Think coloring is just for kids? Think again! The adult coloring book industry is booming right now, so you’ll find a huge selection of adult coloring books on the market.
I have a question for you. Has your mom started coloring? If so find a present that helps her with her hobby. Coloring gifts come in all shapes and sizes and there’s something to suit budgets.
Below you’ll discover 10 of the best gift ideas for moms who love to color.
Coloring books aren’t just a fun way to pass the time, they also help to lower stress levels. In fact, they’re marketed as a ‘mindfulness’ activity.
This means they can help boost the mood, combat depression and focus the mind into the here and now. All moms get stressed from time to time so a coloring book would be perfect to give her.
There are so many different options on the market for coloring book – mandalas, flowers, fairies, landscapes, dogs, cats, animals, pin-up women, women with tattoos and even swearing.
Of course, it’s impossible to color without coloring pencils or pens. This may seem like a simple thing to give her, but you’ll be surprised at the quality of pencils out there.
For example, proper professional pencils can cost over $100 for a set. Don’t let this amount scare you away though because you can find them cheaper than this and your mom will enjoy them as well.
You’ll find there are a lot of different types of coloring options to choose from. To help her create a stand-out effect, you might want to consider glitter pens or Sharpies.
Whatever your budget, you’ll find the perfect coloring pencils and pens to match it.
3. Art Paper
Some people prefer to draw their own coloring pages and coloring them in herself. In this case, art paper would come in handy. Like the pencils, art paper they come in various qualities.
Before choosing the right paper, think about the type of coloring she prefers to do. Painting, for example, would require a thicker paper than the pencil.
Want to present her with a present that will blow her away? A coloring wall decal would do the trick. Available in numerous designs, they are basically wall pictures and murals that you can color anyway you like.
So it won’t just satisfy her love of coloring, it will also give her a personalized gift that she can hang on the wall.
5. Lightbox
Another gift suitable for moms who love to draw as well as color is a lightbox. Usually LED powered, lightboxes help to illuminate the paper, providing a better view of drawings and stencils.
If using it simply to color, the box will clearly show where the lines end, helping her to get the best results. This works extremely well for moms who struggle with their eyesight.
Once people start buying one coloring book, they will buy multiple coloring books. Storage containers would be appreciated.
You’ll be able to help her to keep all of her coloring supplies neat and tidy with a stylish container. They come in all shapes, sizes and designs so you should easily be able to find one that fits her personality.
Coloring enthusiasts like to color anywhere at any time – so why not opt for portable storage solutions?
Once people start finishing their artwork they are not going to want to throw them out. They have spent hours creating just the right look. She will take tremendous pride in her coloring. Why not surprise her with a high quality, stylish frame?
This will allow her to either hang her finished masterpiece on the wall, or place it on a table. It’s a 2-in-1 gift, proving to be both useful and a great way to brighten up the home.
8. Over The Chair Computer Stand
Does she have little space to do her coloring? An over the chair computer stand can help. This space-saving flat stand gives her a solid surface to color on.
After use, it can easily be stored away until next time. There are quite a few to choose from, with some even offering a holder to store a cup of coffee.
9. Printer
A printer might not be an obvious present, but it expands her coloring options. There are such sites as Etsy that allow pictures to easily be downloaded from the internet and printed out ready to be colored.
There are many websites out there dedicated to coloring and a printer allows her to print off as many pictures as she wants.
10. Easel and Paints
Once her creativity kicks in she might want to expand her horizons into other art forms such as painting. An easel and paints will really make her day.
You can buy large paint sets, though it’s recommended you have a good idea of what type of painting she might like to do or get her a variety and let her decide.
There many different forms of a watercolor painter or an oil painter. The style will make a big difference to the type of paints you should buy.
These are just 10 great Mother’s Day ideas for moms who love to color. If you want to give her an extra-special gift, why not buy a few things from the list above and pack them into a home-made basket?
Overall the great thing about buying for moms who love to color is that there’s something for all budgets. It doesn’t matter how much or how little you have to spend, there’s always supplies you can buy that’s going to make her happy.
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Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
