Nature coloring pages bring the beauty of the outdoors to life with flowers, trees, mountains, sunsets, and more.
In this collection, we’ve gathered all of our nature-themed coloring pages so you can find them all in one place for simple navigation.
You’ll discover stunning landscapes, blooming gardens, woodland animals, and peaceful nature scenes that are perfect for coloring and crafting.
If you love exploring the great outdoors just enjoy creative activities, these nature-themed crafts will add an extra layer of fun to their finished coloring pages.
20 Nature Inspired Craft Ideas
1. Sunflower Paper Plate Craft
Color and cut out a sunflower from a coloring page. Glue it onto a yellow-painted paper plate and add tissue paper petals around the edges to create a 3D sunflower.
Attach a popsicle stick to the back to turn it into a garden decoration.
2. Mountain Landscape Diorama
Use a mountain-themed coloring page as the background for a shoebox diorama. Cut out trees, animals, and clouds from other coloring pages and glue them inside to create a layered, 3D nature scene.
3. Pressed Leaf Art Frame
Color a tree or leaf-themed coloring page, then place real pressed leaves around the edges of a wooden or cardboard frame. Seal with Mod Podge to create a beautiful piece of framed art.
4. Rainy Day Cloud Mobile
Cut out and color clouds, raindrops, and a rainbow from a nature coloring page. Attach them to pieces of string and hang them from a wooden dowel or embroidery hoop to make a cute weather-themed mobile.
5. Sunset Watercolor Silhouette
Color a sunset-themed coloring page, then cut out the silhouette of trees, mountains, or animals. Glue it onto a watercolor-painted background to create a beautiful sunset scene.
6. Butterfly Garden Suncatcher
Color and cut out butterflies from a coloring page. Tape them onto clear contact paper, then fill in the spaces with small pieces of colored tissue paper. Cover with another sheet of contact paper and cut out the shape. Hang it in a window to catch the sunlight.
7. Camping Adventure Storybook
Print and color camping-themed coloring pages, then staple them together into a mini storybook. Kids can write short adventure stories on each page to go along with their artwork.
8. Tree of Life Paper Collage
Color a tree coloring page and glue it onto a large sheet of construction paper. Cut out leaves, birds, and animals from other coloring pages and layer them onto the tree branches to create a mixed-media art piece.
9. Ocean Wave Collage
Color a beach or ocean scene, then tear pieces of blue and white tissue paper and glue them over the waves for a textured, water-like effect. Add small shells or sand for extra detail.
10. 3D Rock Garden
Color and cut out flowers, cacti, or trees from a coloring page. Glue them onto small painted rocks and arrange them in a garden dish for a long-lasting nature display.
11. Birdhouse Decoration
Color and cut out a bird coloring page, then attach it to a small cardboard birdhouse. Add craft feathers, buttons, and other decorations to create a cozy home for imaginary birds.
12. Nature-Themed Greeting Cards
Use flower, tree, or animal coloring pages to create handmade greeting cards. Cut out the designs and glue them onto folded cardstock. Add a personal message inside for a thoughtful, nature-inspired card.
13. Woodland Animal Masks
Color and cut out forest animal faces like foxes, owls, or deer. Glue them onto cardstock, cut out eye holes, and attach an elastic string to create a fun nature-inspired mask.
14. River Rock Paperweights
Color and cut out a fish, frog, or water-themed design and glue it onto a smooth rock. Seal with Mod Podge to create a unique, nature-inspired paperweight.
15. Waterfall Shoebox Scene
Use a waterfall coloring page as the background for a shoebox craft. Cut out additional trees and animals and glue them inside to create a 3D nature scene. For added fun, use blue cellophane to mimic flowing water.
16. Flower Wreath Craft
Color and cut out flowers and leaves from a nature coloring page. Glue them onto a circular cutout from cardboard to create a beautiful floral wreath. Hang it on a door or wall for decoration.
17. Glow-in-the-Dark Firefly Jar
Color and cut out fireflies from a coloring page. Glue them onto a clear mason jar, then add glow-in-the-dark paint or an LED tea light inside to make a magical nightlight.
18. Pinecone Tree Decoration
Color and cut out trees from a coloring page, then glue them onto a pinecone to create a rustic mini Christmas tree. Add small craft beads or cotton balls for decoration.
19. Torn Paper Meadow Art
Color a wildflower or meadow scene, then tear small pieces of colored construction paper and glue them onto the coloring page to create a textured, artistic landscape.
20. Beehive Craft with Fingerprint Bees
Color and cut out a beehive coloring page, then use yellow paint and fingerprints to create little bees flying around it. Add black stripes and wings using a marker for a cute, interactive craft.
Have fun and get creative with your coloring pages! Kids can decorate their rooms, create gifts, or even build their own nature-inspired storybooks with these fun ideas!
