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Chroma Club Adult Color Book Subscription Review + Coupon – January 2017

Lacey Volk
ByLacey VolkFeb 10, 2017 | 3 comments

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Chroma Club
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Chroma.Club is a subscription targeting creativity and relaxation through coloring. Their website says their books “are the perfect blend of art, fun, and challenge, with illustrations drawn by artists from around the world.” Each Chroma.Club book contains 16 coloring pages with designs ranging in complexity from beginner to intricate drawings.

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This box was sent to us at no cost for review. (Check out the review process post to learn more about how we review boxes.)

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The Subscription Box: Chroma.Club

The Cost: $8.00 per month

ACTIVE DEAL: Save $4 off your first month! (3 and 6-month subscriptions)
CODE: HALFOFF

The Products: Every month you will receive an original coloring book. Chroma.Club prints and ships using eco-friendly paper.

Ships to: U.S. (for free), Canda (with a $0.75 surcharge) and International (with a $2.50 surcharge)

Check out all of our Chroma.Club reviews and the Craft Subscription Box Directory!

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This is my second month reviewing Chroma.Club. I've been on a bit of a 'self-care' kick lately in an attempt to stay positive in all this winter weather, and coloring happily fits right into my plans.

The book has 16 pages to color. The pages are full-sized, too, with each coloring page being 8.5" x 11". The paper is substantial enough and smooth for coloring with colored pencils and should work for some markers too; it's not that soft slightly fuzzy paper you often see in children's coloring books.

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There's a big variety in the illustrations this month, one of the things I really like about this subscription! Thankfully we are over our winter colds, but I got a chuckle out of this "get well soon" themed page. Coloring books with some pencils are a really nice thing to include in a care package when someone is sick and stuck bored at home!

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This abstract design had me thinking of warmer days - it reminds me of a sunflower!

They've also made a change since our last review:

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They are now including artist information and bios on the reverse pages! Yay!

I mentioned this in my last review because there were some really great designs, and I wanted to learn more about the artists who contributed them. The bios are on the back of the page they designed, so even if you take the pages out of the booklet to share, you'll still know which artist did the original.

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I really loved this whimsical drawing by Heidi Berthiaume and decided I'd tackle it first.

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We were recently gifted some crayons by a neighbor. I usually use colored pencils, but this was a fun excuse to borrow my toddler's art supplies for a few minutes. 😉 Even though I usually like the more patterned, meditative designs, I really liked being able to play with layering color on this page.

Verdict: I'm still really enjoying Chroma.Club! I don't think the adult coloring book trend is going away anytime soon, but for me, this is more about consciously taking the time to de-stress, and I like that I can be a bit creative in the process.

Value-wise, at $8 a month, Chroma.Club falls pretty squarely in the middle of available adult coloring book options on Amazon. There are several hours of enjoyment packed into each month, and I really like learning about all of the artists who participate. I also think it's a great gift idea for anyone who needs some creative encouragement.

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"Chroma Club is a monthly coloring book subscription that delivers curated unique artwork to our members. Chroma Club comes as flip book of black and white artwork to color with a mix of designs blending traditional mandalas, floral patterns, animals, geometric patterns and quirky designs"
Lacey Volk
Lacey Volk
Lacey's introduction to the world of subscription boxes was Julep Maven, but she quickly moved on once she discovered there were subscriptions for cooking, coffee, and art supplies. Current favorites include Crate Chef and Ecocentric Mom, and she's looking forward to trying more.

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3 comments

katie

Nice coloring! The birds look pretty with the layered colors. I find that coloring actually makes me more stressed(all I can think about is what I need to get done😞-cleaning,bills,etc).

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Lacey Volk

Thank you! I am similar so I only take short breaks for sure, but having a little 5-10 minutes to recharge really helps me.

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Anna

Same here. I feel guilty when I’m not doing anything productive. I’ve recently started practicing mindfulness to help with my anxiety. It’s looking very promising I recommend it 😊

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