A letter with a heart and a comfy mushroom as a seat: this elf reading a letter coloring page suits every moment your child writes to the elf.
Why kids love this picture
The letter is so big it nearly covers the elf, which is fun to color. There's room on the paper for a few words or a drawing. Even kids who can't write yet can add their own heart.
With heart, seal, and swirls.
Red cap, white stem, or something new.
Focused eyes, pointy cap.
A heart your child designs.
🖨️ 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.
Write a few words on the letter in pencil and let your child trace them with a marker.
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.
Strong red heart on cream paper.
Yellowish letter with a dark brown edge.
Beige stem and brown cap with spots.
Green background with moss and leaves.
💡 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.
Color a little each day, or one new page every Advent Sunday.
A calm break on gray days when December drags.
Colored in and given to grandparents or friends.
Rolled up with a pencil case for the car, the train, or a waiting room.
✂️ 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
Your Benefits at PureSketchy:
- Completely Free: Every elf printable with no sign-up, no newsletter, no subscription.
- Made for Coloring: Clear black lines – kids color everything themselves.
- Your Elf, Your Name: There is always space to write in your own elf's name.
- Everything in One Place: Prank ideas, papercraft props, printable sets, letters and guides all fit together.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What can my child write to the elf?
Anything: a question, a thank-you, a drawing. Younger kids can dictate while you write. The elf often answers overnight with a short note.
Which pencils or markers work best?
Colored pencils for details and markers for big areas. If you use watercolors, print on heavier paper, at least 65 lb cardstock.
Does the elf have a name?
No. The picture deliberately shows no fixed name. Every family chooses their own, and your child can write it on the page later.
What paper should I print on?
Regular printer paper is fine. For watercolors or hanging it up, use cardstock. Print at 100 % so nothing gets cut off.
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 Wichtel liest einen Brief.