Coloring and stress: What you need to know

[@MyStarseedColoring]

Here's a flipside for your WIP folder! WIPs are half-finished projects. You know what that means? It means there's only half of it left to finish. And there is (for me at least) a greater joy in finally finishing an old WIP than finishing a new page I started 2 days ago, because there's a larger sense of accomplishment from finally crossing that initial hurdle that made you stop, and sometimes those are the *best* pages. Specially because sometimes the reason we abandoned it first was just because it was a bigger pie than we thought we could eat, and being able to finish it means we've grown enough to get through and finish. It also helps narrow that choice paralysis when you decide to tackle a WIP, and pull out that folder of WIPs to choose one to finish.

[@snickerdoodlingllc]

OMGosh I absolutely LOVE this so much!! You've put the best positive spin on WIPs that I think anyone could. I'm going to look at them differently now for sure. I'm going to pin this comment at the top so others can also benefit from what you've shared. Thank you so very much for stopping by to watch. I truly appreciate you and your perspective! 💖💖💖

[@MyStarseedColoring]

@@snickerdoodlingllc I'm glad you approve! Now just to find the motivation to edit my videos lmao! That's the real stressor for me haha....

[@snickerdoodlingllc]

@@MyStarseedColoring I feel this!!! It seems like the editing takes just as long if not longer, doesn't it?? 😳🤣💖

[@MyStarseedColoring]

@@snickerdoodlingllc Yep, specially with how nitpicky I am, wanting to delete any stuttering and empty space lol!! I go through the video footage with a fine-tooth comb trying to make the final thing worth listening to.

[@snickerdoodlingllc]

@@MyStarseedColoring Please be kind with my editing! Especially on my earlier videos LOL!! I didn't know then what I know now 🤣😂

[@crazy4colors534]

Great video! It's like you made it just for me! Especially the overwhelming "what to color". I'm addicted to coloring.... I have a ton of books and keep getting enabled by colorists hauls. Lol. Great advice!

[@snickerdoodlingllc]

OMGosh I have a long list of "coloring haul" enablers I could share with you! LOL!! THAT and then the whole "pre-order" this book now thing!! Those get me. Every. Time. It's coloring book FOMO, I tell you. It's why my wallet has gone on a coloring boycott! 🤣 Coloring is absolutely the most fun - let's keep it fun! I will no longer let books make me feel bad LOL!!! Thank you soooo very much for watching my video. I truly appreciate you!! 💖💖💖

[@EvelynColors]

Excellent video and message!! So, glad this video was in my feed and I found your channel! I used to get stressed out from putting deadlines on myself; now, I just go with the flow. If I finish, I finish; if I dont, oh, well - I can do it later. Take care!!🌻

[@snickerdoodlingllc]

Eveyln, thank you so very much for sharing your thoughts. Yes - go with the flow. As I age, I tend to say "oh...who cares..." a LOT more LOL!! 😂 As women, I think we are already hard-wired to be hard on ourselves, and I refuse to bring that into my coloring. No more! 🥰 Thank you so much for stopping by my little channel to watch. I truly appreciate you!!! 💖💖💖

[@elenarobledo9721]

This is exactly what I needed to hear today. I started coloring about two years ago to help me with my anxiety. Because of my it my brain makes me think that I have to color in a specific order (rotating through books or coloring for the season), a specific time frame (seasonal), or it has to constantly show progress. Thank you sooooo much for this video. It really helped and I'm going to take these unnecessary pressures off.

[@snickerdoodlingllc]

Elena, thank you so very much for sharing your thoughts and coloring journey with me. Our brains can be very mean to us sometimes with the tricks they play on us! I'm so glad you found this video to be helpful. Trust me, I am right there with you with all of the pressure. For the seasonal pressure - Maybe try to color some holiday pictures during the Summertime. I did that once and had the best time doing it! People thought I was crazy, but I loved doing that because I knew I was doing it for my own enjoyment. Thank you again for stopping by to watch my little video. I appreciate you so very much, Elena! 💖💖💖

[@pamcarr4963]

i can relate to every point you raised, i have depression due to chronic pain, and started colouring as a way of relaxing and all i do is stress about all the stuff you talked about!

