Heart Wreath Coloring Page

Layers of leaves form a full heart on this heart wreath coloring page, with roses, daisies and bunches of round berries tucked in along the way. A big bow sits at the top, held by a long ribbon that loops up to a nail. The wreath hangs on a plank door with wood grain, knots and a metal handle. A small wooden sign that says WELCOME hangs inside the open center.

This is a detailed page for ages 10 and up, and adults tend to enjoy it most. Set aside an hour. The leaves repeat all the way around, which makes the work slow in a pleasant way.

How the wreath is built

Look closely and you will see two kinds of leaves. Larger ones fan out along the outer and inner edges. A row of smaller leaves runs down the middle, lying over the rest. There are four roses and four daisies spaced around the heart, with clusters of three berries between them.

That rhythm is the fun of it. Flower, leaves, berries, leaves, flower. Once your eye picks up the beat, your hand will follow, and you stop having to think about every shape.

Heart wreath coloring page color ideas

Deep greens with red roses make a warm winter or Valentine look. For spring, switch to light greens, peach roses and yellow daisies. A fall wreath works too, using orange, rust and gold leaves.

• Three greens, from pale mint to dark forest, placed at random
• Dusty rose flowers with gray green leaves on a white door
• Red berries and white daisies for a clean, classic pair

Give the door some thought as well. The planks alternate, so try two wood tones, one light and one darker. A painted blue or sage door also looks lovely behind green leaves, and it makes the wreath pop.

Getting depth into the leaves

Pick your darkest green and color the leaves closest to the back first. Then use lighter greens on the leaves lying on top. Dark behind and light in front is the oldest trick in the book, and it works every time.

Each leaf has a thin center vein. Press a little harder along one side of that line, and the leaf will seem to fold. Doing this on even a third of the leaves is enough to wake up the whole wreath.

Keep your pencils sharp and color the small berries last. A tiny white dot left on each one makes it look wet and round. If you use markers, test each one on a scrap first, since the door can streak if you go slowly.

Where the word comes from

The word wreath traces back to an Old English word meaning band, which suits a ring of leaves very well. In ancient Greece and Rome, a wreath could show a person's rank or success. Winners at the ancient Olympic Games were given a wreath of olive as their prize, and no medal at all.

Today we are more likely to see one hanging on a door or a wall, especially at Christmas. A heart shape gives that old custom a fresh, friendly twist.

Display it or send it

Trim the page along the frame and mount it on a sheet of dark card. It fits a standard frame, and it makes a thoughtful housewarming gift. Write the family name on the sign instead of WELCOME if you want to make it personal.

You can also cut out only the wreath and tape it to your own front door for a day or two. Guests always notice something handmade, and a paper wreath costs next to nothing.

More wreaths and leaves

For the holiday version, see the Christmas wreath coloring page. The fall wreath coloring page has autumn leaves in a round ring. If you want more flowers around a heart, try the heart with flowers coloring page.

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