tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643092331729126387.post6151431917737538210..comments2024-03-29T09:18:31.897+00:00Comments on More than Writers: The Colours of a Writer's Lifeauntyamohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08213728883228063200noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643092331729126387.post-6726201664315866702015-10-05T22:10:58.605+01:002015-10-05T22:10:58.605+01:00It is a bit like pinging by numbers Veronica but a...It is a bit like pinging by numbers Veronica but a lot less prescriptive. It is very intricate and takes time and patience. The pictures in the books I have are patterns rather than pictures<br />Wendy H. Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04022089775887274043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643092331729126387.post-92211989030097281782015-10-05T11:38:20.051+01:002015-10-05T11:38:20.051+01:00I like the idea of adult colouring books - I did s...I like the idea of adult colouring books - I did some colouring in a mental health support group the other week - but I must admit it somewhat reminds me of the 'painting by numbers' craze that was around when I was a teenager!Veronica Zundelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04248292370623296757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643092331729126387.post-884252121310997732015-10-03T19:15:58.160+01:002015-10-03T19:15:58.160+01:00That sounds idyllic Fran. Country sounds are very ...That sounds idyllic Fran. Country sounds are very relaxingWendy H. Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04022089775887274043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643092331729126387.post-25117881979363760302015-10-03T19:15:29.442+01:002015-10-03T19:15:29.442+01:00I loved painting by numbers as a child. Hope you e...I loved painting by numbers as a child. Hope you enjoy the colouring.Wendy H. Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04022089775887274043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643092331729126387.post-73017621281129629072015-10-02T21:40:47.306+01:002015-10-02T21:40:47.306+01:00I've never been any good with my hands, sadly....I've never been any good with my hands, sadly. My quiet-inducing ploy is going for a walk in the countryside or country park. Music can come through my Ipod if I want it although the sounds of the birds, the wind and the burn are often enough. Fran Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13497526684591168192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643092331729126387.post-71858746309634908872015-10-02T15:54:47.487+01:002015-10-02T15:54:47.487+01:00I love how you use colouring to calm your mind :) ...I love how you use colouring to calm your mind :) I used to do painting by numbers as a child. Do you remember that?! I do find, these days, that my mind is calming down a bit - perhaps it's to do with having grown up children and the house being quieter? But, after a busy day at work, colouring may be quite the thing. Thank you. Must look into it :)Deborah Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11156120348177986321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643092331729126387.post-82257826831134649972015-10-02T05:00:30.473+01:002015-10-02T05:00:30.473+01:00It Si very relaxing Lynda, and frees the mind
DIt Si very relaxing Lynda, and frees the mind<br />DWendy H. Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04022089775887274043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643092331729126387.post-21389724965621214622015-10-02T05:00:02.619+01:002015-10-02T05:00:02.619+01:00I remember those Fran. I loved them. So much fun a...I remember those Fran. I loved them. So much fun and took forever to doWendy H. Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04022089775887274043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643092331729126387.post-36137012265325044382015-10-01T21:18:57.903+01:002015-10-01T21:18:57.903+01:00I've just started to use colouring books. I fi...I've just started to use colouring books. I find it helpful. I put on worship music, and then colour in for a while.It really does relax me and help me to wind down from work. Lynda Alsfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12260944221255162533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643092331729126387.post-77545323952825798082015-10-01T20:03:51.137+01:002015-10-01T20:03:51.137+01:00I bought my daughter (who did Japanese Studies at ...I bought my daughter (who did Japanese Studies at uni) a Japanese-pattern adult colouring book for her birthday. She was so pleased with it! I used to do 'DoodleArt' posters as a kid - does anyone remember these? They were enormous, dining-table-sized posters which the whole family could colour in. My Granddad always had one waiting for us when we visited. Fran Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07935088780461825341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643092331729126387.post-78463486309581093822015-10-01T17:04:45.135+01:002015-10-01T17:04:45.135+01:00Go for it Clare. You'll love it :-)Go for it Clare. You'll love it :-)Wendy H. Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04022089775887274043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643092331729126387.post-77923296942746798002015-10-01T17:04:14.056+01:002015-10-01T17:04:14.056+01:00I am glad you are proud of who you are Mandy :-)I am glad you are proud of who you are Mandy :-)Wendy H. Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04022089775887274043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643092331729126387.post-82523959920782133042015-10-01T14:12:02.770+01:002015-10-01T14:12:02.770+01:00LOL Mandy. Love it! LOL Mandy. Love it! Adriannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09854845923975840148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643092331729126387.post-38739457200364428662015-10-01T12:14:37.903+01:002015-10-01T12:14:37.903+01:00I've seen the adult colouring book craze take ...I've seen the adult colouring book craze take off but have yet to dip my toes into its soothing waters. But after buying a couple of them (Christian themed ones I found on-line) to give away as gifts, I'm sorely tempted to have a go myself! Anything (safe and legal of course) which allows creativity to be unleashed, rests an over-active mind and allows inspiration to simmer slowly beneath the surface has to be a good thing for writers, yes? Thanks, Wendy. :) xJoy Lentonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03486637586238798088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643092331729126387.post-60320648400738097042015-10-01T12:07:46.471+01:002015-10-01T12:07:46.471+01:00I too admit to being a fan of colouring books for ...I too admit to being a fan of colouring books for adults. It has taken me by surprise since I disliked colouring in as a child - maybe the pictures were too big? But colouring for adults is intricate without being fiddly and I love it. My current favourite way to relax is to watch Downton with either my colouring book or knitting to hand :)<br /><br />Let you into a secret - initially I swore Adi to silence on the subject. But having discovered my mum-in-law also enjoys her colouring books, I am happy to proudly admit: 'My name is Mandy and I enjoy colouring books!'Mandy Baker Johnsonhttp://www.mandybakerjohnson.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643092331729126387.post-28227470797920350332015-10-01T08:45:08.098+01:002015-10-01T08:45:08.098+01:00You're welcome. It is therapeutic and enjoyabl...You're welcome. It is therapeutic and enjoyable Wendy H. Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04022089775887274043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1643092331729126387.post-54292876224836751512015-10-01T00:52:56.534+01:002015-10-01T00:52:56.534+01:00I like to sit and do something creative too. I fin...I like to sit and do something creative too. I find it very therapeutic but I have not used a colouring book since my childhood. Worth a thought. Thank you Wendy Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09501124850873084169noreply@blogger.com