
Hi friends! With Christmas right around the corner, I’ve worked with the GreenColoring team to bring you something extra special—a brand-new collection of free Christmas coloring pages in PDF format, ready to download and print. Trust me, these pages are packed with holiday cheer and will light up your kids’ imaginations!
What’s Inside the Christmas Coloring Collection?
We’ve included some of the most beloved Christmas characters and festive elements to ensure there’s something for everyone in your family:
- Santa Claus
- Snowman
- Reindeer
- Christmas Tree
- Cute Bear
- Penguin
- Cheerful Elf
And the best part? These pages are free to download right here on this site. Just scroll above this article, and you’ll see our collection waiting for you!
Why Choose These Coloring Pages?
Safety is my top priority. I personally checked that every file is free from malware before making it available for download. After all, as a dad, I wouldn’t want anything risky for my kids, and I’m sure you feel the same.
Simple and Kid-Friendly Download Process
I know how frustrating it can be to navigate tricky websites, so we’ve made downloading super easy:
- Browse through the beautiful Christmas designs above.
- Click on your favorite page.
- You’ll be taken to a new page where you can either print it immediately or download a high-quality PDF to print later.
It’s so easy, even Mike could do it himself (though he’d probably need Lisa’s help to pick a design—she’s always the decision-maker in our family!).
I hope you enjoy these pages as much as we do. Happy coloring, and have a magical Christmas!
Download Free Coloring Pages:
9 Crafts for Kids Using Christmas Coloring Pages
Christmas is a magical time of year, and making crafts is a great way to get into the spirit of the season. Hello, my name is James, and I have two great kids named Lisa and Mike. I’m proud to be a part of the GreenColoring community and to have taught in a private school in the past. I’ve learned that crafting with kids isn’t just a way to keep them busy; it’s also a way to make memories and help them learn important skills like patience, focus, and creativity. I have some great ideas for fun crafts that you can make with your Christmas coloring pages that the whole family will love.
Over here, you can find 20 free Christmas coloring pages in PDF format. These are great for these projects. As I promised, these easy but fun crafts will make your holiday season even better. Let’s start having fun!
1. Christmas Tree Garland
Materials Needed:
- Christmas coloring pages (downloadable PDFs above)
- Scissors
- String or twine
- Glue or tape
- Hole puncher (optional)
Steps:
- Print out your favorite Christmas coloring pages. My son Mike always picks pages with big, bold designs like Christmas trees and stars.
- Have your kids color the pages using crayons, markers, or colored pencils. Tell them to use their favorite colors to make the garland their own. Lisa loves adding pink details to the things she makes!
- Cut out the shapes, such as ornaments, stars, or Christmas trees. If your kids are younger, like Mike, you might want to help with this step to ensure safety.
- Punch a hole at the top of each shape.
- Thread the shapes onto the string or twine to create a garland.
- You can hang the garland over the fireplace, across the windows, or around the tree. Last year, we hung ours all over the living room, and it was the most favorite part of our holiday decor.
Safety Tip: Always supervise young kids when using scissors and teach them proper handling to avoid accidents.
Fun Tip: Lisa added glitter glue to her garland last week. It looked great with the tree lights on and made her proud of her work.
2. Festive Gift Tags
Materials Needed:
- Christmas coloring pages
- Scissors
- Hole puncher
- Ribbon or twine
Steps:
- Color small sections of the Christmas coloring pages, focusing on festive designs.
- Cut out rectangles or shapes like stars or snowflakes. Lisa once made tags shaped like little Hello Kitty characters—talk about creative flair!
- Punch a hole in the corner of each tag.
- Thread a ribbon or twine through the hole.
- Write a special message on the back of each tag and attach them to gifts. Mike loves drawing little smiley faces on his tags to make them extra cheerful.
Helpful Idea: Individual tags like these make gifts more special. Mike made a gift for his teacher last month with a candy cane design, and she loved it. He was so happy with himself that he bragged about it for days!
3. Christmas Card Collage
Materials Needed:
- Christmas coloring pages
- Blank cards or cardstock
- Glue
- Scissors
- Stickers (optional)
Steps:
- Have your kids color the pages and cut out their favorite elements. Mike’s favorite is a snowman wearing a big red hat, while Lisa prefers elegant angels.
- Arrange the cutouts on the blank cards. Teach your kids to think about composition, like placing the snowman in the center or using stars as a border.
- Glue them down to create a festive collage.
- Add stickers or a handwritten message for an extra touch. Last Christmas, Emily suggested adding a family photo inside the card, which made them extra special.
Safety Tip: Remind kids to use child-friendly glue to avoid sticky messes.
We sent these handmade cards to our grandparents last year, and they called immediately to say how much they loved them. It was a beautiful moment for all of us.
