Creative Crafthouse PBS segment on Interview with Dennis Quaid Dave Janelle 2022-11-20 | This is the segment currently being shown on PBS stations around the country on Creative Crafthouse and our wood puzzles and games. The theme is alternatives to Electronic games. It will be shown intermittently as interstitial programming, that is, when they need 6 minutes to fill they may throw it in. It was fun to film and we managed to get most employees and a bunch of friends somewhere in the shots.You can find us at CreativeCrafthouse.comDave Janelle
CREATIVE CRAFTHOUSE Puzzles and games, preview of PBS video that will begin to air in November Dave Janelle 2022-09-21 | Reps from PBS Television contacted me some months ago about wanting to feature Creative Crafthouse's wood puzzles and games. The theme was to be alternatives to Electronic Games. The final version of the film is shown here. It will air on the PBS show "Interview with Dennis Quaid" approx 200 times over a year starting in November (final release date not yet determined). I hope this may give you a perspective on our shop. They make it look like we are a fairly large shop... Ha! We are only 12 people with a few more that help out part time as needed.There will also be a 30 second commercial that will air 80 times on various non PBS channels across the country.The good news is we'll probably get more work. The bad news is we can barely keep up with things now... but, I could not pass up the opportunity. .
Optician Puzzle - artistic and challenging wood brain teaser puzzle Dave Janelle 2022-07-26 | Can you fit all the pieces into the base? Very attractive and difficult to solve.Finely detailed and laser cut from 1/4" thick woods. At least 4 different woods will be used. Measures about 7.5 inches square in the base with cover. Look for Vision Chart, Ophthalmoscope, Glasses, Eye Drops Eye Shield, Phoropter, Visual Fields Tester, Contact Case, Eyeball, and Doctor/Patient at exam and more.Available with either a male or a female optician in the large piece on upper left.Can be personalized with a name or brief message. Designed and made in our Hudson, FL shop. © 2022 Creative Crafthouse ®Thanks to Anthony Record of Max Optics and Optical Seminars for his assistance in the design of this puzzle.Available at CreativeCrafthouse.com
Hot Air Balloon Puzzles: Balloon Enthusiast and Balloon Fanatic Dave Janelle 2022-07-24 | Honoring the majesty that is Hot Air Ballooning.Can you float all these balloons and related items within the confines of the base?There are 2 models of the puzzle, Balloon Enthusiast and HoT Air Balloon Fanatic.Both are Challenging and artistic puzzles with at least 5 different 1/4” thick woods used. Comes with base and cover.Different hardwoods are used to make the pieces, and may include Maple, Cherry, Oak, Alder, Birch, Mahogany, Alder, Walnut and others. Each piece is quite strong at 1/4" thick. Each set will be a little different as we will mix the woods. Its quite a beautiful set when assembled. We have had a few people frame them for display on the wall. The puzzle in the frame measures 7.5" square.These are our own copyrighted (2022) designs, made at our Florida shop and available at CreativeCrafthouse.com
Dental Hygienist Puzzle Dave Janelle 2022-05-26 | available at CreativeCrafthouse.comYou’ll love to sink your teeth into this challenge… in honor of the much appreciated folks that keep our teeth clean and healthy.There are 17 pieces depicting equipment and scenes familiar to the Dental Hygienist. The detailed pieces include cleaning scenes, equipment and tools, floss, toothpaste, teeth, a smile and more.All pieces are laser cut and engraved from 1/4” hardwoods. Each puzzle will have at least 5 different woods used. Comes with base and cover measuring about 7” square in the cover.We can personalize this puzzle with a name or brief message on the cover. Select that option below or contact me.Note that we have a broad range of picture frame puzzles honoring other professions in the medical area.An original Creative Crafthouse design with artwork by Anjali Rani © 2022 Creative Crafthouse ® Made in Hudson, FL, USA
Rock Star Guitar Maze Dave Janelle 2022-03-01 | A tribute to Rock lovers and especially rock guitarists of both types (real and air….) !This beautiful piece comes with a built-in maze puzzle. Can you navigate the BB (provided) from the start position to the exit hole? It may look straight forward, however there are some obstacles along the way…. blind spots where the BB is hidden and the path is not there to see. The BB at points will even disappear temporarily into the side frame. Details along the length of this 17” guitar are all laser engraved.The guitar can be personalized with a name or short message on the elongated triangular piece found on the base. A unique and high quality piece designed by our own Robert Justiana and made in our Hudson, FL shop.Available at:https://www.creativecrafthouse.com/rock-star-guitar-maze-puzzle.html?Category_Code=whats-new
Mental Health puzzle for Psychologist, Therapist or Counselor Dave Janelle 2022-02-20 | Our Mental Health Picture puzzles which also includes The Mental Health Puzzle, the Therapist Puzzle, the Counselor Puzzle and the Psychiatrist Puzzle. There are artistic and challenging puzzles that will be a unique gift or something you may want to have in your waiting area if you are a professional. It contains 20 pieces showing items and scenes in the world of Mental Health professionals. Each piece is made from finely finished 1/4" thick woods. There will be at least 5 different woods used and may include maple, mahogany, cherry, hemlock, eucalyptus, walnut, blue pine, cedar, ash or others.It measures about 7.5” square in the base and cover.All original artwork by Anjali Rami and made in our Hudson, Florida shop. You can make this a little but extra special by choosing the laser engrave option and we will laser a name or brief message on the frame or longer messages on the cover.You can select from a male or female in the doctor/patient couch scene.
