Honoring Black History Month

This Black History Month, Curious Custom is delighted to offer a special tribute: a downloadable PDF coloring page that celebrates the richness of African American history and culture. This exclusive coloring page features iconic figures and symbols, providing a creative outlet for all ages to engage with and reflect on the profound contributions of African Americans. It's a small token of our support and commitment to education and awareness, available for free below.

Please click here to download the coloring page below.

A Colorful Stay

How Coloring Books Enhance the Hotel Experience

In the bustling world of hospitality, where hotels vie to offer unique and memorable experiences to their guests, coloring books emerge as an unexpected yet profoundly impactful amenity. Not just for children, coloring books have seen a resurgence in popularity among adults, offering a simple, analog activity that provides relaxation and creative expression. Here's a look at how our coloring books benefit hotels and their guests.

1. Enhancing Guest Experience

The inclusion of coloring books adds a unique touch to the overall guest experience. It's a thoughtful amenity that shows the hotel's commitment to guest comfort and enjoyment. For families traveling with children, coloring books are a fantastic way to keep kids entertained and engaged. For adults, it's an invitation to rediscover the joy of coloring, to take a moment for themselves and engage in a creative activity.

2. Brand Differentiation

In a competitive market, hotels constantly seek ways to differentiate themselves. Custom coloring books, perhaps featuring the hotel's architecture, local landmarks, or themed illustrations, can serve as a distinctive brand element. These books not only enhance the guest experience but also act as a unique marketing tool. Guests are likely to remember their stay and even share their coloring creations on social media, providing organic promotion for the hotel.

3. Encouraging Social Interaction

Hotels can use coloring books to foster a sense of community among guests. Organizing coloring sessions in common areas encourages guests to interact, share stories, and connect, making their stay more enjoyable and memorable. This communal activity can be especially beneficial in boutique or luxury hotels where personal experiences and guest interaction are paramount.

4. Souvenir Potential

Coloring books can double as souvenirs, allowing guests to take a piece of their hotel experience home with them. This is particularly effective with custom coloring books that capture the essence of the hotel or its surroundings. Guests can continue to engage with the brand long after their stay, keeping the hotel top of mind for future travels.

What our customers tell us…

The inclusion of coloring books in hotels is more than a nod to nostalgia; it's a strategic move that benefits both the guest and the hotel. By offering a simple avenue for relaxation, creativity, and social interaction, hotels can enhance the guest experience, differentiate their brand, and create lasting impressions. In the world of hospitality, sometimes it's the small touches that make the biggest impact, and coloring books are a prime example of this principle in action.

Live Colorfully This Pride Month

As we celebrate Pride Month, let's make the world more colorful through the realm of coloring books. The act of coloring allows us to express ourselves creatively, embrace vibrant hues, and celebrate the diversity and joy of the LGBTQIA+ community. So, let's pick up our pride-inspired pencils, ignite our imaginations, and use color books as a canvas for self-expression this June! 

Choose Pride-Themed Coloring Books

To infuse your coloring experience with the spirit of Pride Month, select coloring books that celebrate LGBTQIA+ themes. Look for books featuring rainbow patterns, empowering messages, or iconic symbols of pride. This way, you can express your support, honor the LGBTQIA+ community, and let your true colors shine through your artwork.

Create a Prideful Coloring Space

Designate a cozy corner in your home as a prideful coloring space. Decorate the area with pride flags, colorful banners, and inspiring LGBTQIA+ artwork. Arrange your pride-themed coloring books and supplies in an organized manner, making it easy to immerse yourself in moments of colorful self-expression. This dedicated space will inspire creativity and serve as a constant reminder of the importance of Pride Month.

Color with Meaning and Intention

Approach your coloring sessions during Pride Month with intention and meaning. Reflect on the significance of this time, the struggles faced by the LGBTQIA+ community, and the progress that has been made. Infuse your artwork with colors that represent pride, love, and inclusivity. Allow each stroke of your pencil or brush to be an act of celebration and support.

Organize Prideful Coloring Events

Gather friends, family, or members of the LGBTQIA+ community for prideful coloring events. Create a safe and inclusive space where everyone can express themselves freely through art. Encourage open conversations about LGBTQIA+ issues, share personal stories, and learn from one another. Use these events as an opportunity to amplify the voices of the community and foster a sense of belonging.

