Who needs a confetti cannon when you have a trunk? On this elephant coloring page, an elephant blows a whole cloud of confetti into the sky. A detailed New Year's coloring page for older kids – free to print and ready to go.
Why this elephant is so much fun
The elephant is drawn in a semi-realistic style, with fine wrinkles in its skin, big fan-shaped ears and curved tusks. It stretches its trunk up high, and out bursts a huge cloud of stars, swirls, triangles, circles and ribbons. Every piece of confetti is its own little space, perfect for a colorful pattern. A tiny tuft dangles from the end of its tail.
🖨️ Step by Step: How to Print It Best
Click “Print” on the right, or download the image or PDF.
Letter or A4 in portrait, scaling set to “Fit to page” – the picture fits the sheet perfectly.
Regular printer paper is fine for colored pencils; for paint, use thicker paper (65–110 lb).
Grab your crayons and go – then give the finished picture a spot on the fridge!
What an elephant's trunk can do
An elephant's trunk is its nose and upper lip in one – it's made of a huge number of muscles and has no bones at all. Elephants use it to smell, grab, drink and even spray water or dust over their bodies to cool off. Their tusks are actually extra-long front teeth. Elephants are the largest land animals on Earth. Fun word fact: confetti comes from Italian, where it once meant little sweets tossed during carnival.
Ideas with the confetti elephant
Glue real paper dots from a hole punch onto the confetti cloud to turn the page into a collage. Cut out, the elephant also makes a fun invitation for a New Year's Eve party.
Color ideas for the elephant and confetti
A calm elephant and a wild confetti burst make a great contrast.
Several shades of gray bring out the wrinkles.
Every shape a different color makes a cheerful jumble.
Yellow or gold stars stand out in the cloud.
A purple or light blue elephant looks extra silly.
When to use this coloring page
A page for kids who love a detailed challenge.
Relaxed coloring after a long night.
A cheerful motif for homemade cards.
Fits a lesson about animals of Africa and Asia.
Confetti suits every celebration.
Elephant facts for kids
Amazing facts about the giant with the trunk.
It's made entirely of muscle.
They're extra-long front teeth.
No land animal is larger.
Confetti is named after Italian sweets.
More animals celebrating New Year's
The Animals Celebrate New Year group also has a capybara, mandala-style seals and a dinosaur in a party hat.
🐧 More from “Animals Celebrate New Year”:
Your Benefits at PureSketchy:
- Lots of detail: The confetti cloud calls for careful coloring.
- Shading practice: The wrinkles are great for shading.
- Animal knowledge: Kids learn cool facts about elephants.
- Free color choice: Any color works for confetti.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What age is this coloring page for?
Best for kids about 9 and up: the many tiny confetti shapes and fine wrinkles take patience and a steady hand.
Is the download free?
Yes, all coloring pages on PureSketchy are 100% free for personal use, preschools, and schools.
What should we color it with?
Sharp colored pencils or fine-tip pens work best; use a few shades of gray for the elephant.
Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version at Elefant mit Konfetti.