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Happywanderer


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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?



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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.

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My Neice just got one for a 30th birthday present the pages are beautiful. Flowers and gardens

 



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Must get one as I could never colour within the lines.Now that I am older let's see if I have improved.

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Multimedia

The outside is colored pencil (with a few licks of spit) the cutaway is brush and ink. 



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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.

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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.
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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.



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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.

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Yes I have a couple of colouring books, just take my time with it, find it quite relaxing

Cheers Bronnie &#9786;

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Photo 1.jpgPhoto 2.jpg

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 .



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Photo 4.jpgPhoto 6.jpg

Another two I've done just recently



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Another couple finished just recently. A great way to relax.

Photo 15.jpgPhoto 16.jpg



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Lovely work!

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.

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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



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Colouring in has been a therapy used in Psychiatric wards for years.



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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.



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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



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Another couple I've finished.

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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



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My daughter bought one for my birthday.
It is very addictive.

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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.

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Wow. They r beautiful. 



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Will add a few more I've done lately.1448010189724.jpg1448010189724.jpg1448010264143.jpg1448010237197.jpg



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1448010615553.jpg1448010651281.jpg1448010699986.jpgSome more.



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Happy Wandered,

They are great, don't think I could stay in the lines that well.

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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 .



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Absolutely Swifter. Has a very relaxing and calming effect.
Has become very popular around the world.

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Happywanderer wrote:

Absolutely Swifter.

 

Ha ha ha , been called a lot of things before but never a swifter smile



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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.



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Week 14 - 4.jpgChallenge 16-2.jpgChallenge 15 2.jpgTime for some more. Does anyone else do the colouring in, c'mon show us.

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