Celebrate El Dia de los Muertos! The best printable decorations, craft projects and worksheets from Happythought We've rounded up some of our most popular craft activities and printables for the Day of the Dead, with exclusive special offers for Happythought Members! If you're not a member yet, it's easy to join! Click on the big yellow button below for more info. 1. Day of the Dead craft activity pack This crafty pack features 6 Day of the Dead craft projects, inspired by this festive, family-centred celebration. Th ...Continue Reading

Make an Alebrije mask! Choose from a rabbit, jaguar, owl or fox mask template, or mix them up and make your own fantastical alebrije creatures! These printable alebrije masks are inspired by vibrant alebrije sculptures - beautiful Mexican folk art carvings depicting animals and imaginary creatures painted with intense colors and intricate patterns. The masks are available free to download for Happythought members. The templates come in full color, as well as black and white versions to color in your own way. You can ...Continue Reading

Printable Talavera tiles to decorate your fiesta! These decorative printable tile templates are inspired by the beautiful Talavera tiles which decorate the streets and homes of Mexico. The templates can be used to decorate your home, as wall art, as party decorations, as laminated coasters or for general crafting. Print as many tiles as you like and get creative! The tiles come in a variety of sizes and color ways, and the set also includes templates for these cute favor boxes! Happy crafting! Ellen and Harry Hap ...Continue Reading

9 papercraft projects for Cinco de Mayo! Inspired by traditional Mexican crafts and folk art, we've put together this fun activity pack for the upcoming Cinco de Mayo, featuring 9 papercraft activities with templates and instructions. There is a rich Mexican tradition of paper crafting, and piñatas, papel picado banderines (paper cut-out garlands) and paper flowers are all part of the festivities for Cinco de Mayo. Whether you are learning more about the history of Cinco de Mayo or looking for some decorativ ...Continue Reading

99 printable food and drink signs! Why not print and make these colorful food signs for the upcoming Cinco de Mayo celebrations, for a fiesta or for a Mexican buffet? Dress up your table with 99 beautifully designed signs, featuring popular Mexican food and drinks. The set also includes blank signs to add your own dishes, or to use as place cards. The average size of the signs when folded is 6x9cm. Plan your menu with some of these favorite appetisers, dishes, desserts and drinks: Guacamole, Pico de Gallo, Tort ...Continue Reading

Craft this stunning paper flower crown for Cinco de Mayo! Make a gorgeous Frida Kahlo-inspired flower crown for Cinco de Mayo! All you need are the Happythought flower templates printed on to white card stock, paints, scissors, a glue stick and tape. First paint and cut out your flowers: The craft pack includes a tutorial and templates for two methods of flower making - stacking full flower templates or applying individual petals to a circular base. Next, paint the headband template and apply your paper flowers ...Continue Reading

DIY Fruity Maracas: make and shake! Looking for a fun activity? Why not make your own DIY maracas? All you need to make these fun Fruity Maracas are the Happythought printable templates, scissors, a glue stick and some rice! These brand new templates are free to download to Happythought Members, as a part of the Happythought CraftClub. How to make a Strawberry Maraca Step One Print your templates on to a light card stock (around 120-140g). Step Two Trim carefully around the maraca templates. Step Three Fol ...Continue Reading

Otomi inspired papercraft project! New for 2018, these stunning printable wall decorations are inspired by traditional Otomi embroidery motifs. The Otomi people are from the central Mexican Plateau. They have developed an international reputation for their textiles (also known as tenangos, after the valley where many Otomi people live). Otomi textiles feature geometric, animal and plant designs that are embroidered by hand, in vibrant colors. Otomi motifs symbolize the harmony between humans and ...Continue Reading

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with fun diy crafts, worksheets and decorations! Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican holiday which began as a regional celebration of the defeat of the French Army by Mexican soldiers at the battle of Puebla in 1862. Cinco de Mayo is now a worldwide celebration, and whether or not you are of Mexican heritage, it is a chance to celebrate all things Mexican! We've rounded up some of our favourite projects and printable packs for this fun and vibrant holiday. Inspired by some of the traditional crafts of ...Continue Reading

Easter printables and craft activities Hooray! The Easter Bunny is on his way! Why not print out and make some of these adorable mini Easter baskets? These brand new templates are free to Happythought members, and the download includes a color-in version too! Next, hop on over and print your own Easter party, complete with Egg hunt signs, Bunny garlands (above), cupcake toppers, pinwheels, invitations and more! You can find this Bunny mask in our Happy Animals mask set. Top it off with a printable mini top hat! La ...Continue Reading