These princess coloring pages star our own made-up royals, plus a crew of mermaids, garden fairies and storybook castles. You get 12 free printable sheets, with cute and easy pages for preschool and a few detailed designs for older kids and grown-ups.
Each page is sized for US Letter or A4 paper. Print it right away, or Download it and choose "fit to page" when you print. For crowns to cut out and add to a party table, try our crown clipart, and for more sparkle head over to the unicorn coloring pages.
Princess Coloring Pages for Kids
None of these princesses come from a movie, so kids can choose any hair, skin and dress colors they like. Each one has her own look and her own story to invent.
A tiny princess in a puffy dress and a little crown hugs her teddy bear. The big round shapes are easy for small hands.
Try this Add a sticker gem to the crown after coloring and hang it on the fridge at kid height.
A princess in a long dress sits by a stone well and chats with a frog in a tiny crown. Roses and stones fill the scene.
Try this Read the old Frog Prince tale aloud, then have second graders color and retell it in four steps.
A princess with braided hair walks down a curved staircase in a gown covered in lace, ruffles and tiny flowers. Older kids love working on the dress patterns.
Try this Challenge tweens to give each layer of the skirt a different pattern using gel pens.
Mermaid Coloring Pages
Scales, shells and bubbles make mermaids fun to color. These mermaid coloring pages for kids range from a giggly baby mermaid to a beautiful mermaid on a rock.
A cute baby mermaid sits in an open clam shell with a starfish in her hair and bubbles around her. It is one of the easiest pages here.
Try this Have preschoolers dab glue on the tail and sprinkle sand for a beach-day craft.
A smiling mermaid swims beside a dolphin above coral, sea grass and a sleepy crab. Each part of the reef is a separate space to fill.
Try this Use it with a first grade ocean unit and ask kids to circle every real sea animal they see.
A mermaid with very long hair sits on a rock under the moon while waves curl around her tail. The hair and waves are full of small spaces.
Try this Color the waves in three blues and the hair in a sunset blend for a calm evening project.
Fairy Coloring Pages
Fairy coloring pages suit spring, garden lessons and quiet time. These little winged friends sit on mushrooms, carry lanterns and hide in flowers.
A small fairy with round wings sits on a spotted mushroom and waves. Big spots and a big cap leave plenty of room for crayons.
Try this Count the spots on the cap with kindergartners and color them in a red and white pattern.
A fairy holds a small lantern on a path lined with ferns while fireflies glow around her. The page has a cozy night feel.
Try this Color it with yellow highlighter for the lantern glow, then hang it near a bedtime reading nook.
A fairy curls up inside an open rose, with wings full of lace patterns and tiny leaves. It is a slow, relaxing page for colored pencils.
Try this Try a soft pastel set and blend two colors in each wing panel for a stained glass look.
Fairytale Coloring Pages: Castles and Carriages
Every princess needs a place to live. These fairytale coloring pages show castles, a royal carriage and a friendly dragon pal.
A simple castle with three towers, pointy roofs and flags. Large bricks and a big door make it easy to color neatly.
Try this Have kids glue a photo of their own face in the window to become the royal of the castle.
A princess waves from a round carriage with curly wheels, pulled by a horse with a feather plume. Kids can decorate the carriage any way they like.
Try this Use it for a third grade writing task about where the carriage is headed and why.
A princess sits on a bench reading to a small dragon who listens with its chin on its paws. It is a sweet pick for a library or reading corner.
Try this Post colored copies by the class library with a note telling what book the dragon would like.
Matching Pages to Each Child
| Level | Ages | Pages to try |
|---|---|---|
| Easy | 3 to 6 | Baby princess, baby mermaid, mushroom fairy, castle |
| Medium | 6 to 10 | Frog at the well, dolphin reef, lantern fairy, carriage, reading princess |
| Detailed | 10 to adult | Ballgown staircase, moonlit mermaid, rose fairy |
Siblings of different ages can color matching themes. Give the younger one the baby mermaid and the older one the moonlit mermaid so they can show them side by side.
Party and Craft Ideas
- Royal tea party: Print the castle and the carriage as place mats, and set out washable markers at each seat.
- Mermaid tails: Color the dolphin reef page, then glue sequins on the scales for shine.
- Fairy door: Cut out the mushroom fairy and tape her beside a small paper door on a bedroom wall.
- Story bags: Put a colored page, a crown from our crown clipart and a few blank cards in a bag for kids to tell a new tale.
Girls and boys who want even more choice can browse the coloring pages for girls collection.
Colors for Gowns, Tails and Wings
For gowns, pick one main color and a lighter version for the ruffles and trim. Mermaid tails look great in ocean teals, purples and greens, with a darker shade at the edge of each scale. Fairy wings shine when you leave a thin white line inside each panel, as if light is coming through.
Gel pens and metallic markers add sparkle to crowns and shells. Test them on the margin first, since some can smear if a hand slides over them too soon.
Questions people ask
Are these free printable princess coloring pages?
Yes. Families, teachers and scout leaders may print them at no cost for any non-commercial use. A mention of our site is a kind extra, never a rule. Planning to put a page on something you will sell? Write to us on the Contact page before you start.
Are these princesses from movies?
No. Every princess, mermaid and fairy here is our own original design. That means kids can name them, choose their colors and make up their stories without copying a film.
Which mermaid coloring pages are best for kids under five?
The baby mermaid in the clam shell is the best start. It has thick outlines, big scales and only a few bubbles. Pair it with the mushroom fairy for a second easy page.
Do you have fairy coloring pages for adults?
Yes. The fairy resting in a rose has lace wings and fine petal veins, and the moonlit mermaid has swirling hair and waves. Both work well with colored pencils and take about an hour.
What are cute princess coloring pages for a birthday party?
The baby princess with her teddy and the castle with flags are quick and cheerful. Print them on cardstock, and guests can take home their finished page as a party favor.
Can I print a princess coloring pages PDF?
The sheets download as images. Open the one you want, start printing and choose save as PDF from the list of printers. Repeat for each page to build a small coloring book.
