Time Is Stardust — An Hourglass Filled With Galaxies
An hourglass stands on a dark surface, the sand inside falling as a thin stream of stars.
What you are building
Painted for this catalogue,
not licensed from a stock library
Time Is Stardust Tarot Card Jigsaw Puzzle replaces the sand in an hourglass with the contents of a galaxy and otherwise leaves the object entirely alone. The frame is turned wood, scuffed at the base, with the glass showing an old bubble in one bulb. The falling stream is drawn as fine points of light that scatter slightly on landing, exactly as sand would.
Deep violet and blue inside the glass, warm brown wood outside, with the light from the falling stream picked up faintly on the tabletop. The upper bulb is noticeably fuller than the lower, which fixes the moment and gives the picture a small, quiet tension. The border repeats an interlocking spiral.
Framed, it makes a natural pair with any of the celestial designs here and suits a desk wall or a study.
The card is one of a complete deck. The rest sits in the Tarot Card Puzzles collection, all sharing the same border treatment and the same deep, gilded palette.
Which size to pick
Piece count is the only real decision here
The artwork, the poster and the board are the same whichever of the three you choose. These are honest estimates for one person, poster face down — most people beat them once they start using the poster properly.
| Pieces | Finished size | Typical build time | Skill level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300 pieces | 25×35cm | 1–2 hours | Easy |
| 500 pieces | 38×52cm | 3–4 hours | Moderate |
| 1000 pieces | 50×75cm | 6–10 hours | Challenging |
*Pre-assembled with care for quality and piece checks. Ready to enjoy as a puzzle, or keep it complete and frame it as a beautiful piece of art.
How it's built
A printed top layer over a thin wooden layer, bonded together
The print runs at full resolution with a low-glare finish, so the picture reads properly beside a lamp. The wooden layer does the structural work: it gives each piece weight in the hand, a definite snap on seating, and edges that stay clean after the puzzle has been built and broken down more than once.
Every single puzzle is assembled in full before it ships, then dismantled and boxed. That check is the only way to guarantee a complete count, and it is worth the extra step.
Quality control
Pre-assembled in full before packing, so the count is guaranteed.
Poster reference
Printed from the same file as the artwork.
Lettered backing
Optional guidance that never shows on the front.
Wooden-backed board
Thick enough to give each piece a definite snap on seating.
After the last piece
A beautiful work of art completed by you and your family
Create something special together, piece by piece, and enjoy the satisfaction of completing a beautiful work of art as a family.
The finished picture holds a wall on its own without needing anything hung beside it. No custom mount needed — the part that usually goes wrong with thin board is the lift, and the wooden backing keeps the sheet rigid while you work.
Designed with a secure interlocking fit, each piece locks firmly into place as you complete the puzzle—no glue needed. Once finished, your family’s creation becomes a beautiful work of art that can stand proudly on its own or be framed and displayed as a lasting piece of wall art.
Before you order
Shipping, returns and payment
Shipping information
Produced in 3–5 business days, then shipped free and tracked worldwide. Typical delivery is 6–12 business days depending on region. Items are produced right after your order, to avoid waste on over-production.
Returns and refunds
30 days to change your mind, backed by our money-back guarantee. Damaged in transit is replaced, not refunded, unless you would rather have the money back.
Secure payment
Card payments are handled by Stripe, plus PayPal. Card details never touch our servers.
Is a reference poster included?
Yes — a referencing poster printed from the same file as the artwork, along with a hint guide for the harder passages. Pieces arrive sealed, inside a box rigid enough to store the puzzle afterwards.
