As usual, I got carried away and forgot to talk about the paper 🤦🏻♀️ It's lovely and thick with a light tooth, I found it responds really well to oil based pencils which require lots of layers. It's creamy in colour and is, I believe, the same stock Johanna used in World of Flowers.
I was wondering about this as well. I accidentally pre-ordered this version instead of the UK version, so I hope the paper is pretty much the same as the UK version.
I can’t say I’m a huge Johana fan because there’s always been so many flowers and leaves in all her works. Im glad to see that this book has more variety!
Wonderful Claire! Our Johanna has outdone herself! I have this amazing book on pre-orderedand can't wait! Please enjoy your time in this amazing book! Libby Smith
It certainly is very different from her previous books. I am looking forward to receiving my copy and start colouring. I already spotted pictures I can hardly wait to colour. The fingers on my colouring hand instantly started to twitch. Lolz
I love your detailed explanation of each page! I was on the fence about getting another, yet another, coloring book, but after watching your video I immediately ordered it. Now I can’t wait for it to get here!
A lovely walkthrough and a great coloured page, I particularly like the clothes on the line outside so colourful. Seriously though it looks like a great book, I’m still attempting the inky wonderlands nut I will get there one day. Thanks for sharing.
I’m not a fan of Johanna because her simple style gets me confused and I just don’t know what to do with it somehow, but I liked this book best of all her previous ones. Thank you very much for your review, as usual, it’s so nice to listen to your voice and emotions. Happy colouring!
Can’t wait to get this book - it looks fantastic. As much as I love Johanna’s floral designers, I love the fact that this one has got so much more variety in it. Not long now! 😃
I agree that there is more going on in this book. I can't wait to get my copy. I have now gone through aa flip through twice and am more intrigued each time. I love to hear your impressions on what is going on in each page along with Johanna's. Thanks for sharing
I was really hoping that this book would be something different from Johanna, and it is in a way, but still SO MANY FLOWERS! Flowers, flowers, flowers, flowers, even in the underwater scene the border is blinkin’ flowers! 🤣. Thank you for showing us the book and I really like some of the pages but still too many flowers for me. Xx
This is the first Book of her after Secret Garden and Inky Ivy that has me interested. I've "outgrown" Johanna really quickly and i don't find excessive Leaves and Flowers to be fun to colour. This however i really like and preordered this Book. It's finally something more than just leaves. Edit: Secret Garden was my very first Colouring Book, so that's why i own it.^^°
Can't wait for this to be available. Hopefully Amazon will not mess my pre-order up this time! Thank you for the great review, it was a lovely package Johanna sent.
Thanks for the flip through! I really enjoy colouring Flourish and I think I will order this book. I love Enchanted Forest and I also think it has a similar vibe.
Hi Claire, wow! i absolutely love your picture, this look so realistic, it would be Awesome if you could do a whole tutorial for this page, well i would love to watch & Learn but i know you are very Busy, it's been a long time i haven't seen your videos medical issues so i'm very Glad being back and seen what you have Done when i was out for surgery, can't wait to folow your tutorials cause it's always a real treat for me to learn from you Claire, Thank You for the great review and congrats for your Amazing work on this Stunning picture.
Very special for you! I just love how Johanna sends out here new color books to lovely colorist as yourself and includes color pencils...how special is that😎
Your page is amazing as always! ❤! Yes! it's a beautiful book! Of course I have to have! 😂! Wouldn't be a complete set of her books if I stop getting them now! 😄😄. Thanks for sharing! 😉 ❤!
My first page is going to be the double spread with all of the detail. As usual another book that I cant wait to receive. I have 1 bit of criticism. I like to buy coloring books to color the pages & it allows me to tune out whatever is going on around me. I dont want to have add drawings to a page to fill it up. I always feel like my drawings will ruin the picture. This is only my personal opinion. Other than that i cant wait to start coloring.
Same here. I also don’t like that the actual drawing ends up small just so there can be empty space around. Her drawings are already mostly tiny so I wish they were larger and took up the majority of the page instead. For example the page with the cottage and the clothes on the line is the perfect size in my opinion.
