Celebrated on November 1 and 2, Day of the Dead honors the memory of
departed souls, welcoming them back to celebrate the best of life.
Families decorate grave sites with marigolds and set up stunning altars.
Streets flutter with paper banners. Store windows glisten with sugar
skulls. Skeleton figures grin rakishly from every corner. Day of the
Dead Crafts is filled with dozens of terrific projects that allow you to
participate in the excitement of the holiday while expressing your own
creativity. You'll enjoy showcasing these unique, fun, and meaningful
projects throughout the year.
Inside you'll find step-by-step instructions, ideas, and inspiration
for a wide range of projects, including:
- Calaveras, those comical and clever skeleton figures caught in the act
of enjoying life's favorite activities
- Masks and skulls made from paper mache, gourds, and even sugar
- A meaningful and artistic ofrenda, or altar, to honor those who have
passed
- Necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and more to wear day or night
- Pieces guaranteed to liven up any decor
Colorful, whimsical, and often dramatic, Day of the Dead art is steeped
in rich history and symbolism. The projects in Day of the Dead Crafts
honor the traditional, while taking advantage of today's materials for a
fresh and exciting twist.
