As moms, we always strive to provide our kids with the best learning experiences that can help them grow and unleash their full potential. Creative activities such as drawing, painting, and the use of coloring sheets can boost your child’s critical thinking, problem-solving, and fine motor skills.
It’s also an excellent way to bond and have fun with your little ones. In this blog post, we’ll share with you the benefits of art activities with free printable candy cane coloring pages that your kids will surely enjoy.
During the holiday season, specifically during a traditional Christmas time, kids of all ages need something to keep them busy as the adults prepare all the Christmas fun, right?
A great way to make Christmas a fun family time is through printable coloring pages. And what’s better than real candy canes when trying to keep your children entertained but not overstimulated by sugar? Well, candy coloring pages, of course!
Printable Candy Cane Coloring Pages
As moms, we must prioritize the growth and development of our children’s skills. Art activities such as coloring pages could help improve your child’s creativity, imagination, and cognitive development. The candy cane coloring page is an excellent tool to encourage self-expression. You could even turn them into a cost-effective gift by combining them all to make coloring books.
Download our candy cane Christmas coloring pages, available as individual PDF file printable pages, and prepare for hours of fun and engaging activities with your child as you bring that holiday spirit to your household.
Hundreds of our coloring pages are downloaded every day – we hope you love them too!
Christmas Candy Cane Coloring Page
Kids aged 10 and up will love to add some color to these candy canes
Santa Claus With Candy Canes Coloring Page
No wonder Santa is so happy. He has an endless supply of candy canes!
Smiling Face Candy Cane
This printable is for kids of kindergarten age.
Kid With A Candy Cane Coloring Page
Could he be any happier? Perhaps if he had more candy canes, right?
Candy Canes Tied With A Bow Coloring Page
It looks pretty, right?
Candy Cane, Christmas Tree and Gingerbread Man Coloring Page
Add some color to make this festive scene pop even more.
Classic Candy Cane Coloring Page
This is perfect for older kindergarteners and first graders.
Realistic Women And Candy Cane Coloring Page
What a fantastic printable! It’s perfect for adults to color.
Candy Cane Heart Coloring Page
How adorable!
Christmas Elf With Candy Cane
This Christmas Elf is going to look incredible when you add color.
Smiling Candy Cane Sucker Coloring Page
Kids aged 2 to 5 can color this fun candy cane character.
Bow-tied Candy Cane Coloring Page
For ages 10 and up.
Candy Cane Christmas Tree Coloring Page
What’s better than a Christmas tree? One filled with candy canes.
Candy Cane Character Coloring Page
What a happy chap!
Candy Cane Christmas Stocking
Filled with detail, this candy cane printable will be so much fun to color!
Twirly, Whirly Candy Cane Coloring Page
It looks tasty, but mind the bow!
Big Candy Cane Coloring Page
I am not sure that can be eaten all at once.
Festive Candy Cane Coloring Sheet
Another beautiful and festive Christmas coloring page where candy canes feature prominently
Delightful Candy Cane Coloring Page
This is perhaps the perfect candy cane printable to color in.
Candy Cane Character Coloring Page
This happy fella needs bright colors!
Candy Cane and Hot Drink Color Page
Don’t let the candy cane melt in the heat!
Supplies We Recommend for Candy Cane Coloring Sheets
Best Coloring Supplies for these Free Printables
- paper
- printer ink
- coloring pencils
- gel pens
- markers
- watercolor paint and paint brushes
Fun Crafts for Your Coloring Pages
What do you do when you’re finished? Turn your coloring pages into a fun craft! Here are some creative ideas to help you get started:
- Drawing and Painting – Use coloring pages as inspiration for creating your own drawings and paintings. You can use them to practice different techniques or simply enjoy the creative process.
- Scrapbooking – Coloring pages can be used in scrapbooks to add a pop of color and a unique touch to your pages. They can also act as decorative elements or backgrounds for photographs.
- Handmade Cards – Create personalized and unique cards by incorporating coloring pages into your designs. You can use them as the main image or cut them into smaller pieces to add accents.
- Origami – Use colored and patterned coloring pages to create beautiful origami projects such as paper cranes, flowers, or animals.
- Collages – Cut out different elements from coloring pages to create collages and add texture and dimension to your artwork.
- Home Decor – Frame your favorite coloring pages or use them as a base for DIY wall art. They can also be used to make decorative banners, garlands, or mobiles.
- Embroidery and Cross Stitch – Use coloring pages as patterns for embroidery or cross stitch projects. You can transfer the design onto fabric and use it as a guide for stitching.
- Papercrafts – Coloring pages can be used to create paper crafts such as bookmarks, gift tags, or paper flowers.
- Fashion Design – Use coloring pages to practice fashion sketching or create unique fabric patterns by tracing them onto fabric and coloring them in.
- Digital Art – Scan or take a photo of your colored pages and use them as digital elements for graphic design projects or digital scrapbooking.
Common Craft Supplies for Coloring Pages
- scissors
- glue
- tape
- glitter
- large craft sticks
- yarn
- googly eyes (!)
Benefits of Coloring Pages
Coloring isn’t just a fun activity, it helps young kids develop hand-eye coordination, color recognition and fine motor skills.
For adults, coloring is a way to relax, unwind and de-stress. Did you know coloring pages are often used as mindfulness and meditative practices for calming the mind?
It’s a way to be creative even if you don’t think of yourself as artistic. Picking colors, patterns and how you want to use them IS being artistic!
Coloring is good for the brain, too – it is mentally stimulating and helps us focus because it requires concentration and attention to detail.
Who knew something as simple and fun as coloring could be so useful?
More of My Favorite Coloring Pages
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- Why not color some magical unicorn coloring pages too?
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- We have loads of llama coloring pages as well!
- And what about some cute chickens?
How did you color these coloring pages?