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 […]
Calavera Frida Kahlo: Inspiring others through art
Occasionally I’ll receive an email from someone who was inspired by something I created. It’s a good right-down-to-your-bones feeling to know that something you made with your own hands excited another person enough to make them want to get up and express themselves creatively. Lord knows I’ve been inspired by other artists in just the […]
Riverside Local | Celebrating Dia de los Muertos
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, 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 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 […]
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 […]
Dia de los Muertos: Frida y Diego Paper Collage
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
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 […]