This is a new hobby that is becoming very popular. You can buy the books from all good bookstores, KMart, Target, BigW etc etc.
The one I have is called Birds and Butterflies Colouring for Mindfulness. They have all different names and are used for relaxation and stress relief. You can also buy them on line or print them off from a site who has a great range.
I will take photos when I finish any and pop up here.
Has anyone else seen these?
wendyv said
09:35 PM Jul 16, 2015
Yes have seen them in Big W and Target, also on web sites of some of the major booksellers.
Heard a program on ABC couple of weeks ago, where a scientist was saying that research on the brain does back up the idea that colouring in reduces stress, etc. Apparently it changes the brain waves and the effects can be measured.
Claire said
09:28 AM Aug 4, 2015
My Neice just got one for a 30th birthday present the pages are beautiful. Flowers and gardens
gollymolly said
09:52 PM Aug 8, 2015
Must get one as I could never colour within the lines.Now that I am older let's see if I have improved.
Muzzlehatch said
10:02 PM Aug 8, 2015
The outside is colored pencil (with a few licks of spit) the cutaway is brush and ink.
-- Edited by Muzzlehatch on Saturday 8th of August 2015 10:06:21 PM
Nomes said
06:03 PM Aug 20, 2015
I think colouring in must be great for our brains, just totally focused on one thing, I for one will be buying one.
About 5 years ago I said to a friend, I wish I could draw so I could put together a colouring book and pencils for us adults, boxed set, so the kids have no idea and can't nick off with the pencils. She laughed.
Nice work if you did that Muz.
Muzzlehatch said
06:13 PM Aug 20, 2015
Nomes wrote:
I think colouring in must be great for our brains, just totally focused on one thing, I for one will be buying one. <snip> Nice work if you did that Muz.
Why thank you. I was feeling very downcast and anxious when I started to do that. It took me a few days to complete. Once I was finished I felt terrificly relaxed. It is a great way of getting your brain unknotted.
banjo said
11:23 PM Aug 29, 2015
My wife took up this recently and sits for hours doing these amazing intricate pictures, think it must be addictive, she even ordered some special fine point marker things from the US (Amazon) as she was not happy with normal coloured pencils or felt tips.
bronnie said
05:42 PM Sep 6, 2015
Yes I have a couple of colouring books, just take my time with it, find it quite relaxing
Cheers Bronnie ☺
Happywanderer said
09:32 PM Sep 7, 2015
I have finished a few, now just to find where I saved the photos and I will get some up here. These are the last two I have done .
-- Edited by Happywanderer on Monday 7th of September 2015 10:14:30 PM
I was looking at books in Big W yesterday, but I made myself walk away and will not buy one until I finish the 4 crotchet projects I have under way.
Keep posting your lovely pictures.
madcart said
03:06 PM Sep 10, 2015
I just love this new craze haven't started one yet so I was wondering what sort of pencils do people use??? just the ordinary ones or ones for watercolour???
Cheers Chris
malurus said
05:35 PM Sep 10, 2015
Colouring in has been a therapy used in Psychiatric wards for years.
Happywanderer said
06:23 PM Sep 10, 2015
madcart wrote:
I just love this new craze haven't started one yet so I was wondering what sort of pencils do people use??? just the ordinary ones or ones for watercolour???
Cheers Chris
I use good colour pencils or gel pens Chris. Have an assortment of different brands.
Happywanderer said
06:26 PM Sep 10, 2015
malurus wrote:
Colouring in has been a therapy used in Psychiatric wards for years.
Well, there you go. Might save me ending up there malurus. lol
Have now started and am totally hooked. Have just bought a book that has really delicate spaces a real challenge. I have also bought some coloured pens with a very fine nib.
Cheers Chris
Kaid said
11:25 AM Nov 3, 2015
My daughter bought one for my birthday.
It is very addictive.
Jamjar said
05:11 PM Nov 4, 2015
I have just completed Microbiology as a subject for a degree I am doing. I'm a visual learner and have struggled with boring lectures.
I was able to buy an adult Microbiology colouring book, which also provides written subject matter. So, a great combination of learning while relaxing.
J.
the rocket said
09:30 AM Nov 17, 2015
Wow. They r beautiful.
