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Strawberry Shortcake Puzzles Page

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This page is to help the Strawberry Shortcake collector take an inventory of their puzzle collection. Some of the pictures on this page are from Mary's collection, some are from Dez's collection, and some are from other people's collection. (See each puzzle picture and description individually.) If you have any questions, you can contact either Mary at [email protected], Dez at [email protected], or Gail at [email protected]

FOR A PRINTABLE CHECK-LIST OF THE PUZZLES ON THIS PAGE, CLICK HERE!

Mary's Strawberry Shortcake World

Lime Chiffon's Site

Dez's Page

By the way, we realize we are missing puzzles on this site! If you have a puzzle that we don't have or didn't feature on here, please email Mary directly at:
[email protected]

When you email, please include the following information (along with permission to use your picture and information on this site!):
Characters on puzzle
Category (boxed, frame tray, etc.)
Number of pieces
Finished size
Title (if applicable)
Manufacturer
Copyright date
Any other cool info you think I should include

As far as Strawberry Shortcake puzzles go, there are quite a few different types of puzzles. Some puzzles came in boxes, and these generally were the puzzles made for older children (ages 5-10) because they were more complicated and had more pieces. Many puzzles came on trays and only had 15 pieces. These are commonly referred to as frame tray puzzles, and were simpler puzzles, specifically designed for children ages 3-5. As you look through this page, you'll also see that some puzzles were unique, and were either a different size, style, or material. You'll learn more about these as we go!

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SITE AND ANY SITES LINKED TO THIS SITE ARE NOT AFFILIATED IN ANY WAY WITH American Greetings Corp., Bandai, Those Characters From Cleveland, or any other maker of Strawberry Shortcake products!

BOXED PUZZLES

Difficulty to find is based on current eBay and other selling/buying markets. Of course, this fluctuates constantly. KEY: *** seen less than once a month ** seen about once a month * seen more than once a month

Mary's Puzzle

CHARACTERS: Lemon Meringue, Strawberry Shortcake, Custard
TITLE: none
BY: Rose Art
COPYRIGHT DATE: 1992
NUMBER OF PIECES: 100
FINISHED SIZE: 11 1/2 x 16 1/4 in.
DIFFICULTY TO FIND: **
OTHER: This puzzle was also created as a frame tray puzzle.

CHARACTERS: Apple Dumplin; Strawberry Shortcake, Custard, Blueberry Muffin, Souffle
TITLE: none
BY: Rose Art
COPYRIGHT DATE: 1992
NUMBER OF PIECES: 100
FINISHED SIZE: 11 1/2 x 16 1/4 in.
DIFFICULTY TO FIND: **
OTHER:

Mary's Puzzle

CHARACTERS: Purple Pie Man, Cackle, Sour Grapes, Dreggs, Strawberry Shortcake, Custard, Marmalade, Angel Cake, Souffle, Gooseberry, Parfait, Cherry Cuddler, Apricot, Hopsalot, Lime Chiffon, Orange Blossom
TITLE: none but this is a scene from the video "Pets on Parade"
BY: Puzzle Nathan
COPYRIGHT DATE: 1985
NUMBER OF PIECES: 60
FINISHED SIZE: 31.5cm x 41.5cm
DIFFICULTY TO FIND:***
OTHER: produced in France; all words on box are written in French (If you can translate: "Il Grande Concorso" & "Le Grand Concours" please email us!); puzzle also came with a paper poster!