[@snickerdoodlingllc]

Pam, thank you so much for sharing your thoughts with me. We are so hard on ourselves as it as, it's time we tell ourselves that it's time for coloring to be joyful again. I hope you are able to find ways to destress your coloring now! I'm here to help however I can 🥰 Big hugs, and thank you so very much for stopping by my channel. I truly appreciate you! 💖💖💖

[@pamcarr4963]

@@snickerdoodlingllc definitely working on the destressing and making it fun again, catch you on next video

[@stellajean3020]

What a great video. So may good points. I'm trying not to stress about coloring. I'm trying to tell myself, so what if I mess a page up, or make a mistake, it's just one page. I have hundreds of other pages to color and make beautiful. A mistake is just a mistake, and it can be a learning process. I love your channel, and all your tutorials and tips. Your coloring is always beautiful! Thanks for sharing your talent and knowledge!🥰💖💙💜

[@snickerdoodlingllc]

Stella, you are so very kind! 🥰 I am right there with you on ALL of these things. We are all in it together and can think of this video as coloring group therapy LOL! I love your positive attitude, and can tell you have coloring joy in your life! Thank you sooooo much for watching! If there's ever a tutorial you're wanting to see, please let me know and I'll do my best to create it for you. I truly appreciate you!! Enjoy your weekend! 💖💖💖

[@pnmp7844]

Wonderful video! I think the majority of us struggle with some, if not all, of these! This is why I don't do more buddy colors and color planning... i absolutely lose my coloring mojo as soon as i 'have' to do a page. analysis paralysis is real sometimes so I've been just working on whatever is calling to me. { this year has been almost a no buy except for Mythographic wild summer this last week, but I have so many fun things and I feel like i enjoyed myself just as much early on when I only had 2 coloring books as with 50 coloring books... i don't need more stuff LOL}

[@snickerdoodlingllc]

OMGosh, Phaedra! I love your approach to buddy colors. I remember the first time I heard about them, I committed to so many at the same time. What was I thinking? LOL!!! Now when I do them, I'll only do one at a time. It can really be too much. I wish I could go back to when I only had a handful of books and supplies. Things were definitely much simpler then for sure. Thank you so very much for stopping by to watch my little video. I appreciate you so much! Hope you have a nice long weekend 💖💖💖

[@pnmp7844]

@@snickerdoodlingllc I don't know why I didn't realize you had a channel all this time! DOH! I appreciate YOU so much and will be tuning in. Happy Long weekend!

[@snickerdoodlingllc]

@@pnmp7844 LOL you're too funny! Enjoy your holiday!!

[@spare_room_studio]

Great video Kim and a favourite subject of mine, getting back to basics and remembering why we started colouring and the joy we felt ❤

[@snickerdoodlingllc]

Yes exactly, Jackie! Going back to the basics is always a great thing to do. Thank you for much for stopping by to watch, sweet friend! 💖💖💖

[@Thecoloringhermit]

All very valid points. Face value and flipped. Absolutely 💯 CWYWWYW!!! I rarely feel anything but awesome about coloring. If I can't decide on something I grab a pile of books and look through them and not color. Thank you for having the hard talks! You're amazing ❤

[@snickerdoodlingllc]

KK, I adore you and am soooooo very privileged to call you my friend and coloring buddy for life!! Thanks for always watching and supporting me! 💖💖💖

[@120_colours]

Thanks Kim, love these little reminders! Everything you said is so right, sometimes we just need a little reminder and to remember it’s a hobby and those are supposed to be enjoyed, not endured ❤❤

[@snickerdoodlingllc]

Yes, exactly, Jo!! It's so crazy how quickly a hobby can turn into an obligation. Who needs more of those???? Thanks for stopping by and watching, dear friend! 💖💖💖

[@redgraphicunicorn]

