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Below you will find many Cinco De Mayo and Mexican Crafts activities and projects for kids, teens, and parents. Find out how to make Mexican Cinco De Mayo crafts to celebrate Mexico with the following decorations, instructions, patterns, and activities for children

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Alebrijes : Crafts Ideas for Cinco de Mayo for Kids - - These imaginative creatures are called Alebrijes (ali-bre-haze). In Mexico (Oaxaca) they are made from Copal wood which is native to Oaxaca, Mexico. In Mexico, they are creatively carved by the artists hand, and often painted by family members - no two pieces will ever be exactly alike. These fanciful creations were made by assembling wood scraps and taking the same care in painting the details.

Bark Paintings : Crafts Ideas for Cinco de Mayo for Kids - - Celebrate Cinco de Mayo by making a version of a Mexican papel amate (bark paper) painting. The "canvas" used in this folk art is made by boiling bark and pounding it flat; for our no-sweat substitute, we used a section of a brown paper bag.

Beaded Maracas : Crafts Ideas for Cinco de Mayo for Kids - - Turn any party into a Fiesta with beaded maracas!

Box Guitar : Crafts Ideas for Cinco de Mayo for Kids - - This is an easy way to make a guitar using an old shoe box or tissue box, rubber bands, scissors, a paper-towel tube, and a pencil. 

Cactus Collage : Crafts Ideas for Cinco de Mayo for Kids - - Why not add a Cactus Collage to your Cowboy/Western theme party or day at school? This is a fun craft for preschoolers on up and uses simple collage materials found around the house! 

Cactus Table Favors : Crafts Ideas for Cinco de Mayo for Kids - - Make Styrofoam cacti to decorate your table.

Cascarones : Crafts Ideas for Cinco de Mayo for Kids - - Easter isn't simply about hunting for treats and biting the ears off chocolate bunnies. It's also about having fun at other people's expense - if you are into confetti eggs, also known as Cascarones. But remember: When cracking them over someone's head, tap the egg and squeeze it with your hand to make sure it opens.

Ceramic Sun : Crafts Ideas for Cinco de Mayo for Kids - Mexico is known for its many clay pottery and art forms. Mexican artist Timoteo Gonzales is thought to be the first potter to make the unusual and delightful clay suns, so much a part of Mexico's tourist trade and folk art. These clay sculptures are called Metapec suns and are painted in bright, expressive designs featuring a variety of facial expressions.

Chili Pepper Garland : Crafts Ideas for Cinco de Mayo for Kids - - Garlands are easy to make and enhance a doorway or banister during the holiday season. Here's a twist on the traditional evergreen garland, made with chili peppers. They are colorful and long lasting, and they'll add some spice to your holiday entertaining.

“Cinco” de Mayo Bingo : Crafts Ideas for Cinco de Mayo for Kids - - A fun way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo is with our Bingo cards. These BINGO cards can be printed off for any number of children. The cards refresh on the screen with random numbers. Be sure to check back for BINGO cards for other holidays too!

Cinco de Mayo Door Hangers : Crafts Ideas for Cinco de Mayo for Kids - – There’s nothing like a personalized note hanging on your bedroom doorknob that with these Latin themed door hangers. Bright, colorful and cheerful, it would surely make anyone’s day.

Cinco de Mayo Streamers : Crafts Ideas for Cinco de Mayo for Kids - - Children may wave their finished streamers around as they dance to Mexican music.

Cinco de Mayo Visor Craft : Crafts Ideas for Cinco de Mayo for Kids - – Beat the heat of the scorching sun with this easy to create Cinco de Mayo themed visor.

Clothespin Mexican Dancing Doll - - Baile folklorico is a traditional Latin American dance emphasizing local cultures. Baile folklorico means folk dance in Spanish and women wear colorful dresses with billowy skirts. Make your own Mexican Dancing Doll to celebrate your heritage!

Colorful Cut Paper Banners : Crafts Ideas for Cinco de Mayo for Kids - - Create lacy tissue-paper decorations for Dia de los Muertos or any time you want to add a colorful flair to your décor. The Crayola Cutter gives you unlimited creativity!

