Christmas Ornament Coloring Pages

Each ornament coloring sheet on this page can be used twice: once for coloring and once on the tree. Print round baubles, teardrops, stars, bells and gingerbread shapes, color them in, cut along the bold outline and punch a hole at the top. Some are blank so you can invent the pattern, and others are already filled with stripes, snowflakes and holly.

Ornament coloring sheet designs

  • Round baubles: plain circles with a cap and hook, ready for stripes, dots or a tiny winter scene
  • Teardrops and finials: long, pointed glass shapes with bands of pattern
  • Stars and snowflakes: five-point stars and six-arm snowflakes that look good in metallic pencil
  • Bells and candy canes: classic shapes with bows and holly leaves
  • Gingerbread ornaments: people, hearts and houses with icing lines
  • Design-your-own blanks: empty outlines in six shapes on one sheet
  • Photo-frame ornaments: a round frame with space to glue in a small picture

How to turn a coloring sheet into a hanging ornament

Print the sheet on card stock, or glue regular paper to thin cardboard from a cereal box. Color the front, and add a pattern on the back if you like. Cut around the thick outer line, punch a hole in the cap at the top and thread ribbon, yarn or a bent paper clip through it. For extra shine, add glitter glue, metallic marker or a strip of foil. Write the year and the artist's name on the back and these become keepsakes you'll unpack every December.

Where tree ornaments come from

The first decorated trees in Germany were hung with apples, nuts and paper flowers. German glassblowers began making glass balls in the 1800s, and the idea spread quickly to other countries. Handmade paper ornaments have been part of the tradition the whole time.

More ways to use the pages

  • Classroom tree: every student colors one ornament for a paper tree on the bulletin board.
  • Gift toppers: tie a finished ornament to a present in place of a tag.
  • Garland: string a dozen ornaments along a ribbon for a mantel or doorway.
  • Family set: make one ornament per person with their name and favorite colors.

Frequently asked questions

Are these ornament coloring pages free?

Yes. Every ornament coloring page here is free to print and download for personal and classroom use.

What paper should I print ornament coloring pages on?

Card stock holds its shape best on a tree. Regular printer paper works if you glue it to thin cardboard or laminate it after coloring.

Can I design my own Christmas ornament?

Yes. The blank sheets give you empty bauble, star, bell and teardrop shapes. Sketch your pattern in pencil, then color over it.

How big do the ornaments print?

A single ornament fills most of a letter-size page, which is good for windows and walls. For tree-size ornaments, pick the sheet with six small shapes, or set your printer to print two or four pages per sheet.