Somebody lives in this tree: a round door sits in the trunk, with mushrooms and moss growing beside it. This elf door in a tree trunk coloring page mixes fairy-tale forest and Christmas elf.
Why kids love this picture
Bark, moss, mushrooms: this page has lots of textures to color differently. Your child can try lines for the bark and dots for the moss. If you love nature colors, this is the one.
Bark made from strokes and lines.
Spotty, striped, or sparkly.
Soft dabs in many greens.
Framed with wood or ivy.
🖨️ How to Print Perfectly
Click “Print Now” and set your printer to black & white to save ink.
Use thicker paper (28–32 lb) with markers so nothing bleeds through.
A bright spot with all the crayons within reach – and elf season can begin.
Color the mushrooms bright and make them glow like lamps so the elf can find the way home at night.
Use it with your elf tradition
Let your child color the page and leave it by the elf door in the evening. In the morning, add a tiny thank-you note from the elf next to it.
Color ideas
There's no right or wrong. Elves like every color. These ideas help you get started.
Trunk in three browns with dark grooves.
Red caps with white dots like a storybook.
Light to dark green for moss and grass.
Purple mushrooms, teal door, blue-green moss.
💡 Coloring Technique Tip: Start with light colors and finish with darker ones so nothing smudges. Colored pencils work for small spaces, markers for big areas.
When to use this page
This page works in lots of situations.
Colored in and given to grandparents or friends.
Rolled up with a pencil case for the car, the train, or a waiting room.
Color a little each day, or one new page every Advent Sunday.
A calm break on gray days when December drags.
✂️ Craft Idea for the Finished Picture
Cut out the colored page with a border and glue it onto colored cardstock. Punch a hole at the top, add string, and you have an ornament for the tree or window.
Goes Well With
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- Completely Free: Every elf printable with no sign-up, no newsletter, no subscription.
- Made for Coloring: Clear black lines – kids color everything themselves.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Do I need to know mushrooms to color this?
No, the mushrooms are imaginary and can be any color. If it comes up, remind kids never to pick or eat wild mushrooms without an adult.
Can I put the page by the elf door?
Yes. Leave the colored page by the door in the evening or lean it against the baseboard. Elves love mail and drawings.
How long does coloring take?
Usually 20 to 45 minutes, depending on age. You can also color in two sessions and set it aside in between.
How do I hang the finished page?
Use washi tape or regular tape on a window or wall. On painted walls, choose low-tack tape.
Is the download free?
Yes, every printable on PureSketchy is 100% free for personal use, preschools and schools – no sign-up needed.
Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version at Wichteltür im Baumstamm.