Christmas Ornament Templates
Here are 30 free Christmas ornament templates to color, cut out and hang, as PDF for A4 and US Letter or as PNG. No sign-up is needed. They run from easy baubles and stars for ages 3 to 5 to detailed wreaths for adults. Each is a coloring page with outlines on a full sheet, so you cut the ornament out yourself.
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Star tree topper: color it, cut it, top the tree
One big five-pointed star with a spiral in the middle and two curling ribbon streamers. Print it on cardstock, color the few open areas, and cut around the outline. Tape a craft stick to the back so the star sits on a small tabletop tree. Ages 3 to 5 can color it; an adult can do the cutting.
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Giant snowflake: a window or tree hanging
Six even arms around a hexagon make this snowflake easy to follow for the youngest colorers. Print it on white cardstock, fill in the big areas with blue and silver, then have an adult cut it out. Punch a hole in one arm tip and thread a loop of string to hang it from a branch or a window.
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Jingle bells with ribbon: a pair of hanging bells
Two round bells tied together with a big bow, plus a tiny pair of holly leaves at the knot. Color them gold and the bow red, then cut out the whole group. Glue a second printed copy on the back, add a ribbon loop between the layers, and the bells hang straight on a branch. Suits ages 3 to 5.
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Gingerbread man with a bow tie: a classic tree cookie
This gingerbread man has outstretched arms, a bow tie and three round buttons, which makes him a good first shape to cut out. Color him brown, add bright icing, and trim around the outline. A hole punched in the top of his head takes a thin ribbon. Fine for ages 3 to 5 with help.
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Santa hat with holly: a small ornament or gift tag
The hat lies on its side with a folded fur brim, a big pompom and one holly sprig. It cuts out as a compact, simple shape, so it works well as a hanging ornament or a gift tag. Color it red and white, punch a hole at the pompom, and tie on a string. Few areas keep it easy at ages 3 to 5.
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Teddy bear holding a bauble: a cozy tree buddy
Here a teddy bear in a pointed hat holds one round bauble. Color the bear brown and the bauble in any pattern you like, then cut around the bear. Glue a ribbon loop to the back of the hat and let the bear hang from a branch. Bold lines make it a relaxed choice for ages three to five.
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Penguin with scarf and ornament: a chubby hanging friend
A chubby penguin wears a pompom hat and a striped scarf while both flippers hold a round ornament. Children color the scarf in stripes and give the ornament a pattern. Print on cardstock and cut around the penguin. Pierce the hat with a hole punch, add a loop of yarn, and it hangs from a branch. Good for ages 3 to 5.
Open coloring page: Penguin with scarf and ornament PDF (A4)
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Reindeer face with antlers: a front-view ornament
The front-facing reindeer has a wide muzzle, round nose and large antlers that reach the edges of the page. Color the ears, nose and antlers, then cut along the outline. The antler tips are narrow, so a kid with safety scissors may want an adult for that part. Punch a hole between the antlers and hang it with twine.
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Santa face with a curly beard: a big round ornament
The smiling Santa face fills the whole page, with round cheeks, a curly beard and a fur-trimmed hat. Color the face pink, the beard white and the hat red, then cut around the outer edge. Because the shape is wide and round, it makes a sturdy ornament or a front door decoration. Thick outlines suit ages 3 to 5.
Open coloring page: Santa Claus face with curly beard PDF (A4)
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Fir with five star ornaments: a tree that is all stars
A four-tier fir carries five large star ornaments and one star on top, and nothing else. That keeps the page calm and simple for young colorers. Print it on cardstock, color it in, and cut out the tree shape. A hole at the top star holds a string, so a tree hangs on the tree. Ages 3 to 5.
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Fir with a giant bauble: a mini tree with one big ornament
A small fir with one oversized bauble in the middle, a star on top and a zigzag garland across the branches. Use glitter glue on the bauble for a sparkling effect once the crayon is dry. Cut out the tree, glue a second copy on the back, and add a ribbon loop between them. Simple enough for ages 3 to 5.
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Heart fir with gifts: a tree for Christmas cards and tags
This chunky fir has four heart ornaments, three round baubles and two big gift boxes at the base. Cut it out and fold a sheet of cardstock to make a card with the tree glued on the front. Or punch a hole in the top and use it as a large gift tag. Thick outlines work for ages 3 to 5.
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Two mittens on a clothesline: a pair of hanging mittens
Two knitted mittens hang from a short line, each with a clothespin, a striped cuff and a zigzag band on the palm. Color them in different patterns. Cut each mitten out separately, punch a hole in the cuff, and tie both to a branch with yarn. The thumbs are wide and rounded, so little hands can cut them. Ages 3 to 5.
