Christmas Toy Shop 500-Piece Puzzle
Designed by Kim Jacobs, this Puzzle marks the revival of the cherished Pastime Puzzle brand, featuring the return of unique puzzle piece shapes called Whimsies. What Are Jigsaw Whimsy Pieces? "Whimsies" add a whole new level to this popular indoor pastime and can make a puzzle a lot more fun. Whimsies are puzzle pieces cut into specific recognizable shapes, like flowers or animals. They got their name because they were originally cut according to the whims of the puzzle craftsman. Kim Jacobs began her illustration journey fascinated by early children's book and fairy tale illustrators. Training herself as a painter, Kim gained insight into color and composition from the Dutch masters of her ancestral home. While still in college, Kim began her professional career with her illustration of numerous stories for early childhood education. Her art has appeared in books and on a wide array of gifts, toys, fine art prints, greeting cards, calendars and other stationery products.