If you follow my blog, you know that I like to highlight coloring books as a tool for relaxation and self-care. Coloring books are great for not only children, but adults too!
I recently came across DoodleMi, a company that makes custom coloring books. You can upload photos of family, friends, or pets, and they will transform them into a custom printed coloring book!
My wedding anniversary is in November, and I wanted to pick out a unique item for my husband. I had so much fun picking out the photos and uploading them to DoodleMi’s website!
When the custom book arrived, I was so happy with how the “doodle” coloring pages turned out!
The personalized coloring book comes in two sizes: a mini book featuring up to 12 photos, and a full book containing up to 22 photos.
Recently I had the opportunity to interview Jessica He and find out what inspired her to create DoodleMi.
(Image courtesy of DoodleMi)
What inspired you to create DoodleMi?
Jessica: We started with a pretty simple thought: we all have hundreds of photos sitting on our phones that we love but rarely do anything with. Everything from the chaotic trips to the dog photos, the selfies, and the group pictures that capture our favorite times. We wanted to give those memories a new life by turning them into pages you can color, share, and keep and that’s what inspired us to start DoodleMi.
How is DoodleMi different from other custom coloring books?
Jessica: Every DoodleMi book starts with a real moment, and we really wanted to keep the feeling of that memory on every page. A lot of custom coloring books trace photo outlines, but one early decision we made was using a cozy, storybook style to capture nostalgia and a soft, warm feeling. We care a lot about the little details, and hope this design makes the whole book feel special!
I bought DoodleMi as an anniversary gift. Are your customers primarily buying it for kids or for adults?
Jessica: Honestly both! We’ve seen parents and grandparents buy DoodleMi for their kids or grandkids, couples gift them for anniversaries, and even friends get them for a fun hangout activity. It’s really made for anyone, and we hope anyone of any age loves it.
Is there a digital version of DoodleMi so that one can print out coloring pages at home?
Jessica: Yes absolutely! While we love being able to bring you a gift to your door, we know it’s not always the most convenient. We offer coloring book PDFs that you can print at home, and of course, always feel free to let us know if we need to work against a deadline!
DoodleMi makes a wonderful gift for birthdays and anniversaries, and with the holidays coming up, it’s the perfect Christmas present! Want to order a custom coloring book? Click here and use promo code “REALMOM15” to get 15% off. Note: This discount code is good through January 31, 2027.
For more information on DoodleMi, check out their website and don’t forget to follow them on Instagram so that you can get the latest updates!
Disclosure: No monetary compensation was received for this post. I received a complimentary book which helped facilitate this review. All images are my own unless otherwise noted. The images shown in this post are used with permission. As always, my opinions are 100% my own.
These look very cute! My daughter loves illustrations like this and often creates her own. I love that these are colouring books, so great for kids and tweens to keep them occupied!
This is such a cute idea! I think that’s great for kids OR adults. Anyone who loves coloring would like this.
I absolutely love this idea and am definitely checking them out and may even have a book made. I love how your photos were turned into coloring pages……. they look awesome! I really think this is a wonderful gift idea too 🙂
This is such a beautiful idea and it is sooo much fun. I love the idea, very cute and quite entertaining.