DIY: Calavera Block Prints

Make your own block prints for Dia de los Muertos using a Speedball carving block found at your local arts and crafts store. I’ve always been enchanted by woodblock prints. This technique, originated in East Asia, has been around for centuries. As an artist, there are mediums that we learn and implement in our work […]

Dollar Store DIY: Calavera Rag Garland

Make this simple Dia de los Muertos-inspired garland made from dollar store foam skulls, jute twine, markers and Mexican fabric.

Make this simple Dia de los Muertos-inspired garland made from dollar store foam skulls, jute twine and Mexican fabric. In case you haven’t noticed, I’ve been on the hunt for crafting goodies from the dollar store that I can diy this month. It’s not something I planned on–I just grabbed a bunch of cool stuff […]

Dollar Store Diy: Sugar Skull Travel Mug

Transform an inexpensive dollar store mug with a fun Day of the Dead-themed design your kids will love to color. Now that I’m a converted dollar store shopper, I’m always on the hunt for fun things I can diy and craft with from the local dollar store. Last month,  Crafty Chica made these adorable Oilcloth […]

Video: Sugar Skull Makeup for Kids

Watch this YouTube video and learn how to paint the perfect sugar skull makeup on your child to celebrate Day of the Dead.

Dia de los Muertos is upon us! Bring on the dancing calacas. Can you feel the Danza drumbeat in synch with your heartbeat? The smell of sage and copal making the air misty and white. Your hair rustling in the cool Fall air. Candlelight, altars, pan de muertos and marigolds. My kids have grown to […]