Ribbon Coloring Pages

Ribbon in a Butterfly Bow

Ribbon is a decoration made by tying long, thin cloth.
When you make loops on the left and right and tie it tight in the middle, it is called a butterfly bow.
It got this name because it looks like a butterfly spreading its wings.
The first coloring page shows a big Ribbon tied in a butterfly bow.

Let's Look at the Shape of Ribbon

Ribbon tied in a butterfly bow has a knot in the middle, puffy loops on the left and right, and two tails hanging down.
The tips of the tails are often cut into a V shape.
The loops and tails have folds in the cloth to give them a soft, fluffy shape.

Used in So Many Places

Ribbon is used in lots of places all around you.
It is used in hair accessories to tie up hair, on the front of clothes, and on gift boxes.
Just adding one Ribbon makes things so much cuter and prettier!
The second coloring page has Ribbon with polka dots, stripes, and Ribbon on a gift box, too.

Ribbon as a Symbol

Ribbon is also used as a symbol to share your feelings.
Just like a heart symbol, it tells the person looking at it, "I care about you."
Color it in your favorite colors to make your very own Ribbon!

Ribbon Used Since Long Ago

Ribbon has been used all over the world for a very long time as a decoration for clothes and hair.
Kings and noble people in Europe used to decorate their clothes with lots of Ribbon.
Even today, you can find Ribbon in many places, like on dresses, school uniforms, and hats.
If you change the color, thickness, or way you tie Ribbon, the look changes completely!

Different Ways to Use Ribbon

Ribbon is not just for decoration. You can also use it to tie things together!
You can tie a bouquet of flowers or close a bag of snacks.
Just one Ribbon can hold things together in a super cute way.
Ribbon is also used on Sports Day medals and award pins.
Sometimes, you can tell what kind of celebration it is just by looking at the color of the Ribbon!

Pick Your Favorite Color

For the first Ribbon, try coloring it with one color you like best.
Red, pink, light blue, or yellow. Any color looks great on Ribbon!

Color the Wrinkles Darker

Look closely at the loops and tails of Ribbon. You can see wrinkle lines, right?
If you color around the wrinkle lines with a slightly darker shade of the same color, the cloth will look soft and puffy.
If you leave the parts far from the wrinkles bright, Ribbon will look shiny and smooth!

Use Two Colors for Polka Dots and Stripes

For the second picture with polka dots, try coloring Ribbon with two colors: a main color and a polka dot color.
White dots on red, or white dots on navy blue look super cute!
For the stripe pattern, just switch between two colors one after the other. It makes Ribbon really stand out!

Have Fun with Present Boxes

When you color a present box, use different colors for the box and Ribbon.
It is fun to think of combinations, like a gold Ribbon on a red box, or a pink Ribbon on a white box!

Try a Two-Color Gradient

For the loops of Ribbon, make the middle dark and the edges light. This makes Ribbon have a lovely gradient color!
The secret is to use colors that are close to each other, like pink and white, or light blue and blue.

Make the Knot Darker to Tie It Together

Color the knot in the middle a little darker than the loops and tails. This makes all of Ribbon look nice and neat!

What the Pink Ribbon Means

Have you ever seen a small pink Ribbon mark?
This is called the pink Ribbon. It is a symbol used all over the world to share how important it is to find and treat a disease called breast cancer early.
Ribbons are not just for decoration. They can also be marks that share important messages.

Practice Tying a Bow

Tying a bow is the same way you tie your shoelaces!
Make a loop with one side, wrap the other string around it, push through to make a second loop, and pull. That makes a butterfly shape!
It might be hard at first, but if you practice, you will get really good at it.

A Ribbon Is a Symbol for Special Days

Ribbons are often used on special days, like on birthday presents or as chest decorations for school entry ceremonies.
Seeing a Ribbon makes you feel happy, maybe because it reminds you of those fun times.

Ribbon Colors Have Meanings, Too

Besides the pink Ribbon, there are other Ribbon marks that have different meanings depending on their color.