Pretty Floral Designs to Print & Color!

I've been working as a designer in all kinds of capacities for some time now and have developed some skills that allow me to create things that are fun to share. One of my favorite creative activities is making patterns - floral, geometric, random, nautical, rustic, abstract, you name it. For me the creation of the forms that make the patterns are fun. So is adding color. Recently I thought... why not make some coloring pages? I did and they've been so enjoyable to make and color (pencil and/or crayon are my favorite choices) I decided to share some with my readers now and again.

The designs I'm sharing here will print at 8x10" on a letter-sized sheet of paper. If you want a really great experience coloring I suggest buying some inexpensive watercolor paper from Michaels or Targer or wherever. Cut the page to 8.5x11" and print via the sheet-feeder. The color of whatever media you use - pencil, pen, crayon - will be pretty spectacular.

All artwork was hand drawn by Helen Ziga (aka Crafty In Cobb). These downloads are for personal use only. The graphics cannot be used in any capacity for any product development, design or applied to products for sale. This includes, but is not exclusive to, cards, posters, mugs, art prints, textiles, etc.

Today's theme is FLORAL. I'll post more pages now and again and will announce on Facebook and Instagram whenever I do. ENJOY!

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