Plastic Surgeon Puzzle - artful and challenging Dave Janelle 2022-01-24 | Can you fit all the pieces into the base?Finely detailed and laser cut from 1/4” thick wood. Look for: Breast implants, Liposuction canister for fat, scalel and operating tools, Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck), Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), Surgical marking PensCookie Cutter used for Mastoplexy, Tumescent Fluid bg, BBL Pillow, Cautery Pen, Surgical scene, and more..At least 4 different woods will be used.Can be personalized with a laser engraved name or brief message.Original artwork by Anjali Rami and made by Creative Crafthouse in our Hudson, FLLook for our other Doctors series of which we now cover 24 different specialties.
Land of Enchantment New Mexico puzzle Dave Janelle 2022-01-23 | A beautifully crafted puzzle, made from at least 5 different hardwoods. It features many of the iconic symbols of this wonderful state! Among the pieces you will find; Hot air balloons, Route 66 sign, Road Runner,, Margarita, Kokopelli, Zia Symbol, Pinion Tree, Chili Peppers, the Sandia Mountains and more. Fun, challenging and artistic. Designed and made in USA by CreativeCrafthouse.com
Sports Bet Decision maker Dave Janelle 2022-01-09 | Not sure how to bet on the big game? Put your mind at ease and let the universe decide….Flick the pendulum and the sports bet decision maker will land on the correct answer… guaranteed 50% of the time…😊Great fun.Copyright 2022 CreativeCrafthouse made in Hudson, FL. Check out all our other Decision makers models or come up with one of your own as we can make custom models for you.
The 2022 puzzle MMXXII Dave Janelle 2022-01-09 | Most people are hoping 2022 is better than 2021. Here's your chance to make 2022 shine! MMXXII is 20022 in Roman numerals.Can you get all 5 pieces in the frame such that only the letters MMXXII are showing?The pieces will fit into the frame in more than one way, but only the correct solution will show 2022.A fun desk or coffee table puzzle of moderate difficulty.Pieces are 1/4" thick flooring material.A copyrighted design by George Sicherman; made in our Hudson Florida shop with his permission
The Pregnancy Tester Dave Janelle 2022-01-03 | Think you may be pregnant?Swing the pendulum and see the answer!A fun item for the couple trying to get pregnant...Any of the answers could result from the swing. Only the universe knows...Check out all our other style of Decision Makers or custom order one to your specs all possible at CreativeCrafthouse.com
The Oncologist Picture from Puzzle from Creative Crafthouse Dave Janelle 2021-11-26 | available at: https://www.creativecrafthouse.com/the-oncologist-puzzle.htmlOur latest addition to the medical picture frame puzzle line, Oncologist Picture Frame Puzzle.
The California Picture Frame Puzzle from Creative Crafthouse Dave Janelle 2021-08-02 | available here:https://www.creativecrafthouse.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=californiaThis challenging and artistic puzzle features items, creatures and scenes from the great state of California. Look for redwood, vegetables, Sun, wave, city scene, mountain scene, grapes and wine bottle, gray whale, Garibaldi fish, cactus, cruise ship, Yosemite and more!You'll be stoked on this gnarly puzzle that might take a longer amount of time to solve than sitting in Los Angeles traffic.All original artwork that is precision laser etched and cut from at least 5 different 1/4” thick hardwoods.Made in USA by Creative Crafthouse
The Lone Star Challenge - Texas Picture Frame Puzzle Dave Janelle 2021-06-21 | An artistic and challenging puzzle honoring the great state of Texas.Objective is to get the pieces back into the frame once removed.May be tougher than wrangling that first steer...All original artwork precision laser cut from at least five different woods.Woods will vary for each puzzle.The puzzle itself measures seven inches square in the frame and comes with a base and cover.Items included are The Alamos, armadillo, a cowboy hat, rifle, pistol, oil rig, horseshoe, boot, campfire, Lone Star flag, steer, cowboy on a horse, a NASA rocket, mockingbird, lightning whelk, chili powder, and cactus.Made in USA copyright 2021 Creative Crafthouseavailable @ https://www.creativecrafthouse.com/lone-star-challenge-texas-puzzle.html
Which is Larger Golf Dave Janelle 2021-04-26 | 3 pieces are arranged next to each other. Can you determine which one is larger? It seems pretty easy. BUT, change the order of the pieces.... Is the one you chose still the largest?It's a mind blowing illusion because although the pieces appear to be quite differently sized, they are actually all the same! Whichever of the pieces is on the right will appear largest. The piece on the left will appear smallest.You can probably envision the fun you might have messing with your friends and family with this one!This model has a 9 iron, bag of clubs, and a golfer. This puzzle is based on a paper puzzle from the 1930's or 40's that I bought at auction. I had so much fun with it I had to make it.Made in our Hudson Florida shop.
