A great way to dress this skull up is to decorate him with patterns symbolic of the Mexican holiday “Dia De Los Muertos”, it’s called “Day of the Dead” in English and they celebrate and honor their relatives who’ve passed on! It’s a very beautiful holiday which is recognized on November 1st. Check out how I’ve decorated my skull below. If you need some reference then just look up “sugar skulls” in your search engine. I used markers and a sharpie to draw on the details, let your imagination run wild. Be sure to download the file below!

If you love Halloween then check out my original haunted paper house designs in the shop here at The Art Dream! I’ve also created many other fun and easy Halloween crafts, just explore the blog to find some more inspiration.

Materials:

• Printer
• Cardstock paper
• Scissors or craft knife
• Tacky glue
• ​Markers, crayons etc.

Directions:

Step 1. Download and print the skull on cardstock paper, you could use whatever color you’d like.

Step 2. Design and color your skull however you wish. You may want to save three dimensional embellishments for after it’s folded and put together.

Step 3. Cut out the skull and score on all of the lines. You could use a craft knife, popsicle stick or even the corner of a credit card. Scoring is done by pressing and dragging the tip of your tool across the line creating a dent making it easier to fold.

Step 4. Fold on all of the lines, glue the tabs and press them to their correlating sides. The skull will be a 5 sided box when finished.

Remember to teach your family, friends or students about Halloween too! Did you know that Halloween is a 2,000 year old tradition? Well it is, and it all began with the ancient Celtics in Ireland with the tradition called Samhain pronounced Sow-in. They followed the Pagan religion and the Pagans feared the winter and believed that Autumn was the time when the veil between the living and the dead was the thinnest allowing spirits to roam the earth and create even more fear and horror. As Christianity spread in the 7th century the Catholic church adapted Halloween in order to convert more people over to the religion, making Halloween a Christian holiday. As the Irish left to migrate to America they brought their traditions with them, soon Americans fell under the spell of Halloween making it the most beloved holiday next to Christmas. Pumpkins weren’t used as jack-o-lanterns until the tradition made its way to the U.S, prior to that the Irish carved turnips instead!

Beware when ringing the doorbell at this house, you may end up a permanent guest! Use popsicle sticks and some craft paper to make a haunted looking house craft! Want the directions for this spooky abode? Then head on over to Aleenes.com to find the full tutorial and be sure to pick up a bottle of their fantastic glue, it’s a brand I trust and use ALL the time!

I put together a little stop motion video showing you my step by step instructions on how to put this creepy house together. Get creative and add all sorts of Halloween fun to this wicked scary house! Remember to visit Aleenes.com to learn more about this easy craft for the kids! They’ll have a blast and you will appreciate the few materials you’ll need to create your own.

I didn't use a whole ton of materials for this one and it's a no sew recipe too haha! You will need a couple yards of felt though which you'll have to get at a fabric store along with the tulle. You'll also need foam core board and a bit of imagination. I teamed up with hellowonderful.co it has her name written all over it. You can check out this costume on her lovely daughter, it looks so cute. Visit hellowonderful.co to see a step by step photo tutorial on how I put this special costume together.

Check out some more photos of this costume below!

I'm super excited to be sharing my mermaid printable craft with you guys again! I've had such an aswesome summer coming up with cool and unique crafts, this one happens to be one of my favorites for sure! I always find it truly amazing to see a project go from the design stages to a printed flat piece of paper to a fully formed work of art, the wonder and magic of it all entrances me and leaves me in awe. You too can experience the astonishment with my paper printable crafts found here at The Art Dream. There's so much for you to try, just search the blog for free printables and you can even find my original designs in the shop!

I'm also super excited to team up with FinFun.com and share the #1 swimmable mermaid tail in the world! Just head on over to find all sorts of swimwear and apparel and of course actual mermaid tails! How cool!

If you love mermaids, check out Fin Fun's swimmable mermaid tails that transform girls into the mermaids of their dreams! Available in a rainbow of colors for kids and adults, their exclusive designs feature Reinforced Tail Tip Technology and a Patented Monofin. Dive into their site to see mermaid tail blankets, mermaid leggings, and mermaid bikini swimwear.

Also if you dig the craft above then be sure to check out all of my mermaid crafts here, here and here where you can find the tutorials and more info! I created two different crafts, the one above is made with a toilet tube and the other is a papercraft that will actually flap its fins when all cut out and folded. I hope you enjoy these crafts as much as I've enjoyed creating them!

The kids are going to love making these little Halloween cuties, they're up to no good those mischievous pranksters! Use a small bathroom cup and some tissue paper to make the spooky hiding places for them. You can see the full tutorial over at hellowonderful.co, this is a fun and easy one too to get the whole family in the mood for Halloween. Play some spooky music and eat some candy as you craft these creepy Halloween friends. You could even use these on straws for drinks or as cupcake toppers! Be sure to check out the versions hellowonderful.co made too they are spooktacular!

Get the printables right here at The Art Dream, the files are right below! There's even a black and white version for you to color in yourself!

​Please right click the files and save them to your computer before printing. If you are having trouble with the printed size of the images, make sure that you select "fit to page" or "print actual size" in your printer options window. Do not print from the open window of your internet browser after clicking on the file, your printout will be very tiny!

Check out my short videos below to see the peek-a-boo Halloween characters in action!