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Book Giveaway: Animal Kingdom: Color Me, Draw Me by Millie Marotta

October 21, 2014 by Stefanie Girard

animal kingdom millie marotta Today I have a really fun giveaway, enter to win an an adult coloring book called Animal Kingdom: Color Me, Draw Me by Millie Marotta by leaving a comment in today’s post answering the question, “As an adult do you color?” by October 3oth , 2014. Open to U.S. and Canada residents only please.  I am on the coloring bandwagon. I can’t wait to try all the fun animals in this book especially the bunnies and squirrels that are just darling. If you haven’t tried it lately I highly recommend it! So fun and relaxing.

Coloring in sheets are a great way to calm the busy mind, as you focus on the coloring techniques your brain is actually able to calm itself and focus on less. Coloring is used to help relax and calm anxiety and stress. Coloring keeps out mental health in check and allows us to develop of creative brain. We highly recommend Copic markers or Faber castell coloring pencils .

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Comments

  1. Jennifer says

    October 21, 2014 at 12:57 am

    yep!

  2. jan metivier says

    October 21, 2014 at 1:00 am

    I love to color ~its relxing

  3. Rebecca Carmichael-Stromgren says

    October 21, 2014 at 1:07 am

    Definitely.

  4. connie wilkerson says

    October 21, 2014 at 1:14 am

    I haven’t in a long time! Would love to try this!

  5. Amanda K. says

    October 21, 2014 at 1:22 am

    I love to color!

  6. Beth Stark says

    October 21, 2014 at 1:27 am

    Every chance I can get away with it!

  7. Brenda says

    October 21, 2014 at 1:28 am

    Yes, I love to color.

  8. galia says

    October 21, 2014 at 1:35 am

    Yes I do.

  9. Lindsey Tomaso says

    October 21, 2014 at 1:36 am

    I’m an elementary art teacher. There are some times I just want to sit down and color with my students instead of teaching. Love the idea of adult coloring books and this one looks amazing. 🙂

  10. anita says

    October 21, 2014 at 1:45 am

    Yes,still do and have a collection of different sets of crayons. My world is about color. I have to buy 24 count sets every year before school starts. One for me and donate the rest. I love the smell of crayons and it’s quite relaxing to color.

  11. Shawn says

    October 21, 2014 at 1:52 am

    All the time. I have a box full of coloured pens, pencils and crayons that I use all time.

  12. nancy d says

    October 21, 2014 at 2:29 am

    My aunt, who is in her 70s (shhh don’t tell I mentioned her age) has always loved to color. As a kid I loved when she colored with me. And I still like to color too. Stamped images are one of my favorites to do. This looks like a awesome coloring book.

  13. Linda Tagg says

    October 21, 2014 at 2:33 am

    Yes, I color! These books are a wonderful way to get lost. I purchased one of Millie Marotta’s books last year…but it seems to have grown legs, grabbed the crayons, and wandered off somewhere …I strongly suspect that it found it’s way to my daughter’s home!

  14. MelodyJ says

    October 21, 2014 at 3:27 am

    Yes! I’ve noticed more coloring books geared to all ages are out now.

  15. Judy Campbell says

    October 21, 2014 at 3:32 am

    Yes

  16. cdahlgren2013 says

    October 21, 2014 at 3:33 am

    I love to color, it is a great destressor. I would love to win this. cdahlgren at live dot com

  17. Jo Ann says

    October 21, 2014 at 4:54 am

    I love to color in coloring books. (The grandchildren are just an excuse)

  18. Shirley says

    October 21, 2014 at 6:34 am

    Fantasy and color, LUV it! Always looking for an excuse to get out the crayon box!

  19. Lisa Garrett says

    October 21, 2014 at 6:42 am

    Yes I color. With my kids, with my 30 something sister, by myself. It’s liberating!!

  20. Jenna Taylor says

    October 21, 2014 at 6:47 am

    I love coloring! I use Prismacolor soft pencils and often steal the drawings my husband does to color.

  21. June Smith says

    October 21, 2014 at 7:26 am

    Sure do

  22. Samantha says

    October 21, 2014 at 7:34 am

    Yes, I color all the time! It’s still just as fun as when I was a kid haha!

  23. Sheryl Roth says

    October 21, 2014 at 7:57 am

    Yes, such a great stress reliever!

  24. bjcobb says

    October 21, 2014 at 7:57 am

    Absolutely! Some things you just never out grow!

  25. Marlene Barnett says

    October 21, 2014 at 8:02 am

    I still color. I still love it!!

  26. Gwen Windham says

    October 21, 2014 at 8:08 am

    Coincidence? I’m sitting here at my kitchen table, enjoying my cup of coffee while checking my email and Facebook, and what it sitting right beside my computer? A big box FULL of crayons! I love to color… always have!! This coloring book looks WONDERFUL!!! I hope I am the lucky one! 🙂 Thanks for this fun giveaway!!b

  27. Stephanie Baxter says

    October 21, 2014 at 8:22 am

    Yes! I love to just let my mind wander and art journal or doodle! I would LOVE this book! What an AWESOME idea! And it is very relaxing! Coloring is not just for kiddos! <3

  28. Debbie S says

    October 21, 2014 at 8:28 am

    Sometimes I color with my kids. I love a pile of sharp-pointed colored pencils.