Double Trouble String Puzzle Golf Edition Dave Janelle 2021-04-23 | Can you separate the 2 pieces? Help this golfer drive the ball far away from himself if you can.The pieces are cut from 1/4" wood, with laser engraving that will last forever. Each piece will be cut from various woods, but we will try to stick to maple for the golf ball.Wood species will come from cherry, ash, beetle kill pine, yellow cedar, and more.We make a few other models of this same puzzle where the wood blocks are in other shapes; one is wine and cheese; another has a cat and dog. These are available on separate listings. We can also do specials for larger orders where we make custom shapes of the blocks to fit the theme of your event or company promotion.Available @ https://www.creativecrafthouse.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=golftrouble
Golf Decision Maker Machine Dave Janelle 2021-04-22 | Out for a day on the green? Having a hard time deciding how that days gonna go? Stress no more, and let the gods of golf decide weather you'll be at the driving range, having some clubhouse fun, or on the long haul playing 18 holes.The effect is acheived via magnets. There is one in the base of the pendulum and one located under each option. Check out the video for a visual demonstration.The text is deeply laser engraved in attractive rubberwood. This ensures the text will never wash or get rubbed off throughout the years of use.All options on the Golf Decision maker:- Putting Green- Driving Range- Play 9- Play 18- Clubhouse fun!available @ https://www.creativecrafthouse.com/golf-decision-maker.html?Category_Code=We also offer a customizable decision maker at: https://www.creativecrafthouse.com/decision-maker-custom.html
Golf SHOT Game by Creative Crafthouse Dave Janelle 2021-04-21 | A Golf themed fun and fast paced party, family or gambling game for 3 or more players. Eventually someone will end up with all the coins and you are never out of the game until the winner is declared.To start the game you need the three O-S-H-T dice cubes, at least 3 players, and 3 coins (or chips) for each player.You need to know that a Slice goes to the right, a Hook goes to the left, and in this game the Trap means in the center and out of play. We sometimes refer to this game as the O-sht game for reasons that will become apparent as you play.After determining which player goes first, the first player rolls the 3 dice cubes. The number of S, H,T and O (the golf ball image) dictate where the payers coins go:- For each "S" pass a coin to the player on the right.- For each "H" pass a coin to the player on the left- For each "T" place a coin in the center area and it becomes out of play for the remainder of the game- The"O" (the golf ball) symbol is the best as you get to keep your coin when this symbol appears.When a player only has 1 or 2 coins left, he rolls only 1 or 2 cubes respectively. If a player has no chips, he is still in the game, but must pass the dice cubes to the next player until such time as he has a coin that may have come to him via a Slice or Hook.For example, If I have 3 or more coins I would roll 3 dice. If I got a S, an H, and a Golf Ball then I would pass one coin right, one coin left and keep one coin.If when it came to be my turn again and I still had only one coin, I would rioll just one die. If I rolled a T, I would have to put that coin in the center and be left broke, BUT the next player could roll an S and have to pass a coin to me! Back in the game....At the point where there is only one player with chips, he is the winner and collects the coins in the center. Very fast paced and you really don't know who will win until the very end. Works best for 4 or more players and the more the better really.Available @ https://www.creativecrafthouse.com/gold-shot-game.html
The Lucky L Puzzle Dave Janelle 2021-02-09 | More information and available for purchase on our website:https://www.creativecrafthouse.com/the-lucky-l-puzzle.html
Labyrinth Box Dave Janelle 2020-12-09 | Available for purchase at https://www.creativecrafthouse.com/the-labyrinth-box.html for $89.
The Elusive Spy Puzzle Dave Janelle 2020-11-03 | Available or purchase at:https://www.creativecrafthouse.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=elusivespyMade in our Hudson, Florida Shop.Your mission: Help the spy evade prying eyes by providing guidance on his position. All arrows must point to at least one empty space and not at each other; they most certainly must never point towards the spy, or else it is a critical mission failure.Made using a quality 4 3/8" x 5 6/8" birch plywood frame with a durable floorboard base. The pieces are finished 1/4" maple wood, laser etched and engraved to last forever. A fun coffee table or office piece that isn't as easy as it may first appear.
Here Comes The Sun Puzzle Dave Janelle 2020-11-03 | Available for purchase at:https://www.creativecrafthouse.com/here-comes-the-sun.htmlMade in our Hudson, Florida shop.Light from the Sun takes approzimately 8.3 minutes (499 Seconds) to travel to Earth. Can you beat the Sun and solve this puzzle in under that time?This was designed by Alexander Beresford and is dedicated to his daughter, Paulina; a ray of sunshine in his life.A solution to this puzzle is not included, though one may be found on Alexander's "Dual Brain Games" YouTube channel.Why look at the solution though? You can do it!
