The last time I did paint by numbers, I was about 10 years old, sitting in my Nan’s kitchen, trying to create something that resembled a Disney character. As an adult, I never gave it a second thought. Well, that is until Reeves contacted me. Reeves are one of the world’s leading creativity and lifestyle brands, they believe creativity isn’t about right or wrong, it is all about expression. Reeves’ ambition is to cater for a broader audience, like me and you. Not just for artists or 10 year olds’ sitting in their grandmas kitchen. They do a HUGE range of products, but being the cat lover I am, I knew what I wanted to try.
I picked the Kitten on Books Paint By Numbers Set – cats and reading are like my favourite things.
Admittedly, I was like woah! so many numbers, I better put my glasses on.
But when I figured out what I had to do, I mixed my first colour and started painting. I quickly relaxed into it.
You don’t need to be an expert painter at all. This was my first time picking up a paint brush in years and it was easier than I thought.
Some colours needed mixing and this was very straightforward. Other colours you just used straight from the pot. Easy.
It was so satisfying to see the picture start to emerge.
I was surprised how similar my picture looked to the picture on the kit. It’s so easy to create the right shades which match the original perfectly.
As you can see, my painting skills are not perfect but that really didn’t matter. This was such a chilled activity.
There are no rules, paint the picture in which ever order you like and use your imagination.
This took me about two evenings to complete and it was time well spent. It was the most relaxing thing I have done in a long time.
Ta-da! I am so impressed with how this turned out!
If you fancy doing something relaxing and creative, check out Reeves Paint By Numbers kits. There are tons to choose from and cost less than £5. Have you tried these before? Let me know your thoughts!
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Wow it looks great Bexa, great choice with the cats! Literally like a pro painting, although I can see how that can take a little while to do. Completely agree though that it’s really relaxing and such a good way to unwind without sitting in front of the tele! Lovely little review again xx
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Aw thanks so much Rebecca! 💖 It definitely took a little while but I found the time passed so quickly ☺️. It’s such a chilled way to spend a couple of evenings 😘 xx
Beautiful painting especially doing it after so many years 🙂
Aw thank you so much! 💖☺️ xx
I love the cat picture Bexa 😘. I can imagine painting by numbers is a really relaxing way to pass the time, and like you say, it gives you a chance to use your imagination 😄. It must be really pleasing when you see the picture start to come through ☺️. A brilliant post Bexa 😄😍❤️😘 xxxx
Aw thanks so much Shaun! 💖 He he, it was definitely pleasing when I could start seeing the picture emerge ☺️. It was such a relaxing thing to do 😘☺️😍 xxxx
I used to love doing these! This one has such a cute picture and you painted it so well! I’m impressed haha 🙂 Definitely a good idea for a relaxing evening. Great post xx
Alys
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Aw thanks Alys! 💖 You are so sweet. It was such a chilled way to spend a couple of evenings 😘 xx
Hi, what a lovely cat picture. I have also not done paint by numbers for a very long time, this looks very intricate and it was nice to see the the picture evolve as you progressed.
Thanks so much Chloe! 💖 It looked difficult at the beginning but it soon became easier, it’s a fun and relaxing activity 😘 xx
I used to love painting and colouring by numbers as a kid as well! I can’t remember the last time I did one. This looks lovely, the end result came out very well! This is a great way to relax and unwind, especially if you’re not particularly creative or “arty” and don’t draw or paint free-hand xxx
Aw thanks so much Jenny 💖 Yes exactly! It’s perfect for people who want to paint but not sure where to start ☺️. It’s super relaxing too which makes it even better 😘 xx
Oh wow! This looks fantastic and even more fantastic to try! I love painting and I wish more people realized just how calming it is. Just zoning out and making mini strokes waiting to see the beauty of your picture. I think this is a great product from Reeves and I think this is a wonderful review Bex. Lol a lot of numbers but that just means more time relaxing and the result of this BEAUTIFUL piece! 💕☺️😘
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Aw thanks so much Lena! 💖 You are so sweet. I was surprised how calm and relaxed I felt pretty soon after I started ☺️. And that’s so true, it takes a while but that means longer time to chill 😎😘 xx
I used to love doing this paint by numbers! I would love to do one again, I can imagine it is such a relaxing activity to do! Yours looks beautiful Bexa! 💕
Love, Cally x
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Aw thanks so much Cally! That’s so lovely of you 💖. Definitely give it a go if you get the opportunity, it’s both fun and relaxing 😘 xx
Omg I would love this!! This looks more fun than those adult colouring books (I do love them too) but painting is so much better and this looks amazing!