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Snowman head with earmuffs: a round face to hang
The smiling snowman head has a carrot nose, big round eyes, fluffy earmuffs and a knotted scarf end with three buttons. Color the earmuffs in a bright shade for contrast with the white face. The shape is mostly round, which makes cutting easier for children around 6 to 8. A punched hole and a loop of string finish the ornament.
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Teddy bear Christmas stocking: a mini stocking to fill
A big stocking with a scalloped cuff, a candy cane, a ribbon bow and a teddy bear looking over the edge. Color the cuff and stripes first, then the bear. Cut out the outline, glue two copies together along the sides, and leave the top open for a tiny treat. About 25 areas suit ages 6 to 8.
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Three gingerbread cookies: a row of cookie ornaments
Three gingerbread figures share one page, each with candy buttons and icing swirls. Cut between them and you get three separate ornaments from one sheet. Color each cookie a slightly different brown, then punch a hole above each head. With large areas and thick lines, this is a good project for children aged 6 to 8.
Open coloring page: Three gingerbread cookies together PDF (A4)
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Christmas candle with holly: a flameless candle ornament
A tall pillar candle sits on a plate with a bow around the middle, wax drips on top and holly at the base. Color the flame yellow and orange, then cut out the candle. It works best as a table decoration: tape a card strip behind it so it stands. Medium detail suits ages 6 to 8.
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Christmas garland with bells and stars: one strand to string up
A thin cord holds five flat stars and four round bells, with big bows at both ends. Cut out each star and bell separately, color them in gold, red and green, then punch two holes in each piece. Thread them on a long string for a ready-made garland across a mantel. Medium areas fit ages 6 to 8.
Open coloring page: Christmas garland with bells and stars PDF (A4)
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Squat fir with polka-dot baubles: a small tree with dots to fill
A wide fir with a tall star on top and three big baubles, each with five polka dots. Fill the dots with bright colors against a green tree. Cut out the whole fir and glue it to a folded card, or hang it from the top star with a loop of string. Bold lines make this a good page for ages six to eight.
Open coloring page: Squat fir with polka-dot baubles PDF (A4)
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Fir with candy canes: a tree with striped decorations
This tall fir stands on a scalloped skirt and carries baubles, stars and striped candy canes, with two gifts beneath. Red and white stripes make the candy canes the highlight. Color the page, cut around the tree and skirt, and punch a hole at the star. About 35 areas keep children aged 6 to 8 busy for a while.
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Stocking fir with ornaments: a tree with its own stocking
One stocking hangs from a low branch of this tall, star-topped fir, among baubles, hearts and stars. Because the stocking sits on the branch, you can color it as a small detail that stands out in red. Print on cardstock, cut around the tree, and hang it by a hole in the top star. Thick outlines suit ages 6 to 8.
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Gingerbread house with candy canes: a standing house to display
The front of this gingerbread house has candy cane pillars, dripping icing on the roof, gumdrop trim and a swirl candy door. Color it like real candy. Cut out the house, fold a strip of cardstock behind it, and it stands on a shelf. Medium detail suits ages 6 to 8, with an adult helping on the door.
Open coloring page: Gingerbread house with candy canes PDF (A4)
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Reindeer with holly antlers: an ornament for the gift tag
The reindeer faces the viewer in a knitted scarf, with antlers wrapped in holly, berries and small bells. Color the scarf last, as its braided texture is the busiest part. Cut out the head along the antlers, punch a hole at the top, and tie it to a present as a tag. Ages 6 to 8 handle it well.
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Christmas owl with baubles: a branch with hanging ornaments
A round owl perches on a snowy branch with a string of lights and two patterned baubles hanging below it. Color the layered feathers in warm browns and the baubles in bold patterns. Cut along the branch and punch a hole near each end of it. A string through both holes lets the whole scene hang. Ages 9 to 12.
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Nutcracker soldier with fir trees: a tall figure to hang or stand
The nutcracker wears a tall plumed hat, braided epaulettes and a buttoned jacket, and stands on a small round base. Color the uniform in red, blue and gold. Cut him out and tape a card strip behind to stand him up, or glue a loop on the hat. The patterned trim suits ages 9 to 12.
Open coloring page: Nutcracker soldier with fir trees PDF (A4)
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Fir with plaid bows: a tree with detailed trim
Plaid bows along the branches, a scalloped garland and baubles with snowflake patterns decorate this tall fir. Draw the plaid with thin crossing lines in two colors. Cut around the tree, glue it to cardstock for extra stiffness, and attach a loop at the star. Around 30 areas make it a fit for ages 9 to 12.
