Wednesday, June 8, 2016

My New Creative Outlet

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Adult colouring books.

It makes me feel like a kid again. And I love it. It's also a great way to unwind and get rid of stress.

Are any of you doing this?

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  1. I enjoy the adult coloring books too

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  2. These are so popular and there are so many different types.
    Fairy Garden
    Enchanted Forest
    Animals
    Patterns
    Owls
    Everything Celestial ... etc... etc...

    But I've not seen Cars or Space themes - yet !!!

    I do think they are a wonderful idea, and very relaxing

    All the best Jan

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    1. So many themes to choose from, Jan! I've picked up a whole bunch and I'll probably get a whole bunch more!

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  3. I love my adult coloring books, especially my swear word one. There's something so soothing about coloring the F bomb beautiful shades of pink ad purple.

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    1. Those are funny! My daughter showed me a link to some hilarious ones about breaking up. They have some 'interesting' words in them!

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  4. good for you Martha, I heard they are so fun!

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  5. My Rare One bought me a Kliban Cats one for Christmas and we have coloured a few pictures in it together.

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    1. Oh, that's fun! I haven't got one of cats yet. That's my next choice!

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  6. I keep thinking I will pick one up. I really enjoyed coloring as a kid and it seems like it would be relaxing.

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    1. You should try it out, Cheryl! It's so cool.

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  7. Kind of doing them; step grand daughter likes to color so when she is over, I'll color a picture of two with her :) You are right, it is relaxing!

    betty

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    1. Very relaxing, Betty. It's like being a kid again.

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  8. Hey Martha,

    What a colourful idea and no doubt, most therapeutic. A really good friend created a Mandala for me and it's hanging on my kitchen wall.

    Take care, eh.

    Gary :)

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    1. That's a nice friend! You should take a photo and share it with your blogging pals :)

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  9. I've been so curious about this! One of my friends has one and really enjoys it. I think I might have to get one too -- for the stress. I'd like to feel like a kid again too:) xoxo

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    1. Pick one up and try it out. I think you'll really like it. Soooo relaxing!

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  10. yes! we have several and even the hubby wants in :)

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  11. I have always loved to color. I just use the children's books. The new adult books are soooooo expensive.

    Enjoy.

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    1. Any colouring book will do, Gail! I pick mine up on sale or at thrift shops. Because you are right...they are expensive!

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  12. I've got Enchanted Forest, but I was colouring before it became cool again!

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  13. I've taken a look at some, I don't think I have the patience for it.

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    1. Not for everyone! But fun for those who like them.

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  14. Mu mum got into it late last year but then ended up sick and hasn't done much since. Her surgery was postponed until today so hopefully we are finally on the mend.

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    1. I hope everything went well with your mom!

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    2. Mum's actually still in hospital, as I type this on the 15th june, so three weeks now. The surgery was delayed because she got sick and ended up in ICU but I'll do another post in a few weeks.

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  15. YES YES YES!! We both have one and enjoy them completely.....so relaxing and mindful and no notice of anything else around you.

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    1. That's it, Jim; so relaxing. And I think it's good for us to slow down and unwind.

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  16. I love art, colouring and drawing on my tablet. This is great that you have a new outlet for fun and relaxing.

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    1. I am way overdue for this. I've been meaning to get into it for a long time and with all the craziness lately, I really needed a relaxing creative outlet!

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    2. Yep. We need that. For me, it's reading the kindle Paper white outside during workday breaks.

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    3. That is a great way to unwind!

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