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How to Color a Christmas Gift Box With Markers for Cute Holiday Pages

How to Color a Christmas Gift Box With Markers for Cute Holiday Pages

Dec 12, 2025

How to Color a Kawaii Christmas Gift Box With Markers for Cute Holiday Pages

Coloring Christmas gift boxes is one of the cutest ways to bring cozy holiday charm into your cute coloring pages, kawaii Christmas illustrations, and Southern Lotus Coloring Books. These four easy styles are perfect for beginners and experienced colorists who love alcohol marker coloring, fuzzy textures, pastel accents, and cozy festive themes.

Whether you enjoy cute holiday coloring pages, kawaii gift box tutorials, or relaxing marker blending, these step-by-step guides will help your Christmas pages look bright, warm, and beautifully playful.

1. Starry Pattern Gift Box

Kawaii starry Christmas gift box coloring tutorial

The Starry Pattern gift box uses a soft festive palette perfect for kawaii Christmas coloring pages, cute holiday illustrations, and cozy projects inside Southern Lotus Coloring Books.

Colors used: Y2, R150, G270, YR3, R180, GY43, white acrylic pen

  • Fill the base using Y2, R150, and G270 for the yellow, red, and green sections.
  • Add soft shadows with YR3, R180, and GY43 to deepen the festive tones.
  • Create dotted textures on the lid and bow using matching acrylic markers.
  • Finish with star accents using a white acrylic pen for a bright Christmas sparkle.

2. Santa Box Gift Style

Kawaii Santa gift box coloring tutorial

The Santa Box design brings warm holiday charm to your kawaii Christmas coloring pages, making it perfect for cozy winter illustrations in Southern Lotus Coloring Books.

Colors used: YR33, R150, E060, E130, R180, BG070, FY020, white acrylic pen

  • Fill the red and brown areas with R150, E060, and E130 for a warm Santa look.
  • Add shadows and gray dots using R180 and BG070 around the lid and fluffy trim.
  • Draw stripes and add dots with R150, soft pinks, and FY020 for festive highlights.
  • Finish the belt pattern and fluffy edges using a white acrylic pen for crisp contrast.

3. Gingerbread Gift Box

Cute gingerbread Christmas gift box coloring tutorial

This Gingerbread gift box uses warm cookie tones perfect for cute Christmas coloring pages, cozy winter illustrations, and sweet festive themes in Southern Lotus Coloring Books.

Colors used: R19, Y9, R3, BG2, R8, E110, E260, CGL09, G130, white acrylic pen

  • Fill the cookie base with E110 and E260, then add red accents using R19, R3, and R8.
  • Deepen shadows with darker tones such as BG2 and CGL09 for a richer gingerbread look.
  • Add frosting and bow details using acrylic markers in red, green, and white.
  • Finish with festive dots using a white acrylic pen and matching accent colors.

4. Cozy Stripes Gift Box

Kawaii cozy stripes Christmas gift box coloring tutorial

The Cozy Stripes box is simple, bright, and perfect for beginners practicing alcohol marker coloring, kawaii Christmas pages, and relaxing cozy art sessions.

Colors used: Y2, R3, R9, GY8, G7, R6, R8, Y10, white & yellow acrylic pens

  • Fill the base with Y2, R3, R9, GY8, and G7 to create a warm holiday palette.
  • Add deeper shadows using R6, R8, and Y10 around the bow and box edges.
  • Draw diagonal stripes using red and green acrylic markers to create the cozy pattern.
  • Finish with soft highlights using white and yellow acrylic pens for a glowing festive touch.

With these cozy and kawaii gift box styles, you’re ready to bring warm holiday charm into your Christmas coloring pages. To practice the techniques in this tutorial, enjoy the free printable PDF below and color along at your own pace. Wishing you a relaxing and joyful coloring session!

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