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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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I recently stumbled across this super creative project on Instructables – “Face With Recycled Paper Cylinders” – and I had to share it with you all because it’s just the kind of craft that checks all my favorite boxes: recycled materials, hands-on creativity, and fun for literally any age.

The idea is simple but genius—roll strips of recycled paper (think junk mail, old magazines, leftover printer paper) into cylinders, then arrange and glue them to form a unique abstract face. You can make it funky, realistic, Picasso-inspired—whatever your mood or style dictates!

What I really love is the blend of eco-conscious crafting with true artistic expression. This isn’t just another kids’ project—it’s something you could easily do with a group of little ones, a classroom full of teens, or even as an adult art therapy or weekend wind-down activity. It’s super relaxing and surprisingly satisfying seeing all those paper rolls come together to form something new and expressive.

The tutorial itself is easy to follow, with plenty of visuals to guide you along the way. You don’t need any fancy materials—just glue, paper, scissors, and a board or piece of cardboard to serve as your canvas.

I also appreciate how this project leaves so much room for personalization. Want to make it into a full face? Go for it. Prefer to focus on a single eye or mouth? Totally works. You can even play with color schemes by choosing papers with a certain palette, or painting over them once they’re rolled.

In short: this is a total keeper for anyone who loves crafting with purpose. It’s the kind of project that sparks creativity while gently reinforcing the idea that beautiful things can come from what we usually throw away.

Highly recommend giving it a go—solo or with a group. And if you try it, tag me or drop a pic—I’d love to see your recycled masterpiece!

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