BEST Day of the Dead Crafts for Kids and Adults

Elevate your Dia de Muertos celebrations with vibrant and meaningful Day of the Dead crafts for kids and the entire family. There’s something for everyone in this colorful roundup!

Día de los Muertos is my favorite holiday and I’ve decided to share some creative crafts for Day of the Dead that will surely add life to your home.

EDIBLE CALAVERA ORNAMENTS

Transform flour tortillas into these edible calaveras de azúcar ornaments. Using flour tortillas is the shortcut to making these adorable buñuelos.

DAY OF THE DEAD MARSHMALLOW SUGAR SKULL POPS

These adorable Day of the Dead Marshmallow Sugar Skull Pops require just marshmallows, lollipop sticks, and edible markers to make! They’re perfect for all ages.

sugar skull marshmallow DIY — Image: Melissa Bailey

CALAVERA COOKIES

This calavera sugar cookie recipe includes flavors you’d find in pan de muerto and decorated with marigold petals. It elevates basic sugar cookies for Day of the Dead.

ÁRBOL DE LA VIDA (DAY OF THE DEAD TREE OF LIFE)

Learn how to make a beautiful Day of the Dead Tree of Life with step-by-step instructions! I’ve also included a supply list and ways I honor my deceased loved ones.

MEXICAN SUGAR SKULLS

Handmade calaveras de azúcar require a little more skill and a sugar skull mold, but once you get the hang of it, they’re worth learning to make. If making them yourself seems like too much work, you can always order a sugar skull kit from Latina-owned, The Sugar Skull Company.

calaveras de azucar — Image: Flan and Apple Pie

TISSUE PAPER MARIGOLD FLOWERS

If fresh marigold flowers aren’t available to you, these tissue paper marigolds are a fun activity for kids and adults, alike. I once made a handful of huge ones for my altar. Be sure to check out the significance of different flowers for Dia de los Muertos!

MINI NICHOS FOR DAY OF THE DEAD

These mini Dia de Muertos nichos are a perfect way to create a tiny altar for someone you’re honoring. You an use empty Altoids mint tins or small boxes (like ones you get with costume jewelry) to create your nichos.

nichos para dia de los muertos — Image: Mami Talks

SUGAR SKULL EMBROIDERY

I’ve been into embroidering since I was in high school and this embroidered sugar skull is perfect for beginner adults and teens.

day of the dead embroidery — Image: Live Colorful

MINI PAPEL PICADO GARLAND

Creating your own mini papel picado garland adds a personal touch to any altar! The great thing about this Mexican banner is that it comes with a printable papel picado template so all you have to do is print, cut, and string it! Be sure to check out my post on papel picado and its significance on Day of the Dead.

Day of the Dead Papel Picado — Image: Mami talks

PAINTED SUGAR SKULL ROCKS

My kids love painting rocks, and you can get super creative with all of the colorful sugar skull designs on these adorable stone sugar skulls.

sugar skull rock art — Image: Alisa Burke

SUGAR SKULL KITCHEN TOWEL

Create your own sugar skull kitchen towel with a potato stamp! I love this idea by Pear Mama, and the possibilities of what you can create are endless.

potato stamp sugar skull — Image: Pear Mama

DAY OF THE DEAD FLOWER CROWN

I love this Day of the Dead flower crown tutorial by Crafty Chica! I never knew how to add that extra halo crown and her tutorial has step-by-step images so you can whip it up in no time.