Whispers of warning, piercing red eyes, and the chilling presence of a legendary cryptid haunt these 30 free printable Mothman coloring pages, free for you to download and print. This captivating collection celebrates the enigmatic Mothman, capturing the unsettling beauty of its myth and mystique!
These pages bring the enigmatic world of Mothman right to your fingertips, from images of its winged silhouette against moonlit skies to scenes of its encounters with terrified witnesses, mysterious bridges, and more!
To begin coloring, just click on any image or link below to view the free PDF. Once open, feel free to download and print to your heart's content.
All pages are designed for US Letter paper but scale flawlessly to A4. Happy coloring!
10 Craft Ideas to do With Mothman Coloring Pages
Once your collection of finished Mothman coloring pages starts to grow, don't let those mysterious creatures vanish into a pile—turn them into hauntingly fun crafts!
1. Cryptid Visage Mask
Cut out your colored Mothman's head or full body, ensuring the red eyes are prominent. Glue it onto a sturdy paper plate or piece of thin cardboard. Carefully cut out eye holes so you can wear it, then attach pipe cleaners or construction paper strips for eerie antennae for a truly mysterious look.
2. Silver Bridge Shadowbox Scene
Transform a shoebox into a mini diorama. Use construction paper in dark blues and grays to create a nocturnal, eerie background, perhaps with a silhouetted bridge from Point Pleasant. Cut out your colored Mothman and glue it onto a small stand (like a folded paper tab or a craft stick) to stand menacingly in the foreground.
3. Nocturnal Navigator Mobile
Cut out several colored Mothmen, varying their flight poses if possible. Punch a small hole at the top of each and string them with fishing line or thread. Tie these mysterious creatures to a coat hanger or two crossed popsicle sticks to create a haunting mobile that seems to glide in the air.
4. Cryptic Prophecy Scroll
Take a piece of brown paper bag or construction paper and crumple it slightly for an aged, weathered look. Glue your prominent colored Mothman onto the center. Roll the top and bottom edges around thin sticks or pencils to create a scroll, then write your own mysterious Mothman “prophecy” or warning message.
5. Eerie Glow Jar Lantern
Carefully cut out your colored Mothman, focusing on its silhouette and especially its striking red eyes. Glue these cutouts to the outside of a clean glass jar. Once dry, line the inside of the jar with red tissue paper and place a battery-operated tea light inside for a spooky, glowing effect reminiscent of Mothman's gaze.
6. Beware the Red Eyes Sign
Grab a piece of poster board or sturdy cardboard to create an ominous warning sign. Cut out your colored Mothman and glue it prominently onto the sign. Add bold, block letters using markers or cut-out construction paper to spell out “WARNING!” or “BEWARE THE MOTHMAN!” for a chilling effect.
7. Shadowy Winged Puppets
Cut out your colored Mothman, making sure its silhouette is clear and distinct. Glue a popsicle stick or thin cardboard strip securely to the back. Use a flashlight against a blank wall or bedsheet to put on a mysterious shadow puppet show, making your Mothman “fly” and appear to observe from the darkness.
8. Cryptid Wanted Poster
Give a piece of construction paper or cardstock an aged look by crumpling it slightly, tearing the edges, or staining it with diluted tea. Glue your colored Mothman cutout in the center. Hand-letter “WANTED” across the top and add a “REWARD for sightings” line below for an old-timey, mysterious report.
9. Point Pleasant Page Marker
Carefully cut out your colored Mothman, making it thin enough to fit between book pages without creasing. For durability, glue it onto a piece of cardstock or laminate it with clear packing tape or self-adhesive laminating sheets. Now your Mothman can guard your place in any mystery or cryptid novel!
10. Cryptic Drink Coasters
Cut your colored Mothman into a circle or square shape, ensuring the details are visible. Glue it securely onto a piece of sturdy cardboard, such as from a cereal box, then trim the cardboard to match. Cover the entire top surface completely with clear packing tape or self-adhesive laminating sheets to make it water-resistant and functional for your drinks.