#SaharasMusings (Happy Color Paint-by-Number App)

I used to love doing paint-by-number kits when I was a kid.  Though, to be honest, I don’t think I ever finished one.  I just liked filling that empty canvas with paint.  LOL.  I also used to be that way with video games.  By the half-way mark, I was getting bored with it.  The thrill is starting them. 

Then I found an app called Happy Color.  Oh Boy!  I was in heaven.  There are other paint-by-number apps out there, but this one, in my opinion, is the best.  And they have great reviews.  I did get the paid version so I don’t have all those annoying pop-up ads.  Which was fine for me since I spend waaay too much time on them. 

However, they were designed for stress release.  I find that while I’m filling in the pictures, my mind can wander and sometimes sort out problems that needed solutions.  In case you’ve never seen how these apps work, below are some screen shots of a puzzle I started and finished.

This is one of my favorite puzzles.  Mystery.  It’s just a blank screen and you have to fill in the colors to see what the image will be.  Some are easy.  This one was harder as it had TONS of smaller spots/numbers you can’t even see unless you zoom in.  Which I have to do a lot since I’m so blind. 😂🤣

 

This is how it looks when you first start.
This is zooming in. Now, all the numbers POP out. LOL.
After you click the 1st number, gray areas will show up. These are the spots that you color.
This is how it looks when started the 5th number. What the heck is it?
And this is the 10th number. You can just make out a faucet with water flowing out.
Oh, there are flowers!
Tada! The finished picture.

The best part about doing these is, Cleo lays on my chest while I’m reclining on the couch.  She looks forward to spending the time with me.  Though, she doesn’t enjoy me ignoring her for that stupid device in my hand.  She always lets me know, with a gentle nudge of her paw, that it’s HER I’m supposed to be paying attention too.  That’s my vampire cat.  🥰😍

Do you do paint-by-number apps?  If so, which one is your favorite? 

About Sahara Foley

Sahara Foley, in collaboration with her beloved late husband, writes urban and dark fantasy, science fantasy, and the occasional horror tale. She is an international award-winner and the first book in her Excalibur Saga series has been an Amazon bestseller multiple times. In 2018, she teamed up with friend and fellow author J.M. Northup to start Norns Triad Publications. They represent four authors under their brand. Sahara was born and still resides in the Midwest. Insurance Guru during the day, on her time off she enjoys reading, gardening, traveling with her family, helping fellow authors, and her secret passion – gaming. She is currently working on a new fantasy, time-travel story titled, Time Stones, slated to be released in 2022. You can connect with Sahara below: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/booksbysaharafoley Twitter: https://twitter.com/SaharaFoley Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/saharafoley/ Amazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/Sahara-Foley/e/B00J9ST32U/ref=dp_byline_cont_ebooks_1
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2 Responses to #SaharasMusings (Happy Color Paint-by-Number App)

  1. Indigo says:

    Happy Color is my favorite, too! I can’t recommend it enough.

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