oh yeah, what a bad ass." The puzzles helped me repair neural pathways and gain confidence. They were an important part of my healing, (I can drive now!) Questions? Jigsaw, sudoku, and crocheting the ugliest hats ever repaired my brain.
Great questions! Here's my question -- Any plans for Halloween? Last year I tried going to a party dressed as a puzzle piece, but I just felt like I didn't fit in. xD
I'd love to see how to make replacement puzzle pieces! Every once in a while I open up an old puzzle only to find just as I'm finishing, that there are a few missing pieces! ah! Frustrating haha!
Puzzler Polly id just recommend buying the same puzzle again and replacing the piece. Yah pretty annoying but cheaper and more simple than creating a new piece
I scanned the image from the puzzle box, adjusted it to the size, printed it, pasted it to a piece of cardboard, annd sanded the edges, it looks Great....
I am right now using puzzles as a coping mechanism due to my heart and apparently lung condition. I also have sleeping problems. I recently found puzzles that have been so helpful to cope. I find they find me some peace to deal and relax.
I love how detailed you get with answering and don’t just brush it off and avoid questions I appreciate you!! You have helped fill the void of time when I can’t puzzle 🧩
When I have a missing puzzle piece I circle the spot on the box and then while the puzzle is complete I trace the opening (space) on a piece of paper and cut it out to be included in the box with the rest of the pieces.
I personally LOVE an oddly shaped piece puzzle! The variation makes it more interesting IMO. I do like the challenge of a traditional puzzle though, too. All puzzles are valid is what I'm saying. :D (Also, questions.)
Thanks for answering all the QUESTIONS. I love hearing about how/when/where/why other people do puzzles. In response to one of the questions, I definitely use puzzles as a soothing, decompress tool. I wrestle at work with problems that don't always have tidy answers. Knowing the the puzzle CAN come together... it's grounding.
Thank you so much for your most recent video on answering puzzle questions. I recently got back into doing jigsaw puzzles after a twenty year hiatus. I accidently found your channel and you have really helped me a great deal. I didn't know there was so much to know about jigsaw puzzles. I love all the new puzzles. They are so different than the ones I bought over twenty years ago. Happy, happy, joy joy!!
Code word: Questions!About missing pieces: That's how I feel too! I buy puzzles from thrift stores, and sometimes a piece is missing. Not often but I know it's a possibility, so I just think of it in terms of am I getting 2, 3 or 4 dollars worth of entertainment.
Questions! Yes, I know I'm way late here but only just found this channel and now binge-watching... Rediscovered puzzles a few years ago while dragging myself out of depression and found them highly therapeutic. Now with lockdown in full swing here in the UK they are calling me from their cupboard as a soothing solution for mounting anxiety and cabin-fever. Never feel guilty for spending time with them - it's called self-care!
In CONTRAST to you, I prefer “busy” pictures. Gibson has produced very many, over the years: and so have Ravensburger , Falcon, and Clementoni , some. Maybe there is only one quality puzzle maker for some European countries. I don’t mind some sky, but only if there are clouds or some birds. And certainly I dislike the “distant view of a lighthouse “ type puzzle. I do also like Wasgij, and have half a dozen waiting, in my pile, to be done. Clearly one’s age comes into this - I am nearly thrice your age. But, like you I do like bright colours, if possible. I also often work on a puzzle, with a friend, and we both have a puzzle in work in our respective houses. Basically , if alone, I will leisurely do a puzzle while listening to a BBC radio play, of which there are hundreds, now, on youtube. Nevertheless, I do enjoy your videos and seeing what puzzles are available , in the US. Thank you.
Great QUESTIONS! I’m new to puzzling. I just started my second puzzle and so far haven’t had any missing pieces. Thank you for all your hard work. It’s great to find a channel with my new favourite hobby.
Thank you for answering these puzzling QUESTIONS. Have you done a video or are you planning on doing a video on best lighting for doing a puzzle? Glare from overhead lights and stand lamps can be an issue; a room that is too dark, or a dark corner where a puzzling table is situated may be best for room layout yet not for seeing the pieces well. If you haven’t already done this topic I’d love to hear your thoughts on this. Thanks!
