In addition to colouring in, these books ask artists to draw on heads, arms and legs, so there’s plenty of opportunity for creative inspiration. There are also two shaded-in versions of each flower, one in pencil and the other in paint, to offer you inspiration for adding the final touches to your own drawn flower. We’ve spent over 25 hours with felt tips and colouring pencils, shading and doodling in the books below over the past month (this roundup consists primarily of new releases, with a couple of older books that are worth checking out, too). An example of using colouring for mindfulness would be: "I'll colour all the squares in this picture blue. We spent two hours straight colouring in Worlds of Wonder the first time we opened it, perfecting the scales on a fish, giving root veg some colour and bringing delectable pastries to life on the page.

Or, if colouring appeals but you're not keen on colouring books, why not try some of these colour-it-yourself gift ideas? POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS - Each of the 26 unique designs in this colouring book are focused on positive affirmations that are also a tool that can help build mental resilience.

What we’ve found most surprising – in a good way – is that every time we start to colour in a picture, we look up from the page to find an hour or more has flown by. There are over 50 pages, featuring mostly mandala-style imagery, which is often used in art therapy as a meditative relaxation tool. For children, colouring in will always be a popular pastime, it’s fun, the illustrations in colouring-in books are appealing and it gives them the freedom to make decisions such as choosing colours. They look forward to these sessions, except a few of the 'tough' boys, and they have the choice of which sheet to do next. Begin a voyage of self-discovery and creativity while learning what it is about crystals that has seen them treasured and admired throughout history.

It’s lovely to show and tell and part of the creative process is sharing what you have made," says Johanna. This book is great for teenagers and adults alike who are looking to spend a relaxing hour or two colouring and creating beautiful works of art in the process. We want mindfulness to be easy and accessible to all, even when you have very little time on your hands.Because your attention is on the activity it helps you to switch off from any distracting thoughts or stresses. If you loved tromping through the woods and making mud pies as a child, then you’ll love goblincore, where you can celebrate the lesser-appreciated aspects of nature in all its imperfections.

Use bursts of colour to lift these unique three-dimensional images off the page and create wonderful works of art. The process for sketching each flower is broken down into 8 easy steps: by drawing a few simple shapes a stage at a time, you can create a gorgeous, realistic bloom in very little time.Being able to add your own colours helps make the experience more personal, and, just like goblincore itself, there’s no pressure to make these drawings perfect. Create your very own collection of artistic masterpieces, and discover how to bring balance and tranquillity to your life with crystals. g. thank you cards for volunteers(I know you also have a special version, but this gives our kids a few more designs to choose from. It's so easy and satisfying to do, just peel off the neon stickers, and place them in the matching spaces with pictures.

Golfer Tyrrell Hatton chose colouring to decompress while competing in the Masters in 2021; even busy parents have recognised the unexpected joy that comes from picking up a crayon and spending the better part of an hour shading in a dinosaur alongside their kids. A good colouring book can be relaxing and help to relieve some of the anxiety that has built up throughout the week. Most of all, be sure to enjoy mindfulness colouring as it becomes your new favourite way to take time out for yourself.

The Crystal Colouring Book contains a handy guide on caring for your crystals, as well as fascinating information on some of the most popular stones, including their unique properties and healing powers. Harness the power of witchcraft and channel your intuition as you colour witchy, mystical, magical designs. The Artful Badger Mindful Colouring Book is a beautifully illustrated set of wildlife themed colouring pages, designed and donated by our talented team of volunteers. Not only is it soothing to colour, but you may also find yourself pulling out a rather extravagant ensemble to wear afterwards. It helps you learn how to better react to situations and achieve a state of calm that clears your mind of stress and discontent.