4. Holiday Lanterns
Materials Needed:
- Christmas coloring pages
- Scissors
- Tape or glue
- Battery-operated tea lights
Steps:
- Color a Christmas coloring page and cut it into a rectangle. Choose designs that glow beautifully, like stars or snowflakes.
- Roll the rectangle into a cylinder and secure the edges with tape or glue. Lisa loves adding little cutout designs to the sides for extra flair.
- Place a battery-operated tea light inside the cylinder.
- Watch it glow on a cozy winter night.
Genius Hack: Use transparent sheets to print the coloring pages for a stained-glass effect. We tried this last winter, and it was stunning. Lisa said it looked like the lights in a fairytale castle!
5. Advent Calendar
Materials Needed:
- Christmas coloring pages
- Envelopes
- Scissors
- Glue
- Number stickers or markers
Steps:
- Color and cut Christmas shapes like candy canes, stars, and stockings from coloring pages.
- Use glue to attach each shape to an envelope. Tell your children to add more stickers or glitter to the envelopes to make them look nicer.
- Write numbers from 1 to 24 on the envelopes, or use number stickers for a neat look.
- Put a small treat, a note, or even a fun activity idea in each envelope. Lisa wrote a joke or riddle for each day, and Mike put a small chocolate in each one.
- Arrange the envelopes in a tree shape on a wall or pinboard, or hang them on a string as a garland.
- Every day until Christmas, let your kids open one envelope. Mike couldn’t wait to open his every morning. It made every day feel like a little party.
Unique Idea: Add small craft supplies or puzzle pieces in each envelope to build a larger activity as the days progress.
6. Christmas Wreath
Materials Needed:
- Christmas coloring pages
- Paper plate
- Scissors
- Glue
- Ribbon
Steps:
- Cut out holly leaves, berries, and other festive shapes from your colored pages.
- Trim out the center of a paper plate to create the base of the wreath.
- Arrange and glue the shapes around the plate, layering them for a full, festive effect. Mike loves adding extra red berries to his designs.
- Attach a ribbon at the top for hanging.
- Hang it on your front door or inside your home to spread Christmas cheer.
Helpful Idea: Use Lisa’s idea of adding glitter or metallic pens for extra sparkle. Emily suggested adding mini bells to the wreath for a fun jingle every time it moves.
Pro Tip: Sprinkle glitter on the berries for a sparkling look that catches the light. For more wreath ideas, explore crafting tutorials on Better Homes & Gardens.
7. Holiday Puppets
Materials Needed:
- Christmas coloring pages
- Popsicle sticks
- Scissors
- Glue or tape
Steps:
- Choose Santa, elves, or reindeer from the coloring pages and color them brightly.
- Cut out the characters carefully.
- Attach each cutout to a popsicle stick using glue or tape.
- Use the puppets for a holiday-themed puppet show. Last month, Mike and I created a show about Santa’s adventure with a mischievous reindeer, and we couldn’t stop laughing.
Fun Tip: Make the puppets more lively with cotton balls for Santa’s beard and tiny fabric scraps for scarves.
8. Christmas Table Place Cards
Materials Needed:
- Christmas coloring pages
- Scissors
- Cardstock
- Markers
Steps:
- Color and cut out small shapes from the coloring pages, like stars, bells, or Christmas trees.
- Fold cardstock into small tents to create the base of the place cards.
- Glue the cutouts onto the cards.
- Write each guest’s name on the cards using markers or pens. Lisa loves adding decorative borders to her place cards for a personalized touch.
Genius Hack: Label each place setting with a metallic pen to add a classy and festive sparkle. That small touch really impresses guests.
Extra Inspiration: Learn about making unique table decor from Martha Stewart.
9. Holiday Ornaments
Materials Needed:
- Christmas coloring pages
- Scissors
- Laminator or clear contact paper
- Ribbon
Steps:
- Choose ornament designs from the coloring pages and color them beautifully. Encourage your kids to use bold, vibrant colors that pop.
- Cut out the shapes carefully.
- Laminate the cutouts or cover them with clear contact paper to make them sturdy and durable.
- Punch a hole at the top of each ornament.
- Thread a ribbon through the hole and tie it to create a loop.
- Hang the ornaments on your Christmas tree. Last week, Lisa added glitter to hers, making them sparkle under the lights, while Mike made one with his favorite red-and-green pattern.
Helpful Idea: Personalize the ornaments with each family member’s name or year. Emily suggested adding tiny family photos to some, and they’ve become treasured keepsakes.
Crafting with Christmas coloring pages is a heartwarming way to bond with your kids and create lasting memories. Whatever you want to make—garlands, ornaments, or gift tags—the options are endless. Check out the 20 free Christmas coloring pages in PDF format that are linked above this article. They are a great place to start with all of these crafts.
So grab your crayons, scissors, and glue, and let’s make this Christmas the most creative one yet. Happy crafting from my family to yours!
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