Elf on the Shelf Coloring Sheets: Free Printable Pages & AI Generator 🎨

Written By Sarah Boland
elf on the shelf coloring sheets

Looking for Elf on the Shelf coloring sheets for your kids? You’re in the right place. We’ve put together the best resources — including a link to the official Elf on the Shelf® printable coloring pages plus a custom AI generator that creates personalized holiday elf coloring sheets based on your family’s scenes and ideas.

Note: We’re not affiliated with Elf on the Shelf®. We simply link to their official coloring pages as a helpful resource for families.

Official Elf on the Shelf® Coloring Sheets (Free Printables)

If your child wants to color the classic Elf on the Shelf® character, the official website offers free printable coloring pages, activity sheets, and color-by-number designs.

👉 Official Coloring Sheets: https://elfontheshelf.com/elf-ideas/by-the-numbers-coloring-fun/

These include:

  • The trademark elf characters

  • Holiday scenes

  • Numbered coloring activities

  • Printable worksheets

Use these for kids who want the exact elf from the books and dolls.

Create Personalized Holiday Elf Coloring Pages With AI

Want something more customized, cute, and tailored to your child? Our AI-powered coloring sheet generator lets you create unique holiday elf coloring pages in seconds.

This tool generates generic holiday elves, not the official character — which means you can customize anything:

  • Your elf baking cookies

  • Ice skating

  • Playing with pets

  • Building a snowman

  • Having a tea party

  • Decorating a Christmas tree

  • Reading a story

  • Doing silly poses

Your child can request literally any scene — the AI draws it instantly.

Generate Custom Coloring Pages

The Easiest Elf Magic You’ll Do All December… and Your Kids Will Lose Their Minds!! Make Your Elf Move + Talk 🤯👇

How the AI Coloring Sheet Generator Works

  1. Open the Generator:
    Click to launch our custom ChatGPT tool (no subscription needed for basic use).

  2. Describe Your Scene:
    Example: “Create a holiday elf decorating a Christmas tree with a puppy watching.”

  3. Customize Details:
    You can specify difficulty level, the number of elements, pets, backgrounds, or themes.

  4. Download & Print:
    Get your custom coloring page in seconds.

  5. Optional:
    Upload your child’s finished artwork to the Elf Alert app gallery to inspire other families.

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Popular Holiday Elf Coloring Themes

Families often request these seasonal favorites:

  • Snow angels

  • Baking cookies

  • Reading Christmas books

  • Riding in a sleigh

  • Playing with pets

  • Wrapping presents

  • Ice skating

  • Building gingerbread houses

  • Hiding in funny places

The AI can create any of these — or something totally unique.



Are Elf Coloring Sheets Educational? Yes.

Coloring helps children:

  • strengthen fine motor skills

  • practice focus and mindfulness

  • express imagination

  • improve color recognition

  • develop hand–eye coordination

  • unwind without screens

Perfect for car rides, after-school downtime, or morning elf traditions.


Get Even More Coloring Fun in the Elf Alert App

The Elf Alert app includes a growing library of printable holiday elf coloring sheets and tools for parents:

  • Save favorite pages

  • Organize by theme or difficulty

  • Track which ones have been completed

  • Build a digital gallery of your child’s artwork

  • Export pages for photo books or keepsakes

📱 Elf Alert — Free on iOS & Android
Visit: elfalert.com



Parent Pro Tips

Print multiple copies to avoid sibling arguments

  1. Laminate sheets for reusable dry-erase fun

  2. Let your elf “deliver” a coloring page each morning

  3. Create a coloring challenge with small rewards

  4. Display the best artwork as holiday decorations



FAQ: Elf Coloring Sheets

Can I print Elf on the Shelf coloring sheets for free?

Yes. The official Elf on the Shelf® website provides free printable coloring pages. We link to them above.

Where can I find official Elf on the Shelf printables?

Right here: https://elfontheshelf.com/elf-ideas/by-the-numbers-coloring-fun/

Can I create custom Elf on the Shelf coloring pages?

You can create custom holiday elf scenes, but you cannot legally recreate the official Elf on the Shelf® character. Our AI generator makes safe, generic holiday elves you can personalize any way you want.

Are these coloring sheets good for classrooms?

Absolutely. Teachers love using them for:

  • morning work

  • December art stations

  • indoor recess

  • winter activity packets

Sarah Boland