I agree. My drawing skills are very limited and would not sit well with Johanna’s work. I will occasionally try a background but if I’m pleased with how my colouring has turned out I fear I could ruin the whole page with a poor attempt. Actually, Claire, a video on adding backgrounds would be really useful to get some ideas. I think a lot of people would find it helpful.😺
Thanks for your video. (I have NOT seen a video from Lucy in ages. Hope she is alright. I love her comparisons.) Since I am getting 2 copies, I just might cut that front flap and make a bookmark, get laminated and use for coloring books. I will also take one of those pages like with desserts all over.....and use to experiment with all my budget pencils.
@@lindam.6782 No. Claire mentioned Lucy....Colouring in the Midst of Madness. She has not posted a video in 6 months. That Lucy is the one who compares US and UK editions of Johanna's books
I wanted to say, "Thank you. I'm not alone!" when you talked about dust jackets;they drive me crazy! Do I keep them or not?! Certainly can't be left on while coloring, but what's the purpose of saving them for later storage? Almost as annoying as keeping the Funko boxes for your figures! Sometimes, you just have to "rip off the band aid, so to speak, but first I antagonize about future value🙄🤷♀️ At least now I know someone else feels the same way!😘 Btw, thank you for your share, beautiful packaging! Happy couring!💜👍
Port is easy for me to remember because port and left both have four letters. All I have to remember is that I have to be facing toward the front of the ship or boat
I absolutely love all these cute whimsical illustrations than her previous books But there is alot of blank space in this book which not a good thing for me. Anyone like me who hate doing background?
Love, love love the illustrations but really not feeling all the blank spaces. They’re great if you’re artistic but I can’t draw for toffee. I know they’ll end up being just splurged with chalk pastel when I do them. 😂.
It can be used to create all kinds of background, You can use pastels, Neocolour Watercolour Pastels, Stencils, or geometric shapes created by using a ruler, etc
Hey Clare , lovely review! I was just wondering what was that little thing that stuck it head out around 28:03? Looked like a mouse. Lol is this something new? Anyway really cute. Lol
@@ColourwithClaire I've never seen this on mine, except the cheap Amazon ones. Do you have the US version? Because those are usually a little less quality.
I wish she had not added the designs from “Flourish” in this book. I don’t think they match the theme well and also they are not new, I have colored them long ago and I don’t like to color things more than one time. Anyway, I wish this book had only new designs.
Of all her books, of which I like very much and have great enjoyment of coloring them. But I must say Worlds of Wonder is the least likable. In my opinion, the drawings are rather "skimpy" too many little ones, only a few that actually cover the page, and the drawings just remind me that she didn't have the thought in them as for detail and did not have that intricate desire as previous drawings.
As usual, I got carried away and forgot to talk about the paper 🤦🏻♀️ It's lovely and thick with a light tooth, I found it responds really well to oil based pencils which require lots of layers. It's creamy in colour and is, I believe, the same stock Johanna used in World of Flowers.
Thanks for that! I was wondering!
I was wondering about this as well. I accidentally pre-ordered this version instead of the UK version, so I hope the paper is pretty much the same as the UK version.
I can’t say I’m a huge Johana fan because there’s always been so many flowers and leaves in all her works.
Im glad to see that this book has more variety!
too many flowers for me personally
Wonderful Claire! Our Johanna has outdone herself! I have this amazing book on pre-orderedand can't wait! Please enjoy your time in this amazing book! Libby Smith
It certainly is very different from her previous books. I am looking forward to receiving my copy and start colouring. I already spotted pictures I can hardly wait to colour. The fingers on my colouring hand instantly started to twitch. Lolz
The envelope is made out of vellum. I love those type of envelopes too! Beautiful book, can't wait until mine comes!
I love your detailed explanation of each page! I was on the fence about getting another, yet another, coloring book, but after watching your video I immediately ordered it. Now I can’t wait for it to get here!
A lovely walkthrough and a great coloured page, I particularly like the clothes on the line outside so colourful. Seriously though it looks like a great book, I’m still attempting the inky wonderlands nut I will get there one day. Thanks for sharing.
