Beyond the Book: Creative Ways to Use Coloring Pages for Crafts and Hobbies

Coloring books don’t have to stay closed! Once you’ve filled your pages with vibrant color, there’s a whole world of easy, crafty ways to give your artwork a second life. Here’s how to turn your finished coloring pages into jaw-dropping gifts, décor, and personal accessories—right from your kitchen table.

Gift-Related Crafts: Wrap, Pack & Tag

Why settle for store-bought wrapping? Wrap your next small gift with a beautiful colored page for a truly one-of-a-kind presentation. Trim the edges to fit, tape as usual, and watch the smile when someone spots your artwork on the outside—before they even see what’s inside.

Got a little extra page left? Fold and snip to create matching bows, custom gift tags, or adorable gift bags. They look super fancy but are simple enough for anyone to make (promise). Pro tip: Leave part of your coloring uncolored for a stylish contrast—a clever, modern look!

If you love keeping things coordinated, these little touches tie your gifting together and show that every step of the present was made with care.

Home Decor & Display: Art You Actually Want to Hang

Don’t let your favorite pages hide in a drawer! With just a bit of spray mount or Mod Podge, you can transform finished coloring sheets into instant wall art. For a modern gallery vibe, mount your art on a canvas or sturdy board, and trim off the edges until you have a crisp, professional finish. Try coloring mandalas or geometric patterns to match your living room or home office colors for a cohesive look.

Feeling festive? Fold colored pages into 3D ornaments or paper baubles—they make awesome window or plant hangers and are totally customizable for the seasons or holidays. For something extra special, decoupage your coloring onto wooden letters to make fun name plaques or word art for your walls.

Personal Accessories & Wearables: Take Your Art Everywhere

Why limit your creative skills to paper? There are tons of ways to turn colored pages into things you actually use every day. Cut out your favorite designs and slip them into a clear DIY phone case. Show off your style with every call and selfie!

DIY jewelry projects are endless: use Mod Podge, resin, or photo transfer techniques to wrap your coloring art around wooden bangles or turn mini-masterpieces into earrings and necklaces. Want a superfast project? Shrink down coloring pages into tiny charms using printable shrink plastic (think Shrinky Dinks!), and add to keychains or bracelets.

Bookmarks That Spark Joy

Bookmarks don’t have to be boring. Use leftover coloring scraps (feathers, flowers, patterns—whatever you love), mount onto sturdy cardstock, punch a hole, and add a ribbon. Just like that, you’ve got an artsy bookmark that makes every reading session more fun.

Functional Paper Crafts: Useful Meets Beautiful

Coloring pages make amazing covers for DIY journals and sketchbooks. Just cut a colored sheet slightly larger than your paper stack, fold everything, and bind using a super-simple pamphlet stitch or staples. Give them as gifts, or keep for bullet journaling and daily notes.

Do you send snail mail, swap notes, or keep memory books? Turn coloring pages into custom envelopes! Fold your art into unique shapes and sizes, or use envelope templates for a perfectly tailored piece. Or stash your new envelope creation into scrapbooks for a burst of color.

Seasonal & Special Occasion Fun

Holidays are a perfect time to flex your creative muscles. Cut small pieces from finished coloring pages and mod-podge them onto Easter eggs—this works for wooden, plastic, or boiled eggs. Think little animals, spring flowers, or bold patterns for a look that’s better than anything store-bought.

Name plaques or personalized door signs look awesome, too. Just decoupage your colored sheet onto wooden letters or plaques, then finish with extra coats of Mod Podge for durability. Hello, Insta-worthy room décor!

Every page you color can become something practical, beautiful, or just plain fun. All it takes is a little imagination (and maybe some glue and scissors). Want more coloring and craft inspo? Check out our collection at SteffPelt.com.

Now go dig into your stash—and see where your creativity takes you next!