Learning how to relieve stress is hard any time of the year. But around the holidays? Sheesh… everything seems to be working against you sometimes! I’m so excited to show you a way to help relieve some tension AND make someone else feel great in the process. Today’s post is sponsored by Hallmark Gold Crown, but my love for their products is all my own. Affiliate links included.
How To Relieve Stress
You’ve probably heard by now about how relaxing coloring can be. If you haven’t, you should seriously try it. I’m not talking about stealing the kids’ coloring books either. I’m talking about the amazing adult coloring books that you can find at Hallmark. I picked up one of these books and a nice holiday card–designed by Sarah Jessica Parker (?!)–for my grandma.
After flipping through the pages, I decided a couple of the patterns would make awesome ornaments. It got me thinking about how I could make one and send it to my gram in the card.
I decided to use some transparent material I found lying around in my craft cabinet to trace over the pattern and cut it out. I used permanent markers to make sure the ink wouldn’t bleed and I think it turned out really cute. Plus, I can still color the full page in my coloring book!
Check out how easy this process is in the video below.
Coloring like this has such a calming effect on your entire being. It makes me want to cozy up in a blanket fort with a cup of hot chocolate. (PS. That’s my plan for the rest of the weekend.)
Spreading the Love
The best part about this method described above is that you can make these ornaments and send them to all your loved ones in adorable Hallmark cards that will be sure to put a smile on their face. Plus, they’ll have a cute, special ornament to remind them of you for the whole season.
Sarah L says
I love your little turtle ornament. I relieve stress by singing with my chorus. Can’t be uptight and sing your heart out.
Wendy @ ABCs and Garden Peas says
This is a really cute idea. I love doodling in coloring books. It definitely helps me!
Jeanette says
This would be fun to do with my kiddo. It is cute and fun to do and I love that it has nothing to do with any technology.
Jennifer Sikora says
My daughter paints and draws all the time and she is always telling me how relaxed it makes her. THink I will have to visit our local Hallmark and find these and do one for myself.
Nancy @ Whispered Inspirations says
So pretty! What a great way to give someone a thoughtful gift.
Danielle says
I’ve been wanting to try an adult coloring book. I love coloring! I’m just afraid I won’t be able to find the time to actually sit and color. I need to sit down and make some time for myself.
Ann Bacciaglia says
I love to color. I find it very relaxing. I like to have a nice hot bath and read a good book every night before bed. It helps me unwind.
Liz Mays says
I think an adult coloring book would be a great idea. I should send one to my sister this year! I love how you made that cute turtle!
Vera Sweeney says
I love this ornament idea!! The coloring books are such a great way to relax as an adult I love that they finally started to do this!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
I’m up for trying anything to relieve stress. I love adult coloring books! They are so relaxing.
Jennifer says
I love coloring. I even have a coloring ook of my own. Not an “adult” one like these but a Barbie one! haha. My girls love that I have a book just like them and we will take our books out and color together.
Autumn @Mamachallenge says
It is importat to relieve some stress during the holidays! I would love an adult coloring book.
Mistee Dawn says
I could definitely do with some stress relieving. I need some of those coloring books!
Janis @MommyblogExpert says
What a beautiful handmade ornament. And that’s a great idea to include it in a greeting card for something special this holiday.
Jeanine says
This is such a great idea. I’d never think to send an ornament… which is actually something I’d love because one of my favorite things is Ornaments!
Brett Martin says
I think the adult coloring books are super smart! I think sending an ornament is such a thoughtful idea.
Seattle Travel Blogger says
My husband and I have gotten into coloring. I can’t seem to get into meditation, and coloring seems to calm me down and let me forget things that are stressing me out. I love the idea of making ornaments out of them… so cute!
Onica {Mommy Factor} says
This a fun way to relieve stress and at the same time it also a nice bonding to the kids. Great idea.
Krystal says
That is a sweet craft idea for the holidays! I would like to do this with my little one.