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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
10/4 to 10/5/2008 Salmon Days Issaquah WA
11/15 to 11/15/2008 Holiday Gift & Craft Bazaar Issaquah WA
11/28 to 11/29/2008 Lacey Holiday Bazaar Lacey WA
11/8 to 11/9/2008 St Brendan's Catholic Church Bothell WA
12/6 to 12/7/2008 Winter Festival - Phinney Neig Seattle WA
6/17 to 6/22/2008 Midsommar Fest - Swedish Days Geneva IL
6/21 to 6/22/2008 Land of the Loon Festival Virginia MN
6/28 to 6/29/2008 Fountain Square Arts Festival Evanston IL
7/4 to 7/4/2008 4th of July Hinsdale IL


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