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General Discussion => This 'n' That => Topic started by: honeybun on November 12, 2015, 07:55:43 PM
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Anyone tried them....and enjoyed them.
I think I will get one for my sis for Xmas.
I have had a look and there are hundreds with so many seemingly enjoying them..
Anyone ????
Honeybun
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ERM, me. ;D I even bought some fancy pencils which don't need sharpening. One I got has very intricate pictures. Not long started using it.
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I have got one on my Xmas list.
Any recommendations CG.
I don't want a crap one for me or sis. Oh and those pencils sound good.....where did you get them.
Honeybun
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Me too. I bought a mindfulness one and I find that I can get totally immersed in it :)
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Book is called Calming Art bought in supermarket & pencils twist, from large crayon manufacturer. ;)
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Ooo right, now I know what to look for.
I loved colouring in with my kids and hated it when they went over the lines ;D.
I was the one who enjoyed it most .
Honeybun
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I've got a couple of adult colouring books but get bored - I think I too need the normal kid's colouring books!!
Taz x ;D
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I can always head into loft for grandkids colouring books. ;D
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There's an idea - I reckon there's still my own kids colouring books in our loft!
Taz x
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Always loved colouring as a child, with my own children and with my granddaughter. Bought myself a colouring book recently, quite cheaply in a local shop. I don't like the ones that are too intricate or with really heavy black lines so shop around as there are plenty to choose from. DH also found me some to print off the internet, a lovely butterfly one that I gave to my grandaughter after I coloured it in shades of purple and pink which matched her bedroom- she loved it..
It is a very relaxing thing to do especially on these dark winter days when gardening is off the agenda and if you are buying a book for someone else there are lots of themed ones- birds, gardens, landscapes etc to suit different interests.
Thorntrees
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My daughter (23) and I love them - we both have a large box of coloured pencils the DH bought us (cheap from The Works, but lovely to use!) and spend hours lost in our own world. We enjoy the intricate designs, but there's lots of different styles available.
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They are a great idea for long flights, especially if you don't like flying
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Sorry to stir up the mud, but for me, colouring in is for kids.
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I have one.
I use to love colouring as a child and with my own children.
Very relaxing.
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I guess I haven't quite grown up yet ;D
I have asked hubby for one for Xmas and will get my sis one too.
I'm really looking forward to it.
Honeybun
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No Dulciana, it's says 'adults' on the cover so it's okay for us to colour. 🖍🖍🖍🖍🖍
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I love them...it's really relaxing - especially if you put on some calming music in the background...! :)
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I have 'Secret Garden', by Johanna Basford.
Really does occupy your mind when stressed.
I've just ordered this one :)
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Dot-2-dot anyone? and nope, not my idea of a relaxing afternoon !
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I wish I'd designed my own range of Adult colouring books now!!
As long as 20 years ago I was using adult colouring books for groups of older people To whom I taught Art and craft. Quite often I would draw out a very simple picture and photocopy it for a few to use.
For some people who had had strokes for example it was a great way to get them involved in something enjoyable. Others were daunted by a white sheet of paper and weren't confident to have a go at painting. Some didn't even have the confidence to sit with a group of "artists" so these were a great way to at least get them up to the table and joining in. After a few weeks colouring in I'd be able to get them to try painting and for quite a few their spare time was transformed and they would come in telling me that their family had bought them paper, paints, art books etc. and we're really encouraging their new hobby. It was rewarding for all of us.
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My sister had magic painting books too.
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Never too late PF.
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My hubby took up painting seriously when he retired. He has always drawn but never really for him. He did wall murals for the kids and friends kids too.
Now he paints....some strange stuff admittedly ::), but he sells quite a bit at times and has had a few commissions.
He loves it and after a bit of a break he is getting started again.
Great relaxation.
Honeybun
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My sister had magic painting books too.
I had those when I was a little girl. The paper was so thin in those books and it used to bleed through.
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I need to have a look-see ……. I think Mum put blotting paper between each page, she had 2 books on the 'go' so that 1 page dried and she could work on another.
Fuzzy felts anyone ???
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I think you might be surprised with adult colouring in books CLKD.
I'm really looking forward to getting one as I think it will be a great way to just relax and let my mind just concentrate on the one activity rather than jumping around over thinking things like it usually does.
Honeybun
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Oh I had a good look ;D - The Book Club had some, I flipped through some in other book shops …….. might have a go at magic painting though ;) and I see there are doodling books and 'how to doodle' advice books ……..
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Oh I had a good look ;D - The Book Club had some, I flipped through some in other book shops …….. might have a go at magic painting though ;) and I see there are doodling books and 'how to doodle' advice books ……..
You won't get very engrossed in magic painting. You only need the attention span of a gnat as it literally takes seconds, that's why kids used to do it. ;D
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Didn't we agree that we are all kids at heart ;D
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My 'secret garden' colouring book arrived today along with some new coloured pencils. Really looking forward to starting it. It's really good quality and is full of lovely pictures. It's obviously for adults but I feel like an excited child
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Well yes for kids ;D
Honeybun
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