A 3D jigsaw is on my to-do list
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382068)
Rockingham, Australia
January 19, 2024 7:25pm CST
We went to visit my sister recently. We weren’t able to go at Christmas so we exchanged gifts this visit. I received a 3D jigsaw puzzle which you can see in the photo. It’s a hedgehog and I’m looking forward to attempting to work it out.
Luckily, there is an instruction leaflet which tells me there are 56 pieces. Each piece is numbered and you follow the numbers to make the hedgehog. The puzzle was made in Hong Kong and the English instructions are much better than you might expect them to be. But they still made me smile. Here is what it says: “Just follow the order of the puzzle pieces, the puzzle can be fixed easily. It would be very interesting, challenging to one’s mind if fixing without looking at this instruction sheet.”
I remember instructions on the back of a crochet pattern telling me to ‘squeeze the lace tenderly’ if I needed to wash the piece.
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@wolfgirl569 (135744)
• Marion, Ohio
20 Jan 24
That is cute. The kids got me an angel one years back. I gave up and read the cheat sheet 
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@wolfgirl569 (135744)
• Marion, Ohio
21 Jan 24
@JudyEv That's what my angel one had but they were all flat pieces that just stacked on each other.
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@JudyEv (382068)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Jan 24
@wolfgirl569 These are 'bumpy' and not just flat. And the bits that should slot into each other don't seem to want to do that. But I'll keep trying.
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@Marilynda1225 (91086)
• United States
20 Jan 24
I've never attempted a 3D puzzle but it looks fun and cute.
I'm not one to look at instructions and just forge ahead when doing something. Never works and I always have to go back and see where I went wrong
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@Marilynda1225 (91086)
• United States
22 Jan 24
@JudyEv now i try to have someone else assemble something so I don't have to do it and they have to struggle with the whole project. 
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@JudyEv (382068)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Jan 24
@Marilynda1225 What a great idea! I haven't learnt that lesson yet!
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@LindaOHio (222302)
• United States
20 Jan 24
I've never heard of a 3D jigsaw puzzle. Looks like fun; and I like hedgehogs. Have a good weekend.
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@JudyEv (382068)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Jan 24
@LindaOHio I could certainly do with some help.
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@LindaOHio (222302)
• United States
21 Jan 24
@JudyEv Too bad we can't work on it together!
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@GardenGerty (169474)
• United States
20 Jan 24
That will give you a few moments of entertainment. Let us know when you finish it.
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@JudyEv (382068)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Jan 24
It's a bit ironic as it's giving me a great many moments of frustration! It isn't easy at all. lol
@RebeccasFarm (91297)
• United States
1 Feb 24
I have no time for puzzles sadly.
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@RasmaSandra (98005)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
21 Jan 24
I wish I could do the jigsaw puzzle I have but not with the cats around. I do want to go back to drawing and coloring which always relaxed me but I have not done in ages, I have an art cabinet full of stuff but I stay with my first love the PC,
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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20 Jan 24
Quite a number of similar pieces with the hedgehog spikes. That should be a challenge. I put together 1000-piece puzzles during the wintertime when I'm stuck indoors. Usually takes me about a month working on and off on them.
It's a great way to pass the time and tax the brain muscles a bit. It's rewarding when you reach the final pieces! Have fun 
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@JudyEv (382068)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Jan 24
There are a great many choices out there now. Some have larger pieces so they are easier for older people.
@snowy22315 (208906)
• United States
20 Jan 24
It is funny to see how non English speakers try to describe things sometimes. A 3D puzzle sounds like a challenge, but interesting.
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@Tampa_girl7 (54715)
• United States
20 Jan 24
I’ve never done a 3D puzzle. Have fun.
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@JudyEv (382068)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Jan 24
It's proving very frustrating. I'm not sure I'll succeed in doing it.
@Dena91 (17039)
• United States
20 Jan 24
Mike's mom did some 3 D puzzles before. She enjoyed them. She still does regular puzzles to keep her mind sharp. She's 91, and the one I had to take to the emergency room last night.
I hope you'll show us the completed hedgehog when you are done.
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@JudyEv (382068)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Jan 24
It will be nice if I can get it finished but it's not easy.
@Beestring (15372)
• Hong Kong
20 Jan 24
That sounds interesting and challenging.
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