Colors of Mexico Flag : Crafts Ideas for Cinco de Mayo for Kids- - The colors of the flag of Mexico are green, white and red. Put them together to make your very own three dimensional flag! To add even more authenticity you can cut out a picture of the eagle the sits in the middle and glue it to your white section.

Crepe Paper Mask : Crafts Ideas for Cinco de Mayo for Kids - – Drive away the evil spirits the Latino way with this crepe paper mask!

Cucumber Cactus : Crafts Ideas for Cinco de Mayo for Kids - - This Cucumber Cactus craft is so easy and fun to make. Who knew you could make a cactus from an inexpensive vegetable? This craft makes a great centerpiece at a cowboy or western theme party!

Face the Sun : Crafts Ideas for Cinco de Mayo for Kids - The sun shines every day with this folk art sun face reproduction. Energize this solar-powered project that celebrates summer fun and ancient cultures.

Fiesta "Friends" : Crafts Ideas for Cinco de Mayo for Kids - - Dress up your paper doll "Friends" in traditional Mexican clothing.

Fiesta Mats : Crafts Ideas for Cinco de Mayo for Kids - - Paper weaving and crayon designs add color to your Mexican culture classroom celebration.

Fiesta Table Decorations : Crafts Ideas for Cinco de Mayo for Kids - - Turn your party into a fiesta with terrific table decorations! Make a sombrero centerpiece and woven placemats.

Flag of Mexico Beaded Safety Pin : Crafts Ideas for Cinco de Mayo for Kids - – Stylish and contemporary, this beaded safety pin is quite an easy to make Cinco de Mayo themed art craft project.

Foam Mariachi Guitar : Crafts Ideas for Cinco de Mayo for Kids - - Craft foam has so many possibilities. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo by making and decorating this fun mariachi guitar.

Frida Fiesta Placemats : Crafts Ideas for Cinco de Mayo for Kids - - If you plan on having a Cinco de Mayo fiesta, you can't have boring place mats to go with your fancy home cooked menu! Devote some time to creating these artful collages that are laminated. You can use them all year round and they will add so much more spark and spirit to your party. 

General Ignacio Zaragosa Portrait : Crafts Ideas for Cinco de Mayo for Kids- - Cinco de Mayo is celebrated because of the Battle of Puebla, which was led to victory by Mexican General Ignacio Zaragoza. While Cinco de Mayo is not celebrated in Mexico, in the United States it is used to celebrate Mexican heritage.

Giant Tissue Paper Flowers : Crafts Ideas for Cinco de Mayo for Kids - - Wow! These flowers are huge! Make them for decorations or to give as Gift s.

Homemade Castanets : Crafts Ideas for Cinco de Mayo for Kids - - Most kids love musical instruments, and there’s no reason to spend money buying them. You can whip up these castanets and kick up your heels in a flamenco dance in a matter of minutes.

Laminated Earrings : Crafts Ideas for Cinco de Mayo for Kids - – Show your support for the Cinco de Mayo festivities by making and wearing this pair of dangling laminated earrings on your lobes.

Lucha Masks : Crafts for Cinco de Mayo to Celebrate Mexico - – Feel the Latino adrenaline with these creative and colorful Lucha masks popularized by the Nacho Libre.

Luchador Cascarones : Crafts for Cinco de Mayo to Celebrate Mexico - – Easy to make, colorful to the eyes. What a beautiful combination which you can be proud to show off.

Lucha Libre Snowglobe : Crafts for Cinco de Mayo to Celebrate Mexico - – So you think snowglobes are difficult to make? Think again! Follow this easy guide to making your very own snowglobe with a Mexican theme.

Magical Oaxacan Animal : Crafts for Cinco de Mayo to Celebrate Mexico - - Bright colors! Intricate patterns! Fantasy creatures! Discover the delights of unique Oaxacan wood carvings. Decorate an imaginary animal.

Magnets de Mayo : Crafts for Cinco de Mayo to Celebrate Mexico - - Make these colorful Magnets de Mayo flowers out of corn and beans in this fun Cinco de Mayo craft project!