I truly enjoyed and appreciated this video and thank you for making it and sharing it. I can relate to so much of what you talked about. As a retired Graphic Artist, I tend to be VERY hard on myself when it comes to my coloring. I am constantly comparing myself to others, even though I only started seriously coloring a couple of years ago. So much unnecessary pressure we put on ourselves. It's crazy the things we do to make our lives tougher when coloring is supposed to make us relax! I especially agree with the segment about choices - I see so many You Tubers that have SO many supplies that they cannot possibly use them in a lifetime. It almost seems like an obsession... like they HAVE to keep buying more and more supplies and books to then show their hauls. I often wonder how and where they store so much "stuff!" That is the problem I see - it just gets a bit out of hand with some folks and turns into something other than just a fun hobby. But for the most part, I color because I love it. I loved coloring as a child, and now as an adult. I love experimenting with other mediums besides colored pencils as well. It is just so much fun, and if I mess up a page, I move on to another! I chalk it up to experience and hope to do better next time. (And TRY not to compare myself to all those incredible colorists out there!) 😁

[@snickerdoodlingllc]

OMGosh I absolutely love everything you shared here. AGREE! There is a definite tipping point where a hobby becomes an acquisition obsession for sure. (I'd like to cite my very large, but dormant yarn collection in my garage...whoops!!!) I am married to a minimalist, and he challenges me (in a good way!) with purchasing new things like this. I have so many friends where we chat about how we are stressing out so much with our coloring. I thought "wait a minute. we are doing this to ourselves! what the heck??" This was the idea behind this video. Graphic Artist!! I am always in awe of GA's and their unending creative minds. I bow down to you! Thank you sooooo very much for stopping by my little channel to watch. I truly appreciate you!! 💖💖💖

[@redgraphicunicorn]

@@snickerdoodlingllc My pleasure... your video definitely made an impact on me. I also used to be a Reborn Doll Artist - I was VERY heavy into that "hobby" for quite some time, and I got very bogged down with the obsession. And then my mother passed away and things got much worse. I was trying to fill the hole in my heart made by her passing, so I kept buying more and more STUFF until the walls were about to burst! Thank God my hubby gently tried to let me know what was going on, although I couldn't see it until I was ready. When I actually DID see what was going on, I was horrified. I have since donated a ton of dolls and accessories to 2 nursing homes for their residents to love and enjoy. That made my heart burst with joy. It was just what I needed. I kept a couple of the dolls that I made and gave away others as gifts. It is always better to give than to receive... I try hard not to overindulge in this hobby of coloring, although with so many artists coming out with so many coloring books, it can be very hard. Plus who doesn't love variety?! Hahaha! But I thank you again, and I shall continue to enjoy your channel.

[@snickerdoodlingllc]

@@redgraphicunicorn OMGosh I am sooooo very sorry about the loss of your dear mother. My heart breaks for you. 💔 I am grieving the loss of my soul dog, Snickers. I said goodbye to him almost three months ago and it's been very hard. Coloring has helped me so much there. BUT you're right - we sometimes mask our hurt in other ways. I absolutely love your story about the Reborn Dolls and your generous heart. Amazing!! The world definitely needs more people like you!! 🥰 Giving is definitely better than receiving and just think of all those people that you made so happy with your generous donations. I love it. Coloring has definitely hit my checking account for sure, but I've tried really hard lately to cool my jets there. I have more books than I could probably complete in a lifetime (whoops!). I've really enjoyed hearing from you and appreciate your perspective. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts with me!! Big hugs! 💖💖💖

[@cowcollectr]

Nicely done video. Thank you for starting this discussion. I personally shut down doing buddy colors because it creates pressure. Color what you love is my motto!

