Duck Coloring Pages (Free Printable PDFs)

10 Crafty Ideas to do With Duck Coloring Pages

Ready to turn your duck coloring pages into something even more fun? Here are 10 easy and creative crafts for coloring pages of duck that you can do after the coloring is done!

1. Make a Duck Finger Puppet

An enjoyable and simple craft idea is to turn one of the duck coloring pages into a finger puppet. It’s easy to do and great for little kids who love to play with their art.

Start by picking a duck picture where the duck is facing forward — that works best. Let your child color the duck however they like. Then, help them cut out just the duck shape.

Now, at the bottom of the duck, punch two little holes and make them big enough for your child’s fingers to fit through. That’s it! When they put their fingers in, it looks like the duck has legs and can walk around.

It’s a simple way to turn coloring into playtime, and it always brings lots of giggles.

2. Peekaboo Duck Pond

One afternoon, my little one asked if we could make the duck “hide somewhere,” and that’s how this sweet peekaboo pond idea came to life. It’s such a fun and simple craft, especially for toddlers and preschoolers.

Start by letting your child color one of the ducks, then help them cut it out. Next, take a piece of blue paper (or just color a white sheet blue) and cut a small flap in the center — kind of like a little door. If you round the top, it looks like the top of a pond wave.

Now glue the duck behind the flap so when you lift it, the duck is hiding underneath. My kids love lifting the flap over and over again like it’s playing hide and seek. You can even decorate around the pond with drawn lily pads, little fish, or flowers to make a full little scene.

Simple, sweet, and just the right amount of surprise.

3. Make Your Own Duck Play Props

After a quiet coloring session, my kids are usually full of ideas and energy — and that’s when we turn their colored ducks into little play props! It’s one of those simple crafts that spark big imagination without needing much at all.

Once your child colors their favorite duck, help them carefully cut it out. To keep it from bending, I like to glue the duck onto a piece of cardstock or even recycled cardboard — something sturdy. We’ve used the backs of cereal boxes many times!

Then just glue a craft stick (or even a clean spoon handle!) to the back, let it dry, and it’s ready. Your child can now make the duck “swim” across the table, “waddle” through the living room, or “fly” around with their sound effects.

It’s a beautiful way to turn simple art into open-ended, creative play — and the best part is, they made it all themselves.

4. Storytime Ducks

Sometimes after coloring, my kids like to keep the fun going by making up little stories with their ducks. It doesn’t need anything fancy — just some paper, a few sticks, and a bit of imagination.

Once they’ve colored a few ducks, we cut them out and glue them onto popsicle sticks to make little puppets. Then we come up with a short story together. The ducks might go on an adventure, find a lost egg, or make a new friend at the pond.

To add to the fun, we’ll sometimes fold a piece of paper into a simple background or stage. It’s not perfect, but that’s what makes it so sweet.

This is one of those quiet activities that turns into something really special. It keeps their hands busy and their minds full of ideas — and we always end up laughing by the end.

5. Pom-Pom Duck Craft

Whenever we want to mix things up from regular coloring, my kids love using pom-poms to decorate their ducks. It’s such a fun way to add texture and color without needing markers or crayons.

All you need are some small craft pom-poms (you can usually find them at a dollar store or any craft shop) and a little glue. Elmer’s glue works just fine. Let your child fill in the duck’s body with pom-poms — they can go with yellow and orange, or get creative with pink, purple, or rainbow colors.

Pom-poms are soft and easy to grab, so this is a perfect activity for younger kids who are still working on their fine motor skills. And once the glue dries, the finished duck is fluffy, fun, and full of personality!

6. Duck Hats

If your child loves dressing up, this duck hat craft is so much fun and super easy to make with things you already have at home.

Cut a strip of cardstock or any thick paper long enough to wrap around your child’s head — this will be the base of the hat. Let them color a duck face from one of your pages (or draw a simple one). After coloring, help them cut it out and glue it to the front of the strip.

You can also add orange “feathers” or a paper beak to make it extra silly. Then tape or staple the strip to fit your child’s head. My kids love running around pretending they’re little ducks, quacking and flapping their arms.

It’s a fun mix of craft time and dress-up play that keeps them entertained long after the glue dries.

7. Wobble Ducks

This one always gets laughs from my kids. It’s a cute little craft that makes your duck rock back and forth like it’s waddling!

Start by cutting out a duck your child has already colored. Then take a paper plate and fold it perfectly in half. On the rounded side (the bottom), glue the duck right in the middle. Make sure the bottom of the duck lines up with the fold so it balances properly.

Now set it down and give it a little tap. The duck will wobble side to side like it’s walking. My kids love decorating the paper plate too — we usually add grass, flowers, or little blue waves with crayons before gluing the duck on.

It’s simple, and silly, and makes coloring feel a little more interactive. 

8. Floating Duck on Water

This little craft is one of my kids’ favorites. It’s easy to do and makes it look like the duck is really swimming on the water, which always makes them smile.

You’ll need two regular paper plates for each duck. First, paint one plate a light blue and set it aside — that’s your background. Then take the second plate, paint it a darker blue, and once it’s dry, cut off the top third. We like to cut the edge in little curves to look like waves.

Next, pick a duck coloring page where the duck is facing sideways. You might want to shrink it a bit before printing so it fits on the plate. After your child colors and cuts it out, glue it onto the full plate. Then place the wave plate over the bottom, just enough to make the duck look like it’s floating.

It’s such a sweet and simple project, and the finished result always gets a little “wow” from my kids.

9. Duck Finger Painting Fun

Sometimes, the messier the craft, the more fun it is — and finger painting is always a hit in our house! The duck coloring pages work perfectly as a base for some hands-on painting play.

Just lay down an old tablecloth or a drop cloth (I’ve even used newspaper in a pinch), grab some washable finger paints, and let the kids wear old t-shirts or aprons. Then let them use their fingers to fill in the duck — dots, swirls, smudges… anything goes!

This is a great creative activity for one-on-one time or even something fun to do at a birthday party or playdate. Kids love the freedom of using their hands, and the finished ducks always turn out full of personality and color.

10. Glue-On Feathers

One craft my kids always get excited about is adding real feathers to their coloring pages and these duck coloring pages are perfect for it! Instead of just coloring them in, try making the ducks soft and feathery by gluing on craft feathers.

You can find small bags of feathers at most craft stores or even the dollar store. Grab some glue, and let your child decorate their duck however they like. They can stick with natural duck colors like yellow, orange, green, or brown — or go wild with pink, purple, blue, or even rainbow feathers.

It’s such a simple way to make their art more textured and hands-on. My kids love how the feathers feel and how their ducks “come to life” with a little fluff. It’s fun, easy, and adds a whole new layer of creativity!