Dia De Los Muertos (Day Of The Dead) Coloring Pages (Free PDF printables)

🎨6 Unique Ways to Upcycle Dia De Los Muertos (Day Of The Dead) Coloring Pages

Showcase your Dia De Los Muertos (Day Of The Dead) coloring pages with these clever and inspiring craft ideas.

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   Skull Lantern Luminaries

   Transform your coloring pages into glowing luminaries by cutting out skull designs from the pages. Use pages featuring intricate calaveras with bold lines for best results. Glue the cutouts onto vellum or parchment paper, creating a wrap-around design.

   Place a LED tealight inside a glass jar or a small vase, then wrap the vellum design around the outside. Secure it with a bit of tape or glue. Watch as the light shines through the details, casting enchanting patterns inspired by the Day of the Dead celebrations.

   
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   Marigold Garland Magic

   Create a vibrant garland using coloring pages featuring marigold flowers, a symbol of the Dia De Los Muertos festivities. Color and cut out marigold shapes from your pages, ensuring you have a variety of sizes.

   Using a needle and thread, string the flowers together, alternating between large and small cutouts. Hang the garland across a mantel, window, or doorway to bring a touch of festive brightness to your home.

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   Catrina Mask Masterpiece

   Use coloring pages depicting La Catrina, the elegant skeletal figure, as a base for crafting a stunning mask. Color the page, focusing on adding vibrant hues to the intricate patterns.

   Carefully cut out the face and eye holes, then attach it to a piece of thin cardboard for sturdiness. Use a craft stick or elastic to secure it as a mask. Add embellishments like feathers, beads, or glitter to emphasize the flamboyant spirit of La Catrina.

   
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   Sugar Skull Wall Art

   Elevate your colored sugar skull pages into unique wall art. Once colored, cut out the skulls and mount them on a canvas or thick cardboard.

   Use acrylic paint to create a vibrant background on the canvas, incorporating traditional Mexican colors like turquoise, red, and orange. Glue the skulls onto the canvas and add dimensional elements like fabric flowers or sequins for an eye-catching piece of decor.

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   Altar Offering Boxes

   Craft mini offering boxes using your coloring pages as decorative covers. Color pages with symbols like candles, skulls, or marigolds, and cut them to fit small cardboard boxes.

   Glue the pages onto the boxes, covering all sides. Use these as part of your ofrenda (altar) during Dia De Los Muertos, filling them with small tokens or sweets to honor loved ones.

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   Memory Keepsake Journal

   Create a personalized journal cover using coloring pages with memorial symbols such as altars, skulls, or family scenes. Color the pages and cut them to fit the front and back of a plain notebook.

   Glue the pages onto the notebook, then seal with a layer of clear adhesive film for durability. Use this journal to jot down memories, thoughts, or stories related to the Day of the Dead, keeping the tradition alive through personal reflection.