Code word QUESTIONS. This was a really fun video Karen! Still looking for your video on “what makes a good puzzle”. I also keep my fav puzzles with missing pieces - they are still fun! Also, many Springbok and Sunsout puzzles also have uniquely shaped pieces. I like both types for variety.
I'm so happy that you answered my question at 8:13 in the video (sorry that you had trouble over trying to say unique piece shapes, I didn't know the best way to word it 😂) Code word: Questions
I love the Questions and answer video. I prefer to have all the pieces to a puzzle, but I have done many with several pieces missing! I keep most of my puzzles but I have donated several to the Senior independent living place where I live. They are worked many times. It is nice to meet someone who enjoys puzzles as much as I do. It is a great stress reliever for me.
I have questions: How many other people have you done puzzles with, and what different styles have you notice? I knew someone in the 90's whose name was CELESTE. It took a while to "get it" that it was why she always was happy to work upside down and do the sky part first!
I really enjoyed the 'QUESTION' & answers video. I always learn something new and love your honesty! I got my 75 year old mom to start puzzling too! 👍😁
I just bought a second hand puzzle with two missing pieces. It costed only 3€, but I don't care because the seller told me that. It is of a very good quality and looks very interesting to make.
I don't remember the name of company that did it, but a few years ago I stumbled across a website for a company in the UK that made replacement pieces for puzzles. I don't recall the cost either. Basically you would contact them and then arrange to send them the pieces that surrounded the missing piece plus a good color photo of the puzzle picture. They would then make the replacement piece and send everything back to you.
These were good questions. If love to see your reaction to the 1990s & 1980s puzzles. I enjoyed them and they brought back so many memories. It’d be fun to see which of the images you’d liked. 🤓
Late to it. But the QUESTIONS shown here still counts and the one about helping out as coping mechanism is very valid today as so many are suffering and can’t do their usual routines. As I said in the video on puzzling as a guilty pleasure, it help structuring memory, physical and depth perception and being mindful of the process. Nothing bad about it.
(Questions) I would love to see a video of 3D puzzles. When they came out in the 90s I went crazy buying them all up. I have a huge collection of over a hundred of the 3d puzzles jammed in my closet.
I keep them. I mark the box with where the missing piece goes, so I don't get stuck looking for that one piece. It's a bad habit that I sometimes focus so much on one piece that it drives me crazy.
QUESTIONS 😉 I'm randomly watching your previous videos lately, almost daily, trying to catch up. Looks like this one was 4 months ago. I like it though - the Q&A. I hope there's more. 👍😁 Thank you for ALL your work into these!
i’m using talk to text make this comment because I’m feeling lazy. For some reason it is really reassuring to know that you have a long list of ideas. I guess to me it just means that every video we get from you is an idea that you had and not just some random view grabbing video. I really like hearing you speak just about anything that you may discuss in your videos and so it’s nice to know that you just have a bunch of ideas and everything will probably be one of your ideas.
I make the missing piece or two by sliding cardboard under the "hole," trace the missing piece, slide it out, color appropriately with markers and cut it out. Then I feel the puzzle is complete with one or two custom made pieces.
"Questions" Love your videos. I just ordered me the Hummingbird and Crazy Bug Bouquet puzzles from Eeboo. Didn't know they existed. That's why I love watching your videos. Gives me an idea on more puzzles to look for.
I am sad that I missed your call for questions on IG, because I have a ton more QUESTIONS! :P But hopefully I’ll catch the next call! My biggest question is would you consider doing a meetup in LA for puzzle fans? Love your channel, keep puzzling!
Loved the questions! I always watch to the end but never know how to comment from my phone so I am finally able to do it now at my computer! Obsessed with your channel.
I enjoy watching you and the Q&A was really great 👍 I forgot the second code word but now I remember I think it is Questions….In a quick shot of you doing Peacock 🦚 puzzle from eeboo I have the same one also I have too more by eeboo…they are 500 pieces one is Hummingbird the other is Blue Bird, Yellow Bird …. I would love to buy some more puzzles but Our rent just went up almost one-hundred dollars….I also love 💕 Cloudberries. I would love to buy some of your puzzles …think about it. Thanks Till next time Kathy E.
