Try Experimenting with Paint-By-Numbers
When Gaétan from Winnie’s Picks first approached me, asking if I’d like to experiment with a cool adult paint-by-numbers project, I was so excited and couldn’t say yes fast enough. As an avid amateur crafter (who sucks at most crafts), I have enthusiasm in spades…and painting talent in drips.
This is what the kit look like when it arrived.
Gaétan then let me know that I could actually paint a photo of my own choosing, and that by simply uploading a photo I loved, I could personalize my painting. I had no choice, did I? I had to choose a big happy shot of my dog, June Bug.
Yes, the project took over our dining table for a month, but my family was cool with it.
June bug coming to life. That big pink tongue was a natural starting place.
Just as I do with jigsaw puzzles, I got sucked into my new creative project. It was a great pastime for my 9-year-old daughter and I to share (once I got comfortable with it not being “perfect.”) It got me to put down my phone, and I love the tactile qualities of it. I would say that I ended up enjoying it even more than coloring!
And here are the results! Not bad, eh? Esp for someone who truly can’t draw or paint. I would definitely recommend trying an adult paint-by-number project if you’re interested in a new way to redirect your busy thoughts.
Update on May 23, 2021
I recently tried a new product from Craft-Ease that I wanted to share. It’s called Diamond Painting and it’s similar to paint by numbers, except you focus on tiny beads attached with glue. It’s super fun and very engaging. Everyone in my family is enjoying it!
