The Shells of Sanibel & Captiva puzzle by artists John and Jackie Leatherbury Douglass features shells found on these Florida islands. In short, this 550-piece jigsaw puzzle is beautiful and informative.
About the Artwork
Sanibel and Captiva are famous for their shell-covered beaches. Because of that, many visitors spend their mornings beachcombing.
In addition, each shell is carefully illustrated, so the puzzle is both beautiful and educational. As a result, it’s a great way to learn the shells you find.
Shells of every shape, size and color fill this detailed design.
If you enjoy this design, be sure to look at Shells of the South Atlantic Coast and Sanibel Island too.
Where to Start
Start with the border, then build the largest and most colorful shells, since it stands out right away. Next, work on the shells one row at a time. After that, piece together the smaller shells and any labels. Finally, fill in the background, sorting those pieces by shade.
Shells of Sanibel & Captiva Puzzle Details
- Pieces: 550
- Finished size: 18″ x 24″
- Artist: John and Jackie Leatherbury Douglass
- Part number: 30512
- Made in the USA by Heritage Puzzle
A Shells of Sanibel and Captiva Puzzle for Collectors
Overall, at 550 pieces, it’s a satisfying puzzle for shell lovers. In addition, the many small shells reward a careful eye.
For example, set it up after a beach trip and identify the shells you brought home. Also, it’s a fun learning activity for kids.
It also makes a thoughtful gift for shell collectors. Plus, the finished puzzle is suitable for framing, so you can display it in a beach house or bathroom.
Framing Your Finished Puzzle
When you finish, the puzzle measures 18″ x 24″, a standard frame size. Then glue it, let it dry flat and frame it for a beach house, bathroom or classroom.
Explore More
Finally, see more puzzles by John and Jackie Leatherbury Douglass, or browse our Seashell Puzzles and Florida and the Gulf Puzzles collections.
Jeannie Myers –
Great puzzle. Pretty tough for 550 pieces. We love Sanibel and all the shells, so this was educational for us also.
Katie73 –
Beautiful puzzle! I saw it in a store in Sanibel and knew it would be a perfect gift for my shell seeking husband. So glad I found it online so it could be a surprise. It arrived in a few days in perfect condition. It is definitely challenging but fun!
SWD –
This was my second online Heritage puzzle purchase. They are great quality.
The Sanibel shell puzzle made an excellent gift for a 10yr old who vacations there each year. The other Heritage puzzles I’ve purchased were fish-related and made great gifts for our avid fisherboys. We enjoyed working them as a family. Difficult but fun. Highly recommend.