Intricate lines, elegant strokes, and the joy of fine detail fill these 18 pen coloring pages, free for you to download and print. This collection celebrates the artistry and precision found in everyday writing tools and their beautiful creations.
Click any image below to open the free PDF; these pages are US letter sized but also print well on A4. Happy coloring!
10 Craft Ideas to do With Pen Coloring Pages
Once those beautifully colored pen pages are stacked up, don't let them gather dust! Transform them into these easy and affordable crafts.
1. Pen Pal Stationery Set
Cut out your favorite colored pen images and glue them onto plain sheets of construction paper or printable letter templates. You can also decorate matching envelopes. Now you have a personalized stationery set, perfect for writing letters to friends and family with your favorite pen!
2. “Write On!” Bookmark Buddies
Glue a cut-out pen design onto a sturdy piece of cardstock, leaving space above it. Punch a hole at the top and thread a colorful ribbon through. These themed bookmarks will help you keep your place in any book, reminding you of the power of the pen.
3. DIY Pen Pot Decoration
Take an empty tin can, toilet paper roll, or small cardboard box and cover it with construction paper. Then, cut out various pen shapes from your colored pages and glue them all around the outside of your new pen holder. This functional craft keeps all your writing tools organized and looking stylish.
4. Pen-shaped Wall Garland
Cut out several vibrant pen designs from your finished coloring pages. Punch a hole at the top of each pen shape. String them together using yarn or ribbon, alternating with colorful beads or small construction paper circles, to create a fun and inspiring garland for your room or classroom.
5. “Ink Flow” Desktop Mat
Glue a larger piece of poster board onto your desk surface (or use a plain placemat). Cut out various pen designs and arrange them on the poster board to create an “ink flow” or “pen explosion” pattern. Cover it with clear contact paper for durability, making a personalized and protective desk mat.
6. Pen Puppet Show Props
Mount your colored pen cutouts onto craft sticks or popsicle sticks using glue. These fun “pen puppets” can become characters in a story, helping you act out tales of creativity, writing, or imaginative adventures. You can even draw faces on them!
7. Personalized Pen Magnets
Carefully cut out small, distinct pen shapes from your colored pages. Glue each pen shape onto a small, flat magnet (magnetic tape works great too). Place your new pen-themed magnets on the fridge, a locker, or a whiteboard to hold important notes or display your artistic pens.
8. “Pens for Thought” Story Cubes
Cover a small cardboard box or make a cube from cardstock. On each side, glue a different colored pen cut-out. Roll the “pen cube” to inspire a writing prompt – perhaps a specific type of pen suggests a story idea, or a color inspires a mood for your next creative writing session.
9. Pen-themed Gift Tags & Card Embellishments
Cut out small, decorative pen shapes. Glue them onto blank gift tags made from cardstock, or use them to embellish handmade greeting cards for birthdays or thank you notes. These personal touches add a unique and thoughtful flair to any gift or message.
10. “Pen Power” Pencil Toppers
Cut out small pen designs and attach them to the end of a pipe cleaner with tape or a dab of glue. Twist the pipe cleaner around the top of a pencil or another pen. These playful toppers make your writing tools extra special and are a fun way to display your completed art.