T-Rex Dinosaur puzzle

I recently purchased a few puzzles from Dollar Tree.  One was this 100-piece titled T-Rex Dinosaur, and it caught my attention because of the colors!

I was planning to assemble it over a couple of nights, but I was enjoying the process and with the small size (8 3/4" x 11 1/4"), finished it the same evening.  I covered the top with Elmer's glue (saw this tip in a video) and placed under some heavy items to ensure it dried flat.  Once dried, I adhered it (used Aleene's original tacky glue) to a piece of black chipboard I cut approximately 1/4" bigger than the puzzle.  The puzzle has rounded corners, so I used the corner chomper tool to round the chipboard edges to match.  A simple way to finish and display on an easel.

 

Ice Cream puzzle

While looking through my crafty area, I found a puzzle that I had assembled and framed many years ago.  I had never known about saving a puzzle and having it on display until I saw one in an office at work.  I was happy to see this because I was always disappointed as a kid when disassembling a puzzle.  So, some years after I saw the framed puzzle, I purchased this ice cream puzzle from the Dollar Tree and was excited knowing I could save and frame it.  I don't remember the title of the puzzle and the brand could be Puzzlebug, but I didn't have any issues with the quality of it.  The puzzle size is approximately 8 3/4 x 11 1/4".  After I assembled the puzzle, I coated the top of it with puzzle glue.  Then I searched for framing options and bought a Timeless Frames 9x12 open back frame from A.C. Moore, a photo mat and foam core board.  After several adjustments to get the pieces to fit, I layered all the components together to create a fun little framed puzzle.  I like the natural wooden frame and think it looks fine unpainted.  

Berroco Mystery Blanket Knit Along - January blocks

My first two blocks for the Berroco mystery blanket knit along are finished.  It took some time to get them done (didn't get to knit each day) but it's not a race.  Working at my own pace is fine.  Also, they haven't been blocked, and my plan is to do that after all blocks are knit.  More details below.

Block 1

Yarn color:  Mochi

Needles used:  4.5 mm (US 7) [aluminum]

Unblocked size (approx.) 10 1/2 x12

CO 1/18/2025, BO 2/9/2025

Block 2

Yarn color:  Rye

Needles used: 4.5 mm (US 7) [aluminum]

Unblocked size (approx.) 10 x 11 

CO 2/10/2025, BO 3/18/2025

 

Next cast on is the February block.

Happy knitting. 

Berroco Mystery Blanket Knit Along

Today is the day that I will cast on for the Berroco Mystery Blanket Knit along!  This is a year-long project with one or two patterns being released per month for a total of 20 squares.

There were several bundles of five colors of Berroco Vintage yarn suggested and I chose the Neutral Comfort colorway. 

This made it an easy decision to join this KAL because I didn't have to worry about choosing my own colors (although you can) and I would have all the yarn needed to complete the project! 

For this month, there are two designs to knit up.  Now off to cast on!

Happy knitting!