DIY Mini Doodle Coloring Book - Easy Mindful Art, You Can Make Anywhere

Looking for a quick, creative way to relax your mind or keep your hands busy while waiting? ✍️✨

This easy DIY mini doodle coloring book is perfect for artists, journal lovers, or anyone who just wants to unwind with a pen and paper. No fancy tools required. Just an A4 sheet and your imagination.

Follow along as I show you how I turn a simple doodle into a pocket-sized booklet. Ideal for mindful moments, creative breaks, or on-the-go art time.

Kids also love this exercise!

Materials:

1. Piece of copy paper

2. Something to draw with like a pen or a pencil

3. Scissors

4. Glue stick

5. Something to color your book with (not necessary!)

Instructions:

1. Start with doodling
   Let your pen wander freely across the paper. Don’t overthink it. Just draw intuitive, abstract shapes until the page is filled. Make sure your pen wandered along each edge, side and corner of your paper

2. Fold and cut
   Fold your doodled paper into eighths, make one simple cut, and fold it into a mini-booklet (I show you how in the video).

3. Glue the loose flap
   Use a little glue or tape to hold the last flap together, and voilà — your mini coloring book is ready!

4. Color or doodle in the shapes
   This tiny book is perfect for filling in later with color. Use it during a break, on the train, or while waiting somewhere. It’s mindful, portable, and oh so satisfying.

Want more creative ideas like this?

If you liked this project, check out my Creative Boost Course. Another playful, no-pressure way to use your creativity and experiment with intuitive art-making.

Let me know if you make your own mini doodle book. I’d love to see your version!