We built Colourly to be a community for those who find joy in colouring.
Hi, we're Colourly.
We're a small UK business trying to infuse the adult colouring market with new, innovative ideas and passion. We founded Colourly because we thought there was a need for more options in the market.
We're building a place for inspiration, leisure, and a dash of colour! We are a online shop in the process of launching a web subscription service devoted to offering adults a fun and captivating colouring experience. Our goal is to use the therapeutic art of colouring to assist busy people find a moment of peace and self-expression in their daily life.
We recognise the value of stepping away from the daily grind occasionally. With a large selection of top-notch colouring books and accessories sent right to your home, our service is intended to take you to a world of imagination and creativity. We think colouring is a fun and gratifying pastime that can make your day better, relieve stress, and bring out your inner artist.
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Happy Colouring,
Gemma, Jed & Chris
"There wasn't anything out there"
Gemma has always loved colouring. Mostly interested in colour by number, Gemma regularly found it difficult to find colouring books that she wanted to buy at prices that seemed reasonable. Chris, delighted in fuelling her passion by surprising Gemma with new colouring books also came across the same problem.
As a mental health nurse in training, Gemma saw how powerful colouring could be for relaxation and mindfulness. She witnessed its calming effects on her patients, reinforcing her belief in its therapeutic benefits. But without fresh inspiration, she found herself at a crossroads.
The Dynamic Duo... sort of.
Chris, meanwhile, had a quirky and fun-loving friend named Jed. They worked together at a tech company and became good friends. They bonded over a shared love for pasta, memes, and epic gaming battles. Jed had grown up with a mother who was a passionate artist, instilling in him a deep appreciation for creativity and the arts. This shared love for creativity made Chris and Jed an inseparable duo.
In late 2022, a lightbulb moment occurred. During one of their usual hangouts, Chris and Jed were brainstorming ideas when the conversation turned to Gemma’s dwindling supply of colouring books. The question popped up: "Why isn’t there a service that provides fresh, exciting colouring books for adults?" The idea seemed so obvious and yet so unexplored.
Making it a reality
We decided to turn this idea into reality. We envisioned Colourly, an online shop dedicated to providing high-quality, artistically crafted colouring books designed for adults. The goal was simple: to create a sanctuary where creativity could flourish and stress could melt away with each stroke of a marker.
Colourly is being built as a community where colouring enthusiasts can find solace and inspiration. Gemma's experience in mental health care has helped to shape the service, ensuring that each book is designed with relaxation and mindfulness in mind. The team meticulously curate each selection, sourcing the finest materials to guarantee an awesome colouring experience.
Colourly are now partnering with talented artists, organising competitions, and sharing tips and techniques to keep the creative flame alive. Although in the early stages, we're grateful to have such an engaged and friendly community.
As Colourly grows, we're committed to their vision: to bring joy, relaxation, and a splash of colour into lives everywhere. They invite everyone to join their colourful journey, to rediscover the magic of self-expression, and to transform each page into a masterpiece.
