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Buy Or DIY Puzzles
Create a puzzle yourself or choose a pre-made version featuring famous artwork, "Frozen 2" stars and more awesome designs.
Puzzles never went out of style, but thanks to the stay-at-home quarantine, the classic jigsaw is more popular than ever. It makes perfect sense that puzzles have been flying off the virtual shelves, too: They're fun, they keep your mind busy, and the end result is always worth it.
There are plenty of puzzles you can buy; but if you're feeling creative, you can also make your own. Which is better? The choice is up to you. If you ask us, though, it's a good idea to have a mix. Here are some of our favorite puzzles you can DIY or buy ready to complete. Enjoy!
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DIY Quarantine Puzzles
Juvale Blank 100-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle, $16.99
Let your imagination go wild with this 27-by-36-inch jigsaw puzzle. It can be decorated with markers, colored pencils, crayons, glitter glue, sequins and more. When the days of quarantining are behind us, this blank jigsaw puzzle makes a great alternative guestbook or party prop for folks to sign.
Inovart Puzzle-It 12-Piece Blank Puzzle (24-pack), $12.65
This multi-pack of DIY puzzles is a clever, crafty activity for kids. The paperboard surface can be decorated with crayons, pencils, markers and both oil- and water-based paints, and each completed puzzle measures 5.5 by 8 inches.
MindWare Make Your Own Puzzles, $45.99
Kids can turn their artwork, a favorite photo, a magazine clip and more into a custom puzzle with this genius gadget. Simply attach your image to the puzzle maker's special adhesive foam boards, then slide them through the devices to create perfectly fitting puzzle pieces. Recommended for kids ages 5 and up.
VEELU Custom 1,000-Piece Photo Puzzle, ($32.99 + $10.99 shipping)
This DIY puzzle requires a little outside help, but the photo choice and puzzle design are completely up to you. Select your favorite puzzle style, submit high-resolution pictures, preview your product, and voila! From there, the VEELU team will print your masterpiece on high-quality, glossy photo paper with a firm backing. The end result is a 19.7-by-29.5-inch photo puzzle backed by a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee.
Hygloss Products Blank 48-piece Community Puzzle, $15.99
This 20-by-28-inch puzzle is creative fun for the whole family. You can draw one bigger design that spans across the whole puzzle, or choose to decorate each piece individually. What's great about this particular puzzle is that the pieces fit together in any order, so assembly can be as easy as you please.
Buy Pre-made Quarantine Puzzles
Cobble Hill Colorful Rainbow 1000-Piece Puzzle, $29.99
Brighten up any day with this bright and cheery 26.7-by-39.3-inch puzzle. It's beautifully designed by artist Shelley Davies, and with each and every piece, you'll discover something new.
Konren Puzzles 1,000-piece Paris Street Puzzle, $21.99 (+$3.99 shipping)
You can't visit the streets of Paris right now in real life, but this pretty puzzle might be the next best thing. It measures 29.5 by 19.7 inches and is recommended for puzzle aficionados ages 6 and up.
Disney "Frozen 2" 25-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle, $16.95
Fans of Elsa and Anna will love this 13-by-24-inch puzzle. The sturdy foam pieces fit together securely and are just the right size for little hands. Recommended for kids ages 4 and up.
Geefuun 1,000-piece Animal Jigsaw Puzzle, $13.99 (+3.99 shipping)
This 29.5-by-19.7-inch puzzle features smiling dogs, cats, guinea pigs and even a bird. The colorful, vibrant jigsaw pieces are made of recycled cardboard and fit together securely. The completed design is so happy and vibrant, you may never want to put the finished puzzle back in the box.
Powza 1,000-Piece "Starry Night" Puzzle, $29.99
Re-create one of Van Gogh's most famous masterpieces with this 27.6-by-19.7-inch jigsaw puzzle. Assembling "The Starry Night" design is a rewarding, relaxing activity to do with others or by yourself. Recommended for ages 6 and up.
TINYOUTH 1000-Piece All-White Jigsaw Puzzle, $26.99
If you're looking for an extremely challenging puzzle to conquer during quarantine, this is the high-difficulty jigsaw for you. It measures 16.5 by 11.7 inches and can take hours or even days to complete. If you need a little help, there are letters on the back of the pieces that identify different sections of the puzzle. Even if you use the hints, though, putting this 1,000-piece wonder together is no easy feat. Recommended for ages 14 and up.
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