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How Does He Do That?

Like many of you, I’m into puzzles! My family always had jigsaw puzzles out and I’m addicted to math puzzles. In 1991 I combined my love for puzzles and my skill as a woodworker into a business called Purple Beech Crafts. more

PRODUCTS

Postage Stamp Puzzles : Cliff cuts them all totally freehand…no drawn lines, no jig, no template, no computer aid, etc. We use the actual postage stamps from all over the world (no reproductions) and organize them by topic. These range from cats to kangaroos, professions to scouting, sports to cars, and more….lots more. They make terrific stocking stuffers, and they’ll fit nicely into a birthday card too. more

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Pentominos: were developed by mathematicians about 100 years ago. We’ve taken the “plain-old” puzzle up a level, and created an artistic look that’s worthy of any coffee table. Our most popular versions are made using a variety of exotic hardwoods cut into the shapes of animals. The newest “Northwest Edition”, released in late May, features the Space Needle, a crab, and an orca. A beautiful gift! more puzzle math
 
Painted Wood Puzzles: Purple Beech Crafts started with Cliff making little wood puzzles for kids. Now our Painted Wood Puzzles are real eye catchers. After Cliff gets through at the saw, he hand paints each piece with non-toxic enamels. We sell a great number of these as “kids’ puzzles”, but we’re always surprised how many of them go to collectors. more wood puzzle
Where Can I See This In Person?

Dates Event City State
11/27 to 11/28/2009 Lacey Holiday Bazaar Lacey WA
12/12 to 12/12/2009 Fairgrounds - Bldg 400 Monroe WA
12/5 to 12/6/2009 Winter Festival - Phinney Neig Seattle WA
6/27 to 6/28/2009 Shoreline Arts Festival Shoreline WA
7/18 to 7/19/2009 Summer Art Festival Gig Harbor WA
7/24 to 7/26/2009 Arts in the Park Kalispell MT
8/15 to 8/16/2009 Festival of the Arts Brookings OR
8/8 to 8/9/2009 37th Arts and Crafts Fair Sandpoint ID
9/12 to 9/13/2009 Rockbrook Village Art Fair Omaha NE
9/4 to 9/5/2009 Swiss Days Midway UT


Comments or questions? Email us at masterpuzzler@puzzledpostage.com