If you run a gift shop, bookstore, museum store, or boutique in Michigan — or anywhere that serves customers who love the Great Lakes State — you already know the challenge: finding products that sell themselves. Products that customers pick up, recognize, and immediately connect with.
Michigan jigsaw puzzles from MI Puzzles by Phil Stagg Photography do exactly that.
What Makes These Puzzles Different
Every puzzle in our Michigan line starts with an original fine-art photograph taken by Phil Stagg, a Michigan-based photographer who has spent years documenting the state's most beautiful and underappreciated places. These aren't stock images or generic landscapes. They're the Mackinac Bridge at the right light. Fishtown exactly as locals remember it. The copper-stained cliffs of the UP the way only someone who's been there can capture them.
That authenticity is what drives retail sell-through. When a customer picks up a puzzle and says "I've been there" or "my grandmother lives near there" — that's the moment the sale happens. Our puzzles create that moment consistently.
Iconic Michigan Landmarks
Fort Michilimackinac – 300 Piece
A natural fit for Mackinaw City retailers and history-focused stores.
Cadillac Fountain – 1000 Piece
A strong local seller for Cadillac-area and west Michigan retailers.
Upper Peninsula Favorites
A waterfall destination puzzle that resonates with UP visitors and locals alike.
One of the UP's most visited waterfalls — strong recognition drives impulse purchases.
Waterfalls of Michigan – 1000 Piece
A statewide waterfall collection in one puzzle — broad appeal for any Michigan store.
Michigan Lighthouses
Lighthouses of Michigan – 1000 Piece
A statewide lighthouse collection — broad appeal, strong gifting occasion.
Crisp Point Lighthouse – 1000 Piece
A cult favorite among UP visitors. High recognition, strong repeat purchase.
Guidebooks & Calendars
Round out your Michigan section with our guidebook series and wall calendars — natural add-ons that increase average transaction value and give customers more reasons to return.
We also carry Michigan playing cards, postcards, and other regional items — all available once you're signed in to your wholesale account.
Why Retailers Reorder
Our retail partners reorder for three reasons:
- Regional specificity sells. Customers want something that feels genuinely local — not mass-produced. Our puzzles deliver that.
- Multiple SKUs, flexible mix. With dozens of Michigan titles across three piece counts, you can curate a selection that fits your store's identity — lighthouse-focused, UP-focused, statewide, or all of the above.
- The brand travels. We carry designs for states beyond Michigan, and our wholesale network spans the country — including retailers in Utah, Arizona, Texas, Florida, Georgia, New York, Maine, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and more. Retailers in those states carry our brand because the photography and quality speak for themselves, regardless of the region.
How to Order
Ordering is straightforward — no emails, no back-and-forth. Choose the channel that works best for you:
- Order on our site — sign in with your company email to browse our full catalog, see live inventory, and place your order directly. Sign in here →
- Order on Faire — net-60 terms and free returns on your first order. Use our direct link: faire.com/direct/philstaggphotography
Puzzles ship in cases of 16 with a $300 order minimum — the most economical way to ship. Mix and match titles freely within each case. Need a custom design featuring your own location or image? That's available at pallet quantities — inquire through your account.
New to MI Puzzles Wholesale?
Visit our wholesale page to learn more about the program and sign up for an account: mipuzzles.com/pages/wholesale