Decorated Front Door

A front door dressed for Christmas: a lush garland of pine, baubles, bows, pine cones and berries frames the doorway, and a wreath with a big bow surrounds the knocker. Two lanterns with candles stand on the step beside potted shrubs and pine branches, and the doormat shows pine sprigs and cones. With about 450 areas, it's for ages 10 and up and adults.

Level

Detailed

Areas to color

448

Ages

Ages 10+ & adults

Time to color (estimate)

1–2 hours

Paper

A4 or US Letter, standard printer paper

Pick a bold color for the door, such as deep green, navy or classic red, and keep the wall and paving in muted grays or beiges so the decorations stand out. Color the candle flames orange with a yellow center, and the lanterns black or dark bronze.

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.