Share Your Prideful Creations

Share your pride-inspired coloring creations with pride and joy. Display your favorite pages in your home or share them on social media, spreading love, acceptance, and the vibrant colors of Pride Month. Encourage others to embrace their own artistic expressions and celebrate the diversity and beauty of the LGBTQIA+ community. Let your colorful creations make a positive impact beyond the pages of your coloring book.

Support LGBTQIA+ Creators & Businesses

Seek out coloring books created by LGBTQIA+ creators and businesses. By supporting their work, you not only celebrate their talent but also contribute to the visibility and representation of the LGBTQIA+ community. Curious Custom is a LGBTQIA+ owned business and is proud to provide businesses and brands with custom coloring books that foster community and connection. 

Pride Month is a time to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community, embrace diversity, and live colorfully. By incorporating pride-themed coloring books into your creative journey, you can express your support, celebrate love and inclusivity, and honor the progress made by the community. Create a prideful coloring space, organize prideful coloring events, and support LGBTQIA+ artists and businesses. Make the world more colorful!

4 ways coloring relieves stress

April is stress awareness month, a time to take stock of our mental and emotional well-being and take steps to reduce stress in our lives. Stress is a common and often unavoidable part of modern life, and it can have a significant impact on our physical and mental health. This is why it is important to find ways to manage stress and take care of ourselves.

One way to reduce stress is through creative projects! Engaging in creative activities can help us relax and focus our minds, providing a break from the constant demands of everyday life. One particularly effective creative activity for stress relief is…you guessed it…coloring!

Coloring has become increasingly popular in recent years, with adult coloring books and pages flying off the shelves. This trend is not just a passing fad – there are many reasons why coloring is a great way to reduce stress and improve mental health.

1. Coloring is a simple and accessible activity. All you need is a coloring book and some colored pencils or crayons, making it an easy and low-cost way to take a break and relax. CLICK HERE to get inspiration from past projects, OR CLICK HERE to view our variety of downloadable coloring pages. The best part? You can color alone or with others, and it can be done anywhere, whether you are at home or on the go.

2. Coloring is a meditative activity. When we color, we focus our attention on the task at hand, which can help quiet our minds and reduce feelings of anxiety and stress.

3. Coloring can help us express our emotions. Sometimes we struggle to put our feelings into words, but coloring can provide a way to process and externalize our emotions. Choosing colors and creating patterns can be a way to explore our moods and emotions in a non-verbal way.

4. Finally, coloring can be a way to tap into our creativity. We often think of creativity as something that is reserved for artists and writers, but everyone has the capacity to be creative. Coloring can be a way to tap into that creativity and explore our own unique style and preferences.

Of course, coloring is just one of many creative activities that can help reduce stress. Other activities that may be helpful include painting, drawing, knitting, writing, or playing music. The key is to find an activity that you enjoy and that allows you to focus your attention and express yourself.

Stress awareness month is a reminder that stress is a normal part of life, but that it is also important to take steps to manage it. Engaging in creative activities like coloring can be a powerful way to reduce stress and improve our overall well-being. So why not request your custom coloring book and give it a try? You might be surprised at how much it can help.

Client Spotlight - Metro Theater Company

We had the pleasure of creating a custom coloring book for Metro Theater Company and their production of Spells of the Sea. It was such fun creating a book inspired by their magical production photos!

Attendees and cast members all received their own copy to remember the exciting event.

ABOUT THE SHOW:
Finley Frankfurter is a 15-year-old fisherwoman who is terrible at fishing. H.S. Crank is a grumpy old lighthouse keeper who has been sitting for 20 years in the dark. Together, this unlikely pair begins an adventure through the ocean to find the Elixir of Life, an elusive remedy that will save Finley’s father from a mysterious illness. On their journey, the pair encounter mermaids and pirates, whirlpools and their worst fears, and finally a new understanding of the meaning of family, friendship, and trust in yourself.

Here are the Spells of the Sea production photos and artwork that inspired the coloring pages.

(Photos by Jennifer A Lin.)