Elf on the Shelf Coloring Sheets: Free Printable Pages & AI Generator 🎨
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.
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
Open the Generator:
Click to launch our custom ChatGPT tool (no subscription needed for basic use).Describe Your Scene:
Example: “Create a holiday elf decorating a Christmas tree with a puppy watching.”Customize Details:
You can specify difficulty level, the number of elements, pets, backgrounds, or themes.Download & Print:
Get your custom coloring page in seconds.Optional:
Upload your child’s finished artwork to the Elf Alert app gallery to inspire other families.
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
Laminate sheets for reusable dry-erase fun
Let your elf “deliver” a coloring page each morning
Create a coloring challenge with small rewards
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