If your kids love My Melody as much as Lisa does, there are lots of fun things they can do while they color. These pages give kids a lot of ways to be creative, like making greeting cards out of their artwork or using their artwork to decorate their room. Before we get into all the fun options, let’s look at how coloring My Melody can help kids learn useful skills while they have a great time.
How My Melody Coloring Pages Spark Creativity and Joy in Kids
Coloring My Melody is more than just coloring in lines; it’s an adventure that helps kids develop important skills and spark their creativity. These pages are important for kids because:
Encourages Storytelling: Coloring My Melody is about imagination, not just about colors! Children might dress her differently, arrange a magical environment for her, or even design a whole adventure around her. Lisa once painted My Melody as a fairy princess, then spent an hour narrating to Mike about her magical kingdom! Teaches Patience and Focus: Instructs patience and focus since staying within the lines and choosing the appropriate colors calls for concentration. Something Mike is still working on, this is a fun approach for children to learn patience. Builds Confidence: Ever seen how children combine the wildest colors? This is so because coloring aids in their understanding of combinations and natural sense of color harmony development. While Mike once created a neon green My Melody (and boldly labeled it “Alien Melody”), Lisa enjoys working with pastels. Memory Booster: Children who color activate their visual and motor memory in their brain, enhancing their learning and recall ability. Promotes emotional expression by means of art: Choosing soft blues and purples can be relaxing if they had a difficult day; bright yellows and pinks accentuate happiness.
And here’s the best part. I have published 10 free My Melody coloring pages in PDF format below so your kids can jump right into the fun.
Genius Hack: No More Crayon Mess!
If your kids are like Mike and break crayons or leave them all over the place, try this: Melt crayon pieces in a silicone mold to make new crayons with fun shapes.
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8 Crafts for Kids Using My Melody Coloring Pages
Last weekend, Lisa and Mike were feeling creative, so we grabbed some My Melody coloring pages and turned them into fun crafts! Since I already published 10 free My Melody coloring pages in PDF format right above this article, you can easily print them out and join the fun. Here are eight creative crafts you can make with your kids!
1. My Melody Pop-Up Card
Materials Needed:
Colored My Melody coloring pages (printed and colored) Thick cardstock or construction paper Scissors Glue stick Markers or stickers for decoration
Steps: Fun Tip: To give the card a distinctive and polished look, run patterned washi tape around its edges! Safety Tip: I always cut out the challenging sections while letting Mike practice on simpler shapes since he still learns how to use scissors.
2. My Melody Paper Crown
Materials Needed:
A My Melody coloring page Scissors Glue or tape A strip of cardstock (long enough to fit around a child’s head) Markers and glitter (optional)
Steps: Laminate the My Melody cutout before fastening it if you want the crown to be particularly robust.
3. My Melody Dream Catcher
Materials Needed:
My Melody coloring pages Embroidery hoop or sturdy circular frame Yarn or string Beads and feathers for decoration Glue Hole punch Scissors
Steps: Fun Tip: For a magical nighttime impact, paint some of the webbing glow-in-the-dark.
4. My Melody Pencil Holder
Materials Needed:
An empty tin can or toilet paper roll My Melody coloring pages Glue Decorative tape or stickers
Steps: If your child wants a more robust holder, cover the entire design with clear tape or a Mod Podge layer to guard it from spills.
5. My Melody Paper Fan
Materials Needed:
My Melody coloring pages Popsicle sticks Glue Tape
Steps:
Fun Tip: Coloring the fan with scented markers will make it smell great for use. A fan with a lavender or strawberry scent surprises you rather nicely!
6. My Melody DIY Stickers
Materials Needed:
Colored My Melody coloring pages Packing tape or clear adhesive laminate Scissors Wax paper Double-sided tape (if you want reusable stickers)
Steps: Genius Hack: If you use waterproof laminate, your stickers can go on water bottles and lunchboxes without getting ruined! For more creative sticker-making techniques, visit Crayola’s DIY Sticker Guide.
7. My Melody Paper Dolls
Materials Needed:
My Melody coloring pages Scissors Cardstock Glue Markers for extra decoration Small Velcro dots (for interchangeable outfits)
Steps: Fun Tip: The paper dolls will last much longer if you laminate My Melody and the clothes before adding Velcro! For more paper doll templates and customization ideas, check out First Palette’s Paper Doll Projects.
8. My Melody Wall Garland
Materials Needed:
Several My Melody coloring pages String or ribbon Hole punch Scissors Beads (optional for extra decoration)
Steps: Laminate the My Melody cutouts before stringing them so they last longer and may be used several times. These My Melody crafts were a huge hit at home! Lisa adored making the paper crown, pretending she was a Hello Kitty princess, while Mike had the most fun playing with the paper fan. It was a great way to spend time together and get creative on a quiet afternoon. I hope you and your little ones enjoy these crafts just as much as we did. Do not forget, I have published 10 free My Melody coloring pages in PDF format right above this article, so be sure to download and print them for more crafting fun. Let me know in the comments which craft your kids loved the most.
