Magnolia Blossom Colouring

A grand magnolia blossom opens on a curving branch beside two plump buds and a friendly butterfly. Use creamy white, blush pink, purple-pink, or pale yellow for the thick petals, then choose brown for the branch and green for the leaves. Decorate the butterfly in gentle matching shades and keep the simple cloud light so the blossom remains the star. Use broad, smooth strokes that follow each waxy petal and add slightly deeper colour where one petal tucks behind another. Begin with the biggest shapes and use gentle pressure for pale areas, then press a little more firmly for bold details. Young artists can colour each section with one solid shade, while older children can blend two related colours, add simple dots or stripes, and invent a sunny sky or extra garden details in the open space. As you colour, say the flower name—Magnolia—and notice the special petal, leaf, and stem shapes that help this flower stand out.

◫ A4 size✎ Bold outlines♡ Ages 3–8

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Choose a favourite colour palette
Add a simple background
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Grown-up note: Please supervise printing and choose age-appropriate art materials.