Decorating Christmas ornaments is one of those holiday activities that never gets old, especially when everyone gets to choose their own colors and patterns. If you love the idea of decorating baubles, bells, stars, and other festive ornaments, these Christmas ornament coloring pages are a fun place to start.
We’ve put together 20 free printable Christmas ornament coloring pages with a mix of traditional decorations and cute holiday characters. You’ll find classic Christmas balls, snowflakes, candy canes, Santa, reindeer, a little gingerbread house, and plenty of other designs to color.
They’re great for a quiet afternoon at home, a Christmas classroom activity, or a family coloring session while the holiday music plays. Each page comes as an individual printable PDF, so you can choose your favorites or print the whole collection.
Grab your crayons, colored pencils, or markers, and pick an ornament you’d like to decorate!
Download Christmas Ornament Coloring Sheets
Take a look through all 20 Christmas ornament coloring sheets below. Each design has its own Download Now button, making it easy to save and print the ones you like.
Christmas Ornament Coloring Ideas
One of the best things about coloring Christmas ornaments is getting to make up your own decorations. You can stick with traditional holiday colors or try something completely different.
Red and green are always a good starting point. Try coloring a Christmas bauble red with green stripes, or use the same colors for the bows and holly leaves. Yellow, gold, and silver also work nicely for bells, stars, and decorative patterns.
For a winter look, try light blue, dark blue, and purple. These colors are especially nice for snowflake ornaments and the pages featuring snowmen or penguins. Leave a few smaller details white to make the snowflakes stand out.
If you prefer a cheerful mix of colors, decorate each ornament differently. A pink Christmas tree, a purple stocking, or a rainbow-striped candy cane can be just as fun as the traditional versions. Kids can also give their ornaments names or create matching sets using their favorite colors.
Colored pencils are handy for smaller patterns, while crayons work well for filling larger spaces. Metallic pencils or gel pens can be used for little finishing touches, especially on stars, bells, and ornament caps.
Fun Ways to Use Your Christmas Ornament Coloring Pages
These printable Christmas ornaments can be used for quite a few holiday activities after you’ve finished coloring them.
Make Your Own Paper Christmas Ornaments
Choose a page with a favorite ornament, color it, and carefully cut around the design. You can glue it onto cardstock to make it firmer, then add a small hole and thread a ribbon through the top.
Hang your finished paper ornaments on a small Christmas tree, a classroom display, or a string across the wall. Younger children may need help with the cutting and hole punching.
Create a Christmas Coloring Wall
A wall filled with children’s Christmas artwork makes a lovely seasonal display. Let everyone color a different page, then arrange the finished sheets together on a bulletin board or a wall at home.
You could even choose a new ornament each day during December and slowly build a collection of finished Christmas drawings.
Decorate Handmade Christmas Cards
A colored ornament can make a nice addition to a homemade holiday card. Cut out one of the ornaments, glue it onto folded cardstock, and write a Christmas message inside.
The smaller ornaments on the collection page are especially useful for this activity because you can fit them onto different card sizes.
Plan a Classroom Christmas Activity
Teachers can print a selection of ornament coloring sheets for a Christmas craft session, classroom party, or an activity before the holiday break.
For a group project, have each child decorate an ornament and add it to a shared Christmas wall display. You could also let children exchange finished paper ornaments with classmates or make one to take home for their families.
How to Download and Print Christmas Ornament Coloring Pages
All 20 designs are available as individual printable PDF files. You can print a single ornament or save several designs for another day.
- Choose a coloring page. Scroll through the collection and find an ornament you want to color.
- Download the PDF. Click the Download Now button beneath your chosen page.
- Open the file. Once the PDF is saved, open it using your browser or a PDF reader.
- Check your print settings. Select your paper size, choose black-and-white printing, and check that the full page appears in the print preview.
- Print and start coloring. Grab your favorite coloring supplies and decorate your ornament.
The files are set up for US Letter paper (8.5 x 11 inches). If you’re printing on A4 paper, choose the Fit to Page or Fit to Printable Area setting so the artwork stays within the printable area.
You can save the PDFs on your computer or phone and print them again whenever you need more copies.
Tips for Printing and Coloring
Regular printer paper works well with crayons and colored pencils. For markers, slightly thicker paper or cardstock is a better choice, especially if you want to turn the finished artwork into a Christmas decoration.
Before printing several copies, check the print preview to make sure the thin page border is fully visible. Some printers leave wider margins around the edges, so reducing the print scale slightly may help if part of the border is missing.
If you’re using markers, place a spare sheet of paper underneath the coloring page to protect your table. For paper ornaments that you plan to hang or display, cardstock will also help them keep their shape.
It’s worth printing a few different designs at once when you’re preparing an activity for children. Some may want to color Santa or the penguin, while others might prefer decorating the classic baubles or snowflake patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these Christmas ornament coloring pages free?
Yes! All 20 Christmas ornament coloring pages are free to download and print. Each design has its own printable PDF, so you can choose the pages you want.
Can I print these coloring pages on A4 paper?
Yes, you can print them on A4 paper. Select A4 in your printer settings and choose Fit to Page or Fit to Printable Area to keep the design and border within the page.
Can I print the same Christmas ornament more than once?
Absolutely. Once you’ve downloaded a PDF, you can print extra copies for another coloring session or for your family and classroom activities.
What can I do with finished Christmas ornament coloring sheets?
You can hang the completed pages on a wall, use them for a classroom display, turn individual ornaments into paper decorations, or add smaller cutouts to handmade Christmas cards and gift tags.
What colors should I use for Christmas ornaments?
Traditional Christmas colors include red, green, gold, and silver, but there’s no need to stick to those. Blue and white work nicely for snowy designs, while pink, purple, and other bright colors can make each ornament feel different.
Are these coloring pages suitable for Christmas classroom activities?
Yes. You can print the designs for classroom coloring sessions, holiday craft activities, and seasonal bulletin boards. The individual PDFs make it convenient to give different designs to different children.
More Christmas Coloring Pages to Try
If you’re planning a Christmas coloring afternoon, you might also enjoy our other holiday collections on FunFillColor.
You can mix a few ornament designs with cookies, wreaths, and other festive drawings to give everyone a wider choice of Christmas activities.
Start Coloring Your Favorite Christmas Ornaments
Ready to decorate your own Christmas ornaments? Scroll back through the collection, choose a design you like, and click Download Now to get the printable page.
Try a traditional red-and-green ornament, color a cheerful Christmas character, or create a completely different color combination. You can always come back and print another design whenever you’re in the mood for a little Christmas coloring.
Happy coloring, and Merry Christmas!
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