Cozy Christmas Window

A cozy winter window: an arched window with curtains and fairy lights looks out on a snowy village and fir trees, while a cat sleeps on the window seat next to two mugs of hot chocolate. Indoors and outdoors on one page, with a good mix of large and small areas.

Level

Medium

Areas to color

200

Ages

Ages 6+

Time to color (estimate)

40–60 minutes

Paper

A4 or US Letter, standard printer paper

Contrast warm indoor colors (red, orange or brown for the curtains and cushion) with cool blues and whites for the snowy view outside. Color the fairy-light bulbs in bright yellow, red and green.

Use a light gray or pale blue for snow shadows: it makes white areas look three-dimensional.

Red and green side by side can look flat; add gold or a warm yellow to lights and stars to make the page glow.