Declutter time - spring cleaning my puzzle collection!
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- Опубликовано: 4 окт 2022
- Today I'm finally doing another (much needed) puzzle declutter! My collection is overflowing and might even be considered a 'hoard' at this point! So before things get even more out of hand, I figured some puzzles have got to go! I'm going to share with you all the puzzles I'm planning to declutter and why. All the decluttered puzzles will either be donated to charity, given to other puzzlers, sold or even swapped (although not too much swapping as I actually need to come home with less puzzles, not the same amount!).
I'll be bringing some of the puzzles from this video to the below Sydney puzzle swap event - if you're in the Sydney area maybe I'll see you there!
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Saturday 15th October 2022, 11am - 2pm
18 Roslyn Street, Potts Point NSW (Australia)
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I'm in between collector and minimalist when it comes to puzzles. I have a collection but compared to the other puzzlers I see on the internet it is rather minimalist 😂 I have a couple cupboards dedicated to storing puzzles in our puzzle/Lego room and then one shelf of snack puzzles in my bedroom.
I am very picky about which puzzles go in my "keep forever" collection and I do tend to give others away once I've done them just once. I am also quick to "nope" out of a puzzle I don't like and immediately donate it because life is too short to finish a puzzle I hate 😂
I do buy puzzles at a rapid rate like normal collector puzzlers and my to-do list is quite large... But again... When I compare myself to other puzzlers I definitely feel like I am still a minimalist 😅 I am generally minimalist so it makes sense, but I do Feel like a hoarder when it comes to puzzles 😋
Sometimes it’s hard to see some puzzles go, but also, it frees up space to try new ones! Hopefully all of the ones you are saying goodbye to, end up making someone else happy! ❤❤
Very true! 😀 It feels good to let a whole bunch go, especially knowing that they can be enjoyed again by others.
I'm a buy faster than I can do type of puzzler. I've passed a few on, returned a good amount to the puzzle exchange at my local library, and hope to sell some some point in the near future.
It's so sad to see puzzles go but a good excuse for new ones 😀🧩
Exactly! 😉😁
Omg, Jubie! I not only completely missed one of your videos (notifications working fine, just have so many alarms, reminders and notifications that I sometimes just ignore them 🤷♀️), but a declutter video! Eesh, I knew I was off the last couple of weeks, but this is nuts! 🥜
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Anywho, I love me a declutter video! 🥰 When I started watching, though, my immediate reaction was, "this is too many!" ... It's not too many, get a grip, Kim.
I love hearing your decluttering thoughts, and listening to your reasoning. 👂 💭 🤔 It gives me inspiration for doing my own decluttering. 💡 I'm not quite there yet, but I know I have a bunch of puzzles that I do want to let go. A pile of them are used puzzles that I haven't done and don't think I even want to do, they were just priced really well or were in a batch with something I did want.
I can be so obsessive, and originally thought I would put them all together, even if I didn't like them, just to make sure the pieces were all there. 🤦♀️ I'm definitely going to have to get past that kind of thinking.
I've also gotten taken in in general by good pricing on new and used puzzles. (I love a good deal! 🛍) I'm trying to break myself of that habit, however, I have had a couple of puzzling experiences where I didn't particularly like the image, but then when I did the puzzle, I absolutely loved it! Not helpful. Having said that, I still have so many puzzles that I really need to not worry about "missing out." It's not like I'm going to run out of puzzles!
Which brings me to ... I don't know how many puzzles I have. At least 400, but beyond that, who knows? (There's no way to know. 🤷♀️)
Anyway, you've given me a lot to think about, Jubie! 🤔 🤔 🤔 And I look forward to not missing your future videos. 🙃 (Pay attention, Kim!)
Actually it might be my fault that you missed seeing the declutter video initially as I put out 2-3 videos in rapid fire! It was my attempt to make up for lost time as I was previously behind in my own personal video release schedule... which seems to change from week to week. 🤔 So I guess who really knows what's going on? I sure don't! 🙃🤷♀️
Oh don't worry! The declutter didn't even make a dent. The spare room still looks like an episode of Hoarders. 👍
I seem to have a bunch of puzzles that I either found second-hand or purchased at a discount price... but have since lost interest in. Yet part of me still feels like I need to complete them once before I can declutter them. I don't quite get what this is about, but what I do know is that I really need to stop buying things just because they're cheap or whatever. 😕
The other mistake I made after the previous (or very first) declutter video was to procrastinate about listing them on Facebook marketplace to sell them... so some of them have still been sitting around until yesterday! 🤦♀️ If there was a competition for procrastination I would probably win it... assuming I didn't procrastinate about the procrastinating. What?!
