The Coastal Lights of North Carolina puzzle by artist Donna Elias is a chartmap collage of the seven coastal lighthouses in North Carolina. In short, this 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle is a rewarding challenge.
About the Artwork
The lighthouses are Currituck Beach, Bodie Island, Cape Hatteras, Ocracoke, Cape Lookout, Bald Head and Oak Island. Each one has its own shape, pattern and history.
In addition, the chartmap background shows the coastline from the Outer Banks to Cape Fear. As a result, each lighthouse sits in its place along the coast.
Donna Elias’s soft watercolor style gives every lighthouse a gentle, inviting feel.
If you enjoy this design, be sure to look at Lighthouses of South Carolina and Lighthouses of Georgia, also by Donna Elias.
Where to Start
Start with the border, then build each lighthouse one at a time, using its pattern as a guide, since it stands out right away. Next, work on the chartmap coastline. After that, piece together the water and map details. Finally, fill in the background, sorting those pieces by shade.
Coastal Lights of North Carolina Puzzle Details
- Pieces: 1000
- Finished size: 30″ x 24″
- Artist: Donna Elias
- Part number: 11003
- Made in the USA by Heritage Puzzle
A Coastal Lights of North Carolina Puzzle for Collectors
Overall, at 1000 pieces, it’s a satisfying challenge for a long weekend. In addition, each lighthouse is a small puzzle on its own.
For example, set it up after a coastal road trip and see which lighthouses you visited. Also, it’s a fun way to plan your next trip.
It also makes a thoughtful gift for lighthouse collectors and North Carolina fans.
Framing Your Finished Puzzle
When you finish, the puzzle measures 30″ x 24″. Then glue it, let it dry flat and frame it for a beach house, office or den.
Explore More
Finally, see more puzzles by Donna Elias, or browse our Lighthouse Puzzles and North Carolina Puzzles collections.
Carol Ann Nuse –
Worked on this puzzle with my son-in-law this past summer while on vacation in the Outer Banks (it was one of several in the condo rental where we stayed). It was challenging but fun. However, we did not have time to finish it before we left. I decided to buy it for my son-in-law for Christmas. It will definitely be a surprise as I don’t think he will ever have suspected to see this puzzle again!
Donna Smith –
Enjoyable puzzle and great quality, 5 stars
Linda Carothers –
Lovely gift for a puzzle fan, she enjoys the NC coast and hope she will enjoy putting it together.
Jodie L Cals –
Loved doing this puzzle of my favorite Lighthouses. Looks beautiful framed and hanging up in my dining room.
Dale and Kim Branham –
This puzzle has a border within a border. Challenging but VERY fun. Assembled while on vacation in OBX, in eyesight of Currituck light house.