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Giveaway: Adult coloring book and Meditation Journal

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adult coloring books meditate journal I am L.O.V.E.-ing adult coloring pages and mandalas. So much so I have started to design my own coloring pages based on quotes that you can download for free.

If you are into them to you will love this giveaway.

Leave a comment in today’s post by May 25th, 2015 and you will be in the running for a copy of:

Art Therapy: Mandalas: 100 Designs, Colouring in and Meditation

and

Meditate: A Guided Journal.

Open to U.S. residents only please.

These two books are a great combo for you to spend some relaxing coloring time and a read a bit about how to center yourself, get focused with a place to take some notes.

More about the books:

Art Therapy Mandalas:

We all look for ways to manage the pressures of everyday life, and to alleviate feelings of stress. Mandalas provides not only a wonderfully creative outlet, but also a way of focusing attention away from external stress, thereby encouraging a sense of relaxation and increased wellbeing.

Used for centuries across different cultures and religions, a ‘mandala’ is a spiritual symbol used in Buddhist and Hindu traditions to represent the universe, and is often used as an aid to meditation. Mandalas can therefore be spiritually healing and help to create a peaceful state of mind. Although sometimes basic in design, they are often extremely intricate. Traditionally, the mandala consists of an outer circle, sometimes shown on fire to represent the universe and the dangers it holds, and an inner ‘palace’, housing deities and the enlightened. With 100 patterns based on Tibetan and Hindu traditions, as well as some original designs, this beautiful art book will enable you to relax and rediscover the pleasures of being creative.

and

Mediate: A Guided Journal

Store your notes, journal entries, and daily meditation records, observations, and to-do lists within the pages of this beautiful and inspirational journal. The best meditations on earth– this guided journal is the perfect tool for you to keep your thoughts, meditations, inspirations, sketches, to-do lists and more. Quotes and illustrations on each spread complement the helpful tips, anecdotes, and ideas from meditations experts, Dr. Hart and Skye Alexander. This guided journal is not only a useful tool, but the perfect keepsake for inner thoughts and inspirations.

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

  2. I would love to have this coloring book for relaxing therapy after working with 2 and 3 deaf graders.

  9. I would love these for myself, but if I won them I’d send them to my best friend Kelly who is very sick at home and would love both of these.

  12. Currently unemployed…last 3 Years. Reinventing my life, Living with depression…mindful Meditation, walking, gardening , applying for jobs. I just turned 60! I would enjoy both of these

  15. being that coloring is a stress relief aid to me (PTSD) I would really enjoy these books

  26. I could really use this after a rough 2 years going through a divorce. I would love to win this 🙂

  29. Anything that can help alleviate stress in this crazy world is welcomed…I have always loved coloring, and now with my grandson~ have developed a passion for art again… I would love these two books. <3

  31. Wow! They look incredible. I love to color and make mandalas when I meditate. Need to check out the books. Thanks for a chance to win.

  34. I would absolutely love to win these!!! Coloring is my go to activity for anxiety & just when I’m wanting to be creative.

  35. What a wonderful way to keep track of ideas and thoughts. I love it. Thank you for sharing!

  36. This combo of books is perfect for a lazy summer day in the backyard. Fingers crossed!

  39. Journaling and coloring? Two of my favorite activities! These would be great for relaxation techniques.

  41. This is a wonderful way to spend some “me” and create. Thank you for the opportunity .

  42. Love . Love . Love What real blessings these would be to help me with depression, something I am working on daily. Unfortunately caused by anethesia that messed with the chemistry of my brain. It is still in the recovery mode…

  44. I love adult coloring pages and books!!! And I could really use the guided meditation book!

  47. I love to color! It doesn’t even have to be an adult coloring book, I will still color in it!

  48. The perfect package for this tired momma! I am constantly coloring with my three little ones on a daily basis but would love my own coloring book rather than stealing one of their Disney themed ones. Coloring allows me to not only bond with my kiddos but also relieve some pent up stress. I’ve been searching for a way to move to the next level with meditation. I am a type A personality that needs some sort of outline to everything … as a blogger and writer of to-do list the meditation journal would be perfect to make me center on my thoughts in my crazy household.

  49. Yes, I too would love receiving this coloring book. I relax in the evenings by using gel pens to color or paint pictures.

Have you read?

I Found a Table Made from Mannequin Legs—and I’m Still Not Over It

 

manequin table recycled

Okay, I have to tell you about one of the most bizarre-yet-brilliant DIYs I’ve come across in a while. While scrolling through google (as one does when deep into a late-night upcycling rabbit hole), I stumbled on a video tutorial for a table made out of mannequin legs. And honestly? I couldn’t look away.

This project is peak creative chaos—in the best way. The concept is exactly what it sounds like: four mannequin legs, flipped and fixed in place, supporting a standard tabletop. It’s got this quirky, surreal vibe that makes it feel part high fashion, part modern art installation. Think: Tim Burton meets IKEA.

What I loved most about this video is how surprisingly accessible it is. The creator breaks the process down clearly—so even though the end result looks totally wild, the steps are manageable. You’ll need a few tools and a decent amount of glue or screws (depending on how permanent you want this table to be), but nothing too technical.

Design-wise, this piece is an absolute conversation starter. It would look amazing in a creative studio, a funky coffee shop, or even as a statement piece in a minimalist home—anywhere you want to break the “normal furniture” mold. The contrast between the realistic mannequin legs and a basic tabletop is just the right kind of weird.

If you’re into recycled home decor, eco-conscious DIY projects, or just love adding some unexpected personality to your space, this one’s worth bookmarking. Whether or not you ever make it yourself, it’s guaranteed to make you see mannequins—and furniture—in a whole new way.

Catch the full tutorial and see the visual magic for yourself on Recyclart. Just be prepared to say, “Wait, is that a leg?” every time someone visits your house.