[@snickerdoodlingllc]

Thank you so very much, Jen!!! I think that's a great boundary to have in place. Sometimes the buddy colors can get out of control, especially when I agree to so many at the same time. I embrace your "color what you love" motto!!! Thank you so very much for stopping by to watch my video. I really appreciate you! 💖💖💖

[@danielaferrari1380]

I would like to add: colour How you love. There are no written rules but just your imagination. 🎨 🧡

[@arteramgopal9723]

Hi Kim, thank you for creating this video and sharing your advice from your own experience! It's spot on. Looking at others awesome work on Insta or trying to select a page to color were 2 things stressing me out. The positive side was good to hear! 😊

[@snickerdoodlingllc]

Arte, I'm so very glad you enjoyed this video, sweet friend! It's certainly nice to hear that we are not alone with these things that stress us out. I'm appreciative that you took the time to share your kind thoughts. Thank you so much for watching!! 💖💖💖

[@nicolalehmann7608]

Such a great video Kim! And so true. I think we’re all guilty of being too hard on ourselves and I’m definitely guilty of perfectionism 😂. Definitely learning to just relax and enjoy the process of colouring. Also, love your new intro 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@snickerdoodlingllc]

OMGosh I am the WORST! 😞 I started replying to you and then had to join a work meeting. Whoops!! Thank you sooo much, dear friend! I figured that if I'm wrestling with these things, maybe others are, too. Isn't the intro fun? Thank you, Canva! LOL!! 💖💖💖

[@ShatteredRippleBooks]

This really made me think. My problem is I got some Derwent pencils and some pens too in exchange for a review. I used to be an Amazon vine reviewer. As they are expensive to buy and I know I can't afford to replace them I don't use them. I need to get them out and colour with them. Coz there's no point in them just sitting in the drawer!

[@snickerdoodlingllc]

Oh wow!!! What great pencils and pens to have for sure. Yes! Get them out and color with them - don't wait for the perfect page. Just do it. I'll bet it will be so enjoyable. (And BTW....also a book reader here. What is your favorite genre?) Thank you so very much for stopping by and watching my little video. I'm so grateful for you! 💖💖💖

[@ShatteredRippleBooks]

@@snickerdoodlingllc fantasy is my fave. But I read all genres aswell as non fiction

[@snickerdoodlingllc]

@@ShatteredRippleBooks Mine, too! I'm a HUGE Brandon Sanderson fan. Do you have a favorite author and/or series? I actually lead a fantasy fic book club in my office. So nice to have things in common! 🥰

[@ShatteredRippleBooks]

​@@snickerdoodlingllcI haven't read any of his books yet. I love Cassandra Clares shadow hunter series. I started it a few years ago but never finished it. I want re-read and finish it. But I need to get some of the books again. Happy reading 😁.

[@fayelynncolors]

Kim! What a wonderful video!! Yes for sure color what you want when you want!! 😊 Thank you for sharing your thoughts!

[@snickerdoodlingllc]

YES!! CWYWWYW!! Our coloring mantra, thanks to you!! 💖💖💖

[@mariaglassman4832]

It was a challenge, started in ‘21 did very well for a while. But aft i got all my ‘fs’ of colored pencils even got Felissimo 500 set 😵‍💫. Agree jus like you, am overwhelmed - really spoiled. Bunch of coloring books didn’t help 😂 now I forced myself to color a page but it’s like a chore now..shame

[@snickerdoodlingllc]

Maria, thank you so much for sharing your thoughts! I say if you get bored with a page, push it to the side and start another one that will excite and relax you. Why not, right? I hate how we box ourselves into these things and feel shame. And we definitely don't have any shortage of books to color in....right?? 🤣 Remember: color what you want when you want! It's a very freeing motto to have. Thank you for stopping by my little channel to watch. I truly appreciate you! 💖💖💖

[@Lindys.human123]

I don't get stressed out by these things, but they are things that put me off watching many colortube creators. I want to watch their content, but I cringe every time they say things like: "I can't start that page because I won't finish by the end of the month", "I want to color this page, but I have so many buddy colors that I won't get to it", "I want to color this page, but I don't know how to color X element on the page, so I can't color it yet", or the constant mention of words like "amazon paper, intimidating, good paper, I want to do it justice, I'm so busy". It really sets a negative tone for a lot of coloring plans or finished pages videos. I understand it's the pressure of having to keep up with creating content, but it can put people off from watching and be counterproductive. I just wanted to share my point of view as someone who colors for myself and don't share on social media at all.