Dez's Puzzle

Mary's Puzzle

CHARACTERS: Strawberry Shortcake, Blueberry Muffin, Plum Puddin (as a boy), Raspberry Tart, Huckleberry Pie, Pupcake, Apple Dumplin
TITLE: none
BY: Parker Bros.
COPYRIGHT DATE:
NUMBER OF PIECES: 60
FINISHED SIZE: 28 x 35 cm
DIFFICULTY TO FIND: ***
OTHER: made in Canada; words in English and in French

CHARACTERS: Gooseberry, Cherry Cuddler, Strawberry Shortcake, Custard, Raspberry Tart
TITLE: "Berry" Cute Reflections
BY: Craft Master
COPYRIGHT DATE: 1983
NUMBER OF PIECES: 70
FINISHED SIZE: 12 x16 in.
DIFFICULTY TO FIND: **
OTHER:

Mary's Puzzle, modeled by Figaro

Dez's Puzzle

CHARACTERS: Parfait, Custard, Strawberry Shortcake, Tea Time Turtle, Apple Dumplin, Lime Chiffon, Gooseberry, Cherry Cuddler
TITLE: Home From School
BY:Craft Master
COPYRIGHT DATE: 1983
NUMBER OF PIECES: 70
FINISHED SIZE: 12 x 16 in.
DIFFICULTY TO FIND: ** (Cat -backstop usually not included, unless she won't move for the picture. Introducing. . .Figaro!)
OTHER: This picture may look familiar-- it is also the front of a book and record album set!

CHARACTERS:Huckleberry Pie, Pupcake, Strawberry Shortcake
TITLE: none
BY: Parker Bros.
COPYRIGHT DATE:
NUMBER OF PIECES: 60
FINISHED SIZE: 28 x 35 cm
DIFFICULTY TO FIND: ***
OTHER: made in Canada; words in English and in French

Dez's Puzzle

Mary's Puzzle

CHARACTERS: Hopsalot, Apricot, Lemon Meringue, Huckleberry Pie, Strawberry Shortcake, Blueberry Muffin, Tea Time Turtle, Pupcake, Custard, Apple Dumplin
TITLE: The Berry Stand
BY: Parker Bros.
COPYRIGHT DATE:
NUMBER OF PIECES: 60
FINISHED SIZE: 28 x 35 cm
DIFFICULTY TO FIND: **
OTHER: This puzzle comes in two different languages: English and French!

CHARACTERS: Strawberry Shortcake, Apple Dumplin, Custard, Lemon Meringue, Apricot, Hopsalot
TITLE: ?
BY: ?
COPYRIGHT DATE: ?
NUMBER OF PIECES:?
FINISHED SIZE: ?
DIFFICULTY TO FIND: **
OTHER: This puzzle comes in two different languages: English and French!

Mary's Puzzle

CHARACTERS: Baby Cherry Cuddler, Baby Angel Cake, Baby Strawberry Shortcake, Baby Lemon Meringue, Baby Apricot
TITLE: All together now!
BY:Craft Master
COPYRIGHT DATE: 1983
NUMBER OF PIECES: 70
FINISHED SIZE: 12 x 16 in.
DIFFICULTY TO FIND: ***
OTHER: This is the only puzzle we know of that has the characters as babies!

CHARACTERS: Custard, Marmalade, Strawberry Shortcake, Mint Tulip, Marsh Mallard
TITLE: Share a little love
BY:Craft Master
COPYRIGHT DATE: 1983
NUMBER OF PIECES: 70
FINISHED SIZE: 12 x 16 in.
DIFFICULTY TO FIND: ***
OTHER: This is the only puzzle with an international character on it! It's very hard to find!

Mary's Puzzle

Melissa's Puzzle

CHARACTERS: Berry Princess and berrykin critters: Lemon, Peach, Mint, Blueberry and Lime (I think, hiding in the tree)
TITLE: Berry Princess with the Berrykins
BY:American Greetings Corporation
COPYRIGHT DATE: 1985
NUMBER OF PIECES: 50
FINISHED SIZE: 7 x 7 in.
DIFFICULTY TO FIND: ***
OTHER: There are only two berrykins puzzles, and they usually sell for between $20-$40 each!

