Spinning Sun Petal Mandala with a Cross at the Center

A large round mandala fills the page, ringed by an outer border of pointed, leaf-shaped petals that all sweep in the same direction like a spinning sun. Each petal holds its own small pattern, such as curved bands, tiny teardrops, and little dotted circles. Inside the petals sits a thin ring of beads and scalloped arches. The center has a small square inside a circle, with four wide petal shapes spreading out like a cross, each one filled with swirls and narrow sections. Feather-like leaves and small flower clusters fill the spaces between them. The lines are fine and the sections are small, so it suits older kids, teens, and adults who like detailed work. Try fine-tip markers or sharp colored pencils, and use one color family for the outer petals and a contrasting set for the center cross so the layers stand out. It is free to print and works well for a quiet afternoon.