Dime Dilemma - or the 10 Cent Challenge Dave Janelle 2020-09-16 | Can you insert the dime into the large circular area? The 10 cent challenge is whether you can do it in 5 minutes. Very few people will accomplish this! Its alot harder than it may look...... This puzzle is related to our very popular 10 Penny puzzle, but it is more difficult. It is also related to Circle Pack 13, though not quite as difficult.Based on circle packing mathematics where the area of each piece increases by an area equal to the #1 circle. Although we did slightly modify the #1,4, and 10 pieces to take up any rattle room. We believe there is only one solution which is provided with the puzzle.Size of puzzle is 4 x 4.4 x .5" Pieces are laser cut and etched for accuracy. BAse is floorboard for stability and scratch resistance. Pieces are alder and maple, though these woods may vary.Made in our Hudson, FL shop. Copyright 2020 Creative Crafthouse design by Dave JanelleAvailable here:https://www.creativecrafthouse.com/dime-dilemma-or-the-10-cent-challenge.html
Porsche Puzzle Dave Janelle 2020-08-07 | Dedicated to honor the style, power and tradition of the Porsche automobile. Can you park all the cars into the base? It is very difficult and the solution may speed by you faster than a 911 Turbo. There are 14 different Porsche vehicles in the puzzle along with 2 emblems. Special thanks to the Porsche Club of America (PCA.org) for advising on which models should be included. The pieces are our own artwork and are finely detailed and laser cut from ¼” thick wood. There will be at least 5 different woods used in each puzzle and each puzzle will be a little different as we will mix up the woods. Models include: 356, 911 (3 versions), 912, 914, 928, 944, Boxster, Cayenne, Cayman, Cayenne, Panamera, and the Porsche Tractor Jr. Each car is identified in the puzzle via tiny lasered text.Measures about 7.5” square in the base and cover.As an option, we can personalize this puzzle for you with a name on the inside frame or a longer message or logo on the coverAvailable at CreativeCrafthousehttps://www.creativecrafthouse.com/the-porsche-puzzle.html
The Banker Puzzle Dave Janelle 2020-07-26 | Honoring the good folks at our local banks...Can you get all the pieces back into the frame?26 scenes and objects associated with our banker friends are laser cut and etched in the frame. When removed, your goal is to place them back onto the frame. All hardwoods pieces, 1/4” thick with at least 5 woods in each puzzle that may include maple, walnut, mahogany, cherry, elm, eucalyptus, oak, ash or hickory.Frame and ash cover are about 7.5” square.As an option we can laser engrave a name on the inner frame or a longer message on the outer frame .© 2020 Creative Crafthouse made in our Florida shop. Original artwork by Anjali RamiAvailable at https://www.creativecrafthouse.com/the-banker-puzzle.html
Alphabet Soup Puzzle Dave Janelle 2020-07-26 | Arrange the blocks in a row such that each side shows a four letter word reading left to right. These are common words that you will recognize . No proper names are allowed. This puzzle is a little more difficult that you may first imagine as we throw you a curve that you will need to discover in order to solve the puzzle. I won’t give it away here, but the solution will be provided with the puzzle.The hardwood blocks are about 1 3/8” cubes with the letter deeply laser engraved into the surface. The cubes come packed with wood box and laser engraved cover.Our own design and build © 2020 Creative Crafthouse made in our Florida shop.Note, we can make custom versions of this puzzle where you can define the 4 words to be used. You can contact me for info at dj51@aol.com. There will be a reasonable cost adder for the custom work.
