Discover My Latest Haul of Must-Have Coloring Supplies

[@ArtandDiamondsWithEskies]

Oh and by the way I have been using the Finesse pens for years and I love them. They are perfect for wax based pencils. Your Hauls bring me joy because I am not able to buy things so I get to see the beautiful new products and hear the joy in your voice. Please try not to let these negative people make you feel guilty for bringing people like me happiness.

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

I'll def try the Finesse and see how they are

[@user-md1fs8ju5r]

Hi Kori - I’ve been watching you since you had about 1K subscribers- you are so GENEROUS with your time, your skills, your gifts - every way. You have many responsibilities and yet you are never stingy in sharing with your fans. Your channel has grown amazingly - through your hard work and effort. Many colorists are like me - disabled, chronic pain issues, chronic illnesses - and I think we are particularly grateful to people like you as - a lot of us DON’T GET OUT MUCH! Haha! And so, we can get lonely. Even when you’re unwell or under pressure- you’re always so kind, friendly and enthusiastic. We appreciate it; and we do feel a bit like you’re a friend to us. Seems to have been an uptick in internet nastiness / I feel sorry for these poor souls who ignorantly and sometimes savagely attack people who unselfishly put themselves out there. Try not to let the B******s grind you down - the people - your fans haha - who REALLY see and know you, far outnumber them. Many thanks for your great channel, and all you do for us, Sincerely Stefany

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Thank you Stefany. This was such a sweet message, truly, made my day to read this.

[@carynaozuna2570]

I’ve only been watching for 2 months but Kori answers all of my messages. You can tell she’s kind. I feel like we could be good friends 😊

[@rosesantiago9687]

I love ❤️ your channel and you should never have to justify yourself. Do what makes you happy 😊

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Thank you dear

[@LizatHome]

Love the painted canvas and really enjoyed seeing your diamond paintings, thank for sharing.

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Painted canvas? I might be losing my mind lol, but wasn't sure what canvas you were talking about on this video. Regardless, thank you for watching :)

[@LizatHome]

@@ColorfullyOptimistic I think you said it was a paint by number canvas. Perhaps I misunderstood, I was busy coloring and watching and listening, so anything is likely.🌸🌺

[@cherrie34446]

Hi Kori, I still watch videos, but almost never comment anymore. Your videos have always been my favorite because of your genuine kindness.

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Awe you are too sweet. Thank you my dear!

[@courtclerk99]

I love your channel so much! There are always a few in the crowd that have to be negative to others. Maybe they are just jealous. I just love it when people have opinions and they honestly don’t know a thing about you but they think they do. Hang in there! Your amazing!❤

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Thank you Lorie -- you're too kind.

[@yurenasantana9037]

Kori, you're doing great, I love your videos. I think these houls give us an idea of what is in the colouring community and keep us updated and, sincerily, thank you very much for your work, and for all the love you put in the videos. You are a great person Kori

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Thank you my dear! I truly appreciate it.

[@IBeLieveInChrist07]

People are unbelievable! If you donate you can’t decide where the money goes! You donate because you want to help, otherwise keep your donation. Kori, you seem very sweet and honest, just let it roll and buy what you want. Thanks for your honesty.

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Well, I mean I did put the donated funds to the vet bills. I just hate that I had to justify that, but didn't want anyone to think of me as dishonest.

[@LovellasColoring]

So many fun and beautiful goodies to play with!! Thank you for sharing!!💖💖 I am so sorry that you are being harassed and feel the need to justify when you don't have to. Thank you for the time you put into your videos and for being such a wonderful contributor to the coloring community!. Sending you lots of love and hugs, take care Kori!!

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Thank you so my Lovella. It is definitely tiring when you have to constantly defend yourself, but I fear that will not go away. The more you go on, the more that comes it seems. Sigh.

[@diannhulen710]

Enjoyed seeing 👀 👌

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Thank you!

[@bfamiliar9011]

Thank you Kori for sharing your lovely purchases! I am eagerly awaiting to see what you create with some of the amazing items that you’ve purchased in the beautiful books and on the coloring pages! There is no need to justify yourself to the negative people who unfortunately are unhappy in their lives and have to project their negativity onto others in order to make themselves feel better. You seem like such a lovely, good-hearted person Kori who has an amazing and successful KZbin Channel which I thoroughly enjoy. Keep up the good work and sending well wishes to you !💕

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Thank you. Truly. I appreciate it.

[@melissag6246]

Happy you enjoyed the happy mail ❤

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Yes of course! You're too sweet

[@tanyah9716]

I love haul videos because I see coloring books and pages I may not have ever seen without you showing them. I love your Channel and have been binge watching all of your videos from your very first forward

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Awe thanks Tanya!

