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2nd Jigsaw Puzzle Championship of
Grézieu-le-marché

Published 21 January 2016 | By wap

 

Sunday 17 of January took place the 2nd Jigsaw Puzzle Championship of Grézieu-le-marché

Saturday, January 16, 2016, the Grézieu-le-marché school was abuzz. A workshop for parent volunteers pre-cut packages of puzzle to the sewing machine, bending puzzles, collect and distribute lots, make plans, prepare the room contest, make pancakes and candy brochette….

But Phew! Everything was ready for the big day !!!!!!!

Indeed 02 PM on Sunday, 17 January 106 teams were all waiting with a big impatience to discover their puzzle. At the start signal each team unpacks his haste puzzle.
Concours Puzzle 2016 - Grezieu le Marché (1)The 10 teams of "mini mini" (small-small) were pleased to discover the Lion King, they had to agree two team mates to make the puzzle of 48 pieces on the carpet. And when you are 3 or 4 years it’s quite a challenge.

The 5 teams "mini" (small) have done brilliantly a 100 pieces jigsaw puzzle about Pacman.

No spirit of competition for these young children, but what a joy to announce your name to the microphone when you finished and especially the pleasure to receive the applause of adults.

 

After, of course, toddlers were able to go relax in the games room under the supervision of parent volunteers, to color in, play Kapla, create his own diploma, sing...  And after the break, each team returned to work to make his second puzzle!

 

Meanwhile...Concours Puzzle 2016 - Grezieu le Marché (5)

The 16 junior teams have shown tenacity to successfully complete their jigsaw puzzle about dinosaurs, with a little help for some, but, all had finished on time.

The 34 mixed teams (one child and one adult) found a 500 piece puzzle filled with treats but what horror ! All the candy seems to be the same, the task has been rather difficult.

The 39 amateur teams have been working on a 500 pieces portrait during 2h30 of the competition. They have put all their energy to succeed.

Our 2 teams of experts were surprised to discover two jigsaw puzzles of 500 pieces, each, mixed together, one of which without model.

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    An afternoon under the sign of good humor, friendliness, exchange, mutual assistance ... Each child has won an envelope with free entrance for our sponsors and all the teams went back with their jigsaw puzzle (finished or not) as gift.

    Many have pledged to be trained even more better for 2017.

     

     

    ...Thanks...

     

     

    The World Puzzle Day 2016

    Published 31 December 2015 | By Cathy

     

    Since four year now, Günther Simetsberger has been organizing the World Puzzle Day in Facebook. This is an original event, which allows all jigsaw puzzle lovers to be reunited around the same virtual table to complete puzzles.

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    • Anyone having a Facebook account may register. The event will begin on 1st January 2016 at exactly 00:00, and will end on 29th February at 24:00. During these two months, participants from all over the world will complete puzzles of 1000, 2000, 3000 or 4000 pieces while staying at home.

     

     

    • The only requirement is to regularly post pictures on Facebook to show the progress of the puzzle, and of course a photo of the puzzle once completed! Günther will take care of the very regular update of the statistics, so everyone will be able to follow the progress of the event.

     

    • In order to avoid some "cheating" (I do not see the advantage, as we do not gain anything and it is purely for fun...), we will have to add in the pictures an object which nature will be revealed only at the last moment, this will be the proof that the puzzle was indeed completed during those two months and not before.

     

    We are puzzled ! will participate this year for the second time. Last Year Cathy was the only representative from Belgium, and she completed 3 puzzles of 2.000 pieces.

    This year we will participate as a team and try to contribute a bit more to the final score. In 2015, there were 643 persons registered and 1.266.412 parts assembled in total. Will we succeed to do better this year?

     

    We find the idea very original and above all immensely friendly: how bring together people from all horizons, cultural backgrounds, language, religion and gender, without prejudice and without discrimination? Simply by forgetting the differences and bringing closer those passionates around a common hobby that has no boundaries.

     

    Useful links:

    Facebook Group

    Google WPD 2016 Center

     

     

     

    Schools around the world – Unicef

    Published 22 December 2015 | By wap
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    Nothing better than a weekend with friends to try a challenge and have a good time! Two champions and two novices take up the challenge of the Round Puzzle "Global playground Puzzle"

     

     During the last week-end of November, some friends came to visit us and brought us a round jigsaw puzzle sold by Unicef. We have decided to make it in turns and give you our opinion... Cathy

     

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    First, I have been pleasantly surprised by the quality of the puzzle. I was expecting that a product sold for a charity purpose would have reduced costs for reduced quality, but this was not the case. The pieces interlock very well. The quality is similar to the one from Clementoni’s round puzzles, so very good.

    The picture of the puzzle is very colourful and nice, I enjoyed a great deal doing this puzzle.