Yankee Facade premium size Mini Dave Janelle 2020-07-26 | We have been making premium old Yankee stadium facades from ¼” thick cast white acrylic for many years. This is our new “mini” size which was originally done at the request of a customer who wanted something to accent other Yankee memorabilia. Each section is to scale and contains the exact number of slots and holes as the original facade of old Yankee stadium. We have also lasered etched some details on each piece as you will see in pics.This 18.1” long x 3.5” high ( as measured by the post height) size will come with 4 arches on 2 pieces as shown in photo. We will provide some double sided foam mounting tape which works well for mounting on flat clean walls. We will also provide no charge a NY logo made from the same material.These premium acrylic models can also be custom made to any scale between 3" high and 10.5" high from acrylic and made to any length. We also make an economy model facade using white hardboard material. These can be made to an even larger scale. Contact me for quote on custom sizes. These are all crafted in our Hudson Florida shop.thanks - Dave at Creative Crafthouse, Hudson, FL
Secret Stash Puzzle Box – The Snowflake Box Dave Janelle 2020-07-12 | Can you open the box? There appears to be no moving parts and nothing to push or pull…. Made from maple that has been blue stained. We added 5 different snowflakes lasered on the top and sides.Measures about 4” cube. Space of the inner opening is 2 ¼” square x 2 ½” deep. Felt lining on inside bottom (color may vary).For the bottom piece we use a thick floorboard material for strength and to provide a water and scratch resistant surface to set the box on.’Laser customization to add a name or message to the top or sides is available as an option.Our own design and made in our Florida shop. https://www.creativecrafthouse.com/secret-stash-puzzle-box-the-snowflake-box.html
Psychiatrist Puzzle - artistic and challenging brain teaser Dave Janelle 2020-05-10 | Want to try the mental challenge to fit all the pieces back into the frame? May drive you insane but solve it and you’ll be cured! Artistic, fun, and very challenging! 25 pieces with scenes and objects related to this most appreciated profession. Our own original artwork with all pieces laser etched and cut for accuracy. Each puzzle will be a little different as we vary the woods used. There will be at least 4 and more likely 5 or 6 different woods used in each puzzle. Can be personalized with a name or brief message for small added fee.Note we also have a different Mental Health puzzle which covers Psychologists, Therapists, and counselors.Made in our Hudson, FL, USA woodshop. Artwork by Anjali Rani.Copyright 2020 Creative CrafthouseAvailable at: https://www.creativecrafthouse.com/the-psychiatrist-puzzle.html
Medical Assistant Puzzle Dave Janelle 2020-03-29 | Can you organize the Medical office and get all the pieces back into the frame? Artistic, fun, and very challenging! 20 pieces with scenes and objects related to this most appreciated profession. Our own original artwork with all pieces laser etched and cut for accuracy. Each puzzle will be a little different as we vary the woods used. There will be at least 4 and more likely 5 or 6 different woods used in each puzzle. Can be personalized with a name or brief message for small added fee.Made in our Hudson, FL woodshop. Artwork by Anjali Rani.Copyright 2020 Creative CrafthouseAvailable at: https://www.creativecrafthouse.com/medical-assistant-puzzle.html
Christmas puzzle Dave Janelle 2020-03-26 | Can you put together your Christmas story by fitting all pieces into the frame? Artistic, fun, and very challenging! 21 pieces with Christmas related scenes and objects. Our own original artwork with all pieces laser etched and cut for accuracy. Each puzzle will be a little different as we vary the woods used. There will be at least 4 and more likely 5 or 6 different woods used in each puzzle. We also stained some maple to provide color and 3 of the pieces.Can be personalized with a name or brief message for small added fee.Made in our Hudson, FL woodshop. Artwork by Anjali Rani.Copyright 2020 Creative CrafthouseAvailable at: https://www.creativecrafthouse.com/a-christmas-puzzle.html
Quarantine Activity Deciders Dave Janelle 2020-03-24 | Newest style Decision Makers - fun distraction for those stuck at home...Swing the pendulum and it will mysteriously sway back and forth and finally land firmly on one of the answers!Magnets embedded in the base and in the pendulum are the science behind it....We have a standard model or you can get a fully custom one where you define the title and the answers. Make it something fun and targeted exactly to your situation.Handcrafted in our Hudson Florida shop.Requires a Philips head screw driver to assemble the screw (provided) for the arm into the baseSee all our other Decision Maker styles too!
