GOOD FENCES
I'm sure, unless you live under a rock, you've been seeing or reading about the newest craze for adults. Psychologically, they're supposed to be a healthy outlet of relieving stressors that interfere with the over-all health. I, on the other hand, think it's just something fun. Heck, I see crayons or colored pencils and like a force that draws me near...I doodle. 
I've always enjoyed the pastime. Coloring. So, for several months now, I've been wanting to get me one of those new 'popular' coloring books for adults....I bought two yesterday [one of fairies and the other an eclectic 'calming' one filled with different types of images to color in]. I'm now in the debate mode of what to buy...."fine tipped felt tipped markers" or "colored pencils". I'm leaning toward the latter since there are probably more variety of colors...after my appointment with my heart surgeon [the one who performed the stent placement last March], 
I will head to Hobby Lobby and/or Michaels. I've skimmed through the two books I purchased once I got back home and see there is quite a bit of detail and fine coloring to be done. At this point then, I'm leaning toward colored pencils for a second reason. If it becomes something enjoyable, in the future I may go back and buy a couple more books...I almost bought three since another one I really liked was filled with all the Victorian, impressionist classics in art. Another that caught my interest was butterflies and birds. I look forward to the 'new' adventure on a wet rainy day that keeps me indoors!! Speaking of "wet and rainy"...I started receiving hurricane alerts yesterday on my app! In January? Yes indeed!!! There is quite a large storm out there in the Atlantic. An 'out of season' storm. I really don't think, by the path graphics, that he'll make landfall...but so unusual. He's been named Alex.
Oh ya....I wanted to mention.....I'm a winner of the Powerball Lottery. Really, you say? Yep. I got the PB #. That's $4.00 I think, isn't it? I'd much rather it stay in the pot to build it up to the billion mark again in a few months. They can keep my winnings. lol
Oh ya....I wanted to mention.....I'm a winner of the Powerball Lottery. Really, you say? Yep. I got the PB #. That's $4.00 I think, isn't it? I'd much rather it stay in the pot to build it up to the billion mark again in a few months. They can keep my winnings. lol
Hello Anni, I have heard of the adult coloring books. I will have to try to find some, I was thinking about buying a puzzle too. Happy Thursday, enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteI love working puzzles too. Thing is, these days, I have no place to keep it out and continue working on them day after day.
DeleteI hope the coloring is fun.
I've seen the coloring books but I'm not inclined to use them. You, however, are much more artistic than I am and might really come up with some frameables. :-)
ReplyDeleteI doubt I'd frame any of them from the books. But, thanks for the compliment...you are always such a positive blogger.
DeleteGood morning!
ReplyDeleteMy sister-in-law gave me an adult coloring book for Christmas. It came with a small set of colored pencils, but I quickly discovered I needed more colors! I colored one page just to try it out, but I really enjoy crossword puzzles more.
Pretty fence photo!
Have a great day!
Lea
Ya, I hope to find a good supply of many VARIED colored pencils...not just the red/green/yellow/blue type. Oh I too like crosswords...and hangman. They go 'hand in hand' in my opinion.
DeletePretty fence shot ~ so pretty you almost miss the fence ~ great shot!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a joyful weekend ~ ^_^
It is a bit camouflaged.
DeleteI am in a forgetful mood this morn...yours is the second blog in a row I have had to come back to. I wanted to say I LOVE all the green in your fence shot.
ReplyDeleteThat's great to know you enjoyed the greenery today Rose! Thanks.
DeleteI have a niece that buys these coloring books. Me, I color with Lorelei, my granddaughter. Admittedly, not always my choice of subjects. LOL
ReplyDeleteI just noticed I had typed this after a reply you made, not on its on...so deleted it and reposting on its on.
No problem!!! Oh, how I love your granddaughter's name.....Lorelei!! Pretty.
DeleteMy daughter colors in these books all of the time ... she is handicapped and doesn't get out much and the coloring does entertain her and calm her. I will tell you color pencils are best because often the pens bleed through to the next page. We have been doing this for years and this year it seems to have caught fire. I am glad because now there will be many new ones put out to satisfy the insatiable public. Have fun, Annie ... you can be as creative as you want with these ... there are no rules :) And ... by, the way, your fence picture is gorgeous :)
ReplyDeleteAndrea @ From the Sol
Thanks Andrea....and appreciated your input!
DeleteWooHoo I joined that bandwagon too. Before Christmas my daughter asked for a list...I told it it was easy...I want an adult coloring book and pencils. She was tickled pink.
ReplyDeleteShe selected at book of gorgeous Cat drawings. My friend gave me a wild life coloring book for my bday. I'm set and it is so relaxing. I've always love coloring.
Hugs Cecilia
I have not SEEN one with cats only....now I'll be on the lookout.