CHARACTERS: berrykin critters: Strawberry, Peach, Mint Tulip; Mr. Sun
TITLE: ?
BY:American Greetings Corporation
COPYRIGHT DATE: 1985
NUMBER OF PIECES: 50
FINISHED SIZE: 7 x 7 in.
DIFFICULTY TO FIND: ***
OTHER: There are only two berrykins puzzles, and they usually sell for between $20-$40 each!

FRAME TRAY PUZZLES

CHARACTERS: Strawberry Shortcake, Mint Tulip, Buttercookie
TITLE: ?
BY:Craft Master
COPYRIGHT DATE: 1983
NUMBER OF PIECES: 12
FINISHED SIZE: 8 1/2 x 11
DIFFICULTY TO FIND: **
OTHER: This is one of the only frame tray puzzles with an international character in it!

Mary's Puzzle

Amy's Puzzle

CHARACTERS: Strawberry Shortcake, Frappe, Lemon Meringue, Custard
TITLE: Feelin' good and lookin' cute!
BY: Holdson Holdson
COPYRIGHT DATE: 1992
NUMBER OF PIECES: 15
FINISHED SIZE: 8 1/2 x 11 in.
DIFFICULTY TO FIND: **
OTHER: 1990s version of characters

CHARACTERS: Strawberry Shortcake, Blueberry Muffin, Lemon Meringue, Apple Dumplin, Frappe, Cheesecake
TITLE: Sugar 'n spice 'n berry nice!
BY: Holdson Holdson
COPYRIGHT DATE: 1992
NUMBER OF PIECES: 15
FINISHED SIZE: 8 1/2 x 11 in.
DIFFICULTY TO FIND: **
OTHER: The characters look slightly different because this is the 1990s version of Strawberry Shortcake and friends!

CHARACTERS: Strawberry Shortcake, Custard, Blueberry Muffin, Tea Time Turtle, and Raspberry Tart
TITLE: Sea, Sand and Sun is "Berry" Much Fun!
BY: Holdson Holdson
COPYRIGHT DATE: 1992
NUMBER OF PIECES: 15
FINISHED SIZE: 8 1/2 x 11 in.
DIFFICULTY TO FIND: ***
OTHER: I need this puzzle! Please email me if you have or see it for sale

CHARACTERS: Strawberry Shortcake and Blueberry Muffin
TITLE: Smiles are for sharing
BY: Creative Crafts
COPYRIGHT DATE: 1981
NUMBER OF PIECES: 15
FINISHED SIZE: 8 1/2 x 11 in.
DIFFICULTY TO FIND: *
OTHER: produced in New Zealand

CHARACTERS: Strawberry Shortcake, Custard, Lemon Meringue
TITLE: Share a treat with someone sweet!
BY: Holdson Holdson
COPYRIGHT DATE: 1992
NUMBER OF PIECES: 15
FINISHED SIZE: 8 1/2 x 11 in.
DIFFICULTY TO FIND: **
OTHER: also made as a box puzzle; 1990s version of characters

CHARACTERS: Strawberry Shortcake, Blueberry Muffin, Raspberry Tart and Custard
TITLE: Three cheers for fun!
BY: Craft Master
COPYRIGHT DATE: 1981
NUMBER OF PIECES: 15
FINISHED SIZE: 8 1/2 x 11 in.
DIFFICULTY TO FIND: *
OTHER:

Ronnie's Puzzle

Ronnie's Puzzle

CHARACTERS: Strawberry Shortcake, Lemon Meringue, Apricot, Custard, Hopsalot, Mr. Sun
TITLE: Have a "berry" nice day!
BY: Craft Master
COPYRIGHT DATE: 1982
NUMBER OF PIECES: 15
FINISHED SIZE:11 x 18 in.
DIFFICULTY TO FIND: **
OTHER:

CHARACTERS: Strawberry Shortcake and Lemon Meringue
TITLE: Everything's more fun with a friend!
BY: Craft Master
COPYRIGHT DATE: 1981
NUMBER OF PIECES: 15
FINISHED SIZE: 8 1/2 x 11 in.
DIFFICULTY TO FIND: *
OTHER: Picture is also featured on a glass picture that hangs on the wall. To the right, you'll see the Spanish version of this puzzle!

