Colouring in is not just for the kids – four cash-saving tips to enjoy the arty activity --[Reported by Umva mag]

GRAB the felt-tips and paper – colouring in is not just for the kids. Tapping into creativity, busting stress and aiding sleep are among the benefits of the arty activity for adults. Colouring in is not just for the kids – 4 savvy tips to enjoy the arty activityGetty Images And a big budget isn’t necessary to get on board. Here’s what you’ll need. OVER AGE: There are patterns specifically for adults which are more intricate and detailed than ones you would give your kids. The Works has books starting at £2 including mandala patterns, movie and television themes such as Stranger Things. Colour-in canvases are currently half price at Hobbycraft, reduced from £6 to £3, meaning you can hang your work of art when it’s finished. FREEBIES: You can download and print free patterns for colouring in. Plenty of patterns are available at Crayola.com, with specific adult designs. Or try Hobbycraft.co.uk with more than 100 designs available based on many different themes. You can also use a black pen to adapt designs or add extra details. For example, try adding zigzags, spots or other patterns to background white areas. This way you can easily turn a child’s sheet into something more sophisticated. PEN PALS: Darker nights and tumbling temperatures can make it harder to socialise without splashing out. An evening of colouring in is a fun way to bring together a group of pals to unwind and catch up. Lay on a few snacks, but try to avoid anything that can spill on your pads! STEP UP: If you want to take your colouring up a gear, try learning extra skills. Blending and shading will give your picture depth and make the finished piece look more impressive. There are plenty of free tutorials on YouTube or join online communities such as Facebook group Adult Colouring UK, to swap tips. All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability. Deal of the day SuppliedFolding sofa bed, £185 at Homebase[/caption] YOU can sit or snooze on this folding sofa bed, down from £265 to £185 at Homebase. SAVE: £80 Cheap treat SuppliedBrazilian knickers, £8, from Marks & Spencer[/caption] BRIGHTEN up your underwear drawer with this three-pack of Brazilian knickers, £8, from Marks & Spencer. What's new? COSTA’S new merchandise is a nod to maple hazel and all things autumn. You can get a large reusable cup, £15, or smaller version, £12, plus a keyring for £4.95. Top swap SuppliedSheepskin slippers, £49, from John Lewis[/caption] SuppliedB&M’s similar mule slippers, for £8[/caption] KEEP toes toasty with these sheepskin slippers, £49, from John Lewis. Or enjoy cosy feet – and a huge saving – with B&M’s similar mule slippers, for £8. SAVE: £41 Little helper USING a meal planner each week will help you cut down on food waste and save some cash. This one is £3 from Flying Tiger. PLAY NOW TO WIN £200 Join thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle JOIN thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle. Every month we’re giving away £100 to 250 lucky readers – whether you’re saving up or just in need of some extra cash, The Sun could have you covered. Every Sun Savers code entered equals one Raffle ticket. The more codes you enter, the more tickets you’ll earn and the more chance you will have of winning!

Sep 24, 2024 - 17:36

Colouring in is not just for the kids – four cash-saving tips to enjoy the arty activity --[Reported by Umva mag]

GRAB the felt-tips and paper – colouring in is not just for the kids.

Tapping into creativity, busting stress and aiding sleep are among the benefits of the arty activity for adults.

a woman laying on a bed drawing a pineapple with colored pencils — Colouring in is not just for the kids – 4 savvy tips to enjoy the arty activity

And a big budget isn’t necessary to get on board. Here’s what you’ll need.

OVER AGE: There are patterns specifically for adults which are more intricate and detailed than ones you would give your kids.

The Works has books starting at £2 including mandala patterns, movie and television themes such as Stranger Things.

Colour-in canvases are currently half price at Hobbycraft, reduced from £6 to £3, meaning you can hang your work of art when it’s finished.

FREEBIES: You can download and print free patterns for colouring in. Plenty of patterns are available at Crayola.com, with specific adult designs.

Or try Hobbycraft.co.uk with more than 100 designs available based on many different themes.

You can also use a black pen to adapt designs or add extra details. For example, try adding zigzags, spots or other patterns to background white areas. This way you can easily turn a child’s sheet into something more sophisticated.

PEN PALS: Darker nights and tumbling temperatures can make it harder to socialise without splashing out.

An evening of colouring in is a fun way to bring together a group of pals to unwind and catch up. Lay on a few snacks, but try to avoid anything that can spill on your pads!

STEP UP: If you want to take your colouring up a gear, try learning extra skills.

Blending and shading will give your picture depth and make the finished piece look more impressive.

There are plenty of free tutorials on YouTube or join online communities such as Facebook group Adult Colouring UK, to swap tips.

All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability.

Deal of the day

Folding sofa bed, £185 at Homebase[/caption]

YOU can sit or snooze on this folding sofa bed, down from £265 to £185 at Homebase.

SAVE: £80

Cheap treat

three pairs of red underwear with lace trim on a white background

Brazilian knickers, £8, from Marks & Spencer[/caption]

BRIGHTEN up your underwear drawer with this three-pack of Brazilian knickers, £8, from Marks & Spencer.

What's new?

COSTA’S new merchandise is a nod to maple hazel and all things autumn.

You can get a large reusable cup, £15, or smaller version, £12, plus a keyring for £4.95.

Top swap

a pair of grey sheepskin slippers on a white background .

Sheepskin slippers, £49, from John Lewis[/caption]

a pair of grey furry slippers on a white background

B&M’s similar mule slippers, for £8[/caption]

KEEP toes toasty with these sheepskin slippers, £49, from John Lewis.

Or enjoy cosy feet – and a huge saving – with B&M’s similar mule slippers, for £8.

SAVE: £41

Little helper

USING a meal planner each week will help you cut down on food waste and save some cash.

This one is £3 from Flying Tiger.

PLAY NOW TO WIN £200

Join thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle

JOIN thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle.

Every month we’re giving away £100 to 250 lucky readers – whether you’re saving up or just in need of some extra cash, The Sun could have you covered.

Every Sun Savers code entered equals one Raffle ticket.

The more codes you enter, the more tickets you’ll earn and the more chance you will have of winning!

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