Introduction Are you thinking of getting rid of your old jigsaw puzzles or stray puzzle pieces? Think again. You can still get a lot of mileage out of those loose pieces to create artwork and decorations that are totally different from the original image. In this guide, we’ll be discussing some of our favorite puzzle arts and crafts ideas that you can use for your next fun family project. You might also get some new decor out of it! Fun D-I-Y Puzzle Art and Puzzle Piece Craft Ideas When it comes to repurposing old or stray puzzle pieces, there’s no limit to what puzzle piece crafts you can mak ..read more

Introduction Jigsaw puzzles are a great way to unwind after a long day and bond with your family. Taking the time to put a puzzle together is a relaxing exercise that works parts of the brain that are often left unchallenged throughout the work day. Puzzles come in many different shapes, sizes, and levels of difficulty, making them a perfect hobby for any age group.  Many prefer to start with smaller puzzles and work their way up to puzzles that feature 1,000 pieces or more. If you are thinking of taking on larger puzzles, consider looking into puzzle accessories and supplies to help you ..read more

  Introduction Did you know you can frame and display your favorite finished puzzles? If you’ve recently finished a puzzle you love, why not mount it on your wall as artwork to enjoy every day? It’s very simple to glue and frame your puzzle using supplies you may already have in your craft storage. There are a few easy ways to frame your puzzles: you can glue them with puzzle glue or use Mod Podge to act as an adhesive. Puzzle glue is a special adhesive that provides a glossy finish once dried. Even better, puzzle glue dries clear and doesn’t cake. Mod Podge is another type of glue used f ..read more

The Golden Age of Gaming has arrived, and it’s safe to say phone mobile earned the title of “America’s favorite pastime.” From waiting rooms to long road trips, and even staying up way past bedtime, mobile games make us lose track of time and question, “How did it get to be 1:00 am already?” Google Play Store and Apple’s App Store are overflowing with different fun phone games—some we become addicted to, while others are a download of regret. Whether you quickly delete the game from your phone or tuck it away in case boredom strikes, which popular phone games are you searching for and which ar ..read more

If you’ve been around puzzles, then you know the name Alan Giana. Alan’s vivid artwork and distinctive style have made his jigsaw puzzles perennial favorites among Bits And Pieces puzzle customers for years. Mr. Giana’s style is a fascinating mix of traditional and digital media. When we began blogging last year, having Alan to sit down for an interview with us was at the top of our list of must-do’s. Recently, Mr. Giana was kind enough to spend some time answering our questions. We’re very excited to present you with this exclusive interview now. Enjoy! How long have you been an artist ..read more

Surveying Americans on Overstimulation From increasing screen times to constant availability to isolation due to COVID-19, sources of overstimulation are abundant and seem to be multiplying. In this campaign, we surveyed Americans to get their thoughts on sensory overload and gain insights into what causes overstimulation for those who experience it, how people who experience overstimulation deal with it, and what role technology has played in widening the scope of or intensifying existing overstimulation.  Methodology We surveyed a representative sample of over 1,600 Americans over a wee ..read more

Admit it, in elementary school, your favorite part of the day was recess. At Bits And Pieces, we’re right there with you. There’s nothing like sneakily walking across crunchy mulch, trying to be quiet during Hide-and-seek, or holding your breath full of anticipation while playing Red Light, Green Light on the blacktop.  Thinking back on some of our favorite playground games growing up, like Tag and Duck-duck-goose, got us wondering: what do children’s games from other countries look like? Netflix’s Squid Game introduced people, in an interesting way, to some of the popular children’s game ..read more

Celebrating 38 Years at Bits and Pieces – 10 Fun Facts In celebration of our 38th anniversary of creating jigsaw puzzles, games, and other unique gifts for people around the world, we’ve put together our top-10 “Did you know…” fun facts about Bits and Pieces. Our roots stretch back to the print media days of magazines, newspapers, and brochures. Mail-order catalogs helped bring our puzzles and other brain teasers into people’s homes, while artist’s work contribute to this day to the classic designs of our popular jigsaws. We’ve grown and changed a lot since then, but we’re proud to continue in ..read more

Admit it, in elementary school, your favorite part of the day was recess. At Bits And Pieces, we’re right there with you. There’s nothing like sneakily walking across crunchy mulch, trying to be quiet during Hide-and-seek, or holding your breath full of anticipation while playing Red Light, Green Light on the blacktop.  Thinking back on some of our favorite playground games growing up, like Tag and Duck-duck-goose, got us wondering: what do children’s games from other countries look like? Netflix’s Squid Game introduced people, in an interesting way, to some of the popular children’s game ..read more

The Importance of Puzzles for Dementia & Alzheimer’s Patients Did you know solving puzzles is good for your brain? Brain games in which one has to think hard to solve a problem have been shown to spark memory and lead to noticeable cognitive improvement. Not only is puzzling relaxing and low-risk for those who may be struggling, but also doctors now recommend puzzles for dementia patients to help them work out the brain as you would a muscle to build strength. Bits and Pieces has a variety of brain games for dementia and Alzheimer’s patients to help people find mental and emotional ease. H ..read more