If you love Zentangle style coloring pages, Super Coloring has over 50 different designs for you to enjoy. There are birds, lions, flowers, dragons, mermaids, Christmas trees, and more. Many of these free adult coloring pages remind me of Valentina Harper’s adult coloring books, so I’d definitely suggest bookmarking this page if you’re a fan of her work.
Dollar Tree’s business model lends itself to impulse buys. When everything is just $1, it’s tempting just to throw items in your cart and not give it a second thought. However, if you’re thinking about buying adult coloring books at Dollar Tree, I’d have to urge you to take a pass. Even though they’re only $1, it’s better to save your money and buy some nice paper and ink for use with your favorite free adult coloring pages.
Here’s what’s wrong with Dollar Tree’s adult coloring books:
The only time I’d recommend buying Dollar Tree’s books is if you have no access to a printer and you only use colored pencils so you’re not worried about bleed through. Even then, I’d still recommend only buying one or two of your favorites.
That being said, you can still find some nice items at the Dollar Tree to support your adult coloring obsession. If you’re looking for a way to organize your collection, they have an endless supply of colorful plastic cups and bins. There are also binders for storing your finished pages, folders, and pencil pouches. The adorable bunny pouch featured at the top of this post was one I purchased on my last Dollar Tree run.
Most websites that talk about handmade Mother’s Day gifts have ideas for young children to make, but I think moms appreciate a sentimental DIY project no matter how old their children are. (I know my mom has always been a sucker for a handmade gift!)
If you love adult coloring books, why not thank your mom for all she’s done to encourage your creative side by making a gift using on of your finished pages? Here are some ideas:
If you don’t already have a design in mind to use for your project, Coloring Life and Adult Coloring Worldwide have several free adult coloring pages for Mother’s Day.
[Photo is a colored page from Creative Coloring Inspirations: A Second Cup of Inspirations by Valentina Harper.]
Arteza, a manufacturer of markers, colored pencils, and other art supplies, is offering a free 48-page adult coloring book on their website. You’ll need to provide your address and email after adding the freebie to your cart, but no payment method is needed to check out.
The selection of designs includes florals, abstract geometric patterns, mandalas, and more of beginner to intermediate level difficulty. I’d take advantage of this free PDF coloring book offer ASAP, however, since there seems to be no expiration date listed.
Do you get to color at work? If not, maybe you should see if your boss will let you start!
Entrepreneur recently published a great article about using adult coloring in the workplace as a way to foster teamwork, improve communication, and boost morale. The author, Kelly Lovell, has some fascinating insights into how your coloring style can be used to evaluate your strengths as an employee. If you outline before filling in, choose unusual color palettes, or often leave your pictures unfinished, you’ll want to check this article out!
Gray is my favorite neutral to wear, but I don’t often use it in my coloring. However, I really love this color combination. It’s one I’ll have to remember when updating my wardrobe.
All colors are from the Prismacolor 72 count set, although I believe some of the colors might be found in smaller sets.
The picture is from MiniMENTALS by Sue Chastain. This is one of her earlier books, but I keep coming back to the designs because I love the smaller size and the instant gratification of getting a picture done quickly.
This particular color palette is a bright and cheery selection inspired by the warmer weather we’ve been having recently. I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for summer!
All colors are from the Prismacolor 72 count set, although I believe some of the colors might be found in smaller sets.
The picture is from Stress Less Coloring: Flower Patterns. Part of the Stress Less series by Adams Media, this book has over 100 realistic and abstract flower designs in various levels of difficulty.
If you’ve been following April the Giraffe and can’t wait for her baby to be born, Inquisitr has a wonderful roundup of 10 Adult Coloring Pages for People Who Love April the Giraffe. This roundup includes giraffe pages in a variety of styles and detail levels, making it perfect for both beginning and advanced colorists.
Dandruff can be a major bummer, especially when white flakes ruin the look of your favorite little black dress. Commercial dandruff shampoos do the trick, but they are often full of nasty smelling chemicals. Beat dandruff the natural way with a raw honey hair mask.
This recipe comes from Youbeauty expert Julie Ricevuto. As an all natural dandruff cure, the raw honey hair mask works because honey is naturally antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, as well as being a fabulous moisturizer.
To make your hair mask:
Growing up, I was told that apple cider vinegar was the best cure for my dandruff. Although it did the trick, I have to admit the smell was terrible.
I love the scent of honey, so I think this is a much better solution! If you want, you could even customize your mask with a few drops of lavender essential oil. Lavender pairs well with honey as a fragrance and lavender essential oil is often used to soothe an itchy scalp.
[Photo credit: Esther Max via Flickr]
Love is looking in the same direction — Coloring page from Hattifant
If you’re looking for a special last-minute Valentine’s Day gift for your sweetheart, I think a framed version of this free adult coloring page would be perfect.