coloring pages or adult coloring books are always great for entertainment and the perfect stress relieving activity. but have you ever wondered what to do with the finished coloring pages? you spent so much time on the artwork, don’t throw it away! and it can be a nightmare to store children’s art. Let’s do something fun with your coloring sheets!
Here is a list of various things to do with finished coloring pages as well as crafts with blank coloring pages. You can also use coloring pages as a template to create beautiful artwork for your home. there are so many fun things to do!
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Simple Things To Do With Coloring Pages
Make a Coloring Page Envelope! Ann shows how she made copies of her coloring page to make a sturdy envelope to hold her papers, or you can use an envelope you already have as a template to make a simple envelope for greeting cards.
make envelope liners. beautify an existing envelope with a burst of color by adding full coloring sheets. a bride on a budget shows how to make them out of wrapping paper.
decorate simple gift bags. make gift bags for small gifts like these presented by smart poppy, or use pieces from your coloring pages to decorate a simple gift bag like this blog idea of eastern trade.
make a gift box. Emma from Gathering Beauty shows how you can make a small gift box out of a sheet of paper. glue a piece of cardstock to the back of your coloring page so it’s thick enough to build a gift box using your tutorial. try a sheet of colored construction paper to make it stand out!
decorate your gifts with a paper bow. no tape? No. grab a coloring page to make your own gift bow! through lines through
create false stained glass. This trick for creating a faux stained glass effect on colored paper from cindy at my creative life blew me away.
turn coloring pages into bookmarks! cut them into bookmarks and add tassels. If you feel the paper is too thin, glue cardstock to the back of your coloring sheets or laminate it before adding tassels. through the circle of girls
Design your own phone case. Trace the outline of your phone case onto a coloring page and cut it out. Use Mod Podge to adhere it to the outside of your phone case. This idea was inspired by Menucha from Moms & Crafters, who decorated her phone case with scrapbook paper.
make magnets. use bottle caps to create art magnets. these glass magnets would look great on your fridge if you use coloring pages. via stampinfood
Hang coloring pages on your wall! Put them in a frame to display them. or attach them to a wooden plaque like a glue gun and add your new art to a gallery wall.
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make seed packets! these homemade seed packets are cute gifts to add to your easter basket or mother’s day gift. through the story piece
organize things and ends. wrap the container of the empty coffee can to make a useful holder for your supplies like hello little house.
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What To Do With My Finished Mandala Coloring Pages?
build a DIY clock. suzi q creations shows how you can transform a boring clock into a beautiful mandala clock using coloring pages.
make a mandala plate. Cut out the mandala design to your outline and place it on the back of the glass plate for a cool display plate. via hometalk
decorate a candle holder. embellish the dull top of a candle holder with an intricate mandala design. via favecrafts
make paper accents for your home. P.S. i love you crafts uses many mandala coloring pages to create a one-of-a-kind chandelier.
Coloring Crafts for Adults
Transform a plain tote bag. Go from drab to colorful with this fun tutorial from hometalk.
decorate the tiles with coloring pages. then use them to make a decorative tray, just like amy from mod podge rocks.
or turn the tiles into a picture frame. tiles decorated with coloring pages can adorn a simple frame. via favecrafts
Try Bible journaling. southern couture’s idea of using coloring pages to mark their writing is very creative.
make a personalized wooden sign. I need to make one of these signs for my son’s room. via mod podge rocks
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he hacks an ikea table. mark montano uses copies of coloring pages in this clever tutorial.
make custom furniture. this plaid idea makes me want more beautiful adult coloring books.
What To Do With Coloring Pages
When you’re done with the best adult coloring books, use those pages as templates to make these wonderful crafts.
make a DIY cupcake stand to display cupcakes at your next party. via hollow walnut
decorate your walls with your favorite phrases. This pet doodle idea is super unique.
personalize flameless candles. pick up a bunch on a sale? Use our zentangle coloring pages to spruce them up with this trick from Suzi Q Creations.
Make a gift for your friends. These personalized printed muslin bags from heart & vine are so much fun.
beautify a plain lampshade. this trick using hometalk adult coloring pages is really cool.
Make party favors! Use coloring pages of your child’s favorite characters to create unique gifts for party guests. via cheesy crafts
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our favorite coloring pages for kids and adults:
- my son is obsessed with these printable pokemon coloring pages.
- celebrate history with alexander hamilton coloring pages.
- the printable coloring pages from fortnite are the favorites in our house.
- anime coloring pages is a fun coloring by number activity.
- start an adventure with frozen coloring pages.
- coloring pages of super cute puppies.</li
- cool off with ice cream coloring pages.
- how about some rainbow coloring pages?
- love these coloring pages of corgi.
- kids can color their heroes with police coloring pages.
- honey bee coloring pages – perfect for kids or adults!
- toucan coloring pages – make them super colorful!
- our panda coloring pages are so cute!
- get ready for fall with coloring pages free fall cards.
- cheep, cheep! we are so excited about these chick coloring pages.
We can’t wait to see the creative projects you and your kids make using finished coloring pages!
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