Basketball Fanatics Puzzle Dave Janelle 2020-03-11 | Custom designed and made to Celebrate the artistry and challenge of this great game.22 pieces associated with basketball are laser cut and etched in the frame. When removed, your goal is to place them back onto the playing field (the frame). This puzzle is particularly challenging, I think the toughest of our sports edition puzzles.All hardwoods 1/4” thick with at least 5 woods in each puzzle that may include maple, walnut, mahogany, cherry, elm, eucalyptus, oak, ash or hickory.Frame and ash cover are about 7.5” square.As an option we can laser engrave a name on the inner frame or a longer message on the outer frame ($4)Original artwork by Anjali Rani © 2020 Creative Crafthouse Made in USAAvailable at: https://www.creativecrafthouse.com/basketball-fanatic-basketball.html
Surgeons Challenge puzzle Dave Janelle 2020-03-07 | available at:https://www.creativecrafthouse.com/the-surgeon-s-challenge-puzzle.htmlA beautifully crafted puzzle with 20 pieces with images connected with Surgeons of most disciplines. The goal of the puzzle is to return the pieces to the frame after they are removed. Not as difficult as med school, but may take longer to solve. It is difficult…Look for heart, brain, instruments, monitor, stethoscope, operating room lights, operating table, bones, Surgeon making cut, and moreEach puzzle contains at least 4 different woods 1/4” thick and precision laser engraved and cut. Comes with base cover and measures about 7” square in the cover.We can personalize this puzzle with a name or brief message on the cover. Select that option below or contact me.Note that we have a broad range of picture frame puzzles honoring other professions in the medical area.An original Creative Crafthouse design with artwork by Alexandra Plummer & Anjali Rani. © 2020 Creative Crafthouse ® Made in Hudson, FL, USA
Farmers Challenge Puzzle Dave Janelle 2020-02-16 | Celebrating the most important people on earth, the farmers of the world. This beautiful puzzle is not quite as difficult as a successful harvest, but maybe close… We stained a few of the maple pieces with some color (red barn and tractor, green corn and insect, yellow wheat) to give it a special appeal. Look for items and scenes and creatures associated with the farm.21 pieces when removed must be placed back into the garden frame. At least 5 different woods, 1/4” thick, are used that may include cherry, maple, oak, ash, mahogany, eucalyptus, elm, hickory, walnut or alder. Measures about 7” square in the fame and ash cover. This puzzle can be customized with text on the frame or cover for a small added fee. Typically we will put a name on the inner frame and anything longer can go on the cover.Contains small parts and is very challenging, so not recommended for young children.A Creative Crafthouse custom copyrighted design made in our Florida shop with original artwork by Anjali RaniAvailable at: https://www.creativecrafthouse.com/farmers-challenge-puzzle.html
The Belle Box - premium handcrafted puzzle box Dave Janelle 2020-02-11 | This is a gorgeous maple puzzle box available in natural maple, yellow, red, blue, or black lacquer. On the colored boxes, all sides contain the color chosen with the artwork as illustrated in the photos shown here.It is premium quality and solidly built weighing in at over 1.5 lbs. This box is related to our Hurricane box but in addition has a laser engraved bottom.It’s challenging to open unless you know the secret, in which case it can be done in seconds. Great fun! The secret to opening can be found in the video.Externally measures 5.2 x 5.3 x 3.2”. The internal space available to hold objects is 3.5 x 2.5 x 1.7”We can custom laser engrave your text on the top or any of the sides. Typically this would be a name or brief message. Designed and made in our Hudson, Florida wood shop. Artwork by ice245Available at https://www.creativecrafthouse.com/the-belle-box-premium-handcrafted-puzzle-box.html
Tennis Fanatic puzzle Dave Janelle 2020-02-01 | Beautiful, artistic, and difficult puzzle 22 featuring items associated with snow skiing. Double Diamond difficult!There will be a variety of different woods (at least 4) in each puzzle and woods will very between each puzzle. All woods are ¼” thick. Each piece is precision laser cut and engraved.Measures about 7” square in the frame. Cover made from ash.Can be personalized with a name on the front frame lower left corner. Or if you have a longer message we can laser on the cover.Hope you have some fun with it. Designed and made in our Hudson, FL woodshop. Original artwork by Anjali Rami. Copyright 2020 CreativeCrafthouseAvailable at:https://www.creativecrafthouse.com/tennis-fanatic-puzzle.html
Skiers Challenge puzzle Dave Janelle 2020-01-31 | Beautiful, artistic, and difficult puzzle 22 featuring items associated with snow skiing. Double Diamond difficult!There will be a variety of different woods (at least 4) in each puzzle and woods will very between each puzzle. All woods are ¼” thick. Each piece is precision laser cut and engraved.Measures about 7” square in the frame. Cover made from ash.Can be personalized with a name on the front frame lower left corner. Or if you have a longer message we can laser on the cover.Hope you have some fun with it. Designed and made in our Hudson, FL woodshop. Original artwork by Anjali Rami. Copyright 2020 CreativeCrafthouseTo view a video on the puzzle, copy and paste this linkAvailable at:https://www.creativecrafthouse.com/skiers-challenge-puzzle.html
