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Across the Fence:  Adult Coloring Books . . . what's new out there?  |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13664 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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 Posted - Nov 04 2015 : 11:07:07 AM
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Hi Farmgirls,
I've always considered coloring to be therapeutic and have done that even as an adult. I have a kids coloring book in my office that I've colored in some time ago.
When I was just recently in Phoenix, visiting my daughter, Robin, we were looking at the adult coloring book selections at Michaels. Silly us, we didn't purchase any at the time but should have because we could have been coloring "together" when we were sitting and chatting.
But I stopped at the Michaels in Flagstaff on my way home for something else, looked at them again and purchased one. They are pretty detailed and it will be hard to use crayons, but coloring pencils will work well.
This is something I could do out in my glamper with a little music, cup of tea or coffee and my doggie, Bramble, by my side.
Here's the one I purchased. There is a coloring page inside of the sailboat. The colored heart is inside the back cover, but there is a coloring page for it too.
So, here we go . . . .
CJ
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..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
Edited by - ceejay48 on Apr 15 2016 6:38:39 PM |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Nov 04 2015 : 11:14:14 AM
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That is so neat, CJ. I love to doodle - and coloring is doodling within the lines that someone else already drew. LOL! I may have to go to Michaels and get me a coloring book.
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13664 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13664 Posts |
Posted - Nov 04 2015 : 11:33:29 AM
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There are LOTS of selections at Michaels and I'm sure that's not the only place to get them. I haven't started anything yet because I have to finish a sewing project and make three aprons for an order.
However . . . .
Too bad we all couldn't get together for a Farmgirl Coloring Party! With tea and scones!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
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Posted - Nov 04 2015 : 11:50:35 AM
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| OOO!!! I love those! I have a stained glass, tropical jungles and medieval one. We need to have a coloring party for sure! |
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
2281 Posts
Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
2281 Posts |
Posted - Nov 04 2015 : 12:37:51 PM
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You can even Google "Free coloring pages" to get scads of them.
Doxie Mom - Everyone loves a Weiner!
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cajungal
True Blue Farmgirl
2349 Posts
Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
Houston Area
Texas
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Posted - Nov 04 2015 : 2:38:31 PM
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I gotta admit, my mind went straight to the gutter when I read "adult coloring books". I'm actually relieved it wasn't a post about "that". hee hee
I love to color, too! I've been packing up the stuff in our school room (My youngest went to college 2 years ago, so I think I've had time to deal with it), anyway, I've been packing up stuff and came across coloring books and took a break in my day to color in them. Fun!
Catherine
Sister #76 (2005)
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt.
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Nov 04 2015 : 3:51:53 PM
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Love it! Finally, the rest of the world is catching on to what some of us knew all along. I've always loved to color!
LAUGHING OUT LOUD, Catherine!
Very cool, CJ! Wouldn't this be good for a farmgirl Chapter meet?
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, January 2013
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
http://sfgblog.maryjanesfarm.org/
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13664 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13664 Posts |
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
6740 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
6740 Posts |
Posted - Nov 04 2015 : 7:06:56 PM
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CJ...I love that Coloring Book. I will have to check it out myself. I have bought all mine through Barnes N Noble.
They must have 50 different styles. But Johanna Basfords are my favorite: Secret Garden, Enchanted Forest and her
brand new one Lost Ocean. Today one of my Farm Sisters sent me the Daphne's Diary Coloring Book too. I am very picky
about the color books I choose. I don't like a lot of Pattern Repetition on each page. Like an entire page of roses
for example. And I don't like Mandella Symbols. I like the two pictures you posted...so, I will have to check that
out. I use Colored Pencils, Water Colored Pencils/with brushes, Colored Ink Brushes, Micro-line small tipped
colored pens, Metalic Colored Pencils. But my all time favorite are the Brush Markers (set of 12) The colors are extremely
Vibrant. You can buy all these different pens and markers I listed at Barnes and Noble.
I have always colored all my life but I usually always used Crayons...so I have really expanded my horizon with all
these different kinds of media. I might use two or three different kinds on one page.
Well, Happy Adult Coloring Girls!! And  Catherine, you aren't the only one who takes "Adult" Coloring in the wrong light. LOL
Hugs and Smiles,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
Dec 2011-Farmgirl of the Month
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
Don't allow others to steal the Glitz from your *SPARKLE*
Life is too short to knit with ugly yarn!
Leave Your Cares Behind...Join Us On The Porch |
Edited by - LadyInRed on Nov 04 2015 7:09:52 PM |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13664 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13664 Posts |
Posted - Nov 04 2015 : 8:28:03 PM
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I'm going to have to find some different coloring pencils/pens too. I didn't go that far. And, there is no Barnes and Noble around here . . just Walmart. So we'll see. May have to see what I can find online.
