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Playing in the Park

We had a spontaneous live session in the park with our friend and musician Kris Rose a.k.a. WordPlay. Who thought we’d be making music videos? ๐Ÿ˜‰ Woohoo the video is live! Go check out some our handy work and enjoy some awesome tunes at the same time! Posted by Whytes on Monday, July 31, 2017


July 31, 2017 0
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Book Signing at Ten Mile Point

Hey! We are holding a book signing event in Sheguiandah next weekend and would like to invite you out for a couple hours… Posted by Whytes on Sunday, July 30, 2017


July 30, 2017 0
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Steve Paikin from TVO’s The Agenda applauds the Manitoulin Colouring Book

It was no surprise seeing Mr. Paikin at the Gore Bay Farmer’s Market on such a beautiful Friday morning. Manitoulin Island happens to be one of his frequented retreats from the big city. He was kind enough to stop by for a snapshot and chat with Ashley Whyte, co-creator of the Manitoulin Colouring Book. Thank…
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July 7, 2017 0
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Happy Canada Day!

Celebrating 150 years of growth! But if that makes you feel old… Go ahead and grab a copy of the Manitoulin Colouring Bookย and be a kid again! The #ManitoulinColouringBook can help restore your inner child and youthful energy! This proven stress reliever provides… Posted by Whytes on Wednesday, August 2, 2017


July 1, 2017 0
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Manitoulin Colouring Book provides destination marketing for island

We just launched! <3 Check it out! We're in the paper! ๐Ÿ˜€ #WhytesUpdates Posted by Whytes on Friday, June 30, 2017


June 30, 2017 0
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2017 Manitoulin Colouring Book now available!

Add colour to your Canada 150 celebrations with the Manitoulin Colouring Book! We are pleased to announce that our latest publication is now available in stores across Manitoulin Island! The “Manitoulin Colouring Book” was a concept developed by Jack and Dylon Whyte over a decade ago. They were exploring the idea of marketing the Island’s…
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June 25, 2017 1
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The 2017 Manitoulin Colouring Book is almost finished!

We’ve crested the bend and are heading for the finish line! Manitoulin Colouring Book COMING SOON!! The 2017 Manitoulin Colouring Book is almost done! YAAAAY!!!!! Copies will be available on Canada Day! Pre-order yours on our page (hit 'Shop Now'). ^_^ LET'S SHOW SOME MANITOULIN LOVE!! Please like and share with all your friends! <3…
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May 22, 2017 0

Welcome to Whytes!

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May 22, 2017 0
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First look at the 2017 Manitoulin Colouring Book

OMG!!! Can you believe it? It's the first official mock-up of the Manitoulin Colouring Book! It may be held together… Posted by Whytes on Wednesday, April 26, 2017


April 26, 2017 0
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This year’s book will feature custom colouring page ads

Evolving our perspective and the way we approach challenges is an ongoing goal for us. We believe it is important to adapt our projects to better fit and accommodate the changing circumstances of our world, not only to provide the best possible experience for our fans, but for our patrons as well. As you probably…
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April 11, 2017 0
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Work in Progress..

Work on the 2017 Manitoulin Colouring Book has been coming along nicely and we’re happy to announce that it’s almost time to do a print test! Dylon Whyte has worked since the fall of 2016 to illustrate pages for the upcoming publication. The images are based on artwork and photographs by his father and creator…
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March 29, 2017 0
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Starting to take form..

It’s always fun to watch an idea evolve into something tangible. Last year’s Manitoulin Island Colouring Book was a huge success so we decided to make another one! If you’re familiar with the original publication, you’ll notice a few changes to this year’s, including a different border and title. We always strive to improve what…
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February 8, 2017 0
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Happy New Year!

Have you checked out Jack and Dylon’s latest project? It’s a series of podcasts that you can follow via Facebook or Youtube. In each episode they introduce a world of lost and forgotten postcards, along with the stories, messages and lives of those who sent them. Occasionally they talk about books they’ve created, including updates…
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January 17, 2017 0
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Yes, we went there.

If you’re not in the holiday spirit, these cards will surely help you out. ๐Ÿ˜‰ We’ll have these and a variety of other note and postcards for you to choose from at the Gore Bay and Gordon Barrie Christmas shows. We have limited stock and they are not available online so come check us out!!02…
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December 2, 2016 0
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Just for laughs

Jack and Dylon had fun making a promo video for the 2016 Manitoulin Island Colouring Book! Posted by Dylon Whyte on Saturday, November 5, 2016


November 5, 2016 0
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Add some colour to your life..

We love seeing your coloured in pages! Thank you Shannon for sharing your coloured page from the Manitoulin Island Colouring Book!! Looks fantastic!! Glad to see others having fun with our work! ๐Ÿ™‚ #WhytesUpdates Posted by Whytes on Tuesday, August 23, 2016


August 26, 2016 0
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Now available!

After months of hard work we’ve finally arrived at the finish line! Pick up a copy of the Manitoulin Island Colouring Book in-stores or at Farmer’s Markets across the Island! <3 It's hard to believe the amount of work that goes into completing a project, but when looking back, it's always well… Posted by Whytes…
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July 1, 2016 0
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Time to go to print!

Everything is now complete and we are sending the book to the printer. Won’t be long now! ^_^ We've got an exciting update on the Manitoulin Island Colouring Book! All ad spaces have been filled and we are going to… Posted by Whytes on Monday, June 6, 2016


June 6, 2016 0
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It has risen!

It only seems right that one of the more fun projects from Jack and Dylon’s past would finally come to fruition. On that note, we would like to introduce you to the Manitoulin Island Colouring Book. The project was created around the same time as Manitoulin Illustrated, but remained on the backseat for another decade…
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March 1, 2016 0
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We did it!

We are thrilled to announce that Scrapbook is funded! With just 42 backers and 12 hours to go – that is amazing! Thanks to you and your generosity we’ve reached our goal and that means we’ll all get to share in the excitement of bringing this beautiful book to life. You’ll be able to hold…
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