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Fir with diagonal ribbon: a tree with a wrapped look
A wide ribbon wraps diagonally across this fir, with baubles, bells and stars between the bands and an oval skirt at the base. Color the ribbon in one bold shade so it stands out. Cut out the tree shape, laminate it if you want it to last, and hang it from the top star. Ages 9 to 12 can manage the cutting.
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Snow globe Christmas village: a round ornament with fine detail
A glass globe holds cottages, a clock tower, fir trees and a stone bridge, with a berry garland around the carved base. The lines are very fine, so use sharp colored pencils. Cut the circle out neatly, laminate it, and hang it with a ribbon through a punched hole. Best for ages 9 to 12 and adults.
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Ornate Christmas bauble: a keepsake for older colorers
One large bauble hangs from a fir twig by a ribbon loop, with panels of scales, spirals, dots and lace bands across its body. Over a hundred small areas call for fine pens and patience. Cut it out, glue it to thick cardstock, and thread the ribbon loop through a hole. A good project for adults and older teens.
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Christmas wreath with bow: a wreath for the door or tree
This symmetrical wreath is filled with fir sprigs, pinecones, holly, berries, small bells and candy canes, tied with a wide bow. The fine repeating detail suits adults. Color it in greens, reds and golds, cut the outer circle, and cut away the middle if you want a ring. Laminate it and hang it on a door or a branch.
Guide: printing, materials and tips
Christmas ornament templates from Coloruma are coloring pages with ornament outlines on a full sheet. You download them as printable files from the site. They are not die-cut patterns. Print at 100 percent on cardstock, then color, cut out, punch a hole and add ribbon. Laminate or seal it for durability; two copies glued back to back add stiffness.
A christmas ornament template printable is a drawn outline that guides a paper decoration. The outline sets the shape. You choose the colors, the paper and the finish, so one sheet can serve as a coloring page, a cutting exercise or a stencil.
What are printable christmas ornament templates?
Coloruma christmas ornament templates are coloring pages with ornament outlines on a full sheet. Check each motif page for the available download formats. You color the page, cut it out and turn it into an ornament. You can also trace the outline onto felt or cardstock as a stencil.
Typical shapes for printable ornaments are the round bauble, teardrop, star, bell, snow globe, gingerbread figure and candy cane. The Christmas Coloring Pages collection holds many of these motifs. For tree-shaped ornaments, a christmas tree printable from the Christmas Tree Coloring Pages works as a base.
Coloruma templates are coloring pages with outlines. The cut line is the outline you follow. If you want a blank christmas ornament outline, trace only the outer contour onto plain cardstock and draw your own pattern inside. To draw a shape freehand, trace a glass for a bauble or fold paper in half to cut symmetric stars and bells. Clipart works too if its license allows printing.
For more printable christmas crafts, including winter motifs, browse All coloring pages.
Which paper weight works best for paper ornaments?
Light cardstock around 65 lb cover, about 176 gsm, works best for flat paper ornaments. It holds its shape on a branch, and many home printers can feed it. Copy paper suits coloring and folded styles. Heavy 110 lb cardstock suits stiff ornaments if you glue a printout onto it.
The table below uses standard lb to gsm conversions:
| Paper | Weight (lb) | Weight (gsm) | Best for | Home printer note |
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| Copy paper | 20 lb bond | about 75 | Coloring, practice cuts, folded styles | Prints in any printer |
| Light cardstock | 65 lb cover | about 176 | Standard flat ornaments | Check the printer’s maximum weight |
| Heavy cardstock | 110 lb cover | about 300 | Stiff, durable ornaments | Often too thick: print on copy paper and glue on |
Lb values only compare within one paper type. A 20 lb bond sheet and a 65 lb cover sheet use different base sizes, so gsm is the safer number when you compare packs. A home printer can print on cardstock only up to the maximum paper weight listed in its manual.
Thin paper still has a place. Folded and accordion ornaments need paper that creases cleanly, so copy paper beats cardstock there. Shrink sheets are a third option for small, hard ornaments. Follow the sheet instructions, and an adult handles the oven step.
How should you size and scale ornament templates?
Print the ornament template PDF that matches your paper at Actual size or 100 percent. To make a smaller or larger ornament, change the scale percentage in the print dialog. The ornament width changes by the same factor, so a 50 percent print gives an ornament half as wide as the original.
US Letter measures 8.5 x 11 inches. A4 measures 210 x 297 mm. To print on A4 paper, pick the A4 PDF if available. If only a Letter file exists, print it on A4 at Actual size and check that the outline sits inside the margins. Fit to page can shrink or enlarge the outline depending on the printer’s margins, so set Actual size for predictable results.
Example calculation with an assumed bauble width:
- Assumption: the bauble measures 4 inches wide at 100 percent.
