Four More New Puzzles for January!

In late November 2021, we added 35 new images to our collection. These new images were made available to our Cobble Hill Retailer Partners or "Preferred Retailers" as you may have heard us call them on social media. These retailers are very important to our brand as they commit to always having an abundance of images for you to choose form when you go to their store (or shop online with them). Any retailer you find on our website (in North America) will always get first pick of our new puzzles ahead of other stores. So we thank you for supporting them!

However, in January, we added four more new puzzles that have been made available to all retailers! We love these four new images and we hope you do too. So without further ado, here they are!

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"Doodlecats"
1000 pieces
Beth Wilson
In stock now!
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What a luxurious day in the life of Doodlecats! The artist is from the UK and we're happy to share their work in this 1000 piece collage of cats. Whether it's yoga, gardening, painting, or baking, these Doodlecats know how to do life! We hope you have as much fun putting this one together as they do being in it!

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"Marvelous Minerals"
1000 piece
Artist: Abigail Kramer
In stock now!
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These rocks were created with pencil crayon and watercolour. They are numbered and labelled underneath so that you can identify them in the chart. It's a beautiful rainbow of rocks in 1000 pieces for our Infographic theme! We think this one is a treasure gem and we hope you do too!
                                                                         

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"Save the Bees"
1000 pieces
Artist: Jane Shasky
In stock now!
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Our Art Director, Chantal, worked with the images from Jane Shasky to create this lovely "Save the Bees" puzzle. This charming bee-friendly garden is full of information to help you learn more about what bees love. And if you love this puzzle, please help it pollinate around the world! 



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"Family Reunion"
1000 piece 
Gwendolyn McShepard
In stock soon!
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The artist, Gwendolyn McShepard, has created a very well thought out and intentional painting. This isn't just a gathering of people, there is a lot of meaning behind each "tier". We think Gwendolyn has explained her painting very well, so we'll share her statement below.

Artist Statement about Family Reunion:

I draw much of my strength from the knowledge of my ancestors who paved the way for me and made it possible for me to be here today.  The two people in the haze on the hill represent all of the ancestors of long, long ago that you’ve never known yet are intrinsic to your every breath.  Then I thought about the family members that I have recently lost, who helped shape and mold me to be the person I am today.  So, the second tier of the painting is the traditional funeral march. What most people don’t notice about this piece is the green shadow figures marching in the opposite direction of the funeral march. They are heading to the hill to join all the ancestors who are waiting to greet them. The third tier of the painting represents the entire cycle of life which is pretty much the same for all of us. In the center the couple represents family home and children.  Spiraling out on all sides from the center couple are all the elements of life and living. Fellowship, spiritual life, education, vocation, military, play, happiness and sadness, which we all encounter in the cycle of life. 

The border represents fabrics of Africa. As the mother continent, these fabrics are interwoven throughout all of our lives. In the truest meaning, this painting represents all families, all over the world. It represents the cycle of life.  

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If you made it here, we think you deserve a sneak peek at one of the 17 images releasing in March to our Preferred Retailers (that means all other stores will have new images by late May/June). 

We hope you like this sweet treat! (You just have to hold tight for a few months to enjoy it!)

Frozen Treats 1000 piece by Cobble Hill Creations

Okay... one last one to help you relax the day away ... thanks for stopping by! 

"Seaside" 1000 piece by Joelle McIntyre







Get Cozy with "Cozy Fireplace"

 by guest blogger, Elmer Prather

Before we share Mr. Prather's latest write up, we wanted to let you know that we realize it's post Christmas! But, we know that at least 45% of puzzlers who answered our poll last year said that they do Christmas puzzles all year long. So, with "Cozy Fireplace" being a NEW 2022 puzzle, maybe you'll enjoy this right now, in the midst of winter or how about for Christmas in July this summer?  Or, for the non-all-year-around-Christmas-puzzler, get this on your wish list early for Christmas 2022! So there are a few reasons for us to share this post-Christmas beyond the simple fact that we always enjoy Mr. Prather's reviews, no matter what time of year! (Not to spoil our favourite part of his commentary, we'll bold it below, but it made us giggle). Without further ado... 

This is the 53rd Cobble Hill Puzzle I have had the pleasure of putting together. I need to have a connection with a puzzle before I spend the time putting it together. When I saw this puzzle, I just fell in love with it. It is a 1000-piece puzzle titled Cozy Fireplace by Gregg and Company.

Greg Giordano's "Cozy Fireplace" 1000 piece assembled by Elmer Prather

The puzzle depicts a Christmas scene with a mother Golden Retriever and her five Golden Retriever puppies laying on the floor and chair in front of a roaring fire. Christmas gifts are in front of the giant Christmas tree in the corner of the room. There are five stockings hung from the mantle, one for each puppy.

You can see Santa and his reindeer and sleigh highlighted in the moon from the window. There is a large comfortable looking green chair with two of the puppies sitting in it. The mother and all her puppies have expressions on their faces that appear as if they are anticipating Santa Claus to appear at any moment. The fire in the fireplace shines brightly and makes the room look warm and welcoming.

One of the pups, probably the mischievous one, is attempting to open one of the wrapped presents in front of the Christmas tree. I guess that it thinks that gift has its name on it.

This was a great puzzle to put together during Christmas. It has a warm welcoming theme and is exploding with the bright colors of Christmas decorations displayed in the room and a Christmas tree decorated with lights, balls, garland, and a large star on its top.

Families come in all kinds and sizes, whether they’re human or other, this puzzle depicts the meaning of family at the most joyous time of the year.

This puzzle was a pleasure to put together.

"Cozy Fireplace" by Greg Giordano