Last updated on August 5th, 2025 at 11:02 am
Are you looking for Unicorn coloring pages? Okay, let me be honest here – I’m totally obsessed with unicorns, and I’m not even embarrassed about it. When my friend Sarah suggested I put together some coloring pages for her daughter’s birthday party, I went completely overboard and ended up creating this whole collection.
These aren’t your typical boring coloring sheets either. I’ve been down the rabbit hole of designing these things for months now, and I’ve learned a ton about what actually works for different age groups. My neighbor’s 4-year-old can handle some of these just fine, while others had me hunched over my kitchen table for an entire Sunday afternoon trying to get all the details right.
The funny thing is, I originally made these just for kids, but then my sister grabbed one during a family dinner and didn’t look up for two hours. Turns out adults are just as into this stuff as kids are – we just don’t admit it as much.
How to Actually Get These Things Printed
Look, I’m not going to sugarcoat this – I messed up printing these so many times when I first started. Here’s what I figured out:
- Browse through everything below (don’t just grab the first one like I did)
- Hit the “Image” or “Download” button under whichever one catches your eye
- Save the PDF somewhere you’ll actually remember (not just Downloads folder!)
- Use Adobe or whatever PDF thing you have and print it out
Real talk about printing:
- Don’t cheap out on paper. I tried using copy paper once and the colors looked terrible
- Crank up your printer quality settings – “High Quality” is worth the extra ink
- Use “Fit to Page” or you’ll end up with weird cropped unicorns (learned that one the hard way)
- These are all sized for regular A4 paper, so no weird adjustments needed
Where To Find Unicorn Coloring Pages for Free?
I’ll be straight with you about which ones I think are actually good:
1. Sleeping Baby Unicorn
This little guy is ridiculously cute. Like, annoyingly cute. My friend’s daughter colored this one in pastels and it looked like something you’d buy at a fancy boutique. Super easy for little kids too.
2. Unicorn and Butterfly
Okay, this one gets me right in the childhood nostalgia. Reminds me of those big fairy tale books my grandmother had with the really detailed illustrations. Something about how the unicorn’s looking at the butterfly just… I don’t know, it’s sweet.
3. Flying Unicorn with Simple Clouds
My very first attempt at making one of these, so I’m probably biased. The clouds are deliberately simple because detailed cloud patterns are the worst thing to color – learned that from version fifteen of this stupid thing.
4. Unicorn with Floral Garland
I drew this after hitting up the Saturday farmer’s market and getting all inspired by the flower stands. The crown part is actually really fun to color – you can make every flower different or do them all the same, whatever.
5. Unicorn and Castle in the Background
This one’s a beast. Lots of tiny details in that castle that’ll either drive you crazy or keep you occupied for hours. My dad randomly picked this one during a family dinner and spent the entire weekend obsessing over getting every single brick perfect. Classic Dad move.
6. Unicorn Under a Waterfall
Made this after we went hiking up near the White Mountains and found this incredible waterfall. Something about the scene just screamed “unicorn would totally live here” to me.
7. Steampunk Unicorn
This one is completely bizarre and I almost didn’t include it. Was watching some weird steampunk movie on Netflix at like 11 PM and thought “what if unicorns had evolved during the Industrial Revolution?” Emma’s teenage cousin thinks it’s the coolest thing ever, so apparently weird works.
8. Unicorn with a Mermaid
Two mythical creatures hanging out together? Yes please. This one started as a joke sketch but everyone who sees it wants to color it, so here we are.
9. Girl Hugging a Baby Unicorn
Fair warning – this might make you emotional. There’s something about how the little girl is holding that baby unicorn that just hits different. My sister actually teared up when she saw Emma’s finished version. Happy tears, but still.
10. Girl and Unicorn Under a Rainbow
Pure concentrated happiness in coloring page form. I literally dare you to look at this and not smile – it’s impossible. The rainbow by itself is fun to color, but add the friendship thing and it becomes something special. Emma’s current favorite.
How to Color Unicorn Coloring Pages
I found this YouTube video that shows you some basic Unicorn coloring techniques. Watch and pick some useful tips on how to color your unicorn coloring sheets.
What I’ve Learned About Coloring (The Hard Way)
After making approximately a million mistakes, here’s what actually matters:
1. Your Coloring Tools Matter More Than You Think
Used to just grab whatever was lying around the house – huge mistake. Those chunky Crayola crayons work great for little kids, but when I want to do detailed stuff, I use my Prismacolor pencils that I bought during a 2 AM Amazon shopping spree. Those glitter gel pens for the horns? Total game-changer. The sparkle factor is ridiculous.