Anyway, despite all the above, yesterday I actually managed to get 15 puzzles out of the house! Hurrah! It probably would have been more if I could carry more. You see, there was a local puzzle swap event so I took a whole bunch to that. You got a ticket for every puzzle you handed in for swapping so then you could spend your tickets on the other puzzles there. I was kinda good and only brought back 5 swapped puzzles (let's not talk about the other 4 that I bought at the event). Even though I didn't get any money for them, it felt better knowing they were going to other serious puzzlers instead of just randomly donating them. Although I do have a pile that I will be donating too. 😀
Love the mushrooms puzzle.
I regularly declutter and recently gave away 40 puzzles to a friend. Puzzling is not that popular here in Greece so it was give them away or bin them which I definitely wasn't going to do! They were mostly Ravensburger, Clementoni and Schmitt which I had kept for years. Nothing wrong with them but been done 2 or 3 times.
I like the mushroom one too! 😀 But I figured I hadn't done it again in such a long time it was time to let it go. Plus it turns out I have a couple other rather similar mushroom puzzles in my collection waiting to be done! 😅
Wow! 40 is a decent amount! That will keep your friend busy for a while. That's a pity that there isn't really a second-hand market for puzzles in Greece. But I guess it's just not that popular in some places.
Just discovered your channel! You are so wholesome, and your videos are so professional! Thank you for making me day brighter :)
Thank you for your kind words! And so glad you're enjoying my videos! 😊💖
I don’t go back and redo jigsaw puzzles , so just keep some favourites. I donate and share with my sister
That’s great that you can share them with your sister too! ☺️💖
I have about 30 puzzles. I keep only the ones that I know I will do over & over again and the others go to the charity shop. I must be absolutely crazy in love with a puzzle or out it goes! 😄
That sounds like a nice, neat and manageable collection. 😀 I think that's a good mentality to have - just holding onto the ones you're really going to enjoy.
I'm trying to keep that in mind more when buying puzzles. Trying not to get suckered in by sales and good deals but instead asking myself do I really love this? It's a work in progress though! 😅
I’m always at a loss as to what to do with my puzzles. I have one friend that enjoys them but not to the wild extent they I do so I took her about 10 and she’s good for like a year now! I hear you about trying to not just buy when they’re on sale. I’ve had to make myself stop buying Ceaco if they’re over 500- the quality just isn’t there. But their images are so bright and cute!! I’ve also learned that I simply don’t have the room or the body length to do anything over 1000 pieces! And yes, Buffalo is pretty cheap here- I can get them at WalMart for usually under $10. I’ve done several of those you showed. I actually didn’t even finish that Josie Lewis one cuz I just found it too aggravating!
Hmmm... I wonder if there might be any puzzle swap or buy/sell groups near you? It would be great if there was something local like that where you can pass puzzles along to other puzzle enthusiasts.
I'm always such a sucker for pretty images and a good price! So I have to try and stop myself too from buying puzzles from brands like Ceaco, Holdson, etc. It's for the best because I know in the end I'll just end up annoyed and frustrated at the puzzle quality. 😅
I still buy up to 2000pc puzzles but not too many because I also struggle with reaching across puzzles... I hate having to get up and walk around to the other side of a 1500pc or 2000pc puzzle! 😆
Yes, that Josie Lewis one was actually quite tricky for the piece count! And I didn't love the colours in it as much as her other colourful, rainbow designs.
I feel the same way about the Oceania puzzle by Re-marks. I take a more iterative approach. After I finish a puzzle, I either put it in the keep or give away puzzle pile. I have limited room to store the puzzles I want to keep, so it’s only kept if I really like it. The give away pile gets subdivided into 2 piles: one for nursing homes and one for charity. By the way, I tried a new brand recently: Sunsout. Talk about puzzle dust! I think there was a couple of tablespoons worth. Pretty images, but into the give pile they went. The Colour Frenzy by Jacarou was great and went into the keep pile. Love your channel.
That's good to know someone else feels the same way about Re-marks - not that I wanted you to have a bad experience with the puzzle of course! But just confirms that I'm not imaging things! 😆
Oh that's a good approach! I guess that means you're less likely to hold onto things unnecessarily or change your mind about puzzles either. As you can see I tend to save up a whole bunch of puzzles to declutter. Although sometimes I just don't want to wait until the next declutter video and just donate them/give them to friends. I hadn't thought to give some to nursing homes - I might have to look into that and see if any near me are interested. I've also been thinking about contacting some local libraries to see if they want some puzzles too.