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Yes painting is such more relaxing I think! 😍 Aw thank you so much for your lovely comment 💖 xx
This looks so fun! I haven’t painted anything since primary school but I think this is something I could get into! Seems so relaxing too, and your end result looks so lovely!
Ellie | elliekblog.blogspot.co.uk xx
Aw thanks Ellie! You are so sweet 💖. I loved it and I’m thinking about doing another one soon 😘 xx
I was just thinking that I hadn’t done this since I was a little kid then I saw your first line 😂. It’s good to do kid stuff sometimes! This looks like so much fun and therapeutic x
Sophie
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He he, 😂 I never thought of this being an activity for adults but like you say it was soo therapeutic and fun too! ☺️Thanks for your lovely comment Sophie 💖 xx
I remember the ones when I was younger, what a mess! 😂 I love this one with the cats and books though, I’m going to try a few out I think. I love the unicorn and fairy, the turtle and the floral one 🌹 Thanks for sharing, if I’m honest I would never have thought to do a paint by numbers to chill out with.
Aw thanks so much for your lovely comment Laura 💖. Yay! That’s so cool you are going to try some out! Let me know how it goes 😘. There are so many awesome pictures, I really want to try another one soon ☺️ xx
Wow I had no idea they made these for grown ups ! Yours looks amazing and I can imagine it being very therapeutic- I love colouring in with the kids as it really relaxes me so I’m guessing the paint by numbers would have the same effect !
Great post ❤️
Melanie | http://www.frasersfunhouse.com
Thanks so much Melanie 💖. You are so sweet. It was definitely very therapeutic and I felt so chilled out ☺️. Colouring books are a great way to unwind too 😘 xx
Wow, this pattern is so intricate! I worry it might make me more stressed looking at all the small shapes and having to be neat. But I’m sure once I started I’d go into a relaxing trance.
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He he, that was my initial reaction too! 😂 That’s true, I soon relaxed into it and felt very calm. Thank you so much for your comment Polly 😘 xx
omg this is so intricate and you’ve done it so well! I’d love to have a go at this I bet it would really chill me out!- https://sophiehearts.net x
Thanks so much Sophie! 💖 It did look complex to begin with, but it’s a very fun & relaxing activity 😘 xx
Ahh, this is absolutely incredible! I’ve seen a lot of posts about these lately and one of my friends is currently doing one so I think I really need to hop on to this trend. It really looks like a great way to pass time!
Aw thanks so much Shauna! 💖 It’s definitely a great way to pass some time! I’m thinking about doing another one soon ☺️. Hope you enjoy if you have a go too 😘 xx
First of all, my my did this post take me back to my childhood! These paint by numbers and the foil scratch off pictures! I would always be doing these. That picture is so cute and you did so well with painting it! Lovely post hun xxx
Aw thanks so much Lauren! You are so sweet. 💖 It definitely bought back happy childhood memories! 😍 I never knew they did adult versions, now I wanna do another one 😄 xx
Your post has taken me straight down memory lane, I used to do loads of these paint by numbers kits when I was a child (pity my poor mother, who always had to find somewhere to hang my masterpieces). Strangely enough, Flora got a couple for Christmas, one with sharks and one with horses. She made a start but TBH I think there are rather too many numbers for her so we’ve put them away for a while. I never thought to try them again myself though – I shall have to have a look. Your photos are great, it’s so good to see how your picture emerged. Great post! x
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Thanks so much Lisa! 💖 You are so sweet. It’s definitely much harder now than I remember as a child 😄. That’s a great idea trying out Flora’s paint by numbers! It’s such a fun and relaxing activity 😘 xx
I was so creative as a child, always drawing, painting, making up little plays, sewing – you name it, I did it! However, my creative side doesn’t get to come out as much as it has done in the past nowadays, mainly due to lack of time! A kit like this would be absolutely perfect for me, I think – something really straightforward yet creative – a nice way to get you off your phone and away from the TV in an evening! Your kitty came out so well, and for a kit that costs less than a fiver, that’s a winner!
Abbey x
Aw thanks so much for your lovely comment Abbey! 💕 I was the same as a child, I loved all that too. I am trying to get back into being more creative again ☺️. This was such a fun and relaxing activity. Like you say it’s the perfect way to have a break from the phone and TV. Definitely recommend 😘 xx
Wow this looks like fun and also so relaxing. ☺
Definitely! It was such a chilled activity 💖. Thank you for commenting Taryn 😘 xx
I loved paint by numbers! I’ve been wanting to get some for ages now but they’re all so expensive but some of these look quite reasonable!
They are definitely lots of fun and not too expensive either 😍. Thank you for your comment Em 💕😘 xx