I love beautiful crafts but am actually not the most crafty person myself. So when a friend and I started talking about the beauty of Day of the Dead she offered to share create an easy Dia de los Muertos Papel Picado that even I can make! Dia de los Muertos crafts were never so easy, but for those of us who aren’t inclined to DIY, I’ve included a list of where to buy papel picado below as well.
Related: Learn About Mexican Day of the Dead
Dia de los Muertos Papel Picado
Day of the Dead Papel Picado
Papel Picado is a banner seen throughout Mexico during the holidays. The Day of the Dead decoration has become super trendy in recent years and can even be found in big stores like Micheals. The traditional craft is made of intricately cut tissue paper and takes a significant amount of time. Using colorful dollies (or dying white dollies yourself) in the discount bins at Michaels, I knew that I could whip up a similar look in a lot less time!
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Papel Picado Banners
To make these faux Papel Picado, all you’ll need:
- Colorful doilies
- Ribbon
- Scissors
- Fabric Glue
Start by folding each doily in half, then cutting along the fold.
Put fabric glue along the top of the doily, right along with the cut. Press the ribbon down right on top of the glue.
Repeat, putting the doily halves in random color order. Make your banner as long or as short as you like!
Related: Day of the Dead Printables
Papel Picado Dia de los Muertos
Where to Buy Papel Picado
Visit many flea markets and you may find papel picado or just check out these authentic Mexican crafts on Amazon! Some you can even customize by message or color. We’ve bought a few and they are great quality.
5 pack – 60 feet total – Mexican Papel Picado
White Papel Picado for Wedding or Baptism
Dia de los Muertos Papel Picado
Not traditional, this Dia de los Muertos papel picado is colorful, fun and easy to make! Papel picado is intricately cut tissue paper, but we've got a new spin! Just a few supplies and you can create a fun Day of the Dead banner to celebrate.
Materials
- To make these faux Papel Picado, all you’ll need:
- Colorful doilies
- Ribbon
- Scissors
- Fabric Glue
Instructions
Start by folding each doily in half, then cutting along the fold.
Put fabric glue along the top of the doily, right along with the cut. Press the ribbon down right on top of the glue.
Repeat, putting the doily halves in random color order. Make your banner as long or as short as you like!
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