Uh oh... I have a couple Sunsout puzzles in my collection which I haven't done yet... 😅 Guess I'm going to have to put the pieces in a strainer first! How were the pieces though?
I'm quite enjoying the Jacarou brand. I don't like the glossy top so much but apart from that the fit is really nice and they have some really fun and colourful images! 😀
@@JigsawJubie The Sunsout pieces fit ok. Other than the puzzle dust, what I do remember is the the puzzle experience was not the same between the 500 and 1000 piece puzzles I did. I liked the 1000 piece better, but not enough to buy another Sunsout puzzle.
The Jacrou puzzles on the other hand ... ❣️
I have 3 betterco puzzles that I purchased at all different times and they all have had damaged pieces
Oh no, that's a real pity. Such a shame since they do have some wonderful designs.
I still have one in my to-do pile which I'm curious to do and see what the quality is like - but I've been putting it off because it has lots of solid dark blue areas! 😅
Had the same issue with the galaxy pink blue one. My first experience with the brand. I purchased another so hopefully it was just a bad batch like you said. 🤞
That's not good - that one looked pretty tough to do as well. But always disappointing when finding damaged pieces in a brand new puzzle, especially when trying a brand for the first time too. I have another one from them in my to-do pile which I've been putting off because there's so much dark blue in it. But I'm hoping I still have a better experience with it.
Hi Jubie!
In Australia you have now spring cleaning and here in Europe we have autumn cleaning.
Happy puzzling!
Pavel
Ha ha I didn't know that! 😀
Thank you 😊
@@JigsawJubie Sure you didn't know! 🤐
@@Fairpavel I was wondering actually if for autumn cleaning you would clean something different to spring cleaning? Or it's the same... just a different season? 😆
@@JigsawJubie Well, basically cleaning is cleaning! But you do it not only in a different season - you do it for a different reason also! For example a cold winter is not a good time to wash your windows properly. But as the weather grows warmer, you are able to do them.
In autumn you wash them thoroughly because when real winter comes, you cannot do it properly. 🙂🙃
I believe you get the idea!
I always have a hard time parting with my puzzles. I recently got rid of a little over 30 puzzles but it hardly made a dint in my collection! 🤣
Now that I have so many puzzles, it's actually become easier to find ones I can part with - I guess because now I have a lot more brands and designs that I just prefer over others. 30 is a really decent amount! But I know what you mean, this declutter feels like a lot but you can't even notice a difference in my spare room! 😭😂
I hope you can send your used puzzle here in the Philippines for a lower price I would really buy them. Puzzles here are so expensive we have to buy on Amazon where shipping fees are thrice the puzzle price 🤣
Oh no! That's such a pity that it's so expensive to get puzzles there! 😓
I have a ridiculous amount of puzzles. I can’t seem to part with them, but am always looking to add new ones 😂
My poor spare room is bursting at the seams - so I'm forced to declutter whether I like it or not! 😅 I'm thinking I might go on a low buy puzzle diet during December and maybe even January!
Betterco is a great brand. Find an image you love. They have a ton to choose from. I’ve never gotten a bad one.
Yes, I'm definitely keen to try out one of their more colourful and less difficult designs. 😀
I’m not a fan of Trefl pieces either. Too loose.
Botanical Illustration for the mushrooms?
Yes, I think you might be right! 😀 I was thinking 'anatomically correct drawing' as well but not sure if that applies to plants... 🤔
Hi Jubie! Thank you so much for making a larger viewing area for the puzzle images, it looks great!
Yay! I'm glad this change is working well and the images are easier to see. 😀💖
like my puzzle i took down
Oh no, I have the same Garden Cat puzzle from Peter Pauper Press waiting for me. I hope mine won't have similar issues :(
I once did a Mona Lisa Puzzle from Clementoni and it was hell... Not surprised you didn't even attempt to do yours LOL.
Good to know your thoughts about Printworks - for the regular, not on sale, price I'd expecting something a bit better.
