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Emma Ward

Creative books made with heart – little sayings, big memories and pages to colour in with a cuppa.

My first book · A colouring book

Because I Said So!

Things Our 80s Mums Used to Say

A nostalgic colouring book of little sayings & big memories.

An 1980s childhood colouring book, full of the silly sayings, laughter and everyday chaos that only mums could bring. Pick up your pencils and colour your way back to those special moments – and maybe a few things your own mum used to say.

Colouring book
1980s nostalgia
By Emma Ward

Buy on Amazon UK

Illustration of Emma’s mum smiling with a cup of tea, from the back cover of Because I Said So!

The heart of the book

In loving memory of my mum

In loving memory of my mum, who we lost in 2020. There isn’t a day I don’t miss you. This book is my little tribute to you, and to all the silly sayings, laughter and memories that will stay with me forever.

I hope it brings back memories from your own mum too, and reminds you of all those special moments, the everyday chaos and the things only mums say!

Love always. – Emma

From the dedication on the back cover.

The bookshelf

Books

Colouring books and journals, available on Amazon UK – with more on the way.

Colouring book

Because I Said So!

Things Our 80s Mums Used to Say – a nostalgic colouring book of little sayings & big memories.

Buy on Amazon UK

Journal

The Colour Me Cheeky Journal

A colouring, doodling & keepsake journal for grown-ups – cheeky vintage-inspired illustrations, monthly themed pages and space for your thoughts and memories.

Buy on Amazon UK

Colouring book

More colouring books

More pages to slow down with, a cuppa by your side. Coming soon.

Coming soon

Also by Emma

My Etsy shop: GeminiByWard

Printable digital downloads – craft patterns, planners and wall art.

Visit my Etsy shop

Hello, I’m Emma

About Emma

I’m a UK author who loves making creative books – colouring books, journals and more.

My first ever book, Because I Said So!, is a little tribute to my mum, who we lost in 2020. It’s full of the things our 80s mums used to say, and I hope it brings back happy memories of your own.

Thank you for stopping by – I’m so glad you’re here.

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