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

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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 .

Comments

  9. 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. 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.

  12. 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. 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!

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

  26. 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. 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

  29. 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!

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

  34. 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!

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

  44. 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!

Have you read?

USB Typewriter – Merging Vintage Charm with Modern Tech

Okay, this might be one of the coolest recycled craft ideas I’ve seen in a long time. If you’re into vintage typewriters and also love tinkering with tech, this USB Typewriter project is a brilliant mash-up of both worlds.

Basically, the idea is to take an old manual typewriter—you know, the clunky, charming kind with the click-clack keys—and turn it into a working USB keyboard. Yes, it actually connects to your laptop or tablet, and yes, it totally works. Talk about breathing new life into a piece of the past!

The project involves a special kit that includes a sensor board (to pick up your key presses), a USB interface board (to connect it all to your computer), and some reed switches (those help with the Shift, Space, and Return keys). There’s even a version of the kit that doesn’t require any soldering, so you don’t need to be an electronics wizard to pull it off.

I’d say this falls into that sweet spot of “advanced beginner” when it comes to skill level. If you’re comfortable using basic tools and following clear instructions, you could absolutely tackle this over a weekend. It’s a bit of a commitment, but honestly? The final result is SO worth it.

What I love most is how this blends sustainability with creativity—you’re upcycling a piece of history and turning it into something totally functional for modern life. Whether you use it for writing, coding, or just showing off at your local café, it’s a fun and eco-friendly DIY electronics project that’ll definitely turn heads.

If you’re passionate about recycled crafts or you’ve got an old typewriter gathering dust, this project might just be your next favorite weekend hobby. I’m already on the hunt for my next vintage find to transform! See the full tutorial here.