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How to Make a Cupcake Coloring Sheet

August 16, 2016 By Katie Moseman 23 Comments

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This cupcake coloring sheet shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CreateWithHP #CollectiveBias

Learn how to draw your own cupcake coloring sheet in this fun food-themed tutorial, then print your own copies to color and enjoy!

Learn how to draw your own cupcake coloring sheet in this fun food-themed tutorial, then print your own copies to color and enjoy!

How to Make a Cupcake Coloring Sheet

It’s back to school time!  I would swear that August comes earlier every year.  Is that possible?

I don’t know about your kids, but mine seem to acquire plenty of energy at the end of summer and the beginning of the school year.  Sometimes it’s a challenge to keep them happily occupied.

To head off the chorus of “I’m bored!” requires a little creative thinking.  And in this case, the activity I have in mind can actually be as relaxing for you as it is fun for them.  The act of drawing helps me focus my mind quietly on a simple task.

I am not a great artist by any means, but I can draw enough of a straight line to make simple shapes and geometric designs.  I don’t put any pressure on myself to make it look perfect, and neither should you!

This tutorial demonstrates how I make a cupcake coloring sheet, but the same principles can be applied to making a coloring sheet for any object.

A printer is essential for this project.  I’m working with an HP Deskjet 3636, which is an all new printer found at Walmart.

HP3636 Printer

This affordable all-in-one printer with a cute space-saving design fits perfectly into my home.  You can choose from Vibrant Red, Dragonfly Blue, or Sporty Purple.

HP3636 printer box

Purple is very popular with my daughters, so I chose with Sporty Purple.  Notice that the simple control icons are located within easy reach, right on top of the printer within the purple-colored section.

HP3636 Buttons

It’s so easy to set up and starting printing, scanning, and copying right out of the box.  With this kind of high-quality printing at your fingertips, you’ll be prepared for all your back to school needs.

Cupcake Coloring Sheet Tutorial

Step One

Using a pencil, draw a simple cupcake on a plain sheet of printer paper.  Draw letters to spell out the word “cupcake.”  Then, fill in the rest of the space with simple geometric shapes, like lines, grids, triangles, etc.  Clean up any stray marks with your eraser.

Learn how to draw your own cupcake coloring sheet in this fun food-themed tutorial, then make your own copies for your kids to color and enjoy!

Step Two

Using a dark colored marker, trace over the pencil drawing.  Check for leftover stray pencil marks and erase.  (In a typical kind of event, I couldn’t even find a black marker, so I used a dark blue marker.  Yes, it worked!)

Learn how to draw your own cupcake coloring sheet in this fun food-themed tutorial, then make your own copies for your kids to color and enjoy! Learn how to draw your own cupcake coloring sheet in this fun food-themed tutorial, then make your own copies for your kids to color and enjoy!

Step Three

Place the drawing face down in your printer.  Make as many copies as desired.  If you would like to save your drawing for future printing, scan the drawing to save as a file.

Copying on HP3636 Learn how to draw your own cupcake coloring sheet in this fun food-themed tutorial, then make your own copies for your kids to color and enjoy!

Step Four

Color and enjoy!  If you’d like to skip the drawing process, you can download and use the printable Cupcake Coloring Sheet featured in this post.

Learn how to draw your own cupcake coloring sheet in this fun food-themed tutorial, then print your own copies to color and enjoy!

You’ll find the new HP3636 Printer in the electronics department of Walmart, on the printer aisle.

HP3636 at Walmart

Get more great back-to-school ideas from HP!

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  1. Alli Smith

    August 16, 2016 at 7:34 am

    Your cupcake coloring sheet is adorable and I’m loving the color of that printer. I can’t draw very well at all, but I do believe I can make a coloring sheet using your tutorial. The kids will be impressed.

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  2. amanda -runtothefinish

    August 16, 2016 at 9:59 am

    isn’t it amazing what we can do with technology at home now!! I don’t spend time coloring, but know it’s relaxing for manuy

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  3. Jeanette

    August 16, 2016 at 11:18 am

    It’s amazing what we can do nowadays with computers! Could be fun to put one of these off as a coloring sheet. My kiddos would love it.

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  4. lisa

    August 16, 2016 at 11:48 am

    That’s so fun and easy! We love coloring in our house and who doesn’t like cupcakes?? Very neat idea!

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  5. Lisa Jones

    August 16, 2016 at 11:54 am

    This Is A Great Idea For My Girls I Just Printed It Out It Will Keep Them Busy For A While Love It!!

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  6. Pier

    August 16, 2016 at 12:25 pm

    Amazing, this looks like SO much fun! Thank you for sharing – I can’t wait to make it next time 😀

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  7. Jenn @ EngineerMommy

    August 16, 2016 at 12:45 pm

    This is such a fun project. My girls love coloring, so this is a project we have to try! It sounds like this printer is really a wonderful addition to your home, too!

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  8. Pam

    August 16, 2016 at 3:04 pm

    I have never made a coloring sheet on my own before. You make it look so easy! I might have to try this.

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  9. Michele d

    August 16, 2016 at 4:57 pm

    What a cute idea. I’m not into coloring but this would be great for my daughter. Love that printer too!

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  10. Liz Mays

    August 16, 2016 at 8:32 pm

    This is such a great use of that printer. How fun! You’ll be able to make tons of cute coloring sheets this way.

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  11. valmg @ Mom Knows It All

    August 16, 2016 at 8:58 pm

    I am digging the purple, I haven’t seen those colors. This is a good idea for making activity sheets.

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  12. Sarah

    August 16, 2016 at 9:23 pm

    What a super easy way to make a coloring sheet. I love the idea of making your own coloring sheets at home, will have to give this a try sometime soon!

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  13. Mimi Green

    August 16, 2016 at 9:53 pm

    This is so freaking cool. My daughter would draw up so many freaking things we would be printing all day and all night. lol This would be nice to have when having a birthday party for the kids.

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  14. Annemarie LeBlanc

    August 16, 2016 at 11:21 pm

    My grand daughter would love this! She is a budding artist and works well with crayons and pens. The HP printer did a great job and I can’t believe it is so affordable!

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  15. CourtneyLynne

    August 17, 2016 at 12:45 am

    Omg what a cute coloring sheet!!!! My daughter would love this. So printing this out for her!!!

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  16. Farrah Less G.

    August 17, 2016 at 10:25 am

    Adults are fond of coloring too , to release their stress. This printer is a win-win for the whole family. Fun and at the same time educational for kids. The cupcake design is cute and very creative.

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  17. Robin Rue

    August 17, 2016 at 6:39 pm

    This is so cute. I have never thought to make my own coloring sheets like this before. Great idea.

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  18. Alyssa C

    August 17, 2016 at 9:37 pm

    I am seriously loving your printer! That purple is gorgeous!!!

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  19. cakespy

    August 21, 2016 at 8:17 am

    Well, you just know I love this!!!

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  20. Dawn

    August 22, 2016 at 10:46 am

    I love this idea for when little people come to visit that need something to do that’s fun! And by the way, you are an awesomely talented artist!❤️Dawn

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    • Katie

      August 22, 2016 at 10:48 am

      You are way too kind! 🙂 And probably biased. 😉

      Reply
  21. Kendall

    August 31, 2016 at 3:04 pm

    This is such a cute idea! I love that you can make your own; they’re awesome to have around for when the kids’ friends are over too!

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  22. Takeshi Kenshin

    November 16, 2016 at 5:33 am

    Amazing trick lol. It is very colorful, my kids will be enjoying it

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