The books I forgot to celebrate...

I made them with love, then moved on too fast. It’s time to bring the joy back!

Hello my friends,

Have you ever circled all the way back to something you used to love… and realized you never gave it the celebration it deserved?

Yeah. That’s where I’m at right now.

When my online art journey first began over 8 years ago, the very first thing I did was create not one, not two, but three coloring books. Back to back. Full throttle. All heart. I was proud of them, celebrated their launch, and then -- poof. I moved on.

Like, what?! Why??

Well, it took me almost a decade to understand why I do that. The short answer? I have what some lovingly refer to as Creative ADHD. (Side note: no official diagnosis here -- just a lifetime of passionate hyper-focus, fast pivots, and the deeply relatable urge to start something, finish it with intensity… and then immediately chase the next shiny idea.)

So here I am, circling back.

Lately, I’ve had this overwhelming urge to reboot -- to slow down, tune in, and find joy in the little things. And when I think about joy? I think about crayons. I think about coloring books. I think about being curled up on the couch next to my honey with a warm drink, a show humming in the background, and my favorite pens gliding over big open shapes on the page.

That’s when it hit me…
Why did I ever stop making coloring books?

The books I made weren’t just “products.” They were my solution to a very specific problem: at the time, every coloring book on the market felt way too detailed. I didn’t want to spend 14 hours filling in a microscopic paisley garden. I wanted to finish something in a single cozy sitting. I wanted space to add my own marks and make it mine. I wanted a coloring book that felt like an invitation, not a task.

So I made them.
And now, I’m finally ready to shine the spotlight they’ve been waiting for.

🌈 Introducing my new cozy corner of the internet:
🎨 Instagram: @Jenny_colorsthings
🎨 TikTok: @Jennycolorsthings
📺 Full videos on YouTube: Jenny Manno
🖍️ Want to color along with me? Find my coloring books here: Amazon

The vibe? Slow. Sweet. Chill.
You’ll find coloring videos, quiet creativity, and the soft hum of joy. Whether you’re brand new to art or just want a little screen-free break, this is your permission slip to pause, grab some markers, and color something that makes your heart sigh with happiness.

✨ I haven’t posted anything just yet, but the wheels are turning -- and I’d love for you to be the first to know when the fun begins. Follow along now so you don’t miss a thing.

Pick your favorite platform and come hang with me -- I’d love the company.

Until next time…

With love, warmth,
Jenny

I thought it was about time these three beauties got the spotlight they deserve!
Today, I’m sharing a special sneak peek at the coloring books that started it all — the ones I poured my heart into back when this whole creative journey first began. Whether you’re new to my world or you’ve been here since page one, I hope you enjoy this little behind-the-scenes look at where it all started… and where it’s headed next.