Children love to colour, and a Christmas card they colour themselves is twice as special to give. This printable 5 x 7-inch card is a colouring page and a greeting card in one. On a white background, simple black outlines show a three-tier Christmas tree with round ornaments and a star on top, two wrapped presents beside it, and four snowflakes in the sky. Color Me, Merry! appears at the top in playful lettering, Merry Christmas sits below the tree, and To and From lines at the bottom let children address the card.
A Card and an Activity in One
Colouring cards keep children busy and creative during the holidays, and the finished card becomes a personal gift. Children can give them to grandparents, teachers, friends and neighbours, each one coloured differently. It is a perfect activity for school parties, family gatherings and rainy afternoons.
Clear Outlines for Young Colourers
The outlines are bold and simple, with large spaces that are easy for young children to colour. The tree tiers, ornaments, presents and star give plenty of variety without fiddly details.
Printing the Colouring Card
Download a PDF and print at 5 x 7 inches on white card stock, which holds crayons, markers and coloured pencils well. You can also print two cards per US Letter sheet and trim them.
Best Supplies for Colouring Cards
Crayons and coloured pencils work on any card. Markers give bold colours but may bleed through thin paper, so use card stock. Add glitter glue, stickers or sequins for sparkle.
Using the To and From Lines
Children can write the recipient’s name on the To line and their own name on the From line. Younger children can ask an adult to help or draw a picture instead.
Colouring Cards for Classrooms
Teachers can print a class set for a holiday activity. Children colour their cards and give them to family members, making a meaningful classroom craft with almost no preparation.
Colouring Cards for Holiday Parties
At family gatherings, set up a colouring table with printed cards and crayons. Children stay entertained while adults chat, and everyone goes home with a handmade card.
Colouring Cards for Restaurants
Family restaurants can offer colouring cards to children at the table during December, with the restaurant name added to the bottom. Families may take them home as souvenirs.
Editing the Colouring Card
You can change Color Me Merry to Colour Me, Merry for British spelling, or edit the greeting. The outlines are editable shapes; add more from the Elements panel, such as a snowman outline.
Colouring Cards for Hospitals and Waiting Rooms
Children’s wards, clinics and waiting rooms can offer colouring cards to young patients during the holidays. It brightens their day and gives them something to give their families.
Colouring Contests
Schools, libraries and shops can run a colouring contest with this card, displaying entries on a wall and awarding small prizes for creativity in different age groups.
Colouring Cards for Grandparents
A card coloured by a grandchild is a treasured keepsake. Post it with a photo of the child holding the finished card for a double dose of joy.
Scanning and Sharing Coloured Cards
Scan or photograph the finished card and share it with family online. Grandparents far away love seeing children’s artwork.
Colouring Cards for Sunday Schools
Sunday schools can use the card as a craft during Advent, adding a short verse or blessing on the back for children to share with their families.
Black and White Printing
Because the card is black outlines on white, it prints quickly and economically on any home printer, even in black and white mode.
Colouring Card Questions
Can I add more pictures to colour?
Yes. Add outline shapes from the Elements panel.
Can I print two per page?
Yes. Choose two pages per sheet in your print settings.
Can I change the title spelling?
Yes. Click the title and type Colour Me, Merry.
Colouring Ideas for Children
Encourage children to experiment: rainbow ornaments, a purple tree, presents with stripes and polka dots, or a glowing yellow star with orange rays. There is no wrong way to colour a Christmas card, and unusual colour choices often produce the most charming results. Older children can add patterns such as zigzags on the tree tiers or tiny snowflakes in the sky, turning the card into a detailed work of art.
Colouring Card Packs for Travel
Holiday travel can be long for children. Pack a few printed colouring cards and a small set of crayons in a folder for car journeys, flights and train trips. Children arrive at their destination with handmade cards ready to give to the relatives they are visiting, and the trip passes more quickly.
Colouring Cards for Charity Drives
Community groups can invite children to colour cards for people who may be alone at Christmas, such as residents of care homes or patients in hospital. The bright, handmade cards bring real comfort, and children learn about kindness during the season.
Displaying Children’s Coloured Cards
Hang finished cards on a string across a window or along a hallway with clothes pegs. A gallery of coloured cards becomes a cheerful family decoration that children are proud to show visitors.
Colouring Cards for Toddlers
For very young children, chunky crayons and washable markers work best. Tape the card to the table so it does not slide, and let toddlers scribble freely; the result is still a treasured card for grandparents. Write the child’s age on the back so the family remembers when it was made.
Colouring Card Gift Sets
Bundle five printed colouring cards with a small box of crayons and envelopes, tied with ribbon, as a stocking stuffer for children.
Colouring Card Library Events
Libraries can host a card colouring hour before Christmas.
Colouring Card Storage
Keep blank prints in a folder for snow days.
Let Little Artists Spread Cheer
Print your colouring cards and hand out the crayons. A card coloured by small hands is one of the most heartwarming Christmas greetings of all.