The companies probably also have access to cheaper shipping comparatively (shipping is still expensive!) than an average person, since they will have shipping contracts/arrangements, so only having the companies ship makes so much sense to me. (No “questions” there 😂)
Have you ever done an adult cartoon puzzle? I’m addicted to Jan Van Haasteren puzzles by Jumbo. So many funny things to see while puzzling. I’d love to see you do one in your videos. ❤️
Advice please. I have problems with with my hands so I would like a puzzle where the pieces fit together strongly so that the pieces stay attached when I move the joined pieces around the board. Thanks for the information.
Hi Karen, have you ever tried any of the New York Puzzle Co. Harry Pottter puzzles? I’ve seen them online and they look absolutely beautiful! I’d love to see you review them someday :)
love hearing your views on puzzles. I like to take my time puzzling so I often have to move them around. Can you recommend a puzzling case for temporary storage?
karen, have you ever tried irregular wentworth wooden puzzles? if so, do you have any tips to make it easier to put them together cause im losing my mind!!!!
QUESTION: Where do you store all your puzzles? I have some put together I slide under my sofa, but the boxes not put together are accumulating and I have limited space and storage.
You can make a missing puzzle piece by sliding a piece of cardboard under the puzzle to the open location, trace around the edges of the empty spot, remove cardboard, color it appropriately and cut it out. Not perfect, but a fun little project even kids can help with.
Hi, Karen. It's understandable you can't do European giveaways. Still, do you keep in touch with any European puzzlers/RUclipsrs/companies you would recommend?
I never use the codeword, because I can rarely wait until the end of the video to comment. But I'm pretty sure I've finished every video I've watched... (And I currently feel like a stalker since I'm on a major binge, but like to comment)
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It's time for me to answer all of your puzzling questions! Make sure to follow me on Instagram to hear my next call for questions and my next giveaway (I have a new one coming up soon!) - @karenpuzzles
questions
I sustained a traumatic brain injury that was gnarly enough that I had to re- learn how to sign my name and read. My sister took care of me for seven months. Then my neighbors watched after me. Then my kid. Long road to repairing my brain. My sister, early on, went to the cool toy store and bought a pile of Ravensburger puzzles, starting with 100 pieces and then 200, eventually 500. I sat at a card table by the window and every time I fit a piece in, I would mumble to myself, "I do not suck." or "I got this." or "oh yeah, what a bad ass." The puzzles helped me repair neural pathways and gain confidence. They were an important part of my healing, (I can drive now!) Questions? Jigsaw, sudoku, and crocheting the ugliest hats ever repaired my brain.
What an amazing story! I'm so glad puzzles could help you in that way!
Great questions!
Here's my question -- Any plans for Halloween? Last year I tried going to a party dressed as a puzzle piece, but I just felt like I didn't fit in.
xD
😂
😂😂😂
I'd love to see how to make replacement puzzle pieces! Every once in a while I open up an old puzzle only to find just as I'm finishing, that there are a few missing pieces! ah! Frustrating haha!
Puzzler Polly id just recommend buying the same puzzle again and replacing the piece. Yah pretty annoying but cheaper and more simple than creating a new piece
I scanned the image from the puzzle box, adjusted it to the size, printed it, pasted it to a piece of cardboard, annd sanded the edges, it looks Great....
I am right now using puzzles as a coping mechanism due to my heart and apparently lung condition. I also have sleeping problems. I recently found puzzles that have been so helpful to cope. I find they find me some peace to deal and relax.
I love how detailed you get with answering and don’t just brush it off and avoid questions I appreciate you!! You have helped fill the void of time when I can’t puzzle 🧩
When I have a missing puzzle piece I circle the spot on the box and then while the puzzle is complete I trace the opening (space) on a piece of paper and cut it out to be included in the box with the rest of the pieces.
I personally LOVE an oddly shaped piece puzzle! The variation makes it more interesting IMO. I do like the challenge of a traditional puzzle though, too. All puzzles are valid is what I'm saying. :D
(Also, questions.)
What's up with the 17 dislikes as of July 2020?
Honestly, how could anyone dislike this girl?
