Squirrel Decorating a Tree

A fluffy squirrel stands on a tree stump and ties a ribbon bow on a little potted fir tree hung with acorns, bows, garlands, berries and a pine cone. At its foot sit a basket full of acorns, a small gift and a few loose acorns among pine sprigs and patches of snow. A cozy woodland page for ages 6 and up.

Level

Medium

Areas to color

213

Ages

Ages 6+

Time to color (estimate)

40–60 minutes

Paper

A4 or US Letter, standard printer paper

Use two browns for the acorns: a dark one for the textured caps and a lighter, golden one for the nuts. Pick a single ribbon color, say red or gold, and repeat it on every bow and garland around the tree. A russet-orange squirrel with a cream belly finishes the scene.

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.