I’m not a fan of Johanna because her simple style gets me confused and I just don’t know what to do with it somehow, but I liked this book best of all her previous ones. Thank you very much for your review, as usual, it’s so nice to listen to your voice and emotions. Happy colouring!
Can’t wait to get this book - it looks fantastic. As much as I love Johanna’s floral designers, I love the fact that this one has got so much more variety in it. Not long now! 😃
Thank you Clair for this flip through! I always love watching you flip through the pages and describe everything. Makes me want to color right now! 😁
It's a beautiful must have book. It's so lovely. I liked your colored page.
I agree that there is more going on in this book. I can't wait to get my copy. I have now gone through aa flip through twice and am more intrigued each time. I love to hear your impressions on what is going on in each page along with Johanna's. Thanks for sharing
I was really hoping that this book would be something different from Johanna, and it is in a way, but still SO MANY FLOWERS! Flowers, flowers, flowers, flowers, even in the underwater scene the border is blinkin’ flowers! 🤣. Thank you for showing us the book and I really like some of the pages but still too many flowers for me. Xx
Very nice package you received Claire. Thank you for the flip through.
This is the first Book of her after Secret Garden and Inky Ivy that has me interested. I've "outgrown" Johanna really quickly and i don't find excessive Leaves and Flowers to be fun to colour. This however i really like and preordered this Book. It's finally something more than just leaves. Edit: Secret Garden was my very first Colouring Book, so that's why i own it.^^°
Can't wait for this to be available. Hopefully Amazon will not mess my pre-order up this time! Thank you for the great review, it was a lovely package Johanna sent.
Thanks for the flip through! I really enjoy colouring Flourish and I think I will order this book. I love Enchanted Forest and I also think it has a similar vibe.
I have just pre ordered this with the purple circle on it and safe to say it looks just stunning 😍.
You do the best reviews! I appreciate how thorough they are.
Hi Claire, wow! i absolutely love your picture, this look so realistic, it would be Awesome if you could do a whole tutorial for this page, well i would love to watch & Learn but i know you are very Busy, it's been a long time i haven't seen your videos medical issues so i'm very Glad being back and seen what you have Done when i was out for surgery, can't wait to folow your tutorials cause it's always a real treat for me to learn from you Claire, Thank You for the great review and congrats for your Amazing work on this Stunning picture.
Absolutely love this, thanks for doing this video, now I have to buy it!!
Very special for you! I just love how Johanna sends out here new color books to lovely colorist as yourself and includes color pencils...how special is that😎
It is an advertising ploy!
Your page is amazing as always! ❤! Yes! it's a beautiful book! Of course I have to have! 😂! Wouldn't be a complete set of her books if I stop getting them now! 😄😄. Thanks for sharing! 😉 ❤!
Thank you for flip through, have mine preordered and looking forward to get it! 😀❤️
Pre-ordered and just recently received Fragile World which was beautiful. These 2 books will keep me busy for awhile.
I can't Either 😭😂😂 I am so excited!! Thank you for doing this Flip thru 💋💋can't wait for mine
My first page is going to be the double spread with all of the detail. As usual another book that I cant wait to receive. I have 1 bit of criticism. I like to buy coloring books to color the pages & it allows me to tune out whatever is going on around me. I dont want to have add drawings to a page to fill it up. I always feel like my drawings will ruin the picture. This is only my personal opinion. Other than that i cant wait to start coloring.
I agree. I never add anything. I'm buying a coloring book to COLOUR not to draw things in it.
Same here. I also don’t like that the actual drawing ends up small just so there can be empty space around. Her drawings are already mostly tiny so I wish they were larger and took up the majority of the page instead.
For example the page with the cottage and the clothes on the line is the perfect size in my opinion.
I agree. My drawing skills are very limited and would not sit well with Johanna’s work. I will occasionally try a background but if I’m pleased with how my colouring has turned out I fear I could ruin the whole page with a poor attempt. Actually, Claire, a video on adding backgrounds would be really useful to get some ideas. I think a lot of people would find it helpful.😺
@@primadonna2312 totally agree!
It looks like Hanna and Johanna had a coloring book baby and I’m here for it!
