Vibrant flashes of crimson and melodious songs fill these 34 Cardinal coloring pages, free for you to download and print. This collection celebrates the striking beauty and spirited charm of these beloved backyard birds.
Click any image below to open the free PDF. Pages are US letter sized, but also print well on A4 paper. Happy coloring!
Once your beautiful cardinal coloring pages are complete, don't let them gather dust! Turn them into these easy and affordable crafts for lasting enjoyment.
Cut out your finished cardinals and glue them onto clear contact paper or laminate them. Trim neatly around each bird and then stick them to a window. This creates a vibrant, translucent display that catches the light, just like real stained glass.
Transform an empty milk carton or plastic bottle into a charming bird feeder. Carefully cut out colorful cardinals from your pages and glue them all over the exterior. Hang it outside to invite real birds, or simply use it as a festive garden decoration.
Draw or paint bare tree branches on a large sheet of construction paper or poster board. Once the branches are dry, carefully cut out your colored cardinals and glue them strategically onto the branches, creating a beautiful winter scene.
Carefully cut out your individual colored cardinal images. Glue each cardinal onto a sturdy strip of construction paper or felt, forming a loop that fits snugly around a finger. Now your cardinal friends can “fly” and tell delightful stories!
Trim a finished cardinal image, perhaps with a small branch, and glue it to the top of a sturdy cardstock strip (approximately 2×6 inches). For an extra touch, punch a hole at the top and thread a red or black yarn tassel through it.
Glue a cut-out cardinal onto a sturdy cardstock circle or other festive shape. Decorate with a touch of glitter or add a “Chirp!” speech bubble, then punch a small hole and thread a ribbon loop for hanging. These are perfect for a Christmas tree or as unique gift tags.
Find a small shoebox or similar container to use as your diorama base. Line the bottom with green construction paper or felt for grass, then create a small nest from brown paper strips or cotton balls. Cut out your finished cardinals and carefully glue them into the nest for a sweet scene.
Cut out multiple colored cardinals from your pages, aiming for various poses. Punch two small holes at the top of each cardinal, one on each wing or side. Thread a long piece of yarn or string through the holes, spacing the cardinals evenly, to create a charming garland to hang.
Collect natural elements such as small twigs, dried leaves, or tiny pebbles from your yard. Glue these items onto a piece of construction paper or cardboard as a rustic backdrop. Then, carefully cut out your colored cardinals and glue them within this natural setting, as if they're in their hidden habitat.
Fold a piece of cardstock in half to create your card base. Inside, make a simple pop-up mechanism by cutting two parallel slits on the fold and pushing the tab inward. Glue a beautifully colored, cut-out cardinal onto this pop-up tab so it “flies” out when the card is opened.
