How to Color a Bumblebee

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To color in a bumblebee properly we need a reference photo. Our Bumblebee Rubber Stamp is such a popular design so this post is devoted to a step by step reference so you can easily color yours.

There are 3 areas of yellow and 3 areas of black on a typical bumblebee. Starting with the head is the color black.

We have a free printable to view as a .pdf also. Click here to view the file (opens new window).

This stamp allows you to use your favorite yellow and gray shades.

Deep Red Stamps featured in this post:

Bumblebee Rubber Stamp

French Candy Label Rubber Stamp

Daisy Woodcut Rubber Stamp

Filmstrip Rubber Stamp

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