Turn Your Own Photos Into A Jigsaw Puzzle

by JD on June 11, 2009

While shopping with my dad for jigsaw puzzles, we stumbled upon the serie  “Masters of Photography”  featuring the artistic work of photographers.

This collection houses astounding photographs re-purposed into panoramic puzzles, measuring approximately 39″ x 13″ ( 99cm x 33cm) each.

Take a look at this one:

Hot Air Adventure -Panoramic Jigsaw Puzzle

Hot Air Adventure -Panoramic Jigsaw Puzzle

What a beautiful picture taken  by artist photographer Jeffrey W Meyers !

He is well known for taking photos in a very creative point of view.

Imagine how cool it would be to use your own pictures and turn them into a puzzle?

JigsawPuzzle.com has a  large variety of  forms & shapes you can choose from.

It’s a very good example of how you can be creative with your digital photography .

This brings me to tell you a little bit  more about my dad’s hobby.

He delights so much in doing puzzles that we nicknamed him “Puzzleman”.

Two years ago, when my mother passed away, I suggested this activity to keep his mind busy during the long and lonely days.

He did not believe at first he could do it, because of his age ( he’s going on 84),
but he gave it a try. He liked it so much that he decided to pursue.

And guess what ?

JP's Gallery - Jigsaw Puzzles

Puzzleman's Gallery

Each and every completed puzzle is exhibited inside the house!

As soon as the puzzle is finished, he glues it all together, and
when dry, with small headless nails, affix them onto the wall.

As you read these lines, he assembled more than 92,000 pieces of jigsaw puzzles, and he is aiming to reach the 100,000 pieces very shortly.

Amazing!

Can you guess what I will offer my Dad on Fathers Day ? ;-)

Think about it….a family photo puzzle makes a great gift to your kids, grandparents, relatives and friends.

More and more local photo store are offering this service. Check out yours.

Until next, all the best.

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Pam June 12, 2009 at

Hey this is a very neat puzzle. We often do puzzles as a family. The kids love that and gives us some time well spent together. However getting your own puzzle made from a photograph is an awesome idea. I will have to search my photo archives of one worthy!

Checkout Pam’s last blog post..Are you driving a race car or a go cart?

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JD June 16, 2009 at

That’s exactly what I am doing right now..looking for a picture I took of my Mom and Dad that I find “worthy” :-) and will upload same by email to my favorite photo store. Hopefully I am not too late in ordering for a Father’s day gift. Sometimes takes up to 7 days. Imagine other occasions where we can offer a photo puzzle! Try it out Pam, you’ll be amazed.

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Maggie June 15, 2009 at

WOW!! has this set my mind working, many thanks for this great post. I am due to be a first time Nanna any day now Plus care for elderly parents, Mum loves doing puzzles.

So Idea take photo’s of her new great grandchild and make them into a puzzle!

You are sooooo amazing with this idea.

Many thanks, have bookmarked your site will definately be coming back for more!

Checkout Maggie’s last blog post..My Press Release Trilogy

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JD June 17, 2009 at

Congrats Maggie ! Nice to see that family is growing well and happy. Great to know you had an “ah ah” moment while reading this post. It’s amazing to see the people reaction when they open their “personalized” photo puzzle gift box . By all means, try it out..you’ll love it. Until next, take care and all the very best.

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