DeleteI haven't seen any of the coloring books for adults, but I'm going to start looking!! How fun and I did love them when I was a child and I suspect this old broad will fall in love with them all over again!! Thanks so much for the info!! I do hope you have a great weekend! Enjoy!!
ReplyDeleteCool...we can sit at the blogging table together, and color!!!
DeleteI have several of those colouring books, love them!
ReplyDeleteI am hoping I will enjoy it too.
Deletea nice spill of color in that photo! we have some of those coloring books at work when it gets quiet in the deep night...
ReplyDeleteWell now....I think having them at the work place is a great idea!!
DeleteI see those coloring books everywhere I go. I've been tempted to buy one but I've held off since I'm trying to cut back on the crafty/arty spending for now
ReplyDeleteThey ARE very costly compared to the 'kids'...guess we're suckers...we adults are. lol
DeleteIt would be very hard for me to stay within the lines and I would probably go nuttier than I am trying to choose what color to use, where to use it and how hard to press. No thank you.
ReplyDeleteDon't think that's not crossed my mind too! But I figured, what the heck....
DeleteLove those colouring books, I've actually nabbed some pens from the kids so I can colour in my book! And well done on the lotto win, don't spend it all at once!
ReplyDeleteLOL....I promise. Guess I'll buy a pack of gum. That way my winnings will last a bit longer and taste sweet.
DeleteI'm not sure i'd have the patience for those intricate coloring books. Hope your visit to the Cardiac surgeon goes well. If you win the big Lottery, remember I'm one of your best blog friends!
ReplyDeleteWhere do I send your share? Breckenridge? Of course!!!
DeleteI like your pretty flower covered fence very much. I have heard to the adult coloring book craze but as yet have not bought one. - I had 1 number in the powerball but it wasn't worth diddly squat.
ReplyDelete....that's the way my numbers always go...worth NOTHING!!
DeleteI bought my mom some of these, with coloring pencils, for Christmas.
ReplyDeleteI bet she'll enjoy it too!! There is something about picking up crayons/colored pencils that brings out the 'child' in us.
DeleteI have a new coloring book too and started one of the smaller images. It's fun. And congrats on the win. I hope you're prepared to share it with all of us. hahahaha! Hugs, Diane
ReplyDeleteNo problem...your share is being shipped as I type.
DeleteLove your blog header. I got a nice floral book for Christmas and can't wait to start. Even though I paint, it will be fun to just relax and color. Congrats on your win!! Hey you can buy a coffee!! Have a nice weekend. xo
ReplyDelete...color, in the quietude! Relaxing indeed.
DeleteI know a few people who just love those books. I'm not into it, but I bet you could do something beautiful!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the win. :)
Thanks Mari
DeleteUsed to be years ago before I started blogging I colored. I liked geometric or art deco designs and I loved using colored pencils. I loved the friction and the sound of the pencils on the paper. When I started blogging I gave it up. I think it is totally cool and I'm thinking about starting it up again.
ReplyDeleteY'know, the fact you like geometric images just does NOT surprise me for some reason.
DeleteI bought my mother a coloring book for Christmas and a set of gell pens and I think she is really enjoying them! Perhaps I should have got pencils. I will get some of those!!
ReplyDeleteAnd I bet SHE IS enjoying it!!!
DeleteCouldn't believe that hurricane warning ... Definitely know about rainy days that keep you indoors, because that's what we're having here in Florida today. Again. Chees .. Might as well be in Oregon.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about "might as well be in Oregon". Altho, the last couple of days it's been sunny. And cool.
DeleteI was watching the telly last week when someone said that the best selling books in the UK 2015 were adult colouring books. Me I just buy bird books - now there's a surprise|
ReplyDeleteSnap, I'm a lottery winner too - all of £25 last weekend. Big spenders both of us Anni.
..."Hey big spenders"!!! :o)
DeleteOh I buy those kinds of books too...afterall, birding is not only enjoyable, but educational as well. You know that already tho.
adult colouring books are big in South Africa too! I would go for colour pencils!
ReplyDelete...and that I did. I too think colored pencils will be best.
DeleteLovely fence image. Nothing green here right now. I used to have my behavior disordered students color mandalas. It worked like a charm to calm them, so I knew about this before it was cool. LOL Never thought it would grow to be so popular, but I do know why!
ReplyDeleteSince my posting this, I've begun to color. It IS incredibly relaxing and calming. Everyone should have a coloring book.
DeleteLOL....I can buy a pack of gum!
ReplyDeleteThanks Felicia.
I bought a coloring book too, Enchanted Forest, and a box of colored pencils. It is fun, plus I bought some water soluble crayons and some gel pens with metallic ink. The next one I buy will be one with Bible verses, I think the title is Coloring the Psalms.
ReplyDeleteHmmmm, I'll have to look for one of that theme too!!
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