[@jazzydoodledesigns]

Kori, I am sorry that people have to be that way. I have experienced a small amount of that myself and I am a much smaller channel. I, like you love sharing what is new and available in the coloring community but have considered not doing hauls as well. People say " ignore them" but I can't. The only thing that helps me is to hear lots of positive feedback So here goes! I love your channel and your personality. Keep putting out the content that makes you happy and we will be waiting to watch it! Thank you for all you give to us. Hugs Wendy

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Awe thank you Wendy. Sadly, yes, the more subs you get, the more trolls that come along with it. I too struggle to just "ignore it" because that's easier said than done lol

[@rubyreddress1]

Thanks ❤💐

[@robynbroderick6822]

Kori I would like to convey my appreciation as well regarding your detailed explanation of each and every art supply whether it is a newly released book, art supply and of all the swatching and comparisons of the different name brands . Without this information it would be extremely difficult to decide on what is needed for your subscribers. Thankyou once again for your Exellent reviews and using all the art supplies for us . Much appreciated 🌸🌸🌸🌸

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Awe thank you. I plan on doing more in-depth reviews later of course, but I do appreciate it :)

[@allie5755]

Great haul. Thanks for sharing.

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Thank you so much!

[@laurawokal]

Adorable 😚🔴🟠🟡🟢🔵🟣

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Thank you!

[@lambgamcolorjam5456]

I'm so excited about the Colorya coloring book being on Amazon. I've been looking and had no luck. Buttt...you just mentioned it on your video and I just bought it. Thank you for the update. :)

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

I hope more of their series come to Amazon US!

[@carolberres5528]

Thank you for sharing!

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

thank you for watching :)

[@studioandromedawn4838]

Hi! Just began suscribing. Love your style, Kori. As for the horrible idiots who have attacked you, IGNORE THEM. Right now there’s a LOT of negativity going around, stress is high, etc. You do you!!

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Awe thank you and welcome to the channel. I agree, there is too much negativity out there in this world, and I wish it would stop coming into my happy place haha

[@jackiekonrad859]

Great haul hey you shouldn’t feel like you have to justify your self ! ❤

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

I know, but sadly, I feel I do lol

[@robynbroderick6822]

Hello Kori Thankyou so much for your time

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Thank you so much

[@cheryl6716]

Kori, no justification or apologies are needed. I'm sure you are like most of us, we pre-order our books almost a year in advance of when they're scheduled to come out. I don't know you personally, but after watching your channel, I don't perceive you as being some kind of deviant character, trying to take advantage of unsuspecting people. I hate what you had to go through with your dogs, and I hate even worse how some people treated you over that. Enjoy the good things in your life and block out the negativity.

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Oh yeah, most of my books (the nice ones at least) were preorders. I'm definitely trying to block out the negative :). Thank you my dear.

[@carynaozuna2570]

Kori I’m sorry your dog was sick. I’m sorry that you had to go through that(it’s the worst because they are our babies). I’m sorry you had to go through negative experiences. Ive only been watching for 2 months. This is just my opinion. We should be lifting each other up and be supportive of one another. My mother raised me with certain values. She always says “If you can’t say something nice don’t say anything at all “.

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

😊

[@rainrobin4505]

Great Haul. Enjoy! I would love to see a flip of the Leila Duly book. Thanx

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

For sure!

[@JAMIES_LIFE_101]

Fantastic Haul

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Awe thank you

[@JAMIES_LIFE_101]

@@ColorfullyOptimistic Welcome

[@deelikestocolor]

I would love to see how you color dark grey scale. I have several books that are gorgeous but I dont know how to start them. I have started seeing creative Heaven books trickle into our local grocery store and Walmart. Publix had the cuties special the other day, so hopefully they will start becoming more available here soon.

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

I do have some dark grayscale books picked out for May, including one from Molly Harrison for Mermay! So I should be able to get a video on that.

[@kyliescolouringindownunder3098]

Hi hun beautiful haul. I love the wink of Stella I have all of them.. I totally understand that u have buy yourself some items you definitely need to treat yourself to something I get where your coming from.. keep your head up high hun take care and big hugs to your fur babies too.. xx ❤❤

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Well, everyone should buy themselves something for sure. Just hard when you're in the public eye lol

[@booksarebetter29]

Cupcake faires and the ice cream houses are so cute 😍 love Flowerscape in Paradise 🦜

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Oh I love Flowerscape ❤️

[@colourmecalmwithhels228]

Hi Kori - Loved watching this and mostly hearing positivity back in your voice with a smile! Personally I never once felt like the monies we donated were used for anything else other than vets bills so please IGNORE those comments/emails/messages. Whilst everyone is entitled to their opinions - I just wanted you & your family to know we never felt like that at any stage AND from mine and my furbabies to yours, we were happy we could contribute. It may not of covered the whole bill but hopefully aided in some way .... 😊😊 I know personally all too well without pet insurance here in the UK you are doomed, it's like a must have especially owning a dog or in my case the breed and owning multiple dogs! Bills can be scary and overwhelming! So you do you girlie! Be positive, keep smiling, haul if you want and just do you! Can't wait to see the new blending pens in action and get your feedback, I've seen them and always held off! Regarding the Maribu OMG I hope you love them, I really love them, was lucky enough to get some on my trip in NYC and they're super expensive now YES but I love them :) :) Enjoy your goodies. 🤗💜 Hugs to all the furbabies!

