Arts & Crafts

Día de los Muertos is a celebration of expression! Dedicated to remembering and honoring those that have passed before us, it is also centrally focused on the artistic expression of the living through the creation of ofrendas, arts, decorating, cooking, and more.

Artistic expressions through art projects and crafts like the ones below can make your Día de los Muertos an especially personal holiday to get the whole family and friends together to make art!

Altars
The primary tradition connected with the Día de los Muertos holiday is the building of altars or ofrendas (offerings) honoring the deceased.

• Building an Altar at home
• Glossary of Altar Terms

Calaveras

• Day of the Dead masks, or Calacas
• Paper mache skulls (Instructions to make your own)
• Sugar Skulls

Make up

• Face painting
• Day of the Dead makeup tutorial

Decorative Items

• Paper marigolds
• Making paper marigolds
• How to make a paper flower for Dia de los Muertos

• Papel Picado
• Papel Picado Pattern (1-page pdf - Courtesy Storyboard Toys)