[@snickerdoodlingllc]

Mariel, thank you so very much for sharing your thoughts here with me. I can totally see how these kinds of comments are off-putting for sure. I tend to be someone who just dives in and actually makes a lot of mistakes along the way, but I try to learn from them (this is also how I knit, and that doesn't always work out but I'm fine with it LOL!!) I grew up in a house where you didn't sit on certain furniture because it was "too fancy" or "only for when company comes over". I say, sit on all the things and by all means color all the things! I'm so glad you stopped by my little channel to watch. I will certainly keep your point of view in mind as I create my future content! I truly appreciate you! 💖💖💖

[@jenscoloringcorner]

What a great and timely video, Kim! OMy-Gosh, I really feel the pressure of coloring with my channel sometimes! I don't really talk about it, but there is a certain amount of pressure when you have a coloring channel to constantly pump out amazing pieces of work to share with people! (I realize I put that pressure on myself, but it's there nonetheless). I go through phases where I really don't even feel like coloring, but I know I have to get a video out. Or sometimes I just want to color for myself and not share the process on video...Geez, I hope I'm not oversharing here! LOL! 😆But, yes, flipping our perspectives is definitely helpful!! Such wise words!! You've done such a wonderful job with creating this video! Thanks so much for sharing! ☺🙏

[@snickerdoodlingllc]

Jen, I 100% get everything you said here!! I feel you! I feel this pressure for coloring mandalas for my Snickerdoodling IG and FB pages. It's a different kind of pressure/stressor for sure. I sooooo get wanting to selfishly color just for me and the sheer enjoyment of that. But then the guilt creeps in over ignoring my IG and FB audiences. Even here. In the beginning I tried to churn a lot of content, but have decided that for me, 1 video every two weeks is sustainable and something I can commit to. When I was doing more, it started to cut into my family time, etc. I had to put up that boundary there. You are SOOOO beloved on your channel and on IG! I'll be that if you said "Hey - this is the new schedule I'm going to commit to" that people would be 10000% ok with that and would still look forward to seeing your beautiful pages, videos, and color alongs. And you're not oversharing at all. I hear you. I get this! I am with you, my sweet friend! 💖💖💖

[@jenscoloringcorner]

@@snickerdoodlingllc Thanks so much for your understanding and support!! I’ve been thinking about cutting back on the videos. Especially with summer coming up and my daughter being home from school. She still requires a lot of my attention and we do have some trips coming up. So the video content is going to have to go a little bit more on the back burner! Lol! 😆 I have to wrap that around my head and just be OK with it. We can only do so much! Otherwise burnout sets in and MAKES you stop for a while. Been there, too! It’s a balance I am trying to constantly keep! Thanks again, my friend! BTW, we need to hook up for lunch or coffee soon! 🫶😊💕

[@snickerdoodlingllc]

@@jenscoloringcorner Your audience will completely understand and support you, Jen!! I promise!! Set their expectations and then do it. It sounds like you have such a fun summer ahead. Family first - that's my motto! Would absolutely love to get together for lunch or coffee. Would be so much fun! I'll reach out to you on IG! 💖💖💖

[@kyliescolouringindownunder3098]

@@jenscoloringcorner hey Jen u have my back hun I know the stress I started a channel and had to put to the side when my medical condition got worse i watch your channel your colouring is beautiful hun step back the members will be ok with it.. ❤❤

[@jenscoloringcorner]

@@kyliescolouringindownunder3098 Aww, thank you, Kylie!! I appreciate that!! 🤗 Yes, I will be slowing down a bit over the summer. And hopefully that will help!! 👍🫶💕

[@jblee56711]

I never get stressed when it comes to colouring, i have a lot of books and materials and monthly i set my self goals … its life that stresses me out

[@snickerdoodlingllc]

I hear you!! Life can be such a pain sometimes!! Ugh! Coloring has been a true blessing in my life for this very reason. Thank you so very much for stopping by my little channel to watch. I truly appreciate you!! 💖💖💖

[@cindyvisser4088]

Hi Kim appreciate everything you shared, so true. 😊

[@snickerdoodlingllc]

Awwww thank you so very much, sweet Cindy!!! Thanks for always watching and encouraging me!! 💖💖💖

[@floralheart]

I loved your sense of humor, made me laugh every time I felt related within the situation. I'm currently coloring a double spread in The Flower Year by Leila Duly, she's one of my favorites. Usually, I color a mandala or something easier in between intriguing pages. I do have a problem with wips, there's where I push myself. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I've subscribed.

