In this article, you’ll find 32 deer coloring pages, all of which are 100% free to download and print. Kids can bring these animal companions to life by using a variety of colors and adding their decorations to each drawing.
I drew many different types and styles of deer that I think will appeal to almost anyone, including cute and simple deer for kids. From detailed antlers to soft fur patterns, each page presents a unique opportunity to learn about deer anatomy while having fun with colors.
To print out one of these free printables, click on one of the pictures or links below. This will open the high-quality PDF file in a new window. You can then download or print as many copies as you want!
All of these PDF coloring pages are in regular US letter format, but they also precisely fit on A4 paper! Have fun!
10 Crafty Ideas To Do With Deer Coloring Pages
Crafting is a fun activity that brings joy to both kids and adults. Making deer crafts is a great way to celebrate the beauty of these gentle animals.
Here are ten easy and adorable craft ideas for deer coloring pages that you can try at home.
1. Make a Deer for Your Desktop
Encourage your child to take a disposable bowl and flip it over to create a charming decoration for their desktop.
After coloring, roll the pages into legs and glue them to the bottom of the bowl, bending them slightly to accommodate the glue.
You can use a dixie cup for the deer’s head and black pom-poms for its feet.
Once your child completes the coloring page, they can cut out the deer’s body and face separately and attach them to the appropriate parts to create a wonderful desktop ornament that can stand alone.
2. Pine Cone Deer Ornaments
Making pine cone deer ornaments is fun and easy, and they look cute on a Christmas tree.
First, pick up some pine cones from your yard or a nearby park. Then, use brown pipe cleaners to make the antlers. Stick on small googly eyes and a red pom-pom for the nose. Glue these onto the pine cone to make the deer’s face. Add a ribbon on top so you can hang it.
Last Christmas, my family made these together, and they quickly became our favorite decorations.
3. Make a Cute Pencil Holder
With the help of a coloring page featuring a deer, any child can create a wonderful pencil holder that is both one-of-a-kind and simple to design.
This craft works best with a coloring page of a deer with antlers.
Start with a basic pencil holder, which you can attach the completed deer to after coloring and cutting it out. For the horns to go over the edge, make sure your child does so.
Use toothpicks to reinforce the horns. You can put pencils in the cup and hang paper clips and rubber bands on the horns.
4. Paper Plate Deer Masks
Making paper plate deer masks is a great idea for a fun costume or a play.
First, grab a plain paper plate. Cut out holes for your eyes so you can see. Then, paint the plate brown. After that, cut out two ears from brown construction paper and glue them on top. Use pipe cleaners or another piece of paper to make antlers and attach them, too. Draw a nose and a mouth on the plate.
My kids love these masks and pretend to be deer running around the woods. They even put on a little play for us, which was so much fun to watch!
5. Bring an Old Lamp Back to Life
You should let your children make something adorable out of an old lamp that is located in your child’s room and that you do not mind being utilized for a DIY project.
Once you have colored and cut out at least one deer, you can use craft glue to connect them to the lamp shade and ball base.
To make it appear like the deer is strolling across a field, embellish the bottom of the lampshade with fringes made of green streamers, pipe cleaners, or craft grass!
6. Toilet Paper Roll Deer
Turning empty toilet paper rolls into cute deer is a fun recycling project.
Start by painting the roll brown. While the paint dries, cut four legs, two ears, and antlers from brown construction paper. When the roll is dry, glue the legs to the bottom, the ears and antlers to the top, and stick googly eyes and a nose in the middle. These little deer make adorable table decorations or toys.
One rainy day, my niece and I made a whole bunch of them, and it kept us happy and busy for hours.
7. Come Up with a Deer Crown
An easy and fun way to do art in school is to use coloring pages of deer to make a crown. Get your children to draw and cut out a “crown.”
That’s all it is—a piece of cardboard cut to the right size to fit over the child’s head.
Once you’ve finished coloring, cut out the deer from the coloring page and adhere it to the front and middle of the crown. There should be a few inches of deer head sticking out.
With just a couple of coats of acrylic spray, this crown will last a long time.
8. Handprint Deer Art
Handprint deer art is a special craft that captures a moment in time.
First, trace your hand on a piece of brown construction paper. Next, cut out the handprint and turn it upside down so the fingers look like a deer’s legs. Then, use a smaller piece of paper to cut out a deer’s head and glue it above the palm. Add antlers, eyes, and a nose to complete your deer.
This craft is very special to me because I have one from each of my kids, showing how their hands have grown over the years.
9. Make a Funny Deer Accordion
For an exceptionally enjoyable classroom activity, instruct each student to color and cut out the favorite piece of art from the deer coloring pages.
Place a big pom-pom or craft ball in the middle of each shape. Then, stack them on top of each other with glue.
You can bring the two ends together and then stretch them apart to make a humorous deer accordion.
10. Felt Deer Plushies
Making felt deer plushies can be a bit tricky, but they are a beautiful gift or decoration.
First, cut out two deer shapes from brown felt. Sew or glue the edges, leaving a small hole to fill with cotton or fabric scraps. After stuffing, close the hole. Add details like eyes, a nose, and spots with different colored felt pieces.
My grandmother taught me to sew these plushies, and I’ve shared this tradition with my children. Every winter, we make them together, and it’s a special time for us to bond.