Thanks for answering all the QUESTIONS. I love hearing about how/when/where/why other people do puzzles. In response to one of the questions, I definitely use puzzles as a soothing, decompress tool. I wrestle at work with problems that don't always have tidy answers. Knowing the the puzzle CAN come together... it's grounding.
auntiesash I do puzzles to reduce stress and anxiety
Thank you so much for your most recent video on answering puzzle questions. I recently got back into doing jigsaw puzzles after a twenty year hiatus. I accidently found your channel and you have really helped me a great deal. I didn't know there was so much to know about jigsaw puzzles. I love all the new puzzles. They are so different than the ones I bought over twenty years ago. Happy, happy, joy joy!!
Code word: Questions!About missing pieces: That's how I feel too! I buy puzzles from thrift stores, and sometimes a piece is missing. Not often but I know it's a possibility, so I just think of it in terms of am I getting 2, 3 or 4 dollars worth of entertainment.
Questions! Yes, I know I'm way late here but only just found this channel and now binge-watching...
Rediscovered puzzles a few years ago while dragging myself out of depression and found them highly therapeutic. Now with lockdown in full swing here in the UK they are calling me from their cupboard as a soothing solution for mounting anxiety and cabin-fever. Never feel guilty for spending time with them - it's called self-care!
In CONTRAST to you, I prefer “busy” pictures. Gibson has produced very many, over the years: and so have Ravensburger , Falcon, and Clementoni , some.
Maybe there is only one quality puzzle maker for some European countries.
I don’t mind some sky, but only if there are clouds or some birds.
And certainly I dislike the “distant view of a lighthouse “ type puzzle.
I do also like Wasgij, and have half a dozen waiting, in my pile, to be done.
Clearly one’s age comes into this - I am nearly thrice your age.
But, like you I do like bright colours, if possible.
I also often work on a puzzle, with a friend, and we both have a puzzle in work in our respective houses.
Basically , if alone, I will leisurely do a puzzle while listening to a BBC radio play, of which there are hundreds, now, on youtube.
Nevertheless, I do enjoy your videos and seeing what puzzles are available , in the US.
Thank you.
Great QUESTIONS! I’m new to puzzling. I just started my second puzzle and so far haven’t had any missing pieces. Thank you for all your hard work. It’s great to find a channel with my new favourite hobby.
Thank you for answering these puzzling QUESTIONS. Have you done a video or are you planning on doing a video on best lighting for doing a puzzle? Glare from overhead lights and stand lamps can be an issue; a room that is too dark, or a dark corner where a puzzling table is situated may be best for room layout yet not for seeing the pieces well.
If you haven’t already done this topic I’d love to hear your thoughts on this. Thanks!
Thank you for taking the time to answer questions from viewers. And I'm especially happy that at this very moment, I'm your current favorite!
Code word QUESTIONS. This was a really fun video Karen! Still looking for your video on “what makes a good puzzle”. I also keep my fav puzzles with missing pieces - they are still fun! Also, many Springbok and Sunsout puzzles also have uniquely shaped pieces. I like both types for variety.
I'm so happy that you answered my question at 8:13 in the video (sorry that you had trouble over trying to say unique piece shapes, I didn't know the best way to word it 😂)
Code word: Questions
Don't worry! I have another video coming out soon where I say it like 800 times, so it's not on you at all!
@@KarenPuzzles That's good. Also can't wait for the next video
I love the Questions and answer video. I prefer to have all the pieces to a puzzle, but I have done many with several pieces missing! I keep most of my puzzles but I have donated several to the Senior independent living place where I live. They are worked many times. It is nice to meet someone who enjoys puzzles as much as I do. It is a great stress reliever for me.
I’m not into jigsaw puzzles, but I still watch this channel because it makes me happy. A real mood lifter.👍🏻
I have questions: How many other people have you done puzzles with, and what different styles have you notice? I knew someone in the 90's whose name was CELESTE. It took a while to "get it" that it was why she always was happy to work upside down and do the sky part first!
I really enjoyed the 'QUESTION' & answers video. I always learn something new and love your honesty! I got my 75 year old mom to start puzzling too! 👍😁
QUESTIONS...period!
