Journal

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Coloring Gift Ideas for Mom and Grandma: A Thoughtful Holiday Guide
Why a coloring set makes a thoughtful gift, what to look for, gift ideas for every kind of colorer and when to order for the holidays. Read more...
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Coloring for Older Adults: A Gentle Guide to Getting Started
A friendly guide to coloring at any age: choosing a coloring book, markers or pencils, setting up a comfortable spot and making coloring something to share. Read more...
A partly colored lily page in a hand-illustrated coloring book, with alcohol markers alongside
What Is the Best Paper for Alcohol Markers? A Simple Guide
Which paper works best with alcohol markers? A plain-English guide to paper weight, a comparison of common papers and simple fixes for bleed-through, feathering and pilling. Read more...
A hand taking an alcohol marker from an open box, with markers laid out on the table
Alcohol Markers for Beginners: A Simple Guide to Getting Started
New to alcohol markers? Here's how they work, what you need, how to color your first page, simple blending and the beginner mistakes to skip. Read more...
Two people coloring hand-illustrated pages with alcohol markers at a table, with coffee nearby
Adult Coloring for Relaxation: A Simple Evening Guide for Beginners
How to use adult coloring to relax: a simple screen-free evening routine, beginner tips for alcohol markers, how to stop bleed-through, what paper to use and answers to common questions. Read more...