  29. Jessica Sockel says

    October 21, 2014 at 8:32 am

    I haven’t been an adult colorer, but a friend and I were just taking about grown-up coloring books and I think it would be great to do while my kids color!

  30. Amber says

    October 21, 2014 at 8:42 am

    LOOOOVEEEE to color! Great stress reliever!!!

  31. jennieandtimennie says

    October 21, 2014 at 8:51 am

    I still color, it is fun at any age!

  32. Sue Begin says

    October 21, 2014 at 9:01 am

    Sure I do!

  33. Ramee Kirkland says

    October 21, 2014 at 9:12 am

    I love to color! With 5 kids have always have a perfect excuse! Thank you for sharing your talent! !

  34. Bonney says

    October 21, 2014 at 9:13 am

    I have fingers that itch when I see a new box of crayons or a set of colored pencils but I haven’t jumped in. I think I’m ready!

  35. Gaye says

    October 21, 2014 at 9:39 am

    Lovely illustrations; looks like a good way to spend a ‘snow’ day (or two).

  36. marmic1954 says

    October 21, 2014 at 9:56 am

    Of course I colour! It’s too much fun not to. This book looks like it would be marvelous inspiration for embroidery projects too. Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy!

  37. Alice C. says

    October 21, 2014 at 10:05 am

    Oh my, YES! With crayons, with markers, with colored pencils — coloring is a creative and therapeutic activity!

  38. Bess Bauer says

    October 21, 2014 at 10:21 am

    I love to color still. There are so many beautiful coloring books out there.

  39. Vanessa Smith says

    October 21, 2014 at 10:26 am

    I am 53 years old and I love to color. It is a method of self expression for me.

  40. Keri says

    October 21, 2014 at 11:03 am

    Yes!

  41. shari harniss says

    October 21, 2014 at 11:12 am

    I haven’t colored anything lately, but I do find it very relaxing!

  42. Sarah says

    October 21, 2014 at 11:12 am

    I love coloring, and my kids love that I love coloring!

  43. Zan C says

    October 21, 2014 at 11:13 am

    Not lately but I love coloring!

  44. Ronnie G says

    October 21, 2014 at 11:22 am

    Oh yes, I am on the coloring bandwagon, and I have my color pencils all sharpened and ready to go! It is a fabulous way to feed your inner child!

  45. Patty Manders says

    October 21, 2014 at 11:27 am

    Yep, everything from crayons on brown paper bags to fine colored pencils on high class paper! DGDs keep me at it.

  46. Alex Anna-Marie Struble says

    October 21, 2014 at 11:33 am

    I don’t currently because I feel so kid-ish… but I just saw some research that said it’s good for adults to relieve stress!

  47. Karey says

    October 21, 2014 at 11:40 am

    Yes! I color all the time!

  48. Stephanie S says

    October 21, 2014 at 11:41 am

    Yes! I love coloring and find it relaxing.

  49. Dita Bybee says

    October 21, 2014 at 11:42 am

    Oh yes I do! I like doodling and coloring 🙂

  50. Christine B. says

    October 21, 2014 at 11:43 am

    Fascinating! I love the intricate designs!

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35 Rolled Magazine Crafts -You’ll Never Throw Away a Magazine Again

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You know that one drawer? The one stuffed with old magazines you swore you’d read again someday? Yeah, I had one too. Mine was a jumbled pile of home décor issues, a few random cooking magazines, and—don’t judge—some celebrity gossip ones from 2011 (I was emotionally invested, okay?). But here’s the thing… instead of tossing them all into the recycling bin, I discovered a whole new world of DIY that completely changed the way I looked at those glossy pages.

Rolled magazine crafts are the ultimate combo of relaxing, colorful, and oh-so-satisfying. It’s the kind of project that starts with “I’ll just roll a few pages” and ends with you surrounded by a vase, a bowl, three coasters, and plans to make a full-blown wall installation. There’s something magical about taking something destined for the trash and turning it into something genuinely beautiful. It’s like giving your old mags a second life—and honestly, they deserve it.

The best part? These projects are super versatile. You can go small with beads or bobby pins, or go big with wall art, wreaths, or even furniture pieces. (Yes, furniture! There’s a magazine stool in this roundup that blew my mind.) And don’t even get me started on the gift potential—handmade goodies like these make thoughtful, one-of-a-kind presents without breaking the bank.

Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just looking for a mindful weekend project, there’s something incredibly rewarding about rolling paper into art. You’ll be amazed at how meditative the process is, and how quickly you’ll start eyeing every glossy page as potential craft material.

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So if you’ve been looking for an excuse to clean out that drawer, this is it. Not only are you decluttering, but you’re also creating stunning pieces that spark conversation and bring a pop of personality to any room. It’s a total win-win.

Personally, I’ve turned some of my oldest, most faded magazine pages into colorful bowls and ornaments—and every time I walk past them, I smile knowing they were rescued from the recycling bin. Crafting with rolled magazines isn’t just fun; it’s a little reminder that beauty can be found in the most unexpected places (even between old perfume ads and articles on how to organize your pantry).

So go ahead—grab those scissors, pour a cup of tea (or a cheeky glass of wine), and start rolling. And hey, if you make something amazing, I’d love to see it! Tag me on social or drop a comment below so we can all ooh and ahh together. Happy crafting, and remember: no magazine left behind.

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