Mysterious shadows and gleaming obsidian feathers come alive in these 37 raven coloring pages, free for you to download and print. This collection captures the enigmatic beauty and ancient wisdom of these magnificent birds.
Click any image below to open the free PDF; these US letter sized pages also print well on A4 for happy coloring!
10 Craft Ideas to do With Raven Coloring Pages
Once your collection of beautifully colored raven pages starts to grow, don't let them gather dust! Transform your art into these 10 easy and affordable raven-themed crafts that put your creativity to work.
1. Raven Shadow Puppet
Bring your raven to life in a dramatic shadow play! Carefully cut out your colored raven, then reinforce it by gluing it onto a piece of thin cardstock or a cereal box flap. Attach a popsicle stick or a sturdy straw to the back with tape or glue, and let your mysterious raven take flight against a lamp-lit wall.
2. “Nevermore” Bookmark
Keep your place in any book with a touch of gothic elegance. Cut out a striking raven from your coloring page and glue it onto a strip of heavier cardstock or construction paper. Punch a hole at the top and thread through a loop of yarn or ribbon for a literary accessory that would make Poe proud.
3. Corvid Cloud Mobile
Create an intriguing aerial display with a flock of your colored ravens. Cut out several ravens from your finished pages, then punch a small hole at the top of each. Suspend them at varying lengths with string from a cross made of two popsicle sticks or a thin cardboard strip, allowing your corvids to gently ‘fly' overhead.
4. Mysterious Message Scroll
Unfurl a secret message delivered by a silent messenger. Cut out a small, detailed raven, then glue it onto one end of a strip of brown construction paper or a paper bag cut into a ‘parchment' shape. Roll the paper strip around a small twig or pencil on each end to create a scroll, tucking a hidden note inside for a friend to discover.
5. Raven's Perch Diorama
Build a mini habitat for your majestic bird! Decorate the inside of a shoebox with construction paper for a sky and ground, and glue a real twig inside to act as a perch. Carefully cut out your colored raven and stand it up by folding a small tab at the bottom and gluing it to the twig or ground, creating a charming scene.
6. Omen Wall Plaque
Turn your raven art into a striking decorative piece for your wall. Cut out your finished raven, making sure it fits within a sturdy paper plate or a square of cardboard. Apply a layer of glue to the plate, press your raven cutout onto it smoothly, then apply another thin layer of glue over the top to seal and protect your artwork once dry.
7. Raven Masquerade Mask
Embrace the mystique of the raven with your own wearable mask. Cut out the main body or head of your colored raven, ensuring it's large enough to cover part of your face. Punch holes on either side and tie elastic string or ribbon through, or attach it to a strip of construction paper to make a headband, ready for imaginative play.
8. Raven Feather Pen Topper
Adorn your writing tools with a symbol of wisdom and inspiration. Carefully cut out a stylized raven feather shape or a small raven silhouette from your colored page. Reinforce it with a second layer of paper if needed, then use tape or glue to attach it securely to the top of a pencil or pen, making every word a touch more poetic.
9. Gothic Gathering Garland
Adorn any space with a string of your artful ravens. Cut out multiple individual ravens from your coloring pages, varying sizes if you like. Punch two holes in the upper corners of each raven and string them together onto a long piece of black yarn or string, creating a hauntingly beautiful garland for decoration.
10. Trickster's Mix-and-Match Blocks
Create a fun, interactive puzzle based on the raven's playful nature. Glue different sections of a large colored raven (head, body, tail, wing) onto the sides of several wooden blocks or small cardboard cubes. Mix them up and challenge yourself or friends to reassemble the trickster raven in various humorous combinations.