Fun to hear you answer all the questions!! Always look forward to your videos.
You answered all of my questions☺️
You’re SO adorable answering all those questions 😁
It would be cool if you do a video with your sister and the 3D puzzles.
I just bought a second hand puzzle with two missing pieces. It costed only 3€, but I don't care because the seller told me that. It is of a very good quality and looks very interesting to make.
I don't remember the name of company that did it, but a few years ago I stumbled across a website for a company in the UK that made replacement pieces for puzzles. I don't recall the cost either. Basically you would contact them and then arrange to send them the pieces that surrounded the missing piece plus a good color photo of the puzzle picture. They would then make the replacement piece and send everything back to you.
These were good questions. If love to see your reaction to the 1990s & 1980s puzzles. I enjoyed them and they brought back so many memories. It’d be fun to see which of the images you’d liked. 🤓
Late to it. But the QUESTIONS shown here still counts and the one about helping out as coping mechanism is very valid today as so many are suffering and can’t do their usual routines. As I said in the video on puzzling as a guilty pleasure, it help structuring memory, physical and depth perception and being mindful of the process. Nothing bad about it.
Great video! Enjoyed the Questions! Let us know if you want to do another giveaway soon! :) :) :)
Definitely!
Love puzzle but I don't have a table in my room my bed is to small
I don't have any questions.
But I just wanted to say how much I liked your sign.
I enjoyed your video which answered all of my "questions." Nice work Karen!
(Questions) I would love to see a video of 3D puzzles. When they came out in the 90s I went crazy buying them all up. I have a huge collection of over a hundred of the 3d puzzles jammed in my closet.
My sister has tons of 3D puzzles! Next time I'm able to fly home I definitely want to make a video about her collection.
I keep them. I mark the box with where the missing piece goes, so I don't get stuck looking for that one piece. It's a bad habit that I sometimes focus so much on one piece that it drives me crazy.
QUESTIONS 😉 I'm randomly watching your previous videos lately, almost daily, trying to catch up. Looks like this one was 4 months ago. I like it though - the Q&A. I hope there's more. 👍😁 Thank you for ALL your work into these!
i’m using talk to text make this comment because I’m feeling lazy. For some reason it is really reassuring to know that you have a long list of ideas. I guess to me it just means that every video we get from you is an idea that you had and not just some random view grabbing video. I really like hearing you speak just about anything that you may discuss in your videos and so it’s nice to know that you just have a bunch of ideas and everything will probably be one of your ideas.
So many Questions! Thanks for the Q&A video.
I make the missing piece or two by sliding cardboard under the "hole," trace the missing piece, slide it out, color appropriately with markers and cut it out. Then I feel the puzzle is complete with one or two custom made pieces.
"Questions" Love your videos. I just ordered me the Hummingbird and Crazy Bug Bouquet puzzles from Eeboo. Didn't know they existed. That's why I love watching your videos. Gives me an idea on more puzzles to look for.
Those are both so fun!
I am sad that I missed your call for questions on IG, because I have a ton more QUESTIONS! :P But hopefully I’ll catch the next call! My biggest question is would you consider doing a meetup in LA for puzzle fans? Love your channel, keep puzzling!
Questions. I am really excited for the how to make replacements puzzle on your own radios 📻
Questions. Loved all the questions. I found this video very interesting and would love more. Thanks Karen
Love the Q and A. You had good answers to the Questions. Thank you.
Roberta. Anthony. .yes. Puzzle
Puzzles with missing pieces can be donated to elementary schools. Creative teachers love to use the pieces for crafts, etc. with their students.
Updated a few USA puzzle
I like Ravensburger and Schmidt.
Loved the questions! I always watch to the end but never know how to comment from my phone so I am finally able to do it now at my computer! Obsessed with your channel.
Thank you for answering all those QUESTIONS! Yes, please do more Q and A’s in the future!
I started doing puzzles because of you ☺️
I love to hear that!
"Questions" I love watching your videos
"An amazing problem to have" 😄
Questions!
Questions yes definitely do more Q&A questions
Questions. FYI, I didn’t just scroll down. Love your video.
Questions. Great video, would also love to see you and your sister make a video about 3D puzzles.
