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Tricky coloring pages

Tricky coloring pages are for children aged 8 and up, and for grown-ups who enjoy a slow, calm coloring session.

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Smiling gingerbread man carrying a wrapped gift box with a bow, candy canes nearby, Gingerbread Man coloring page
Gingerbread Man Lifting a Wrapped Present A smiling gingerbread man carries a big wrapped present with a bow, with candy canes and snowflakes nearby. Tricky Gingerbread Man
Sleeping gingerbread man in a nightcap under a star blanket on a baking pan, Gingerbread Man coloring page
Gingerbread Man Napping Under Starry Blanket A gingerbread man in a nightcap sleeps under a starry blanket while a sleepy moon and clouds float overhead. Tricky Gingerbread Man
Smiling gingerbread man in Santa hat with bow tie, candy canes and gifts, Gingerbread Man coloring page
Gingerbread Man in Santa Hat A smiling gingerbread cookie in a Santa hat, with candy canes, gift boxes, and snowflakes to color. Tricky Gingerbread Man
Smiling gingerbread man with a bow tie waving beside a candy house with lollipops, Gingerbread Man coloring page
Waving Gingerbread Man by Candy House A smiling gingerbread man waves beside a gingerbread house decorated with candy canes and lollipops. Tricky Gingerbread Man
Smiling gingerbread boy and girl holding hands, with candy canes, snowflakes and stars, Gingerbread Man coloring page
Gingerbread Friends Holding Hand Two gingerbread cookies hold hands on a rolling hill, surrounded by candy canes, stars, hearts, and wrapped candies. Tricky Gingerbread Man
Owl in a Santa hat and scarf perched on a bow-topped gift box with holly, Christmas Gifts coloring page
Owl Perching on Gift Box An owl wearing a Santa hat and striped scarf sits on a wrapped present with a big bow. Tricky Christmas Gifts
Wooden sleigh piled high with wrapped gift boxes and bows under a crescent moon, Christmas Gifts coloring page
Overflowing Sleigh of Wrapped Gifts A wooden sleigh heaped with presents, bows, and patterned wrapping under a crescent moon. Tricky Christmas Gifts
Puppy in a striped Santa hat holding a gift box by a pile of presents and a tree, Christmas Gifts coloring page
Puppy Wearing Striped Santa Hat A smiling puppy in a striped hat and scarf carries a gift near a stack of wrapped presents. Tricky Christmas Gifts
Stack of three wrapped gift boxes with dots, stars and trees, striped bow on top, Christmas Gifts coloring page
Christmas Gifts boxes Three stacked gift boxes with patterned paper, a striped bow and star gift tags on top. Tricky Christmas Gifts
Four penguins carrying wrapped gift boxes through a snowy scene with pine trees, Christmas Gifts coloring coloring page
Penguins Carrying Gift Boxes Four penguins carry wrapped presents through a snowy winter scene, and a small penguin rides a sled. Tricky Christmas Gifts
Smiling cartoon reindeer in a striped scarf beside a tall stack of wrapped gifts, Christmas Gifts coloring page
Reindeer with Christmas Gifts A smiling reindeer in a striped scarf stands beside a tall pile of wrapped presents. Tricky Christmas Gifts
Snow globe with three wrapped gifts inside, snowflakes around it, holly on the base, Christmas Gifts coloring page
Snow Globe Holding Three Gifts A snow globe with three wrapped gifts inside, surrounded by snowflakes, swirls and stars. Tricky Christmas Gifts
Smiling teddy bear in a Santa hat and scarf peeking from a patterned gift box, Christmas Gifts coloring page
Bear Peeking Out of Gift Box A smiling teddy bear in a Santa hat peeks out of a big wrapped gift box. Tricky Christmas Gifts
Three penguins with wrapped gifts, one in a Santa hat, one by a loaded sled, Christmas Gifts coloring page
Penguins Carrying Christmas Gifts Three penguins in winter gear carry wrapped presents, and a sled stacked with gifts sits beside them in the snow. Tricky Christmas Gifts
Elf in a pointed hat tying a bow on a star-patterned gift box among wrapped presents, Christmas Gifts coloring page
Christmas Elf Tying Bow Gift A smiling elf ties a bow on a big gift box surrounded by stacked presents and a candy cane. Tricky Christmas Gifts
Smiling snowman in a striped knit hat and scarf sitting beside wrapped gift boxes, Christmas Gifts coloring page
Snowman Sitting with Christmas Gift A smiling snowman in a knit hat and scarf sits in the snow beside three wrapped presents. Tricky Christmas Gifts
Heart-shaped polka dot gift box with a big bow, stacked presents, holly and pine branches, Christmas Gifts coloring page
Heart-shaped Gift Box Under Ornaments A heart-shaped gift box with polka dots and a big bow sits in a pile of presents and holly. Tricky Christmas Gifts
Kitten in a Santa hat playing with ribbon on a star-patterned gift box, Christmas Gifts coloring page
Kitten Playing with Christmas Gifts A kitten in a Santa hat sits on a gift box and bats at a curly ribbon. Tricky Christmas Gifts
Wrapped gift box with a big bow and patterns of stars, snowflakes and trees, Christmas Gifts coloring page
Christmas Gift A wrapped box with a big ribbon bow, covered in snowflakes, stars and tiny Christmas trees. Tricky Christmas Gifts
Five wrapped gift boxes with bows under a pine tree with ornaments and candy canes, Christmas Gifts coloring page
Wrapped Gifts Beneath Hanging Ornaments Stacked presents with bows and patterned wrapping sit under a tree decorated with ornaments and candy canes. Tricky Christmas Gifts
Large round gift box with a big bow, holly berries and two smaller wrapped presents, Christmas Gifts coloring page
Round Gift Box with Big Bow A large round present with a big bow, holly, and two smaller wrapped gifts in front. Tricky Christmas Gifts
Stocking overflowing with candy canes and holly, surrounded by wrapped gift boxes, Christmas Gifts coloring page
Stocking Overflowing with Candy Canes A Christmas stocking stuffed with candy canes and a wrapped gift, with presents piled around it. Tricky Christmas Gifts
Smiling clown popping out of a star-and-snowflake gift box on a coil spring, Christmas Gifts coloring page
Clown Springing from Snowflake Gift Box A smiling clown pops out of a patterned gift box on a spring, surrounded by presents, stars and snowflakes. Tricky Christmas Gifts
Three stacked gift boxes with polka dots, stripes, tree prints, a big bow and star tag, Christmas Gifts coloring page
Three Stacked Gifts with Star Tag Three stacked presents with polka dots, stripes, and tree patterns, topped with a big bow. Tricky Christmas Gifts