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Awe thank you Hel, and thank you for helping out with the vet bills for us -- truly, we appreciated it. Every donation we appreciated and used toward the vet bills and nothing else. So, I appreciate the assistance. I am definitely intrigued by the Maribu and can't wait to see how they are. I just wish they weren't so pricey, but I guess if you compare them to collecting the entire set of Gelatos, they really aren't more expensive than them.

[@silvers_ink]

I have the Wink of Stella 3 pack too! I got the one that comes with gold, silver, and clear

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Oooh that sounds fun!

[@silvers_ink]

@@ColorfullyOptimistic Yea I love them! Initially I was going to get the 3 pack of all clear ones, but I saw someone on youtube using the gold one and it was so pretty that I had to have it! But the clear is awesome because you can lay down your color and add sparkle to it and still be able to see your color! I haven't tried any of the other colors, like the blue, pink, green, etc but I would love to get them one day!

[@Emmawilliams83]

Amazing haul kori you got some beautiful art goodies , I so want to try the arteza gel pens they look amazing tysmfs 🥰

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

They are really fun and soooooo sparkly

[@Emmawilliams83]

@@ColorfullyOptimistic thank you kori .. are there any other gel pens you would recommend as well please

[@zobieskyovalle2085]

Thank you very much for your post! Which paper do you use for printing coloring pages?

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

I use a Neenah 110lbs -- it's always in the description of my video if you scroll down a bit you will see it

[@zobieskyovalle2085]

@@ColorfullyOptimistic Awesome, thank you!

[@brookelawrence2741]

Sometimes I think I’m absolutely nuts I actually enjoy create space paper over cardstock/ specialty paper lol 😂 I loved the haul you have such nice goodies!!!! Enjoy!!!!😊

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Haha nothing wrong with that. If you enjoy it then there are tons of books at cheap you get to play with! So you're lucky

[@silvers_ink]

I was wondering if Kerby was quitting for good or if he was just taking a break! I'm glad to hear that he is just taking a break because I love his work and I always want more! And I also love Denyse Klette's work as well! I only have the mermaid book but I plan to get the others! I especially love her new one! I don't even like gnomes but I love her gnome book too, surprisingly! Her work is awesome! We have so many amazing artists making coloring books! We're very blessed that they share their work with us in the form of coloring books!

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

I'm not entirely sure if he's quitting but it sounds like it is more of a break -- but could be a very long one.

[@christinescoloringandcrafts]

I love Rachel Mintz. She's one I discovered through something. I think it was Coloring Heaven series. OR might have even been a YT channel. I have no idea, but I do not like Alien World. Something has to be wrong with me. hahaha. Great haul! Thank you for sharing!

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Probably not Coloring Heaven -- Rachel Mintz uses computer-generated images, so I don't think they'd feature it. Another channel for sure though!

[@terrycfni3657]

How Is the Splenda blender compared to the prismacolor blender and the Derwent one?

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

I just did a video, but haven't published it. Splender blender doesn't drag color, but it smooths it out without having the same scratch or harshness of prisma and Derwent IMO

[@sonyaoart]

Lovely haul

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Thank you so much girl!

[@ArtandDiamondsWithEskies]

I ran into it in the diamond community which is why I stopped doing videos initially so I know how incredibly painful and hurtful and rude it is for people to attack you. I'm always so happy for you when you get happy mail or are able to buy yourself something because we all need that. This year has been more than painful for us I'm having a rather hard time coping in some ways. My coloring is the only thing keeping me sane or at least somewhat. I know that you and I don't really know each other, at least other than 2 hour love are Nordic puppies. But if you feel that it is something that you would be able I would love to do a buddy color with you at some point. We both love that owl page in aviary.

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Oh that would be fun! Maybe once I get myself in order 😆

[@ColorOmi]

So many of those books are so cute! But I fell in love with the Mythographic series and want them all! But I started with Kerby books and love the intricate books. Im so sorry people can be so sucky with their rude comments. They obviously never watched Winnie the pooh and know about if you don't have anything nice to say don't say anything at all. But poopy people like to throw rocks at things that shine. I'm so glad your puppy is doing better and you were able to get support with vet bills. I know how hard it can be! I had two dogs who went through alot of medical stuff one diabetes and the other cancer and if we didn't have care credit the vet would have totalled our dogs! But they did pass away a few years ago and then our last dog passed about 2 years ago.

