Day of the Dead Printable + eBook

A simple way to introduce the concept of Day of the Dead to your kids is through arts and crafts. If your children are anything like mine, they love to color and use scissors. I’ve discovered that I have their full and complete attention while they are coloring and drawing. Sure, their heads are down and their hands […]

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 […]

Day of the Dead-inspired Paper Collage for Kids

Make this calaca-inspired paper collage with your kids to celebrate the Mexican tradition of Dia de los Muertos. This is a great project to sit down and do with your kids. I’ve shared this before, but the second my kids see me start crafting, they immediately want to join in on the fun. What kind […]

DIY Batik: Glue Resist Fabric Prints

Love the look of traditional batik but intimidated by the process? Make your “batik” prints on fabric using a simple glue resist method. I have a confession to make. When I was in third grade, I wanted to be an artist. When I was in seventh grade, I wanted to be a marine biologist (until […]

Kids craft: Favorite Food Collage

One of my absolutely favorite art projects to do is collage. What exactly is a collage, you may be wondering. col·lage   /kəˈläZH/ Noun  A form of art in which various materials such as photographs and pieces of paper or fabric are arranged and stuck to a backing.  A composition made in this way. I’ve done […]