- 75 percent: 4 x 0.75 = 3 inches.
- 50 percent: 4 x 0.5 = 2 inches.
Choose the size by looking at your tree: smaller prints suit small trees, full size suits large ones. Measure the gap between branches and scale until the ornament fits. Print one test page on copy paper before you load cardstock. If the motif offers a PNG file, it suits resizing in a document, for example to place several small ornaments on one sheet as gift tags.
How to turn a coloring page into an ornament
Making paper christmas ornaments from a coloring page takes eight steps: print, color, cut, back, pair, seal, punch and thread. You need scissors, a hole punch, ribbon or string, a glue stick and, for long-lasting ornaments, a laminator. Follow these steps in order:
- Print the template at 100 percent on copy paper or cardstock.
- Color it. Markers can bleed through thin paper, so place scrap paper underneath.
- Cut it out and leave a small white margin. A margin is easier for kids than cutting exactly on the line.
- For thin paper, glue the cutout onto cardstock, then trim.
- For a two-sided ornament, print two copies and color both. Glue them back to back.
- For durability, laminate the ornament, then cut again and leave a narrow clear edge.
- Punch a hole at the top, at least a finger width from the edge. Reinforce it with a hole reinforcement ring or a piece of clear tape so the ribbon does not tear through.
- Thread ribbon or string through the hole and knot it.
A hole punched through laminate leaves the paper edge inside the hole unprotected. Personalize the back with a name and year, a small photo or a traced handprint. For felt or colored cardstock, cut out one outline and trace around it as a stencil.
Ornaments by age and scissor skill
Scissor skill decides which template fits a child, more than the motif does. Use the flat-paper age groups below as rough guidance. Accordion, 3D, felt and wood ornaments take longer and suit older kids or need adult help:
| Age group | Typical scissor skill | Suitable template | Adult role |
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| Toddlers | None yet | Large bauble, color only with chunky crayons | Cuts and punches |
| Preschool | Blunt-tip safety scissors, straight cuts | Large round bauble or star, wide margin | Punches, threads ribbon |
| Early school age | Cuts along curved outlines | Bell, teardrop, candy cane, two copies back to back | Laminates |
| Older kids and adults | Fine detail cuts | Detailed motifs, mandala-style baubles | Supervises any craft knife |
Teach three scissor rules before the first cut. Kids sit at a table, carry scissors closed with the tip down, and cut away from the other hand. Craft knives are for adults. Older kids may use one only under direct adult supervision.
For printable christmas crafts in a classroom, give each child one sheet. The teacher prepares precut cardstock backs in advance.
Which materials are safe and make ornaments last?
Use washable, non-toxic markers, crayons and glue sticks, and keep small parts away from children under 3. To make an ornament last, back it with cardstock. Then laminate or seal it to protect surface and edges. Two copies glued back to back mainly add stiffness.
Sort materials by who handles them:
- Young kids: washable markers, crayons, colored pencils and glue sticks labeled non-toxic.
- Children under 3: no beads, sequins or loose glitter, because small parts are a choking risk.
- Adults only: the hot laminator, the craft knife, hot glue and the shrink sheet oven step.
Durability follows a simple decision rule. Ornaments you store and reuse get cardstock plus lamination or sealing. Without a laminator, seal both sides with Mod Podge or a clear varnish that an adult applies. Single-season classroom ornaments can stay on cardstock alone. Store finished ornaments flat in an envelope or box, away from humidity, so the paper does not curl.
Pick one motif from the gallery below and print a test page on copy paper at 100 percent. Then switch to cardstock for the final ornament.
Frequently asked questions
Can I sell ornaments made from free christmas ornament templates?
Check Coloruma's license page to see whether its terms allow selling ornaments. Other sites set their own terms, and those terms differ from site to site. Without explicit commercial permission, treat templates as personal use only, so skip market sales, bazaars and client gifts.
Can I use the templates with a cutting machine?
Yes, if the motif offers a PNG file. Upload the PNG to Cricut Design Space and choose Print Then Cut, or open it in Silhouette Studio, trace the outline and add registration marks. Check your machine's current maximum Print Then Cut area first, because it is smaller than a full US Letter or A4 sheet.
Are the christmas ornament templates really free?
Coloruma offers its motifs as downloads. Check the motif page for the available formats and any access requirements. You choose a motif, download the file that matches your paper and print it at home or at school.
Can I print the templates on colored paper?
Yes. Colored cardstock gives a finished look without coloring, which helps with large groups or quick decorations. The black outline stays visible on light shades. On dark paper, use the template as a stencil instead: cut one white copy and trace around it with a light pencil.
