Love Truthfully

Where Transparency Breathes New Life

Never Miss an Update

  • Home
  • The Purpose
  • Wednesday Wife
  • Married Life
  • Pregnancy
  • Sex Talk
  • Our Travels

Piecing It Together

October 10, 2011 By: Shanacomment

My 25 Things at 25 list requires me to complete 9 jigsaw puzzles. I LOVE completing jigsaw puzzles. When Casey and I first started dating I had him work on my puzzles with me. I have since learned that he is much better at striking conversation while he watches me complete the puzzle. I don’t know why he doesn’t like jigsaw puzzles. Of course he is kind of color-blind.

I started my first jigsaw puzzle since making my list and thought I might give you some advice on how to best complete a jigsaw puzzle, should you be a newbie.

1) Buy your puzzle at a garage sale or thrift store, but never buy one that’s been opened.

Bought at Thrift Smart

2) Spread puzzle pieces out on a flat surface (preferably one that’s a contrasting color) in a place with good light.

3) Flip pieces over so all are face up

3.5) As you’re flipping pieces over, separate your edge pieces into a separate pile.

4) Complete the edge of the puzzle.

5) Separate remaining pieces into piles based on similar color/pattern.

6) Complete as many connections in one pile as you can before moving on the next.

You know you're jealous of my comfy puzzle completing clothes.

7) Place into the center of the puzzle, using the picture as your guide.

8) Fill in the missing pieces.

Voila!

I completed this puzzle in my personal record of 3 hours over 3 days 🙂

What do you do for fun to help relieve stress?

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Meet the Wife

Hi! I'm a semi-newlywed living in a small town outside of Nashville with my husband, Casey, our baby boy, teen niece, and hyperactive dog, Minny. I'm a new mom and marketing consultant at BeEngaging.com that loves Jesus and won't eat anything with 4 legs. I talk about marriage, pregnancy, parenting and everything in between. I believe real growth only happens through transparency. Join me on the journey. Read More…

Featured Post

reconnecting-with-my-husband-melting-pot-magic

Melting Pot Magic

Casey and I had a whirlwind summer. It was full of family, traveling and was really quite enjoyable. Despite all the craziness, Casey and I stayed emotionally connected and really enjoyed each other’s company. That made it even harder to deal with what was waiting for us at home. With summer coming to an end, […]

Recent Posts

  • Thoughts from a 5am Cuddle Session
  • Mine for a Moment
  • Silas Graham is 3 Months Old!

Archives

Connect on Instagram

Photo
Followers
Followings

Photo Life

    Connect on Twitter

    My Tweets

    Tags

    25 things at 25 anger anniversary ashlynne Bible birth book review celebration communication community conflict connection counseling culture date divorce failure faith family family life financial struggle fitness gifts for spouse God health holiday Home husband illness in-laws labor leadership mckelvy military miscarriage missions money moving parenting pregnancy sex silas submission wedding writing

    Looking for something?

    Categories

    Copyright © 2021 · Modern Blogger Pro Theme By, Pretty Darn Cute Design