I agree with you Peggy . . . and I want to find one that is Christian themed. (I was thinking I saw you post on FB about one like that)
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
Edited by - ceejay48 on Nov 05 2015 07:36:01 AM |
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
2474 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
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Posted - Nov 04 2015 : 10:35:41 PM
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I love them too. But I love to draw my own (really cartoon) my own and color it in.
grandmother and orphan farmgirl |
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
6740 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
6740 Posts |
Posted - Nov 05 2015 : 10:09:01 AM
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CJ...yes, there is one you can get on-line from Margaret Feinberg (just google her name) or go through
LifeWay Ministries.
Bonnie...we All wish we could draw our own and color them!! You should be making your own coloring books
to sell...to All of your Farmgirl Sisters!! Nobody has a Farm Theme out in the Market Place that I know
of. It would be a big seller!! And no, I'm not joking!
Also Girls...I just went on Amazon and ordered Dreamscapes, Skyscapes and another one in that series...all for $18.02 and
free shipping with Prime and I will have them in two days.
We have a Michaels but it is clear across the City from where I live...so, Amazon works for me. Just thought I would share! 
More Later Coloring Artists,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
Dec 2011-Farmgirl of the Month
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
Don't allow others to steal the Glitz from your *SPARKLE*
Life is too short to knit with ugly yarn!
Leave Your Cares Behind...Join Us On The Porch |
Edited by - LadyInRed on Nov 05 2015 10:19:06 AM |
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ClaireSky
True Blue Farmgirl
1792 Posts
Julie
Arcadia
WI
USA
1792 Posts |
Posted - Nov 05 2015 : 10:35:02 AM
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These coloring books would make great Christmas gifts also.... 
Julie
Farmgirl #399
May 2010 Farmgirl of the Month
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog ... Charles F. Doran |
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Mikki
True Blue Farmgirl
1510 Posts
Mikki
Austin
Indiana
USA
1510 Posts |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Nov 05 2015 : 1:08:18 PM
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I just bought one for me and will post a pic when I get home. It is decorated campers. Lol.
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Nov 05 2015 : 1:09:09 PM
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My Joanns store has lots of different ones.
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13664 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13664 Posts |
Posted - Nov 05 2015 : 1:45:48 PM
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Linda, We were also in JoAnns while I was visiting my daughter, but we didn't look at coloring books . . didn't even think of it. The only reason we did at Michaels is because they were right there in front of us when we walked in and that sparked interest!
I dug out my coloring pencils and started my first page today. But I need some of the pencils/pens that Peggy mentioned that are vibrant colors too! Hmmmmmm . . .
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Nov 05 2015 : 2:15:06 PM
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JoAnns had LOTS! Flowers, horses, animals, calming, happy, mandalas, Secret Garden, Dragons, etc. I'd say at least 25 different ones. I was looking for another book when I found them.
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13664 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13664 Posts |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Nov 05 2015 : 4:20:20 PM
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Don't you just hate that, CJ? I didn't get pencils or markers because I think the ones I have here might still be good. If not, I, too, will be going shopping. JoAnns had a set of 50 fine-point markers for $12.99 - and my 50% off coupon starts on Saturday. Hmmmmm - wonder where I will be going?
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13664 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13664 Posts |
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Mikki
True Blue Farmgirl
1510 Posts
Mikki
Austin
Indiana
USA
1510 Posts |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13664 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13664 Posts |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
7546 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
7546 Posts |
Posted - Nov 05 2015 : 8:35:18 PM
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Some of the smaller markers DO squeak. LOL!
Farmgirl hugs,
Farmgirl #1919
Farm Girl of the Month August 2015
Linda O
Lone Oak, TX
"Women are Angels, and when someone breaks our wings, we simply continue to fly . . . on a broomstick - we're flexible, like that."
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
6740 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
6740 Posts |
Posted - Nov 06 2015 : 12:48:06 AM
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The Sharpie fine-tip markers do squeak and I won't use them because that gives me the willies (like fingernails on
a chalk board). But the ones Barnes and Noble Sells and probably Joannes too are Artist Markers not at all
like the Sharpies style marker. They are very pointy fine tip pens.
CJ...your are right there aren't a lot of Purple shades in Colored Pencils. So each set I buy...I look for shades
that I don't already have. Of course you will get over-lap colors but that is OK. Do you have an Art Supply
Store in your area? I'm not sure what Walmart carries...I don't think I have ever even looked there for coloring
supplies. Also, girls remember your School Basic Art Color Wheel...and you can mix your own shades that way.
We will have to keep this thread going and share as we discover new supplies and where to get them. Also, we could
post some of our favorite coloring pages and tell what Media you used. That would be fun!
Hugs and Smiles,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
Dec 2011-Farmgirl of the Month
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
Don't allow others to steal the Glitz from your *SPARKLE*
Life is too short to knit with ugly yarn!
Leave Your Cares Behind...Join Us On The Porch |
Edited by - LadyInRed on Nov 06 2015 12:50:11 AM |
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Mikki
True Blue Farmgirl
1510 Posts
Mikki
Austin
Indiana
USA
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Across the Fence: Adult Coloring Books . . . what's new out there? |
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Adult Coloring Books . . . what's new out there?
