Ugly Christmas Sweater Coloring Page

Free Ugly Christmas Sweater Coloring Page (Printable) – Creative Holiday Activity for Kids & Adults

If you’re looking for a free ugly Christmas sweater coloring page that’s fun, festive, and perfect for all ages, you’re in the right place! I’ve illustrated a simple, blank Christmas sweater template that kids, teens, and adults can fully customize and decorate however they want. It’s the ultimate creative holiday activity—great for classrooms, holiday parties, family nights, and cozy December afternoons.

Why You’ll Love This Ugly Christmas Sweater Coloring Page

This coloring page is designed with thick, bold lines and a simple, open sweater outline, making it easy for everyone to personalize. Whether kids want to draw ornaments, candy canes, snowflakes, or the goofiest ugly sweater design imaginable, this page invites creativity and holiday fun.

It’s perfect for:

• Holiday craft stations
• Ugly sweater party activities
• Kids’ December classroom centers
• Christmas morning coloring
• Art prompts for homeschoolers
• Relaxing holiday coloring for adults

Creative Ideas for Decorating an Ugly Christmas Sweater Coloring Page

Need ideas for what to draw or add? Here’s a big list of fun and festive inspiration:

Holiday Pattern Ideas

• Snowflakes, stars, and sparkles
• Christmas lights wrapped around the sweater
• Peppermint stripes
• Gingerbread cookie patterns
• Snowmen, reindeer, or penguin characters
• Tiny ornaments and baubles
• Candy canes and holly leaves
• Christmas trees and stockings

Cute & Funny Ugly Sweater Themes

• “Baby It’s Cold Outside” frosty scene
• Over-the-top neon rainbow Christmas lights
• A grumpy cat wearing a Santa hat
• A silly gingerbread man running away
• Santa riding a unicorn
• Festive llama with ornaments in its fur
• “Naughty or Nice?” checklist
• A pile of gifts with googly eyes

Add-Ons and Mixed Media Ideas

• Use glitter glue to make sparkly lights
• Add stickers for ornaments or snowflakes
• Glue pom-poms for a classic ugly sweater look
• Add cotton balls for a fluffy collar
• Outline patterns with glitter gel pens
• Write a holiday pun or slogan across the chest

Activities to Pair With This Ugly Christmas Sweater Coloring Page

Turn this printable into a full holiday activity! Here are themed extensions you can do at home or in a classroom:

Ugly Sweater Contest

Have everyone design their own sweater, then vote on fun categories like:

• Most Colorful
• Funniest Sweater
• Best Holiday Theme
• Most Creative Pattern

Perfect for:

• Classroom parties
• Girl Scout or youth group meetings
• Family holiday gatherings

Story Writing Prompt

After coloring, ask kids to write:

• A short story about the sweater’s magical powers
• A character who wears the sweater
• A “commercial” describing why it’s the best ugly sweater ever

Card-Making Craft

Cut out the sweater and glue it onto folded cardstock to make:

• Christmas cards
• Gift tags
• Handmade holiday decorations

Pattern-Design Lesson

Teach kids about repeating patterns, symmetry, and creative planning by designing a sweater with repeating shapes or colors.

Christmas Math Activity

For younger kids:

• Count how many stripes they made
• Create patterns (ABAB, ABCABC, etc.)
• Draw a certain number of ornaments or lights

Story Time – Books to Pair With This Ugly Christmas Sweater Activity

• Chicka Chicka Ho Ho Ho (a Chicka Chicka Boom Boom book) by William Boniface
• Pete the Cat’s 12 Groovy Days of Christmas by James Dean (Pete the Cat was my absolute favorite as a preschool teacher!)
• How to Catch a Reindeer by Alice Walstead

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More Free Christmas Coloring Pages on My Website

• Free Gingerbread Cookie Coloring Page
• Free Christmas Tree Coloring Page
• Free Pie Coloring Page (Christmas Desserts)
• Free Baking Coloring Page
• Free November Food-Themed Coloring Page
• December Coloring Page
• Happy New Year Coloring Pages
• Christmas Coloring Pages

Each of these free printables is designed to be fun, whimsical, and easy to color! They are perfect for both kids and adults who love to celebrate Halloween with a touch of creativity.

Each coloring page is illustrated by me with love and designed to bring joy, creativity, and a little extra sparkle to your day!

Let the coloring adventures begin! If your kids enjoy this page, I’d love to see their creations; tag me on Instagram @lisamarklesparkles so I can feature their artwork!

Happy coloring!