About Tricky coloring pages

Tricky coloring pages are for children aged 8 and up, and for grown-ups who enjoy a slow, calm coloring session. They have smaller shapes, more detail, patterns, mandalas and busy scenes that take time to finish. These pages are a good challenge for kids who find simpler pictures too quick, and many families enjoy coloring them together at the same table.

Fine-tip markers, gel pens and sharp colored pencils work best in small spaces. Start in the middle and work outward so your hand does not smudge the finished parts, and pick a small group of colors before you begin. Three or four colors, repeated across the page, usually look better than every color in the box. Tricky pages are also a lovely way to wind down. Focusing on one small shape at a time can feel calming after a busy school day, and there is no rush: a page can be finished over a few evenings and then hung up with pride.

Questions parents and teachers ask

Are tricky pages only for older kids?

They are designed for ages 8 and up, but younger children who enjoy detail can try them too. Grown-ups often like them for relaxing. If a page feels too hard, try coloring just one part of it.

Which tools work best for detailed pages?

Fine-tip markers, gel pens and sharp colored pencils are best for small shapes. Avoid thick crayons, which cover the lines. Press lightly at first so you can add darker layers later.

How do I choose colors for a mandala or pattern?

Pick three or four colors that look good together, such as blues and greens, or pinks and purples. Repeat them in rings around the center. Using the same color for matching shapes keeps the pattern balanced.

How many tricky coloring pages are there?

There are 944 tricky coloring pages right now, in topics such as alphabet, animals, cartoon characters, fantasy & mythical creatures and flags.

How do I print these coloring pages?

Open any page and press Print, or press Download PDF to save it. Pages are sized for standard US Letter paper (8.5 x 11 inches) and also fit A4. Wide pictures print sideways (landscape) automatically.

Can my child color these pages on a phone or tablet?

Yes. Press Color online on any page. Tap a shape to fill it, or draw with the brush, crayon and marker. Press Save to keep the picture in My Gallery on that device; nothing is uploaded.

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