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33 Free Elmo Coloring Pages (Printable PDF)

Welcome to our collection of 33 free Elmo coloring pages printable PDF.  A lot of designs of the adorable red monster from Sesame Street waiting for you to color. 

In this collection, you can find different themes of Elmo coloring sheets. Moreover, we also provide you with instruction to color Elmo and creative craft ideas. 

It’s time to grab all your shades of red color, choose your favorite page and start coloring! 

1. 33 Free printable PDF Elmo coloring pages 

Elmo is the main character in the cartoon Sesame Street. Everyone knows him with his iconic red color, messy fur and a big orange nose. If you are a fan of him, our free Elmo coloring pictures are a chance to bring him to life.

All of our coloring pictures are under PDF format and free to download and print. Various designs from baby Elmo, Elmo and friends or Elmo in action are here. Now let’s have a closer look at all the illustrations and get ready to color. 

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2. 3 Steps to download and print Elmo coloring pages printable PDF 

Insteading of buying an expensive Elmo coloring book, you can download and print them freely from our website. With 3 quick steps, you can own any illustrations matching your preference and coloring skill. 

  • Step 1: Browse all the designs of Elmo coloring pictures in the collection to choose what you like. 
  • Step 2: Click on “Download/Print” under the chosen image to open the PDF file. Continue choosing “Print PDF” to set up your page ( choose size and percentage of image).
  • Step 3: When you are satisfied with all settings, let’s print or download to your device. 

Grab your coloring tools and come into Sesame Street with the red monster. Before starting, let’s remember that coloring sheets are not available for commercial use.   

3. What to expect in the Elmo coloring page collection? 

VerbNow provides you with nearly 30 coloring pages of Elmo that allow you to choose the most fit one. Let’s see what we have in this collection and what makes it outstanding. 

3.1. Holiday-themed Elmo coloring sheets pdf 

You may expect these themes so much, especially on special occasions. If Christmas or Halloween, your birthday is coming, these Elmo pages are for you. 

  • Christmas Elmo coloring page: The picture of Elmo standing in front of a Christmas tree and a lot of gifts. Let’s bring a Christmas vibe to the images with the red of Elmo, green of the tree and golden yellow of hanging balls. 
  • Halloween Elmo coloring sheet: Elmo wears a witch costume and holds a candy basket. You can use the palette of dark colors such as purple, dark green or dark orange for this page. 
  • Happy birthday-themed Elmo page:  These designs are perfect for birthday occasions. Elmo is wearing a birthday hat, beside a big cake and surrounded by a lot of balloons. It’s a chance to try bright colors to illustrate a vibrant atmosphere. 

3.2. Elmo in different jobs to color 

Elmo in our collection appears in various jobs from a chef, a singer, a pianist to a pirate. The common thing in these Elmo coloring pages are his cheerful expression whatever jobs he does. 

In each job, let’s choose the color so that i can highlight the special feature of it. For example, in the role of chef, you can choose white for the hat and apron for a clean and professional look. Or if he is a pirate, you can use black and red to emphasize the classic pirate theme.

3.3. Elmo with his friends in Sesame Street 

In the TV show Sesame Street, people not only love Elmo but also love his friends. If you prefer seeing Elmo with Big Bird, Cookie Monster or Grover, you are in for a treat. 

  • Elmo and Big Bird: In the illustration, Elmo is playing ball with his friend – Big Bird. To create a classic look of Big Bird, you fill his feathers with cheerful yellow, orange for his beak and striped legs. 
  • Abby and Elmo coloring page: Abby and Elmo are holding hands in the image. For Abby, let’s color the mix of pink and purple for her hair. Be creative for her dress, you can try bright colors such as  teal, purple, and blue.
  • Elmo and Grover: In the illustration, Elmo and Grover are sitting on the bench. Following the classic look, Grover’s fur is bright blue and his nose is pink.
  • Elmo and Zoe: These two characters are playing in the water in the coloring sheet. People can recognize Zoe immediately with his orange fur and pink nose. 

Moreover, in the collection of free Elmo coloring page pdf, you also find Elmo with a group of friends. They may be on the stage or in an exploration in the jungle together. Let’s use the magic of colors to bring these moments to life. 

3.4. Elmo in action

The last theme in the free Elmo coloring pages collection is Elmo in action. These are mainly customized themes that illustrate Elmo in actions. You can find him singing, flying a kite, gardening, driving a bicycle or skating. 

They usually have a vibrant background with flowers, sky, beach or specific tools. It’s a chance for you to experiment with different shades of color and mediums. 

For example, in the scene of Elmo in the sunflower garden, bright colors may fit. You can use yellow for the sunflowers, green for the leaves and stems, and blue for the sky. Elmo’s red fur will look great with these happy colors. And why don’t try to make colorful butterflies for the image. 

4. Some craft ideas to do with finished Elmo coloring page

There are many ways to renew your colored Elmo pages, I will show you some. With these ideas, you have a new way to display your artwork and not waste your paper. Let’s prepare scissors, glue or tape and start with these craft ideas. 

4.1. Elmo desk organizer

Making an Elmo desk organizer is a perfect idea with kids. They have a chance to use their artwork in studying and daily life which makes them have more interest. 

You can make an organizer from an empty can, jar or even toilet paper roll. It depends on you, but I prefer can or jar because it is more sturdy. Besides, you can have some decorative tape to decorate. 

  • Step 1: Let’s clean and dry the can or jar. If you use toilet paper, make sure its surface is clean and smooth. 
  • Step 2: You trim your Elmo coloring pages to cover around that container. Using glue or double-sided tape to stick that sheet to the container. Smooth the paper out to avoid wrinkles. 
  • Step 3: For decoration, you can put the decorative tape along the top or/and bottom edges. Add stickers, glitters or whatever as you want for personal touches. 