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Awe I'm so sorry to hear about your fur babies

[@barbarabrady1267]

Enjoy your new stuff ❤. I’m glad the dogs are healing. I’m sorry you have to have to justify anything you do. My cat’s followers have helped a lot when there was a vet emergency, like your followers they insisted, which saved one from having to be euthanized ❤.

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

That is so sweet of them. Yes, it just makes it hard when you feel like you must put a disclaimer or justification on just about everything you do.

[@barbarabrady1267]

@@ColorfullyOptimistic 💕💕

[@Welcome_to_colour_time]

Lovely haul and people can be so dam rude. A saying my mum taught me that im sure taught you all is have nothing nice to say dont say it at all. People can be ride qnd crule those people just jealous. ❤

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

I agree. Wish the rest of the world would see it that way

[@MissJanaMac]

KORI, it's a shame you had to go thru the negative opinions of others. I don't comment much but i've been subbed 2 u 4 a while now & if ur friends/supporters wanna help u in any way, that's their choice. It's nobody's place to tell u what 2 do w/a donation maybe other than who donated. I wouldn't worry about that 2 much. Let them get upset if they choose 2... as long as u are ur sweet bubbly self I don't think any1 else will mind!❤ thank you for everything! Lol we can't please em all.

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

I think it is more just fear of dealing with the negativity or being accused of things you didn't do. When it is constant, it can become quite draining.

[@lauramaynard4946]

💗💜💗

[@ericakauffman5786]

I would love to see you use the supplies. Hey, there will always be people who have a negative word. What happened with your dogs was/is a horrible situation and if people want to donate, they know it is above other expenses so ignore the critics. PLEASE!

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Oh I want to use them too! Was eager to finish filming so I could finally put them into the rotation haha

[@suewilkinson910]

Jeepers, some people really suck! Imagine being criticised for things you buy, regardless of if people want to help with vet bills or whatever! There are a lot of people out there keen to police others and it's just not on. It's basically bullying. I must have missed the doggy drama as I don't know why you had a lot of vet bills, but I never take my little cat to the vet without wincing at the cost so I can only imagine what it's like having multiple dogs needing help at the same time. Some nice books in your pile. I'm going to have to get Birds in Paradise because they have such attitude! Have you seen Lucy Just Adds Colour's first colour along from it? Such fun. Wink of Stella are lovely, but they don't stick well to coloured pencil and so after they have dried they rub off easily.

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Yes, it is bullying. Unfortunately. My dogs were seriously injured at the beginning of March by a neighbor. It's been quite the ordeal. I did see she posted a color along, but I haven't had a chance to watch it! I need to though.

[@suewilkinson910]

@@ColorfullyOptimistic Oh my! I'm so sorry you have had all that to contend with! And you always sound so upbeat. If that was intentional hurting of your dogs I seriously hope the neighbour is in grave trouble with the law. Are they (the dogs) going to be OK? All I know is that you have land, so to hurt them they must have trespassed. Some people are not worth saving. I'd knock the living daylights out of anyone who hurt my little cat intentionally. I do hope things will be alright for them, and you. That's a huge stress.

[@jjsmakeupobsession323]

I just tried to go to the Color and Recover channel, what happened to his channel?

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

He deleted it awhile ago. We all miss him tons!

[@nicoleshappyplace4176]

I bought the arteza gel pens when you shared them. Unfortunately I’m returning them due to five out of the 18 don’t want to write at all. So disappointed

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

That is so weird! Normally they are great. I bought two packs and both are fine. I'm sorry you got some duds!

[@nicoleshappyplace4176]

@@ColorfullyOptimistic I didn’t have a problem with them before. Just now. Unfortunately it happens. No need to apologize

[@Yatara-h1f]

I love cactus flowers on my wish list so i buy if she gobe bust very sad

[@debbie9001]

You have no reason to apologize f or anything you do....there are always haters that try to make people feel bad..

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

sadly, that is true.

[@jjsmakeupobsession323]

I wonder why book depository shut down.

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Amazon decided to. It’s quite the bummer.

[@janinejohnson6357]

Nice haul you need art therapy ignore the rud

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

LOL thanks Janine!

[@LeeDee5]

I hate those shitty "premium" books with crap paper. Now anyone can label a book "premium" and charge more just because of a hardcover. 👎👎

[@silvers_ink]

I can't stand crappy paper! I guess I'm a "paper snob" lol but it really does make a big difference! I love the images in the Nice Little Town Christmas 2 book, so I ordered it and the paper was so awful that I sent it back. I was so disappointed to have to send it back but I didn't even want to bother with that terrible quality thin paper!

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Yeah I'm not a fan of the hardcover with bad paper. Sigh.

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

I'm most definitely a paper snob too.

[@silvers_ink]

@@ColorfullyOptimistic #PaperSnob4Life 😂😂😂