





Blooming Hope by Michelle Austen
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Sale ENDS:
2024-05-31
Artist: Michelle Austen
Puzzle Designer: Siri Olson
Dimensions: 12 cm x 12 cm
Piece Count: 34
Difficulty: 1 out of 5
This vibrant puzzle features a field of flowers brought to life through the expressive brushwork of Calgary-based artist and art teacher Michelle Austen. Known for her love of nature and her passion for capturing life’s fleeting beauty, Michelle's work invites you to slow down and connect with the world around you.
Specially crafted puzzle piece shapes—like a poppy, butterfly, dragonflies, and a man carrying flowers—add a playful and meaningful twist to your puzzling experience. This puzzle also supports the Huntington Society of Canada, a cause close to Michelle’s heart and one she’s supported for many years.
Huntington's disease (HD) is a genetic brain disorder with physical, mental, and emotional symptoms. It’s often described as experiencing ALS, Parkinson’s, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s, all at the same time. There is no known cure.
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1 in every 7,000 Canadians is living with HD.
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Approximately 1 in every 5,500 is at risk of developing the disease.
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Many more people are affected as caregivers, family members, or friends.
About the Huntington Society of Canada (HSC):
Founded in 1973, the HSC is a global leader in recognizing and addressing the needs of those affected by HD. The Society offers support through service programs for individuals and families and funds cutting-edge research.
To learn more about Huntington's disease or to make a donation, please visit the Huntington Society of Canada's website.
Our mini puzzles provide a bite-size taster of what StumpCraft has to offer. They’re awesome for hospitality gifts, puzzling on flights or road trips, corporate gifting, or breaks in your lunch room with coworkers.
Curious to Learn More?
Dive deeper into the artistic journey and the story behind the puzzle on our Deep Dive Blog here.
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Proudly Made in Canada.



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Thoroughly enjoyed my first Stumpcraft

Blooming Hope - A Blooming Delight
Exceptional in every way! What a delight, working on this puzzle. The pieces, as always, were so unique and fit together so very well. I particularly like the fact that these puzzles are made of wood, rather than cardboard. Outstanding workmanship! I love the smell when I first open the box. You can tell that many hours went into lasering and designing this puzzle. The pieces are thick and a joy to handle. Unlike most cardboard puzzles, you can not build the edges first! It was wonderfully challenging with all the reds. Looking forward to building the next one. Thanks!

Exeptional in Every Way
So may wonderful things about this puzzle. 1. Craftsmanship of the pieces - so much time went into making this puzzle. The pieces fit together perfectly. It's make a wood, not cardboard. The printing of the artwork on the wood never fades or wears away. It's vivid and clear. 2. I love the smell when I open the tin or the box. A wood / laser scent. 3. The artist is from Calgary! 4. It forces your brain to focus on the task at hand. So helpful for those of us with anxiety and depression. 5. It's not a puzzle you make and then donate to a thrift shop. I passed it on to friends and family. When it was returned to me, I made it again. 6. Lovely atmospher when making it - sitting by the fire, with a glass of wine, and my dog sleeping on the couch beside me. 7. I like how it's packaged. So easy to pop it into the suitcase for a trip. 8. Fun to make as a team. One person puts in the first piece. Your partner adds the second piece. 9. I like going into the store. The staff is outstanding and make me feel so welcome. We've had so many good discussions. 10. A lovely, inexpensive but beautiful gift for someone.
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