Happywanderer said
08:12 PM Nov 20, 2015
Will add a few more I've done lately.
-- Edited by Happywanderer on Friday 20th of November 2015 08:13:24 PM
They are great, don't think I could stay in the lines that well.
Lynda
Swoffer said
02:20 PM Nov 23, 2015
My wife has just had a knee replacement (10 days ago) and a few days post op her brother came to visit bringing her a colouring book and a packet of pencils . My son and I both thought this was a great lark at the time . We no longer think that , great therapy .
-- Edited by Swoffer on Monday 23rd of November 2015 08:13:16 PM
Happywanderer said
06:54 PM Nov 23, 2015
Absolutely Swifter. Has a very relaxing and calming effect.
Has become very popular around the world.
Swoffer said
08:15 PM Nov 23, 2015
Happywanderer wrote:
Absolutely Swifter.
Ha ha ha , been called a lot of things before but never a swifter
Happywanderer said
10:21 PM Nov 23, 2015
So Swoffer the phone changed that all by itself. Just tried to do it again but I was one step ahead of it this time.
Happywanderer said
12:25 PM Nov 26, 2015
Time for some more. Does anyone else do the colouring in, c'mon show us.
This is a new hobby that is becoming very popular. You can buy the books from all good bookstores, KMart, Target, BigW etc etc.
The one I have is called Birds and Butterflies Colouring for Mindfulness. They have all different names and are used for relaxation and stress relief. You can also buy them on line or print them off from a site who has a great range.
I will take photos when I finish any and pop up here.
Has anyone else seen these?
Heard a program on ABC couple of weeks ago, where a scientist was saying that research on the brain does back up the idea that colouring in reduces stress, etc. Apparently it changes the brain waves and the effects can be measured.
My Neice just got one for a 30th birthday present the pages are beautiful. Flowers and gardens
The outside is colored pencil (with a few licks of spit) the cutaway is brush and ink.
-- Edited by Muzzlehatch on Saturday 8th of August 2015 10:06:21 PM
About 5 years ago I said to a friend, I wish I could draw so I could put together a colouring book and pencils for us adults, boxed set, so the kids have no idea and can't nick off with the pencils. She laughed.
Nice work if you did that Muz.
Why thank you. I was feeling very downcast and anxious when I started to do that. It took me a few days to complete. Once I was finished I felt terrificly relaxed. It is a great way of getting your brain unknotted.
Cheers Bronnie ☺
I have finished a few, now just to find where I saved the photos and I will get some up here. These are the last two I have done .
-- Edited by Happywanderer on Monday 7th of September 2015 10:14:30 PM
Another two I've done just recently
-- Edited by Happywanderer on Monday 7th of September 2015 10:16:55 PM
Another couple finished just recently. A great way to relax.
I was looking at books in Big W yesterday, but I made myself walk away and will not buy one until I finish the 4 crotchet projects I have under way.
Keep posting your lovely pictures.
I just love this new craze haven't started one yet so I was wondering what sort of pencils do people use??? just the ordinary ones or ones for watercolour???
Cheers Chris
Colouring in has been a therapy used in Psychiatric wards for years.
I use good colour pencils or gel pens Chris. Have an assortment of different brands.
Well, there you go. Might save me ending up there malurus. lol
Another couple I've finished.
Thanks for that Happywanderer
Have now started and am totally hooked. Have just bought a book that has really delicate spaces a real challenge. I have also bought some coloured pens with a very fine nib.
Cheers Chris
It is very addictive.
I was able to buy an adult Microbiology colouring book, which also provides written subject matter. So, a great combination of learning while relaxing.
J.
Wow. They r beautiful.
Will add a few more I've done lately.
-- Edited by Happywanderer on Friday 20th of November 2015 08:13:24 PM
They are great, don't think I could stay in the lines that well.
Lynda
My wife has just had a knee replacement (10 days ago) and a few days post op her brother came to visit bringing her a colouring book and a packet of pencils . My son and I both thought this was a great lark at the time .
We no longer think that , great therapy .
-- Edited by Swoffer on Monday 23rd of November 2015 08:13:16 PM
Has become very popular around the world.
Ha ha ha , been called a lot of things before but never a swifter
So Swoffer the phone changed that all by itself. Just tried to do it again but I was one step ahead of it this time.