OT Overtime Puzzle Box series II solution Dave Janelle 2020-01-28 | The Overtime box is a multiple step box that is likely to challenge the best of puzzlers. The series II box adds an extra pin and an extra bit of complexity and uses the Phoenix artwork lasered into the top.The box externally measures about 5.2 x 4.2 x 3.4 inches (not counting the dials which extend another .75 inches from one side. Internal space for inserting something is about 4 x 2.8 x 2.3 inches. The internal space has a felt lined bottom.The video will provide the solution into how the box works. (youtube)Copyright 2020 Creative CrafthouseAvailable at CreativeCrafthouse.com
Florida Challenge puzzle Dave Janelle 2020-01-26 | Beautiful, artistic, and difficult puzzle featuring items associated with Florida. 30 pieces must be inserted into the frame. Very difficult!There will be a variety of different woods (at least 4) in each puzzle and woods will very between each puzzle. All woods are ¼” thick. As a Florida resident, I put a lot of care into this. Look for Sailboat, NASA, Shark, Deck Chair, Red Ant, Palm Trees, Baseball cap, Seagull, Cruise Ship, Roller Coaster, Beach Scene, Sunglasses, Alligator, Seashells, state map and more.Measures about 7” square in the frame. Cover made from ash.Can be personalized with a name on the front frame lower left corner. Or if you have a longer message we can laser on the cover.Hope you have some fun with it. Designed and made in our Hudson, FL woodshop. Original artwork by Anjali Rami. Copyright 2020 CreativeCrafthouseAvailable at:https://www.creativecrafthouse.com/florida-challenge-puzzle.html
Wicked Good Maine Puzzle Dave Janelle 2020-01-23 | Beautiful, artistic, and difficult puzzle featuring items associated with Maine.“Ya can’t get theah from heah” might be words said by a Mainer as he tried to solve this one. 30 pieces, the most number of pieces in any of our picture frame puzzles, must be inserted into the frame.There will be a variety of different woods (at least 4) in each puzzle and woods will very between each puzzle. All woods are ¼” thick. I also made a white acrylic snowflake and a blue acrylic breaking wave.The black bear was made from black stained maple. The Pine tree was made from green stained maple. As a native Mainiac, I put a lot of care into this one. We have the state bird (black cap chickadee) and the unofficial state bird, the mosquito. Look for lobster, black bear, salmon, sardine, Moxie can, deer Tic, Seagull, skier, mittens, snow shovel, LL bean boot, Lighthouse, Sailboat, Mountain, clam, loon, skates, blueberries, pine tree, and state map.Measures about 7” square in the frame. Cover made from ash.Can be personalized with a name on the front frame lower left corner. Or if you have a longer message we can laser on the cover.Hope you have some fun with it. Designed and made in our Hudson, FL woodshop. Original artwork by Anjali Rami. Copyright 2020 CreativeCrafthouseavailable athttps://www.creativecrafthouse.com/wicked-good-maine-puzzle.html
Janelle Cipher – powerful hand held encryption device. Encrypts letters, numbers and 4 symbols Dave Janelle 2020-01-06 | 2,560,00 possible wheel settings. So powerful and secure - yet easy to both encode and decode messages. 5.9” diameter. Made from Maple and alder with MDF cores for stability and strength. Bottom wheel is ¼” thick, remaining wheels are .143” inch thick. All text is deeply laser engraved and should last a lifetime and more.We have made historical encryption devices for many years as well as six of our own designs. I began thinking about what would be the best possible non-computer based cipher. Goals were ease of use, very highly secure, and uses letters and numbers as well four important keyboard symbols for the modern age ( @ # . / )Combining our experience and ability to craft wood, we developed this hand held cipher for the modern age, the Janelle Cipher. To begin, set the wheels to a predetermined arrangement. As an example, perhaps line the 5 wheels such that A – 122 – 99 – 62 – 10 are all in the same column. This sets the wheels for the encoding or decoding process. Without turning the wheels, go to the first letter in your message.If the message was “ SEND HELP TO 738 MAIN ST.” then you would find “S” on the out wheel and then pick any one of the 4 numbers in the S column (143, 120, 43, or 31 in this scenario). Then go to the next letter in the message “E”. Pick any number in that column , as so forth. Since E comes up again later in the message, you would likely chose one of the other numbers in the column next time you encoded E. In this message no letter is repeated more than 4 times, so every number in the encrypted message would be different. VERY hard to decode! And next to impossible without knowing the cipher. Even if you had the cipher but didn’t know the initial key, there are 2.5+ different possible scenarios. Note that in long messages, the key could be changed at predetermined times, perhaps every 30th character.Comes with full instructions and a worksheet to help you in the encoding and decoding process.Copyright 2020 Creative Crafthouse. Designed and built by Dave JanelleYou can buy here:https://www.creativecrafthouse.com/janelle-cipher-powerful-hand-held-encryption-device-encrypts-letters-numbers-and-four-keyboard-symbols.htmlThe cipher could be made in other languages as long with the restriction of 40 max characters.
