When Puzzle Pieces Became Art and Memories

One evening, while scrolling through craft videos online, I came across something that instantly caught my attention—resin puzzle pieces filled with dried flowers. They looked so unique and beautiful that I couldn’t stop thinking about them. A week later, I finally ordered the mould and decided to try it out with a close friend.
We gathered everything we needed: clear resin, a few pigments, and a small collection of dried flowers that we had saved from old bouquets. Each flower carried a memory—tiny daisies from a summer walk, little blue blooms from a birthday gift, and golden sprigs from a festive decoration. As we spread everything on the table, the mould pieces looked simple, shaped like giant puzzle blocks, but we knew they had the potential to become something special.
Pouring the resin felt magical. We carefully placed the flowers into the mould, arranging them like little artworks. The daisies looked cheerful and bright, the purple flowers gave a touch of depth, and the golden pieces sparkled like sunshine. With every pour, the mould transformed into a canvas that captured not just flowers, but moments of joy.
The hardest part was waiting. Resin takes time, and with each hour, our excitement grew. We kept checking, talking about how they might turn out, and laughing at how impatient we were. Finally, the moment came to unmould them. One by one, the puzzle pieces popped out, clear and glossy, holding the flowers as if frozen in time. They looked stunning—like nature preserved forever inside glass.
Holding those pieces in our hands, we realized they were more than just coasters or décor items. Each one carried a memory. The daisies reminded us of carefree summer days, the purple flowers of birthdays, and the golden sprigs of family celebrations. Together, they connected like puzzle pieces of our own story.
Since then, making these resin puzzles has become one of our favorite activities. Sometimes we create them to gift friends, sometimes to decorate our rooms, and sometimes just to relive old memories through flowers. What started as a simple craft turned into a beautiful way to keep little pieces of life alive forever.