2. Start Light or Regret It Later
This is non-negotiable. Always start with light colors and build up. I ruined probably ten pages by diving straight in with dark purple like an idiot. Now I start pale and gradually add depth. Makes such a huge difference in how professional it looks.
3. Color Blending Is Where the Magic Happens
This took me forever to figure out, but blending colors is what separates okay coloring from amazing coloring. For unicorn manes, I love doing gradients from pink to purple to blue. It looks way more magical than just using one solid color.
4. White Space Is Your Friend
This sounds counterintuitive, but you don’t have to color every single tiny space. Sometimes leaving parts white makes other areas pop more. It’s like giving your unicorn a natural glow effect.
5. Go Off-Script Sometimes
The lines are just suggestions, honestly. I’ve added stars, extra flowers, background scenes – whatever feels right. Some of my best coloring sessions happened when I stopped following the original design so strictly.
6. Take Breaks Before You Get Cranky
When your hand starts cramping or you find yourself getting frustrated with a particular section, just walk away for a bit. I’ve fixed more “coloring disasters” after taking a coffee break than I care to admit.
What to Do With Your Masterpieces
Here’s where things get fun. Don’t just stick these in a folder somewhere – actually use them:
1. DIY Art Gallery
I framed a bunch of my favorites and hung them in my hallway. Guests always ask where I got them, and I love telling them I colored them myself. Mix different frame sizes for a more interesting look.
2. Custom Greeting Cards
This is my go-to move now. Cut out the colored unicorns, glue them onto blank cards, add a little message inside. Way more personal than anything you can buy at the store, and people actually keep them.
3. Gift Wrap That Actually Impresses
I wrapped my niece’s birthday present with one of the larger colored pages, and she almost didn’t want to unwrap it. For bigger gifts, just color multiple pages and tape them together. It looks incredible.
4. Party Decor on a Budget
Planning a unicorn party? These make amazing banners when you string them together. You can also tape them to wooden sticks for cake toppers or use them as unique placemats.
5. Bookmarks That People Actually Use
Cut into strips, laminate (or just cover with packing tape if you’re lazy like me), add a ribbon. Great for teacher gifts or just keeping for yourself. Better than those crappy cardboard ones that fall apart.
6. Scrapbook Enhancement
I add these to photo albums and memory books all the time. They’re perfect for decorating pages about vacations, birthdays, or just random happy memories.
7. Instant Puppet Theater
Tape popsicle sticks to the back and boom – you’ve got puppets. My friend’s kids have created entire unicorn soap operas with these things. It’s hilarious and keeps them busy for hours.
8. Halloween Costume Hack
Cut eye holes in the larger unicorn heads for instant masks. Add some ribbon to tie it on and maybe a cardboard cone horn. Way more creative than store-bought costumes.
9. Decoupage Everything
I’ve used these to decorate picture frames, notebooks, even a plain wooden box I had lying around. Cut out different pieces and arrange them however you want, then seal with Mod Podge.
10. Teaching Stuff That Actually Keeps Kids Interested
If you’re homeschooling or teaching, these are gold. Use for mythology lessons, color theory, fine motor skills practice, creative writing prompts. Kids pay way better attention when unicorns are involved.
Why This Whole Thing Started
Started with just random coloring books from Target, but everything was either too kiddie or so insanely detailed it would give you a headache. So I figured, how hard could it be to make my own? Turns out, pretty damn hard if you want them to actually look good.
But there was something incredibly satisfying about focusing on whether a unicorn’s mane should be lavender or periwinkle instead of quarterly sales projections and budget allocations. Like meditation, but with mythical creatures.
Word spread faster than I expected. Parents at school pickup started asking for copies. My sister’s book club decided they needed some for their “wellness meetings” (aka wine nights). My neighbor’s mom group practically demanded I share them.
What I love most is seeing other people discover that same weird peace I found in this. Whether you’re a stressed parent, overworked teacher, or just someone who misses the simple satisfaction of staying inside the lines, there’s something here.
No pressure to be perfect. Color the unicorns neon green if that’s your vibe. Give them polka-dot manes or zebra stripes. Add your own stuff to the backgrounds. Make them completely yours.
So download whatever speaks to you, grab your favorite coloring supplies, and see what happens. Maybe you’ll discover the same kind of peace I found in these magical little creatures.
Happy coloring – and remember, there’s no wrong way to bring a unicorn to life.
