Top 5 Items to Create Using Coraline Coloring Pages
After completing Coraline coloring pages, we often repurpose these illustrations. My daughter especially loves it when we create cute accessories and gifts using these visuals.
Gift Bags
If you want to prepare gifts for your child’s friends, use Coraline coloring pages to create custom bags. Use illustrations with engaging scenes and ask youngsters to fill in the outlines of the central figure with colors. Then, cut out the character carefully and glue it to the front of the simple textile bag. You can also use several protagonists and decorate the accessory with beads, ribbons, and other elements. This idea is also suitable for creating smaller bags that can be used as parting gifts after a party. Fill them with sweets and give them to each child in attendance.
This project allows youngsters to train multiple skills. They will learn how to design simple handmade items and create eye-catching layouts. Moreover, such practical accessories are quite stylish. They will appeal to the true fans of the series who love telling everyone about their hobbies and interests.
Decorative Ornaments
There is no need to spend tons of money before the holidays. Choose suitable Coraline coloring pages for your project. It’s better to print them in a smaller size if you want to put them on a window. Make them larger for a Halloween wall decoration. After cutting out the figures, glue them to cardstock to make them sturdy. Then, make a small hole in the top with a pen or scissors. Put yarn through and hang them whenever you see fit. Such decorations are the best choice for themed parties. While they have a distinct Gothic feel about them, they aren’t too spooky.
These ornaments will transform every interior. You may also use them to decorate furniture pieces, lighting fixtures, and other elements. After a party, give them to your guests. Youngsters will be happy to receive small gifts that will remind them of their favorite series.
Custom Jewelry
Buy several shrink sheets and print Coraline coloring pages on them. Use quality markers to complete the pictures and fill in the outlines with rich hues. Cut the shapes out and punch small holes at the top to attach jewelry hardware later. Follow the instructions to bake the cutouts and wait until they cool down completely. When everything is ready, use yarn to create simple necklaces. You may also turn the cutouts into dangly earrings or use them to create lovely bracelets.
My daughter loves themed accessories and often combines them with her favorite dark outfits. She looks like a character from this engaging series. When one of her friends praised her look and told her that she wanted to find similar pieces, we created an extra set for her as well. The girl was happy to receive handmade jewelry embellished with cute pics.
Decorated Mirrors
What can help youngsters imagine an alternative universe better than a simple mirror? Children often consider their reflections as different versions of themselves. Ask your child to choose Coraline coloring pages with the characters they like. Print the pic on transparency film and draw an outline of a small mirror on the back. Color only the areas that are within the frame. Cut out the oval shape and glue the cutout to a handheld mirror. Use Mod Podge for better durability.
It’s better to use a mirror in an elaborate frame to achieve a magical effect. You may also use a regular mirror and hang it on the wall. We once used a vanity mirror with LED lights for this project. The result was quite mesmerizing. For this project, choose an illustration with a simple background. Otherwise, it will be difficult to see items reflected behind the character.
Magical Door
The door in the main character’s house is a real portal into the Other World. Find a piece of construction paper and draw a double-sided door on it. Then, cut it out and open it. Complete one of these Coraline coloring pages and cut out the main protagonist. Glue the figure to a rectangular piece of construction paper.
Write kind wishes under the figure and glue the rectangle behind the door. It should become visible only when one opens the door. You may also use this idea to create an original postcard. It will entertain the recipient and show them that you care about them. My daughter made such gifts for her school friends.