Questions! Definitely keep doing these types of videos!!! And the puzzle tips and hints.
Well. The code is 10….that small blue puzzle you did a great job…. Thanks Till next time Kathy E.
Lot of great “questions” and really interesting answers.
Good job 🐿🙂
I'd love to hear your answers to more questions, but I enjoy all your content, so I'd say make whatever ideas are top of your list!
Great video! Thanks for answering some questions 😊
Great video with lots of interesting questions. Nice work Karen!
Very interesting questions. I love your Q&A videos, Karen, definitely you should make more. :)
I enjoy watching you and the Q&A was really great 👍 I forgot the second code word but now I remember I think it is Questions….In a quick shot of you doing Peacock 🦚 puzzle from eeboo I have the same one also I have too more by eeboo…they are 500 pieces one is Hummingbird the other is Blue Bird, Yellow Bird …. I would love to buy some more puzzles but Our rent just went up almost one-hundred dollars….I also love 💕 Cloudberries. I would love to buy some of your puzzles …think about it. Thanks Till next time Kathy E.
The companies probably also have access to cheaper shipping comparatively (shipping is still expensive!) than an average person, since they will have shipping contracts/arrangements, so only having the companies ship makes so much sense to me. (No “questions” there 😂)
Have you ever done an adult cartoon puzzle? I’m addicted to Jan Van Haasteren puzzles by Jumbo. So many funny things to see while puzzling. I’d love to see you do one in your videos. ❤️
Our local library has a puzzle area where you can leave or take puzzles without having to check them out. Questions.
Great answers to probing questions.
Questions
Thank you Karen that was great
I just started watching your RUclips on puzzles and I enjoy Them
Lovely questions, Karen. I was doing a puzzle while listening to you answer :)
Thanks for answering our questions!
Advice please. I have problems with with my hands so I would like a puzzle where the pieces fit together strongly so that the pieces stay attached when I move the joined pieces around the board. Thanks for the information.
QUESTIONS! Great job!
Good work Karen. Questions.
I thought I had a question, found I have many questions- and you answered them!
Hi Karen, have you ever tried any of the New York Puzzle Co. Harry Pottter puzzles? I’ve seen them online and they look absolutely beautiful! I’d love to see you review them someday :)
No but I should get those!
I enjoyed your QUESTIONS! Love your videos ❤️
I liked the q&a video... “questions” are fun! 😛
Interesting, would enjoy seeing what your sister has as well (questions)
Questions. Very interesting
Thank you for answering our questions.
love hearing your views on puzzles. I like to take my time puzzling so I often have to move them around. Can you recommend a puzzling case for temporary storage?
Questions!
I had my second puzzle and already it has 6 pieces missing. Though I've been building it for half of a year. :|
Code word: QUESTIONS
I have a question, have you ever had someone hide a puzzle piece from you, while you are working on one? I find that so aggravating!
I am a new subscriber and have a burning question: do you have a regular job?
Question thanks
Questions
5:56 why is that sooooo DEEP
karen, have you ever tried irregular wentworth wooden puzzles? if so, do you have any tips to make it easier to put them together cause im losing my mind!!!!
I've only done one, but I think I'd have to try a few more to really get the hang of it!
QUESTION: Where do you store all your puzzles? I have some put together I slide under my sofa, but the boxes not put together are accumulating and I have limited space and storage.
Enjoyed this video! QUESTIONS
You can make a missing puzzle piece by sliding a piece of cardboard under the puzzle to the open location, trace around the edges of the empty spot, remove cardboard, color it appropriately and cut it out. Not perfect, but a fun little project even kids can help with.
Hi, Karen. It's understandable you can't do European giveaways. Still, do you keep in touch with any European puzzlers/RUclipsrs/companies you would recommend?
Cloudberries is based in London, and Ravensburger sells their puzzles worldwide!
I never use the codeword, because I can rarely wait until the end of the video to comment. But I'm pretty sure I've finished every video I've watched... (And I currently feel like a stalker since I'm on a major binge, but like to comment)
I just tape the pieces that would surround the missing piece together. This is a way of dealing with missing pieces that works well with children.
Questions.....I would like more question and answers videos.