Bear Outline

Looking for a bear outline for your next craft or activity? We’ve got you covered with 16 beary adorable outlines in a variety of sizes and shapes! These templates are perfect for kids and adults to use as stencils, coloring pages, or for other creative projects.

Unleash your wild side with 49 free printable pages featuring bears of all kinds! Use these bear templates for crafting, educational activities, decorations, or whenever you need a cute and cuddly bear shape.

Keep reading for fun and creative ideas on how to bring these bear templates to life!

RELATED: Clay Bear

 

Instructions for how to use these bear templates:

1. Scroll down and find the page you want.
2. Click on any of the photos below, or on the text links below them. A printable PDF file will open in a new window. (NOTE: The images themselves are not printable quality.)
3. Print the PDF on 8.5 inch by 11 inch, letter sized paper.

Fun things to do with an outline of a bear:

Each of these bear outlines have both a detailed version and a full-outline version. Here are some fun ways to use them:

• Get creative with a bear template! Use it as a pattern or stencil for endless craft and activity ideas.
• Turn it into a fun coloring page! Add unique details inside the bear outline, shade its fur, or design a whole scene around it.
• Transform your bear with texture! Decorate it using tissue paper, construction paper, or even fabric scraps for a 3D effect.
• Make a fun kids craft! Cut out the bear outline and add glue, glitter, pom-poms, or buttons to bring it to life.
• Create adorable decor! Trace the bear onto construction paper or cardstock and cut it out for window decorations, bulletin boards, or wall art.
• Design personalized greeting cards! Use the bear outline to make handmade cards or party invitations decorated with markers, stickers, or paint.
• Sew a cute applique! Turn one of our simple bear outlines into a sewing or quilting pattern for fabric projects.
• Bring the bear to life with woodworking! Use the shape as a pattern for scroll saw projects, laser cutting, or DIY wooden decor.
• Make learning fun! Use the bear templates to play a matching game, create a spot-the-difference challenge, or inspire an educational activity.

Bear Outline #1

This classic bear outline is a versatile printable template, perfect for woodland animal crafts, school projects, and DIY decorations. Whether you’re creating a grizzly bear stencil, a bear-themed coloring page, or a cutout for a nature craft, this design is great for all ages!

Detailed Bear Outline #1 Options:

Large (1 per page)

Medium (2 per page)

Small (6 per page)

Bear Template #1 Options:

Large (1 per page)

Medium (2 per page)

Small (6 per page)

Bear Outline #2

A timeless bear head outline that works as a coloring page, stencil, or cutout. Ideal for kids crafts, classroom activities, or forest animal projects, this printable bear template is fun to decorate and personalize.

Detailed Bear Outline #2 Options:

Large (1 per page)

Medium (2 per page)

Small (6 per page)

Bear Template #2 Options:

Large (1 per page)

Medium (2 per page)

Small (6 per page)

Bear Outline #3

This standing bear silhouette captures the majestic look of a grizzly or black bear. Use it for wildlife-themed crafts, nature education, or rustic wall art. Perfect for preschool activities, scrapbooking, or even DIY woodcraft projects!

Detailed Bear Outline #3 Options:

Large (1 per page)

Medium (2 per page)

Small (6 per page)

Bear Template #3 Options:

Large (1 per page)

Medium (2 per page)

Small (6 per page)

Bear Outline #4

This cute teddy bear outline is perfect for kids crafts, baby shower decorations, and birthday invitations. Use it for nursery decor, greeting cards, or as a fun stencil for painting and scrapbooking.

Detailed Bear Outline #4 Options:

Large (1 per page)

Medium (2 per page)

Small (6 per page)

Bear Template #4 Options:

Large (1 per page)

Medium (2 per page)

Small (6 per page)

Bear Outline #5

A sweet teddy bear face outline that’s great for preschool crafts, stuffed animal-themed decorations, and fun art projects. Add your own details (like eyes, a nose, and a bowtie) to the full outline to make your bear extra adorable!

Detailed Bear Outline #5 Options:

Large (1 per page)

Medium (2 per page)

Small (6 per page)

Bear Template #5 Options:

Large (1 per page)

Medium (2 per page)

Small (6 per page)

Bear Outline #6

Capture the cool, wintry look of a polar bear with this printable outline! Use it for Arctic animal crafts, winter-themed decorations, or holiday projects. Great for kids learning about wildlife and nature.

Detailed Bear Outline #6 Options:

Large (1 per page)

Medium (2 per page)

Small (6 per page)

Bear Template #6 Options:

Large (1 per page)

Medium (2 per page)

Small (6 per page)

Bear Outline #7

This sitting bear template is ideal for storybook crafts, cozy woodland scenes, and DIY stickers or labels. It’s also perfect for kindergarten activities, homeschool projects, or creating your own bear-themed greeting cards.

Detailed Bear Outline #7 Options:

Large (1 per page)

Medium (2 per page)

Small (6 per page)

Bear Template #7 Options:

Large (1 per page)

Medium (2 per page)

Small (6 per page)

Bear Outline #8

A stealthy crouching bear in a realistic wildlife pose — perfect for nature crafts, scouting projects, and outdoor-themed scrapbooking. Great for anyone wanting to create a grizzly bear or brown bear silhouette!

Detailed Bear Outline #8 Options:

Large (1 per page)

Medium (2 per page)

Small (6 per page)

Bear Template #8 Options:

Large (1 per page)

Medium (2 per page)

Small (6 per page)

Where to buy:

You can purchase Low-Mess Crafts for Kids from Amazon, or wherever books are sold:

Amazon | Barnes and Noble | Books-A-Million | Indiebound | Amazon Canada