    The only slight drawback I would comment on, is the age indicated « +8 years ». A 500 pieces puzzle seems to me already quite difficult for this age, but a 500 pieces round puzzle is even more complicated than a classic square puzzle, so I would not recommend it for children so young.

    Apart from this, I strongly advise to buy this puzzle, it’s for a good cause…

    Cathy's words

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    I loved to assemble this puzzle. It is of very good quality, the drawing is fun and colourful. We were curious and we timed our individual performance. While I got entangled in the yellow central part full of small figures and details, Patrick on his side got behind doing the more uniform parts of the blue sky. Our complementarity was demonstrated, as it took each of us exactly 1h55 to finish the puzzle!

     

    I would tend to think this puzzle is not adapted for children 8 years old, but as I don't have tested with children, maybe I am mistaken…

    somebody else wants to try?

    The puzzle comes with a poster showing the drawing with the real dimensions, so it is possible and helpful to complete it right above the image.

    Anyway it is a beautiful and generous gift, to be made urgently to your love ones  🙂

    Words from the Neophytes

    After Cathy and Patrick "the experts", it’s our turn the "+8 years (our ages total 8 years 😉 ) to experiment the puzzle "Schools around the World" from UNICEF ... and sincerely we have loved to do it: the pieces are of very good quality, very colorful and with a really nice design.

    Starting with the rounded edge may not be the right tactic, never mind! So what? let's continue with the very simple center, the UNICEF logo. Then each school, a little bit of yellow, some green, oh the beautiful blue, and we discover the various amusing scenes that take shape, a little bit more of yellow and the blue sky ...

    What a thrill, here is our first-4-hands-puzzle, right there before our eyes. Can we frame it?

    The task seems a bit difficult for a 8 years old child but this is a great opportunity to share this moment with the family, undoubtedly young and old will spend a great time. In addition it is an UNICEF initiative, so do not hesitate! Go for it!

     

     

     

    1st Jigsaw Puzzle Championship of Sofia

    Published 18 December 2015 | By wap

     

    Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 of December took place the  1st Jigsaw Puzzle of Sofia

    Organized by Puzzle Bulgaria and sponsored by Educa, this first edition of the Puzzle championship of Sofia  really was a big success, the competition took place during two days because of the number of teams wishing to play.

     

    Day 1 - Saturday

     

    18 teams of two people competed to assemble the 1000 pieces Puzzle by Educa  "Spices".

    The team who obtained the 1st place finished the puzzle in 3 hours and 10 minute and won a 1500 pièces puzzle offered by Educa,

    followed by the second team, who ended in 3 hours 40mn and the 3rd team in 4 hours 40mn.

     

    Day 2 - Sunday

     

    14 teams had to deal with a 1000 pièces puzzle by Educa rather difficult, "Mickey's Nightmare",

    It took 7 hours 30 to the first team to finish the puzzle.

    The organizers decided to count the remaining parts of the other teams' puzzles in order to determine which teams would take 2nd and 3rd place.

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    By the end of these two days of competition, all teams went back home with a head full of good memories, the puzzle they had done, and quite itchy to participate in the next edition of the contest.

    ...Thanks...

     

     

    Lattjo by Ikea®

    Published 15 December 2015 | By wap

     

    When I think IKEA, I imagine assembling pack furniture. Piece by piece with order and method. 

    A real puzzle for adults... but not only!

     

    Lattjo by Ikea

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    Is the new range of fun activities for children. Among these games there are .... Jigsaw Puzzle of course !

    "Doing a puzzle helps develop your child’s logical thinking and fine motor skills while learning more about shapes and sizes."

     

    A "Family" jigsaw puzzle of 555 pieces.
    The originality of this puzzle is the size of the pieces. There are 3 different sizes. Small parts, medium and large. What to involve your children of all ages.

     

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    There are also 3 Jigsaw Puzzle globe:
    The included stand is handy for piecing the puzzle together and for displaying you finished round puzzle..

    Maybe somebody else wants a try?

     

     

     

     

    Unicef for Xmas

    Published 1 December 2015 | By wap

     

    That’s it !  Christmas shopping time is on…

    so why don't make a good action with a useful gift

     

    Some Christmas markets and shopping malls welcomes UNICEF little shop and offer gift cards, games and toys, stationery and calendar, full of original useful ideas. UNICEF has developed games and fun activities especially for children.

    cf post  "Puzzles for early Child Development"

     

    jigsaws puzzle again and again

    since the early childhood !

     

    In the early childhood, children can do jigsaws puzzle , if the number of parts and the level of difficulty are adapted to their ages.

    Few Jigsaws Puzzle

    • Age : 2+

    Giant Jigsaw Puzzle

    Thanks to their large size suitable for children 2 years old, puzzles XL will help boys and girls develop their sense of observation and association.

    The box contains 3 puzzles to create beautiful, a girl, a boy and a dove.