Awesome book review thanks so much , my copy is in the mail coming to me on the ist of April xxx
Beautiful book as always with Johannas work,I’m pleased I order 2 copies with the front few pages looking very easy,Thankyou for sharing Claire ❤️
Thanks for your video. (I have NOT seen a video from Lucy in ages. Hope she is alright. I love her comparisons.) Since I am getting 2 copies, I just might cut that front flap and make a bookmark, get laminated and use for coloring books. I will also take one of those pages like with desserts all over.....and use to experiment with all my budget pencils.
@@lindam.6782 No. Claire mentioned Lucy....Colouring in the Midst of Madness. She has not posted a video in 6 months. That Lucy is the one who compares US and UK editions of Johanna's books
Can't wait to get mine! It is supposed to come on the 30th.
I wanted to say, "Thank you. I'm not alone!" when you talked about dust jackets;they drive me crazy! Do I keep them or not?! Certainly can't be left on while coloring, but what's the purpose of saving them for later storage? Almost as annoying as keeping the Funko boxes for your figures! Sometimes, you just have to "rip off the band aid, so to speak, but first I antagonize about future value🙄🤷♀️ At least now I know someone else feels the same way!😘 Btw, thank you for your share, beautiful packaging! Happy couring!💜👍
Claire: Thank you for the review. I enjoy your review as much as I enjoy seeing the book. Johanna really has out done herself hasn't she. ❤❤
I totally agree!
This new book looks so fascinating and lovely🌸.
I hope the binding holds up better than World of Flowers (US ed)...mine has fallen COMPLETELY apart which is so disappointing.
Hi Claire, you've reviewed the American version here, do you know if the paper in the English version is as good?
Yes xx
Really like your take on the drawings! Oh and nice pj 😁😍
Port is easy for me to remember because port and left both have four letters. All I have to remember is that I have to be facing toward the front of the ship or boat
Love these long reviews 😍
Coloring is my favorite past time. Cant wait tell march 31,
I absolutely love all these cute whimsical illustrations than her previous books But there is alot of blank space in this book which not a good thing for me. Anyone like me who hate doing background?
Yep I hate backgrounds! I love the book and will colour it but the blank backgrounds will stay blank!
Ohh inLOVE HER IMAGINATION!!
Great review! Your page is fabulous.
Wow - what a beautiful parcel to receive in the mail. You’re so lucky!
You do the best reviews!
Love, love love the illustrations but really not feeling all the blank spaces. They’re great if you’re artistic but I can’t draw for toffee. I know they’ll end up being just splurged with chalk pastel when I do them. 😂.
It can be used to create all kinds of background, You can use pastels, Neocolour Watercolour Pastels, Stencils, or geometric shapes created by using a ruler, etc
I've wondered for a long time. How do people get packages from Johanna Basford?
She sends them to a selection of bloggers and colourists, I'm not sure how they're chosen xx
Looks lovely
Hey Clare , lovely review! I was just wondering what was that little thing that stuck it head out around 28:03? Looked like a mouse. Lol is this something new? Anyway really cute. Lol
It's a womble! Underground overground 🙂 UK kids show from decades ago xx
Wow . You are really lucky. I wish I could receive something like that lol
So beautiful ❤️
OMG, if it makes imprints, then the quality is not as it used to be, which is sad...
All the colouring books I own do this. It's just ink that can be fully erased :)
@@ColourwithClaire I've never seen this on mine, except the cheap Amazon ones. Do you have the US version? Because those are usually a little less quality.
It is not as professional, images on both sides of the page, and frankly I don't think the paper is as good.
🙂
I wish she had not added the designs from “Flourish” in this book. I don’t think they match the theme well and also they are not new, I have colored them long ago and I don’t like to color things more than one time. Anyway, I wish this book had only new designs.
Bless you
Of all her books, of which I like very much and have great enjoyment of coloring them. But I must say Worlds of Wonder is the least likable. In my opinion, the drawings are rather "skimpy" too many little ones, only a few that actually cover the page, and the drawings just remind me that she didn't have the thought in them as for detail and did not have that intricate desire as previous drawings.