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Welcome to Rice Creative Services: graphic designer and Minnesota-themed puzzle maker. My puzzles, posters and games blend nostalgia with fun designs and are available in select Minnesota retail stores or wholesale for your shop.
As an avid puzzler with 20 years of retail experience, I blend graphic design and playful creativity to craft fun, whimsical puzzles and products. I love featuring artwork from my creative family as well!
I also create custom vector art, including logos and graphics and specialize in vector tracing. I enjoy collaborating with others on new ideas. I’m responsive, flexible, and easy to work with, making the process smooth and enjoyable from start to finish.
About Rice Creative Services
Hi! I’m Melanie Rice, a graphic designer based in the northwoods of Minnesota with over 20 years of experience in the creative world.
While I offer a variety of design services, my main focus is on logo design and vector tracing—clean, crisp, and built to last. I don’t take on just any project; I like to work with people and brands that I truly connect with. Good design takes time, and I believe in spending mine wisely.
These days, my biggest passion is designing puzzles. Not your everyday puzzles, though—these are full of Minnesota charm, featuring whimsical hand-drawn illustrations that highlight the beauty, quirks, and spirit of this great state. You’ll find them in local shops around Minnesota, and they’re also available for wholesale if you’re looking to stock something unique and local.
Outside of work, I’m a big fan of travel, family time, and soaking up the peace and quiet at the lake. I genuinely enjoy what I do and working with others.
Our Minnesota Puzzles & Art
Our puzzles are truly made by puzzlers, for puzzlers—a phrase we proudly print on every box. From the very beginning, we’ve focused on quality and attention to detail that sets our puzzles apart. We check every dieline carefully to avoid large areas of plain color, ensuring a more enjoyable and engaging puzzling experience. The matte finish reduces glare, and the precision-cut pieces have been researched and tested for that satisfying fit puzzlers love. So many puzzles on the market overlook these details, but we believe they make a real difference. And despite the extra care we take, our pricing remains competitive—making our puzzles an easy choice for both retailers and serious puzzlers alike.
You’ll find these puzzles and posters in local shops around Minnesota, and on Etsy. They’re also available for wholesale if you’re looking to stock something unique and local. Click each image for store locations and ordering details.