Hurricane Puzzle Box - Maple - 3 artwork layouts available Dave Janelle 2019-10-29 | Hurricane Puzzle box – it may blow you awayThis is a beautiful maple puzzle box available plain or in three stunning artwork patterns, Egypt, Chinese Dragon, or City Circuit board, as well as plain. It is quality and solidly built coming in over 1.5 lbs. Sides and top are maple. The bottom is laminate floorboard which provides scratch resistance and maximum structural durability. Its challenging to open unless you know the secret, in which case it can be done in seconds. Great fun. The secret to opening can be found in the video.Externally measures 5.2 x 5.3 x 3.2”. The internal space available to hold objects is 3.5 x 2.5 x 1.7”We can custom laser engrave your text or artwork, or artwork that we have on file from any of our picture frame series of puzzles. Contact me at dj51@aol.com for customization costs.Designed and made in our Hudson, Florida wood shopAvailable at:https://www.creativecrafthouse.com/the-hurrucane-puzzle-box-maple-dragon-style.htmlhttps://www.creativecrafthouse.com/hurrucane-puzzle-box-city-circuit-board-artwork.htmlhttps://www.creativecrafthouse.com/hurricane-puzzle-box-maple-ancient-egypt-artowrk.htmlhttps://www.creativecrafthouse.com/hurricane-puzzle-box-maple-it-may-blow-you-away.html
Secret Lock Box I premium Dave Janelle 2019-10-27 | This is an upgraded version of one of our best selling and economical puzzle boxes, the Secret Lock Box I. This premium version is made from a lighter color but stronger wood (rubberwood) and has a different combination from the base model. The base model is still available on a different listing under Secret Lock Box IIt’s a relatively difficult puzzle where the 5 rods on both ends of the box much be positioned in the correct position to open the box. Each side has a different sequence required.External dimensions are 5.2 x 3.2 x 2.5”Internal dimensions, that is the space available to insert an object in the box is 3.3” x 2.1” x 2.1”There are3 options : plain or with 2 different artwork variations. Animal artwork or the nature artwork is available under different listings.We can laser engrave a name or message on any of the surfaces as an option. Typically we would do on the top unless you specify otherwise.See the video for details of the box and how it works. Note video will show optional artwork boxesCopyright 2019 Creative CrafthouseAvailable at CreativeCrafthouse.com
Soccer Fanatic Puzzle Dave Janelle 2019-10-20 | Celebrating perhaps the most popular sport in the world! Soccer or Football as called in most countries other than USA18 pieces associated with Soccer are laser cut and etched in the frame. When removed, your goal is to place them back onto the playing field (the frame). Very challenging, maybe tougher than scoring a goal!All hardwoods 1/4” thick with at least 5 woods in each puzzle that may include maple, walnut, mahogany, cherry, elm, eucalyptus, oak, ash or hickory.Frame and ash cover are about 7.5” square.Original artwork by Anjali Rani © 2019 Creative Crafthouse Made in USAAvailable at:https://www.creativecrafthouse.com/soccer-fanatic-puzzle.html
Post Office Puzzle - Orginal Artwork is both challenging and artistic Dave Janelle 2019-10-11 | Celebrating the work and daily accomplishments of the good folks at the Post Office. We appreciate your efforts! The challenges to return the pieces to the frame will not be as difficult as delivering millions of mail items daily, but it may be close…Looks for items and scenes you might find in the Postal world.All pieces are our original designs and are laser cut from hardwoods 1/4” thick. There will be at least 5 woods in each puzzle that may include maple, walnut, mahogany, cherry, elm, eucalyptus, oak, ash or hickory.Frame and ash cover are about 7.5” square.Copyright 2019 CreativeCrafthouseOriginal artwork by Anjali RaniAvailable at:https://www.creativecrafthouse.com/post-office-puzzle-usps.html
Procrastinator puzzle - 9 pieces and more than 20 challenges Dave Janelle 2019-10-01 | A fascinating puzzle with more than 20 cube challenges in addition to fitting all 9 pieces into the rectangular box (which is very difficult!).This is a new design as of Sept 30 2019. After you have found a solution to making the rectangle that fits into the box (very difficult) you still have many challenges left and they involve making cubes. To make cubes you need 6 of the 9 pieces. Use the 3 blocks in the top row of the instruction sheet along with any 3 from the 6 pieces in the bottom row. Some cubes are easy but some very hard... so this puzzle fits a wide ranges of ages, abilities and interests. Quality crafted with each cube face having beveled edges. Comes with box and full cover. Meaures 6.5 x 3.2 x 2.1” in the boxAvailable at:https://www.creativecrafthouse.com/the-procrastinator-puzzle-9-pieces-with-20-different-challenges.html
Creature Bug Box Dave Janelle 2019-09-29 | A nicely made wood box with sliding lid.... it certainly appears innocent. But when the lid is slid open - OH MY.... a creature jumps wildly out of the box and appears to bite your finger! Great fun in a simple practcal joke.Box measurs about 4.5" x 2.5" x 2.7" high."Creatures" inside may be a lizard (spotted or clear), cockroach or centipede. Available at: https://www.creativecrafthouse.com/creature-box.html
teacher appreciatrion puzzle Dave Janelle 2019-09-29 | Celebrating the teaching profession with a fun, challenging and artistic brain teaser puzzle. 16 pieces when removed must be placed back into the garden frame. Pretty to look at but tough to solve!Look for items and scenes associated with the classroom. Included are school bus, backpack, books, pencils, alarm clock. Desk. Globe, calculator and more.At least 5 different woods, 1/4” thick, are used that may include cherry, maple, oak, ash, mahogany, eucalyptus, elm, hickory, walnut or alder. The Little Red Schoolhouse is made of acrylic. Measures about 7” square in the fame and ash cover. This puzzle can be customized with text on the frame or cover for a small added fee. Typically we will put a name on the inner frame and anything longer can go on the cover.Contains small parts and is challenging, so not recommended for young children.A Creative Crafthouse custom copyrighted design made in our Florida shop with original artwork by Anjali RaniMade in our Hudson Florida shopAvailable at:https://www.creativecrafthouse.com/teacher-appreciation-puzzle.html