[@snickerdoodlingllc]

Leila's books are absolutely beautiful!!! I'll bet you color her pages so beautifully, too. WIP's are the worst - they sit there and mock us. Constantly! I love that you're breaking up coloring those pages with coloring something different like mandalas. What a great idea! I will someday color the entire Flower Year book. I adore it and really want to. But it will likely be several years before that can happen! whoops!! Thank you so very much for stopping by my little channel to watch and for subscribing (🥰)! I truly appreciate you! If you ever share your Leila pages on IG, please tag me (@kimlikes2color). I'd love to see! 💖💖💖

[@floralheart]

@@snickerdoodlingllc I don't have WIP's, that's the problem, I don't allow myself to start a new page before finishing the current one. I'm not on social media, but I'm thinking about creating a channel to share with the community, family and friends. I'll definitely let you know. 💞

[@snickerdoodlingllc]

@@floralheart Ahhhh ok got it! But not having WIPs is not a problem in my book. You're way ahead of the rest of us! LOL! Definitely share if you to create a channel. Hope you have a great day today! 💖💖💖

[@valerieb8006]

Very thoughtful!...you had me laughing b/c i could relate! I'm a procrastinator so, ya, having a Plan is good for me. When i first started seriously coloring and watching KZbin i did go through a time of comparing myself a bit to others. Thinking I needed all the expensive pencils and art supplies but i got over that pretty quick. haha! I'm Very comfortable with where i am in my hobby right now.😄There are so many different ways of coloring to be explored. And it does not have to be expensive. Thanks for your "kimpinion" 😂I enjoy your perspective🙋🌅🐦

[@snickerdoodlingllc]

I know what you mean about thinking we need all the coloring things! I went through that but have finally slowed down. I've even had to give my hubs instructions on who all my coloring stuff goes to if anything ever happens to me b/c I have so much! Whoops!! I love that you have found you happy place, Valerie! I adore you and anytime I see your posts or get to interact with you, I have a big smile on my face. Thank you so very much for always being so supportive of me, sweet friend!! 💖💖💖

[@valerieb8006]

@@snickerdoodlingllc 🙋🌅🐦

[@jaimiec2404]

I can't color anything right now except mandalas and I only use gel pens. I don't know what the problem is... thanks for the video

[@snickerdoodlingllc]

Jaimie, I don't see ANY problem there at all. To me, it sounds like you are in your coloring happy place!!! I love that you always stop by here to chime in. I really appreciate you!! 💖💖💖

[@Kreative_Rainbow]

Perfectionism causes me to delay starting, lol!! 😂 I have a lot of supplies and very few results! 😅 I can relate with all of these!! 🤣 As a KZbin artist, you can use WIPs to demonstrate certain skills or topics. You don't even need to use the same medium or brand! 👍 I was making some progress on a prompt journal being completely mixed media. But I broke my elbow yesterday. I think getting back to it might take a bit...🤦‍♀️

[@snickerdoodlingllc]

OMGosh you broke your elbow, Karen? Oh no!! Wishing you a very speedy recovery, my friend. A lot of supplies and very few results - LOL! Girl, you just summed up a lot of my coloring experiences LOL!!! I hope you get better soon, dear friend. Big hugs!! 💖💖💖

[@Kreative_Rainbow]

@@snickerdoodlingllc Yup. Thank you!!🤗 Gonna try to Thera color as much as possible!! 🥰 Big hugs!! 🫂

[@snickerdoodlingllc]