Now, kids can use it to contain pencils, pens, crayons, erasers and more.  

craft project Elmo coloring sheet

4.2. Elmo puppet 

In the TV show, Elmo is a red puppet. Why don’t you make a Elmo paper puppet and create your own show. Teachers can use this craft idea to make kids engage in class activity. You only need to prepare a craft stick, straw, or popsicle stick to hold the character. 

  • Step 1: Choose some Elmo coloring sheets that kids like the most and cut the figure out. You should choose the picture that shows the whole body or upper body of Elmo. 
  • Step 2: If the paper is thin, glue Elmo’s cutout onto a piece of cardboard or thick construction paper to make it sturdier.
  • Step 3: Now, you stick your figure into the craft stick, straw, or popsicle stick with tape or glue. In case, you have googly eyes or other decorations you can add on it for a vibrant look. 

It is time to create a show with these puppets. Kids may love the show with their handmade Elmo puppet so much. 

4.3. Elmo party hat 

Your party is coming? Let’s make Elmo party hats for everyone. It adds a personal touch to your party and makes every Elmo-lover happy. 

Material needed to make party hats are construction paper, string or elastic band, glue/tape. For decoration, you can prepare pom-poms, glitter, or stickers.

  • Step 1: You glue your chosen Elmo coloring page into the cardstock/construction paper. If one page is not enough, you can stick 2 or 3 papers together. 
  • Step 2: You roll it into a cone shape to form a hat and adjust the size to fit comfortably on your head. Now, you use glue or double-sided tape to secure the cone shape. 
  • Step 3: You punch two small holes at the base of the hat on opposite sides to thread the string. You tie the string at the both ends of the hole to make sure the string stays. 
  • Step 4: It’s time to freely decorate your party hat with pompoms, glitter or stickers. Let’s give them to your visitors when they come to the party for extra fun. 

4.4. Elmo DIY coaster

This is a really functional craft idea that you and your family can use every day. Parents can make it with their kids to spend more time with them and improve some kids’ soft skills. 

To do this idea, we need a thick cardboard or corkboard, lamination sheet, glue and scissors. There are 4 steps to have a DIY coaster with an Elmo theme. 

  • Step 1: Depending on your preference, you can choose the coaster design square or circle. Let’s cut your Elmo coloring page according to that shape.
  • Step 2: You cut a piece of thick cardboard or corkboard to the same size as your cutout. Then, you glue the cutout onto the cardboard or corkboard. 
  • Step 3: After the glue dries completely, you cover the entire surface with a lamination sheet or clear tape. It is important to make your coaster waterproof.
  • Step 4: If there is any excess tape or lamination, cut it out for a clean look. Now, let’s use your DIY Elmo coaster everyday when drinking water.

4.5. Build a scene with Elmo coloring pages 

This craft idea is perfect for story time at class or for room decoration for Elmo lovers. Along with the Elmo puppet, you can write your own story. 

Before coming to the instruction, let’s prepare a large piece of paper or card board, cotton balls, tissue papers. Now, let’s learn how to build a scene with finished coloring pages of Elmo. 

  • Step 1: On the cardboard, let’s freely draw any scene you want to create. For example, you can choose a sunny park, a beach, a jungle… for the background. Don’t forget to color it after you draw the background.
  • Step 2: You choose some favorite designs of Elmo and cut them out. Then, you use glue or double-sided tape to stick them onto the background.
  • Step 3: To make your scene lifelike and vibrant, you can add cotton balls for clouds, tissue paper for flowers. You also can add stickers if you want. 
Elmo scene

5. FAQ about Elmo 

1. Who is Elmo?

Elmo is a cute red monster from Sesame Street, a TV show loved by kids. He’s cheerful, curious, and loves to learn, sing, and play with his friends. Elmo always makes people smile.

2. Why are Elmo coloring pages so fun?

Elmo coloring pages are fun because they let kids color their favorite character in different scenes. You can see Elmo doing all kinds of activities, and coloring helps you bring the picture to life with your favorite colors.

3. What are the good things about coloring Elmo pages?

Coloring helps you in many ways:

  • Stronger Hands: It makes your hand muscles stronger for writing.
  • Creative Thinking: You can imagine and choose your own colors.
  • Focus and Patience: It teaches you to finish a task step by step.
  • Relaxing: Coloring is fun and helps you feel calm.

4. Can I use finished Elmo coloring pages for crafts?

Yes, you can use them to do all the craft ideas I suggested above. The list is making puppets, building a scene, making party hats, a coaster and desk organizer. 

5. Can I use different colors for Elmo?

Of course, it’s your picture, so be creative. Elmo is usually red, but you can color him any way you like. Maybe a rainbow Elmo or a blue Elmo. 

6. What can I use to color Elmo pages?

You can use any coloring tools you have for Elmo pages, for example: 

  • Crayons for big areas.
  • Colored pencils for small details.
  • Markers for bright colors (make sure they don’t bleed through the paper).
  • Watercolors for a cool painting effect.

7. Can I keep my Elmo pages after coloring?

Yes! You can:

  • Laminate them to use as placemats.
  • Save them in a folder or scrapbook.
  • Make gifts like cards or puzzles for friends and family.

Conclusion

Free Elmo coloring pages printable PDF of VerbNow are diverse and high-quality. You can use these pages as you want to unwind, have a good time with friends or more. Let’s download and print your favorite designs of Elmo so that the fun can start.

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