    		  

    •  Age : 4+   

    Gift-box Children round the world

    What a nice gift!

    A 30 pieces jigsaw puzzle in a beautiful storage box the colors of UNICEF, closed with a pretty bow. Contains a poster of the jigsaw puzzle to make.

    		  

    • Age : 4+   

    Color My Own Puzzle

     

    Double fun!

    First, do the puzzle, then return it to discover a picture to color with pencils provided.

    Pack with 7 mini colored pencils included.

    		  

    • Age : 8+   

    World Schools - Global Playground Puzzle

    A 500 pieces round jigsaw Puzzle for the whole family: children from schools around the world gather to play together!

    500 pieces, it’s starting to be a nice jigsaw puzzle!

    More Family oriented seen the number of parts and complexity ....

    So, a good action, a nice gift, many reasons to buy it ! And why don’t give it to test by specialists ? 🙂

    		  

     

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    2nd jigsaw puzzle Championship of Treize Vents

    Published 18 November 2015 | By wap

     

     

    On Sunday, November 8th took place the 2nd jigsaw puzzle championship of Treize Vents

    The second edition of this competition of puzzles organized by the events committee of Treize Vents «Bout'OVans» was a really big success, with 44 teams of two, and even one from Belgium!

    Quality of organization, friendly atmosphere mixing all generations and different levels of game. With only one goal, just the pleasure doing jigsaw puzzles.

     

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      a few words from the organizers: 

      «We are very pleased with the deep interest for our competition. This derby is open to everybody, enthusiasts, beginners, young or old.

      Our philosophy is rewarded: « welcome everybody and offer different level of difficulties according to each category ».

       

      The third edition already scheduled for 2016, will be even much better. Hope to see you in 2016.

      ...Thanks...

      Ale-Hop why don’t we try to challenge a friend…

      Published 23 October 2015 | By wap

       

      Wow a cow !

      Have you ever seen a cow going out of a store?

      A « must-go » for whom is on holidays in Spain or in Portugal, Ale-Hop stores are easy to recognize with a life-size cow which seems to escape from the shop window.

       

      These stores are full of gadgets trendy, useless or useful and essential, you will find a lot of nice and colored objects for a good price, perfect to make little presents. Just for pleasure.

       

       

       

      sagrada 3D

      And among this range of objects, there are 3D Jigsaw Puzzles.

      Nothing less  to think of a gift and challenge our Belgian champions at the same time.

      A great challenge : The Sagrada Familia, nothing more!

      Hopefully the version 3D Puzzle is ended before the original

       

      Ale-Hop go, go, go!

       

       

       

      5th jigsaw puzzle Championship of Saillant

      Published 13 October 2015 | By wap

      On Sunday, October 11th took place the 5th jigsaw puzzle championship of Saillant

      The fifth edition of this competition of puzzles organized by " The Friends Of Saillant " was a really big success. The social hall was crowded this year with 45 teams of 2 people. They will have to push the walls next time!


       

      4 categories of competitors with different levels had a friendly and competitive confrontation.

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        The afternoon ended with deserved applauses for 2 Regional Champions:

        Coline TOULY and Vincent PANAUD who were individually in a off-competition confrontation  with, as only stake, the happiness of achieving a 1000 pieces jigsaw puzzle.

        They will be in a few days team-mates at the 24h Puzzles in Hannut, Belgium.

         

        The Friends of Saillant  thanks all the participants. See you Next year on October 9th, 2016.

        ...Thanks...

        TaKaVoir* the Puzzle

        Published 4 October 2015 | By wap
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        A short film by Victorien Boutin.

        Since 2009, the town of Niort organises TaKaVoir*, the "Digital Mobile Movies and Art Festival"

        A smartphone, a tablet, a pocket camera and  that's it,  you only need a touch of talent, an artistic feeling, a story to tell and go for it, you can propose your own short film.

        Only one rule, images must be filmed with mobile phone and non profesional camera (see regulations. Competition is open exclusively to films created with mobile phone and/or non profesional digital cameras that fit in a hand).

        PUZZLE, one of the short films in competition received the 2014 internauts Prize.
        The plot is a tribute to the "film noir" atmosphere of the 50's american movies and the rythm while the jigsaw pieces fit together is amazing. TaKaVoir* !

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        * "T'as qu'à voir" is an expression meaning "look"

        Farmer wants a puzzle…

        Published 2 September 2015 | By Cathy

        … or the art of finding solutions 🙂

         

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        It was such a beautiful weather on Saturday in Brussels, we wanted to make the most of it. However we were somewhat tired after our working week and did not want to be very active. Furthermore, quite a long time had passed since we last made a puzzle, and the tips of our fingers were starting to itch… How could we reconcile all those “constraints” in a satisfactory way?

         

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