Small Elephant Puzzle Giveaway

October 17, 2010
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I recently received a great gift of some beautiful vintage birch plywood from my wife’s grandfather.  So to test the wood, I cut a smaller version of my elephant puzzle just for fun.  It turned out being so cute that I decided to make two of them so I could try doing a small giveaway.  So here it is.  If you want to be entered to “win” this puzzle then simply leave a comment on this post.  On Wednesday morning (October 20) I will randomly pick the winner from all those who have left a comment.  I will ship world-wide so anyone can enter if they’d like!

The puzzle is about 3.5 by 5.5 inches, and finished with food grade beeswax.

UPDATE: The contest is over. See results on the following post!

550 Responses
  5. Beatriz

    We love your work! It's very inspiring. I already made the cereal box marble run and my daughter Amélie is mesmerized with it. Also a serpent with driftwood!
    Thanks for the opportunity! :)

  13. Cricket

    My three year old daughter would love this. I know there would be lots of stories about the mama elephant, the baby elephant and their adopted 'sister' the duck.

  15. Anonymous

    Thanks for cluing me in Joel. I always check your blog, but I'm bad at leaving comments.

    The small elephant puzzle is delightful!

    Kellie Bond

  25. t a n y a

    throwing my name in the hat! This piece is just too precious. Thanks for the giveaway!

    snapandtumble[at]gmail.com

  33. Mim

    Hi Joel,
    I found your blog yesterday and spent the ENTIRE day perusing, printing, taking notes!! Thank you for being willing to share your ideas and activities with us at no cost. So very generous of you. My 3yr old son enjoyed doing the match-it pictures, and playing with the paper city today.
    I love the puzzle, can't believe I came across your blog in time for a giveaway :)
    Thanks!
    Miriam

  39. M

    I adore your site and all your ideas. I check regularly to see what new projects I can "borrow" and share with my 19 month old son. By far, his favorite was the wall aquarium. Hours of joy.

  48. Contessa Kris

    My dd and I just love coming here to see what you've made each month. We're always floored at your creativity. Would love to win!

  66. Three Owls

    A Joel Giveaway…. woohoo! I'm torn with whether or not to share this exciting news… I will eventually ;-)

  68. sophie

    your blog is so inspiring and beautiful, thanks for sharing your wonderful creativity! Love the puzzle, count me in :)

  69. Carlin

    Wow, I'd love to win this for my daughter! She loves wooden puzzles (mostly taking them apart, but I'm sure some day she'll start putting them back together too!)

  72. Marion & Etienne

    yeah give away!! I love your creations and can't wait to have children to make your toys for them… although I have to admit my husband already made the woodpecker for me. Reading that you'll ship world-wide, maybe your puzzle will come all the way to Paris ;-) Fingers crossed!
    Thanx

  73. Nancy

    Joel, I so enjoy reading your blog. I recently made the owl mobile in red for by baby boy's room and he absolutely loves it! It would be great if I could win the puzzle for him too.
    Thanks for the giveaway and all the wonderful creations you share with us.
    nlczerw@gmail.com

  75. acrosstheriver

    I love reading your blog because I am also a parent of twins… and I am constantly amazed at all you accomplish. Like this puzzle. I love it.. but more importantly Elden and Liza will love it!
    Thanks for the opportunity to peak into your creative world.
    Debi acrosstheriver.debi{at}gmail{dot}com

  77. kat

    Yes please!! And, if you actually read through all these comments, perhaps you could tell me if you sell any of these childrens puzzles and toys? (I'm not so creative and the opposite of handy – I can count the number of DIY projects involving sharp tools by the number of missing body parts ;-)).

  81. Sandra

    Oh, I love it! My daughter would love to play with it, for sure. Thanks for your great ideas and for the generous way you share them with us!

  85. patricia

    I love the ideas you share on your blog. My daughter is 9 but she still enjoys working on the projects you design for your younger kids. Please count me in for the give-away. Would love to get it!

  90. Lor

    Oh, it would look great in Paris :). My daughter (2 years olde) loves elephants and "canards", so I'm sure she would love it. Anyway, I'd be happy for the winner if my comment is not picked.

  93. Mai

    I really like your blog. I go often. Recently I made the woodpecker! A great joy for my daugther…
    I enjoy the idea of your game!
    Sarah

  99. Ima

    This is comment #299, so I probably don't stand a chance, but I'll try anyway, this puzzle is just too cute.
    I love your fabulous ideas and I've featured some of them on by blog.