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Coloring books for us

qualitygal — Wed, 23 Mar 2016 12:27:32 GMT

Started a new mendalla, think that's it, after it took me 3 days to complete one other picture. I looked at Pinterest the other day, and wow are there some talented people on there who do this. What colors and shading!!!

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cotton4me — Wed, 23 Mar 2016 12:38:57 GMT

Yes, there are some very talented people. I've looked at pictures online from my coloring book and they're amazing. I think a lot of it has to do with shading. I'm not the least bit artistic but i began doing that with my flowers and leaves and it makes a big difference.

It's been nice to have while waiting at appointments and surgeries. I spent the day at the hospital and it really made the time go by.

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BornToShop — Wed, 23 Mar 2016 13:35:34 GMT

@cotton4me, I too am not the least bit artistic. While I have jumped on the coloring bandwagon, DH & I are avid puzzlers. We love 1000-3000 piece jigsaw puzzles to keep us calm & brain-sharp! Of course, having a glass of Merlot & a piece of dark chocolate while participating, truly enhances both experiences & I might add, our artistic ability!

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pommom — Wed, 23 Mar 2016 17:28:57 GMT

I'm in the minority in that I do not enjoy coloring books at all. They feel like homework.

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insomniac2 — Wed, 23 Mar 2016 18:06:21 GMT

Even when I was a child, I was not fond of coloring.

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MaRina — Wed, 23 Mar 2016 18:15:17 GMT

I purchased a couple of books recently.

1. Because I always enjoyed coloring, specially with my son.

2. Because I recently had surgery on my carotid artery and thought it would help me kill some time. But I'm having weakness still in my right arm and can't color.

I sure hope I can start again soon.

It can be so relaxing and fun to show your master piece off to the family

My favorite book I got at JoAnne's. It's called Enchanted forest. I do highly recommend you invest in a good sharpener.

Happy coloring!

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cotton4me — Wed, 23 Mar 2016 20:09:34 GMT

@BornToShop wrote:
@cotton4me, I too am not the least bit artistic. While I have jumped on the coloring bandwagon, DH & I are avid puzzlers. We love 1000-3000 piece jigsaw puzzles to keep us calm & brain-sharp! Of course, having a glass of Merlot & a piece of dark chocolate while participating, truly enhances both experiences & I might add, our artistic ability!

@BornToShop

Wow, you and your husband do some big puzzles! I enjoy puzzles, along with chocolate. More recently I've been doing them online. For anyone interested here's the link: http://thejigsawpuzzles.com/

You can choose the cut and number of pieces on each puzzle by hovering over it (50, 100, 150, etc). I hope it's helping my brain because it needs help. Lol.

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cotton4me — Wed, 23 Mar 2016 18:29:38 GMT

@Renna wrote:
I purchased a couple of books recently.
1. Because I always enjoyed coloring, specially with my son.
2. Because I recently had surgery on my carotid artery and thought it would help me kill some time. But I'm having weakness still in my right arm and can't color.
I sure hope I can start again soon.
It can be so relaxing and fun to show your master piece off to the family
My favorite book I got at JoAnne's. It's called Enchanted forest. I do highly recommend you invest in a good sharpener.
Happy coloring!

@MaRina

Sorry to hear about your arm weakness. I hope you'll be back to good health soon. I just wanted to say that I have the same coloring book - Enchanted Forest and it's so nice - beautiful quality and artwork. I just completed the picture below of the deer with the birds in his antlers.

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Puzzle Piece — Wed, 23 Mar 2016 18:38:46 GMT

I probalby won't ever get caught up in this trend. I do my own rendering and painting.

If it helps people de-stress and relax that's good.

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MaRina — Wed, 23 Mar 2016 18:59:13 GMT

@cotton4me wrote:
@Renna wrote:
I purchased a couple of books recently.
1. Because I always enjoyed coloring, specially with my son.
2. Because I recently had surgery on my carotid artery and thought it would help me kill some time. But I'm having weakness still in my right arm and can't color.
I sure hope I can start again soon.
It can be so relaxing and fun to show your master piece off to the family
My favorite book I got at JoAnne's. It's called Enchanted forest. I do highly recommend you invest in a good sharpener.
Happy coloring!
@MaRina

Sorry to hear about your arm weakness. I hope you'll be back to good health soon. I just wanted to say that I have the same coloring book - Enchanted Forest and it's so nice - beautiful quality and artwork. I just completed the picture below of the deer with the birds in his antlers.

