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Post by katieanna on Nov 13, 2015 14:43:05 GMT
When this trend first started and I first heard about it, of course here at Refupeas, I thought it was a cool idea. I entertained the thought of purchasing some coloring books and even put some on my wish list over at amazon for a later purchasing date. But I'd been so busy with other crafts that I never got that far. Now, I'm finding intricate coloring pages on Pinterest (of all places!) and am wondering, what's the point of even getting a book? There are some designs I think would be fun to color and to use as a part of some of my crafts. I guess I wouldn't need a whole book, after all. I was wondering how many of the peas are into the books as opposed to those who may be just printing coloring pages off the internet?
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Post by grinningcat on Nov 13, 2015 14:47:37 GMT
I like the books because it's all self contained and in one place. I don't have random sheets floating around, if I drop it the sheets don't scatter. It's just easier for me. I have a very thin portfolio that holds my book and my tin of colouring pencils.
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Post by Leone on Nov 13, 2015 14:47:49 GMT
A whole set of books was the tsv on home shopping network yesterday. They also have a set by Anna Griffin. I'm not into coloring but they sold about 25,000 sets yesterday.
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Post by CeeScraps on Nov 13, 2015 14:55:25 GMT
My dd who is at college uses the sheets on Pinterest when she has time. She looks for something, prints it then when she has a break she will color a little here and there.
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Post by Patter on Nov 13, 2015 15:12:43 GMT
I prefer them bound in a book. I just picked up another book at Hobby Lobby the other day. They have a whole bunch by Leisure Arts that are very, very nice. I paid $3.80 with my coupon for one book. To me that's worth it instead of using my printer and ink and scattered pages.
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Post by disneypal on Nov 13, 2015 17:22:25 GMT
I do love the Johanna Basford books so I have all 3 of those.
But, I do print them off the internet a lot - that is where I get most of my coloring pages. |
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Nov 13, 2015 18:13:27 GMT
It also depends on the quality of the paper in the books versus regular printer paper. Some of the books are on much heavier paper to stand up to "wetter' media.
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Post by Patter on Nov 13, 2015 18:24:19 GMT
It also depends on the quality of the paper in the books versus regular printer paper. Some of the books are on much heavier paper to stand up to "wetter' media. Exactly! I use watercolors in my books without a problem. Printer paper would not work well but I suppose you could print on cardstock. |
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Post by marianne on Nov 13, 2015 18:40:13 GMT
I do both books and printed pages - just a matter of personal preference of content, designs, patterns, etc. I've found some beautiful designs on the internet that I don't necessarily see in books. I haven't had a problem with scattered pages and keep all my supplies together in a designated space and drawer in my desk. Works good for me.
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Post by bklyngal62 on Nov 14, 2015 1:38:19 GMT
I have all 3 Johanna Basford books. It's just easier for me to have them bound together. I have a small plastic tote where I keep them together with my markers and pencils.
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Post by bluepoprocks on Nov 14, 2015 3:30:35 GMT
I use books. I don't even look at the pages online because I can't figure out how to use my printer. If I want to print something my sister has to do it for me and I have to ask her about 5 times before she does it. The printer hates me. It's much easier to buy a coloring book for me.
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