Generally I like the idea of keeping puzzles that I reaaally enjoyed, hoping to do them again in the future, and trying to pass on everything else to make room for new ones... So far not redoing too many puzzles and my puzzle pile keeps growing :D
I'm guessing the issue in Garden Cat just occurred in a small batch of them, or at least that's what I'm hoping. I've seen lots of other people enjoy the Peter Pauper Press puzzles and not mention anything about any issues like that. So fingers crossed your one is fine! 🤞💖
Ha ha yep! The Mona Lisa might be famous but it doesn't mean she makes for a good puzzle! 😆 Plus I have a much more fun version of the Mona Lisa by Trefl - it has her holding a ginger cat! 😁
I was hoping for a better experience with Printworks, especially since like you said they are usually a higher price point. I'm not sure if all their puzzles are made the same way but I'm not sure I can honestly be bothered to take the risk to find out. I have enough other puzzles to keep me busy! 😅
I don't get to re-do too many puzzles unfortunately. Although one thing I found that helped was actually playing in Puzzle Battle on Instagram. Have you seen it? There are lots of different themed squares so it gets you hunting through your collection to find puzzles to match the theme.
@@JigsawJubie I haven't heard about the Puzzle Battle before 😯 I'm still trying to find the rules to fully comprehend the concept, but from what I'm understanding looks actually fun and like a treasure hunt! Thanks Jubie!
If you ever want me to run you through the rules (or what I can remember of them 😅) feel free to message me on Instagram 😀 But yes, like a treasure hunt - often with actual awesome prizes to be won too! 😍
Hi Jubie, have you tried Reverie puzzles. I am doing one at the moment, the quality is fantastic but they are a bit pricey. They are an Australian brand. Love your channel.
Yes, actually I just did one (it's on my Instagram account @jigsaw_jubie)! 😀 I did the 'Folktale Town' puzzle and it was so fun and cute to put together. I really love the quality too! Which design are you working on?
@@JigsawJubie hi Jubie I am currently doing Fairytales under the Stars. I love the quality and the images. I am planning to buy more from this brand. Keep up the good work 🧩😃🧩
@@JigsawJubie I will check out your Instagram.
Oh that is such a cute one! 😀 Are you planning to pick up any designs from the new collection? There's two or three that I have my eye on! 👀😁
I just purchased a Clementoni...500-Piece Fuji Mountain and it is frustrating that the pieces don't interlock well😖
I have a bit of a love/hate relationship with Clementoni - they have some fun designs and in general the pieces feel nice but yes the fit is far too loose. I feel the same about Trefl as well. 😕
@@JigsawJubie Agree. Just disappointing that I have to readjust pieces so often. Why place the effort on beautifully/quality design boxes, lovely graphics for the puzzle pieces only to lack on pieces staying in place. While the one that I have is only 500-pieces and it's almost complete, I don't want to finish it just on the wasted time keeping pieces together. Just venting😤 Thank you for your videos, really enjoy them.
I always wonder the same thing actually! So much effort into everything else yet can't make better fitting pieces. I wonder if they ever sit down and try their own puzzles... surely they must realise how frustrating the loose fit is?! 🤔🤷♀️
I was intrigued to find that you had migrated to Great Britain! The subtitles had you introducing yourself as GB as opposed to Jubie. Quick thinking required at times with subtitles. 🙄 I don't do declutters as all the jigsaws I do are passed on to the local community via a jigsaw and books exchange every week. I do have a small pile of eight jigsaws that I have kept and also all the Wentworth jigsaws that I have bought. Currently doing a Bluebird puzzle called Cat Bookshelf.
Ha ha! That is too funny!! 😂😂
Oh that's a great way to do puzzles and then let others have a go too. Do you get a lot of your puzzles from that exchange group too or do you buy your own and then pass them on after you're done?
That is such a neat and concise sounding collection. Ahh I remember when my collection had less than 10 puzzles in it! 😅
Cat Bookshelf looks like a lot of fun. So cute and colourful! 😍
@@JigsawJubie I buy the vast majority of my puzzles on ebay with occasional forays into puzzle websites for new ones. Wentworth is also a mix of new and second hand. I do check out puzzle websites when they announce sales but don't always buy anything. Depends on what's on offer. Someone comes to pick up the jigsaws I have done so I don't get to see what is up at the puzzle exchange. I don't mind about that as I have more than enough to keep me busy!
I really need to browse eBay a bit more I think. I haven't really found many deals on there though. Sometimes I get excited because something is a great price... until I see the exorbitant shipping to Australia! 😭😅
That's so awesome that you manage to find/get a hold of second-hand Wentworth puzzles! 😍
Also, your puzzle exchange sounds really good - so helpful that they'll come and collect puzzles from your place.
I would love ♥️ to get my hands on the BetterCo Gradient splatter, since I can't buy that in Denmark/EU. 🥹
I wish I could have sent it to you but unfortunately someone locally has already claimed it! 💖