That's exactly my book. Maybe I'll see if I can do a little today on the same page.

Thanks, I just found out Monday my tumor wasn't cancerous

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Krimpette — Wed, 23 Mar 2016 19:23:22 GMT

I absolutely love coloring! Most recently, I've been using vellum coloring books that give the appearance of stained glass when completed. I've done several different ones, and have cut them and laminated them. I've stuck them in scattered places on my slider in the kitchen, with the hopes that it will deter the birds from doing body slams against the glass!!! I love these books, especially mandelas and paisleys. I don't do the shading, as I'm quite content with the look otherwise. I don't want it to become too much of a chore! Right now, I find it totally relaxing.

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cotton4me — Wed, 23 Mar 2016 20:12:23 GMT

@Renna wrote:

That's exactly my book. Maybe I'll see if I can do a little today on the same page.
Thanks, I just found out Monday my tumor wasn't cancerous

@MaRina Congratulations on the good news.

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Drythe — Wed, 23 Mar 2016 22:49:16 GMT

@cotton4me @cotton4me wrote:

That's exactly my book. Maybe I'll see if I can do a little today on the same page.
Thanks, I just found out Monday my tumor wasn't cancerous

@cotton4me

What Stupendous news! So happy for you!

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cotton4me — Wed, 23 Mar 2016 22:51:24 GMT

@Drythe wrote:
@cotton4me @cotton4me wrote:

That's exactly my book. Maybe I'll see if I can do a little today on the same page.
Thanks, I just found out Monday my tumor wasn't cancerous

@cotton4me

What Stupendous news! So happy for you!

@Drythe @MaRina

Hi Drythe - it was actually Renna who received the good news. I'll copy her on this.

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Marienkaefer2 — Wed, 23 Mar 2016 23:00:10 GMT

I have a couple of coloring books. I have one called "The Enchanted Forest" and another called "Scenes of Paris."

I do them sporadically, like ten or fifteen minutes at a time. If I'm working around the house and want a break, or if I'm ready to go somewhere and waiting for someone, or if I just want to zone out for a little while. I also do them a lot while watching tv.

I do feel relaxed when I do them.

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Marienkaefer2 — Wed, 23 Mar 2016 23:01:31 GMT

@Renna wrote:
@cotton4me wrote:
@Renna wrote:
I purchased a couple of books recently.
1. Because I always enjoyed coloring, specially with my son.
2. Because I recently had surgery on my carotid artery and thought it would help me kill some time. But I'm having weakness still in my right arm and can't color.
I sure hope I can start again soon.
It can be so relaxing and fun to show your master piece off to the family
My favorite book I got at JoAnne's. It's called Enchanted forest. I do highly recommend you invest in a good sharpener.
Happy coloring!
@MaRina

Sorry to hear about your arm weakness. I hope you'll be back to good health soon. I just wanted to say that I have the same coloring book - Enchanted Forest and it's so nice - beautiful quality and artwork. I just completed the picture below of the deer with the birds in his antlers.

That's exactly my book. Maybe I'll see if I can do a little today on the same page.
Thanks, I just found out Monday my tumor wasn't cancerous

Yes, I love this book! I think the same artist also makes one about the sea, as well.

I take this with me to my school mentoring program, and my "buddy" and I spend time coloring together, as well. It's a great way to relax and talk.

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MaRina — Wed, 23 Mar 2016 23:32:20 GMT

THANK You, Drythe

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MaRina — Wed, 23 Mar 2016 23:34:17 GMT

@Marienkaefer2 wrote:
I have a couple of coloring books. I have one called "The Enchanted Forest" and another called "Scenes of Paris."

I do them sporadically, like ten or fifteen minutes at a time. If I'm working around the house and want a break, or if I'm ready to go somewhere and waiting for someone, or if I just want to zone out for a little while. I also do them a lot while watching tv.

I do feel relaxed when I do them.

I also have the sea life one. I'll have to look for the Scenes of Paris one!

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cowboy sam — Thu, 24 Mar 2016 00:10:30 GMT

A friend advised me ... to buy good pencils if i could afford them . So i bought Prismacolor premier set of 72 colored pencils and also Prismacolor pencil sharpner.

I am coloring in a Colorama book.

Love cloring it keeps my mind and body relaxed .

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MacDUFF — Thu, 24 Mar 2016 00:57:33 GMT

@cotton4me

A quick interruption to thank you for the jigsaw puzzle link...here's one I use...

http://www.jigzone.com/puzzles/daily-jigsaw

Carry on!