@@Kreative_Rainbow Thera-color!! I love this!! 💖💖💖

[@lucyleo2912]

Hi, new sub, can I ask where you get the circle stickers with the numbers, ty

[@snickerdoodlingllc]

Hi, Lucy! Wow thank you so much for subscribing! 🥰 Here's my amazon affiliate link for the stickers. I absolutely love these!! Quick tip on these round stickers... I still take a small piece of scotch tape to secure the sticker so it doesn't peel off. I'm pretty rough on my coloring supplies! You may/may not need to do this, but sharing just in case it's helpful to you. amzn.to/3V2YdM3 Thanks so much for stopping by and watching. I truly appreciate you! 💖💖💖

[@dawndeany9645]

I love heart pictures

[@snickerdoodlingllc]

Me, too, Dawn! Hearts are so much fun to color! Thank you for watching!! 💖💖💖

[@delappamy]

Omg you are hitting everything I go through off the top lol crazy. Yes! Although I only have like 4 brands but that too, do I use ?🤦🏽‍♀️ 😂 I’m done Which Book 😅

[@snickerdoodlingllc]

Yes!! Decisions, decisions!!! I love that you can so relate on this. It's fun to know we are all in this together, Amy! Thank you so much for always watching and supporting me!! I truly appreciate you! 💖💖💖

[@Tiffany-y9l]

For WIPS i look at it this way at least there is already something down on the page. I dont have that blank page fear.

[@snickerdoodlingllc]

What a positive way to look at our WIPs, Tiffany. Thanks so much for sharing this perspective with me and for stopping by to watch! 💖💖💖

[@dawndeany9645]

Yes that true

[@snickerdoodlingllc]

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[@ColoringGoatlover913]

I will leave this comment first and then watch. I only started coloring in Feb. 2024. I love it. I color every day. I sandwich my coloring in between chores. I am 63, no small children anymore. I had to realize pretty quickly not to stress and color like anyone else. But I love tips and tricks and am catching on quickly how to improve my coloring. Having said that, I know my limits right now and go with the flow. I love to create and challenge myself to see what I can do. I always look forward to the next creation ! I always have something started. I color because I was a bit lonely even though I have a large family. I do a lot of hiking with hubby and am active with grandkids, but this is my own special hobby. I may never be a full fledge, perfect person who colors masterpieces, but i am also doing very well and feel satisfied. Coloring has only heightened my love of nature and I observe the colors in nature so much more. Sometimes a page I am coloring doesn't turn out well and I simply rip it up or tear it out of a book and start and next. Just like a writer does. 😊Thanks for letting me share my journey. Just a few thoughts I have come across. I have my supplies now and am satisfied. I know.

[@snickerdoodlingllc]

Wow - I absolutely love that you shared your journey with me. It sounds like you're in a really happy coloring place and have already conquered these areas that could lead to coloring stress. I'm 56, and we are empty-nesters now. I color mostly for enjoyment, and have also used it to help me escape things that trouble me sometimes. We've all been there for sure. I am so grateful you stopped by my little channel to watch. I really appreciate you! 💖💖💖

[@Artsyfandom]

Nah, this is my first video 😊

[@snickerdoodlingllc]

Hi, Bree!! I love it and wish I could say the same. I just get in my own head too much, I think (whoops!) Thank you so much for stopping by to watch!! I appreciate you! 💖💖💖

[@Artsyfandom]

@@snickerdoodlingllc thank you. I’ll be tuning in as a new subscriber 😊

[@snickerdoodlingllc]

@@Artsyfandom OMGosh thank you so very much!! 🥰 Please LMK if there are any specific tutorials you'd like to see 💖

[@dawndeany9645]

Yes I’m do this batter do this

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You're always so sweet, Dawn!! 💖💖💖

[@delappamy]

😂 I got the WIP Folder🤦🏽‍♀️

[@snickerdoodlingllc]

LOL!!!! Those folders are the worst, the way they just mock you and vie for attention! Glad I'm not the only one, Amy🤣😂😅 LOL!!