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 […]

Riverside Local | Celebrating Dia de los Muertos

We celebrate Dia de los Muertos by painting our face like calaveras and heading to the Day of the Dead festivities with our family in downtown Riverside.

We celebrate Dia de los Muertos by painting our face like calaveras and heading to our local Day of the Dead festivities with our family in downtown Riverside. Dia de los Muertos was such a lovely celebration this year. Since it landed on a Saturday, we devoted the entire day to painting our faces, spending time […]

Day of the Dead DIY: Sugar Skull Kitchen Toalla (Towel)

In honor of Dia de los Muertos, make your own sugar skull kitchen toalla (towel) using a potato stamp, fabric paint and a white flour sack towel.

In honor of Dia de los Muertos, let’s make your own sugar skull kitchen toalla (towel) using a potato as a stamp. I wanted to share my contribution to the Ofrendas: Celebrando El Dia de Muertos FREE eBook that I told you about earlier this week. I’m in love with any sort of craft idea that […]

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 […]

Dia de los Muertos DIY: Calavera on a Denim Jacket

Spruce up your plain denim jacket with this cool sugar skull made out of felt for Dia de los Muertos. I’m a very practical crafter. That means I won’t make anything unless it has a purpose. I also love to make something just because it looks cool. Still, even though it’s cool, it has to have […]

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 […]

Dia de los Muertos: Frida y Diego Paper Collage

Create your own Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera paper collage for Dia de los Muertos using colored scrapbook paper, scissors, glue and markers.

Create your own Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera collage for Dia de los Muertos using colored paper, scissors and markers. I have an obsession with Frida Kahlo and I’m not ashamed. She will always be my muse–with her creativity, her passion, her style and her life. I love Frida Kahlo and Dia de los Muertos […]

Day of the Dead-inspired Paper Collage for Kids

Using your favorite book for inspiration, make this calavera-inspired paper collage with your kids to celebrate the Mexican tradition of Dia de los Muertos.

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 […]

Celebrating Dia de los Muertos at Disneyland during Halloween

We love the inclusion of Dia de los Muertos + honoring the dead during Disneyland's Halloween Time. Now is the time to come and see the beautiful display!

As a Latino family, Dia de los Muertos is near and dear to our hearts. It felt good for this special day to be recognized at the Disneyland Resort. For the first time ever, I got to experience Mickey’s Halloween Party at the Disneyland resort. This Southern California native has been to the park hundreds […]