Make Custom Mother’s Day Coloring Pages from Photos with Chat GPT

So I love the photo to image tools in latest Chat GPT version, so I wanted to demo a quick, easy, and free way to create your own personalized mother’s day coloring pages for the kids in your ministry or family. I’d use this as an easy craft for Mother’s Day Sunday School or simply share this video with parents in your ministry if they want to try it at home.

Step 1 – Take a quick “mother and child” photo

Step 2 – Use the Chat GPT app or website.

Start a new chat. Upload the picture. Ask Chat GPT to make it a coloring page. Repeat as needed.

Here’s the instructions (prompt) that I used in my examples:

Let’s make a coloring page for mother’s Day with thick lines and lots of white space and a balloon letter caption that says “I love mom” for the kids to color at Sunday school.

Step 3 – Print the pages for the kids to enjoy.

• If your printer isn’t connected to your phone just login your Chat GPT from the PC and you’ll have all your images waiting for you.
• Depending on your printer settings, you may need to select “scale to printable area” if the images are slightly longer than your standard sheet of paper.

Timing – Allow 2-3 minutes for each image to be processed (April 2025 speeds).

If you’re going to make these custom Mother’s Day coloring sheets at church, I would snap the photo at Sunday School drop-off and explain that you’re making a custom coloring page. For a smaller class the assistant teacher could take over while you process the photos and print.

How-To Make Custom Mother’s Day Coloring Pages from Photos for Personalized Kids’ Crafts with Chat GPT

So here is the longer “directions” when I ask Chat GPT how to do what I just showed you above. So, obviously robots like to over-complicate things.

I’m including it here in case I left out something important – but I think you’ve got this!

Happy Mother’s Day!

Creating Custom Mother’s Day Coloring Pages

To create personalized Mother’s Day coloring pages for kids, follow these simple steps:

1. Prepare Your Photo
   Choose a photo of Mom or a meaningful image for the coloring page.
2. Upload Photo to a Photo Editor
   Use a program like Photoshop or an online tool to convert the photo to a black and white sketch outline.
3. Enhance the Image
   Adjust sharpness and contrast to make lines distinct and easy for kids to color.
4. Request Outline from ChatGPT
   Ask ChatGPT to help create a description of the outline or add any specific elements.
5. Print and Craft
   Print the coloring page, cut out areas as needed, and let the kids get crafting!

Make sure to take your time and enjoy the creative process!

Thought for 10 seconds

Here’s a detailed, step‑by‑step guide to turn any favorite photo into a custom Mother’s Day coloring page—using ChatGPT (with or without image upload capabilities)—and then weave it into a fun personalized kids’ craft.

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Materials You’ll Need

• Photo of mom (digital file, preferably high‑contrast)
• ChatGPT account (GPT‑4 with or without image support will work)
• Optional image‑editing software (Photoshop, GIMP, or a free online “photo to coloring page” converter like RapidResizer)
• Printer and plain white paper or light cardstock
• Basic craft supplies
  • Crayons, colored pencils, or markers
  • Scissors
  • Glue or double‑sided tape
  • Construction paper, cardstock, or a simple frame

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Step 1: Choose and Prep Your Photo

1. Pick a clear, well‑lit portrait where Mom is easily distinguishable from the background.
2. Crop tightly around her face and shoulders so the coloring page will focus on her expression.
3. Save your cropped image as a JPEG or PNG.

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Step 2: Convert the Photo into Line Art

You have two main routes:

A. Using ChatGPT’s Multimodal (Image) Input

1. If your ChatGPT plan supports image uploads, upload the cropped photo in the chat.
2. Prompt: “Please convert this photo into a simple black‑and‑white line art suitable for a kids’ coloring page. Keep the details clear but not too intricate.”
3. Download the line‑art that ChatGPT returns.

B. Using an Online Converter or Image‑Editor

1. Upload your photo to a site like RapidResizer’s “Photo to Sketch” tool (or open it in Photoshop/GIMP).
2. Adjust settings: increase contrast, set threshold to produce a crisp black‑and‑white outline.
3. Clean up any stray specks or overly‑dark areas by hand‑erasing in your editor.
4. Export the result as a PNG.

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Step 3: Polish Your Coloring Page in ChatGPT

Even if you used an external tool, ChatGPT can help you add fun flair:

1. Upload your newly created line art back into ChatGPT (if possible) and say: “Add a decorative ‘Happy Mother’s Day!’ banner above the portrait, and a little floral border around it, but keep it simple enough for young children to color.”
2. Or, if you can’t upload again, ask ChatGPT to: “Write me a short printed caption underneath—about four to six words—celebrating Mom, that I can type in manually below the image.”

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Step 4: Layout & Print

1. Open a blank document (Word, Google Docs, or your favorite layout tool).
2. Insert the line‑art at the top, leaving space for the banner and caption.
3. Type in the ChatGPT‑generated banner text and caption, selecting a clear, kid‑friendly font (e.g., Comic Sans, Century Schoolbook).
4. Center everything on an 8½×11″ page.
5. Print on plain white paper or light cardstock.

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Step 5: Personalize the Craft

1. ChatGPT can help brainstorm: “Suggest three simple craft ideas using this coloring page—one that becomes a folded card, one that’s a framed keepsake, and one that’s turned into a bookmark.”
2. Choose the kids’ favorite idea and gather any extra supplies you need (e.g., construction‑paper backing for a card, a small frame, ribbon for a bookmark).

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Step 6: Assemble the Kids’ Activity

1. Set up a coloring station with crayons or markers.
2. Guide the kids to color Mom’s portrait and the decorative elements.
3. Help them cut, fold, and glue as per the chosen craft idea.
4. Encourage kids to write a little message on the back or inside—ChatGPT can help craft a one‑sentence prompt if you like, e.g.: “Write two things you love about mom.”

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Step 7: Final Touches & Presentation

• Add embellishments like glitter, stickers, or ribbon.
• Let it dry fully (if using glue or glitter).
• Deliver with love—kids can hand it to Mom on Mother’s Day morning!

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Tips for Success

• Keep it simple: young children do best with bold outlines and minimal small details.
• Test‑print one copy to ensure lines aren’t too faint or too busy.
• Use color prompts: “Mom loves purple—what shades could we use?”—to help kids make color choices.
• Save your ChatGPT prompts in a note so you can re‑use or refine them next year!

With these steps, you’ll be able to leverage both AI and simple craft techniques to create a heartfelt, one‑of‑a‑kind Mother’s Day gift that kids will adore making—and Mom will cherish forever.