Dez's Puzzle

Dez's Puzzle

CHARACTERS: Strawberry Shortcake, Pupcake, Lemon Meringue, Custard, Raspberry Tart, Hopsalot, Apricot, Apple Dumplin, Blueberry Muffin, Lucky Lady Bug
TITLE: Friendship is a warm and cozy feeling
BY: Craft Master
COPYRIGHT DATE: 1981
NUMBER OF PIECES: 15
FINISHED SIZE: 8 1/2 x 11 in.
DIFFICULTY TO FIND: *
OTHER:

CHARACTERS: Strawberry Shortcake and Huckleberry Pie
TITLE: Knowing you tickles me pink!
BY: Craft Master
COPYRIGHT DATE: 1981
NUMBER OF PIECES: 15
FINISHED SIZE: 8 1/2 x 11 in.
DIFFICULTY TO FIND: *
OTHER:

CHARACTERS: Raspberry Tart and Rhubarb
TITLE: Add a smile to all you do
BY: Craft Master
COPYRIGHT DATE: 1983
NUMBER OF PIECES: 15
FINISHED SIZE: 8 1/2 x 11 in.
DIFFICULTY TO FIND: **
OTHER:

Dez's Puzzle

Ronnie's Puzzle

CHARACTERS: Strawberry Shortcake, Custard and Mr. Sun
TITLE: Have a berry nice day!
BY: Craft Master
COPYRIGHT DATE: 1981
NUMBER OF PIECES: 15
FINISHED SIZE: 8 1/2 x 11 in.
DIFFICULTY TO FIND: *
OTHER: Since this is the side view of Strawberry Shortcake's face, some people think this puzzle is a "fake," but it's not! It's really her!

CHARACTERS: Strawberry Shortcake, Custard, Apricot, Hopsalot, Apple Dumplin, Blueberry Muffin, Pupcake
TITLE: Good friends and good fun go together!
BY: Parker Bros.
COPYRIGHT DATE: 1982
NUMBER OF PIECES: 15
FINISHED SIZE: 11 x 18 in. (bigger size)
DIFFICULTY TO FIND: **
OTHER: phrase is written in French only on this puzzle (made in Canada), but there is also an English version

CHARACTERS: Strawberry Shortcake, Raspberry Tart, Apple Dumplin, Custard, Tea Time Turtle, Lucky Lady Bug
TITLE: It's "berry" sweet to share with friends!
BY: Craft Master
COPYRIGHT DATE: 1982
NUMBER OF PIECES: 15
FINISHED SIZE:11 x 18 in.
DIFFICULTY TO FIND: ***
OTHER:

Dez's Puzzle

CHARACTERS: Raspberry Tart, Custard, Strawberry Shortcake
TITLE: Love is good for growing things
BY: Craft Master
COPYRIGHT DATE: 1982
NUMBER OF PIECES: 15
FINISHED SIZE: 11 x 14 in.
DIFFICULTY TO FIND: **
OTHER: picture on puzzle almost matches the pictures on the two growth charts (see Mary's child sized furniture page for more information)

CHARACTERS: Huckleberry Pie, Custard, Strawberry Shortcake
TITLE: Everything's more fun with a friend! (also listed on the bottom in French)
BY: Parker Bros.
COPYRIGHT DATE: 1982
NUMBER OF PIECES: 15
FINISHED SIZE: 11 x 14 in.
DIFFICULTY TO FIND: *
OTHER: made in Canada; words are in English and in French

CHARACTERS: Strawberry Shortcake, Blueberry Muffin, Tea Time Turtle, Lemon Meringue, Apple Dumplin
TITLE: Welcome to Strawberryland!
BY: Craft Master
COPYRIGHT DATE: 1982
NUMBER OF PIECES: 15
FINISHED SIZE: 11 x 14 in.
DIFFICULTY TO FIND: **
OTHER:

Melissa's Puzzle

Mary's Puzzle

CHARACTERS: Raspberry Tart, Apple Dumplin, Plum Puddin (as a boy), Blueberry Muffin, Huckleberry Pie, Strawberry Shortcake
TITLE: Life is the berries!
BY: Craft Master
COPYRIGHT DATE: ?
NUMBER OF PIECES: 15
FINISHED SIZE: ?
DIFFICULTY TO FIND: **
OTHER:

CHARACTERS: Strawberry Shortcake and Cafe Ole
TITLE: Pick a Peck of Sunshine
BY: Creative Crafts
COPYRIGHT DATE: 1983
NUMBER OF PIECES: 15
FINISHED SIZE: 14 x 11 in.
DIFFICULTY TO FIND: ***
OTHER: made in New Zealand; I need this puzzle! Please email me if you have or see it for sale!

CHARACTERS: Strawberry Shortcake and Custard
TITLE: Sunshine to ya!
BY: Craft Master
COPYRIGHT DATE: 1983
NUMBER OF PIECES: 15
FINISHED SIZE: 8 1/2 x 11 in.
DIFFICULTY TO FIND: ***
OTHER:

Unique Puzzles

Mary's Puzzle

Mary's Puzzle

CHARACTERS: Strawberry Shortcake, Apple Dumplin, Raspberry Tart
TITLE: none
BY: Craft Master
COPYRIGHT DATE: ?
NUMBER OF PIECES: ? but these aren't normal puzzle pieces; they are pieces you slide into place on a plastic bottom; the pieces are propped up
FINISHED SIZE: n/a
DIFFICULTY TO FIND: ***
OTHER: I have never seen any puzzles like this before, but I have a feeling there are other puzzles like this made. It's a very unique puzzle, but it also "plays" like a game because you have to slide the pieces around. Very unique!

CHARACTERS: Strawberry Shortcake with Custard, Cherry Cuddler with Gooseberry, Lime Chiffon with Parfait, Angel Cake with Souffle
TITLE: none (match blocks puzzle)
BY: Craft Master
COPYRIGHT DATE: 1983
NUMBER OF PIECES: 9
FINISHED SIZE 14 x 11 in.
DIFFICULTY TO FIND: ***
OTHER: What makes this puzzle unique is that all the pieces are the same size and shape. You match where the pieces go by completing each character. The reason it is difficult is because there is more than one piece that could fit in each space! You won't know if you're right or wrong until you place the last piece.

Mary's Puzzle Set

CHARACTERS: various characters featured on each of the six puzzles in this set
TITLE: none
BY: ?
COPYRIGHT DATE: ?
NUMBER OF PIECES: 12 each
FINISHED SIZE: 5 in. x 7 in.
DIFFICULTY TO FIND: ** (MIP as a set: ***)
OTHER: These puzzles aren't technically frame tray puzzles because they aren't in frames. However, they don't come in boxes either! Parents could purchase a set of six of these puzzles to give away as party favors. Although it's pretty easy to find one of these puzzles separately, it isn't too easy to find them all MIP! They are on a very lightweight cardboard, like cardstock.

MARY'S PUZZLE WISH LIST

Frame Tray Puzzles Needed:
1. "Pick a Peck of Sunshine," Cafe Ole and Strawberry Shortcake puzzle
2. "Sea, Sand and Sun is 'Berry' Much Fun!" 1991 beach
3. "Berry Sweet Dreamer," 1991 sleepover
* Any you don't see on this web site!

Boxed Puzzles:
1. berrykin puzzle where they are swimming
* Any you don't see on this web site!

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Don't forget to email us if you have any information we are missing, or puzzles you'd like to share!

Mary's email address: [email protected]

Gail's email address:
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