Magnificant Mosaic : Crafts for Cinco de Mayo to Celebrate Mexico - - Discover the ancient art form of mosaics—with a contemporary twist! Layer and mix Crayola® Model Magic to create unique, detailed sculptures.

Make Your Own Castanets : Crafts for Cinco de Mayo to Celebrate Mexico - - These castanets work really well and are easy to make from our colossal buttons. 

Maracas : Crafts for Cinco de Mayo to Celebrate Mexico - - Make your own shakable maracas to celebrate Cinco de Mayo! Use your imagination to create colorful and festive maracas to enjoy with your friends.

Maraca Mania : Crafts for Cinco de Mayo to Celebrate Mexico - - Go crazy celebrating Cinco de Mayo with Maraca Mania. Make these easy maracas and get dancing!

Maraca Pinata : Cinco de Mayo Crafts Activity for Children - - Celebrate Hispanic holidays, birthdays, or any festive event with Maraca Piñatas! Fill them with craft-y treats and bring on the Mariachi bands!

Mesoamerican Codex Books : Cinco de Mayo Crafts Activity for Children - - This craft allows students to use social studies learning about Ancient Mesoamericans to create a piece of historical art and use visual art as a form of communication.

Metal Cut-Outs Craft : Cinco de Mayo Crafts Activity for Children - - These metal cut-outs are like traditional Mexican tin cut-outs. You can make these shiny ornaments from disposable aluminum pie plates or roasting pans. They make great decorations for Christmas, Cinco de Mayo, and other holidays.

Mexicali Music Shakers : Cinco de Mayo Crafts Activity for Children - - Here's a wonderful and easy craft for kids (and anyone else) that will help put the whole family in the fiesta spirit. At a glance, it's hard to tell that these musical shakers are created from your average plastic drinking cups. That fact won't even come to mind once you see how well they enhance the rhythm of the music, spirit and celebration behind the holiday.

Mexican Bean Bracelets : Cinco de Mayo Crafts Activity for Children - - Mexican jewelry is often made of silver with turquoise, amber and other stone-like decorations. 

Mexican Bird Rattle Craft : Cinco de Mayo Crafts Activity for Children- - In Mexico, paper mache rattles are popular during New Year's celebrations.  The rattles are shaken to welcome the generous spirits of the New Year and to drive away the unhappy spirits of past years.

Mexican Calendar Art Coasters : Cinco de Mayo Crafts Activity for Children - – These colorful coasters make for a cool beverage partner! A great Gift idea for Dad, perhaps?

Mexican Clay Pottery : Cinco de Mayo Crafts Activity for Children - - Pottery making is one of the oldest traditions in Mexican culture, and is still widely practiced today. Use our easy homemade clay recipe to make and bake your own pottery crafts!

Mexican Confetti Bags : Cinco de Mayo Crafts Activity for Children- - Children especially enjoy the custom of egg smashing.  Sometimes there will be a Battle of the Eggs with boys and girls forming two lines.  They try to break their eggs on each other's head.

Mexican Fiesta Flags : Cinco de Mayo Crafts Activity for Children - - Fiesta flags are used in many occasions for decoration in Mexico. The occasion may be a birthday or a wedding. Here is how to make fiesta flags to decorate your school or home. 

Mexican Fiesta Flags : Cinco de Mayo Crafts Activity for Children - - Colorful and delicate fiesta flags are used in Mexico as decoration for numerous celebrations including weddings and birthdays.  Here is an easy and fun way to make fiesta flags to decorate your home or school!

Mexican Flag Pinata : Cinco de Mayo Crafts Activity for Children - - Celebrating Mexican heritage with a Cinco de Mayo party? Then you won’t want to miss this fun piñata decorated like the Mexican flag!

Mexican Paper Mache Maracas : Cinco de Mayo Crafts Activity for Children - – Shake to the rhythm of salsa and Latin music with this paper mache maracas which you can create right at home.

Mexican Masks : Cinco de Mayo Crafts Activity for Children - - Explore the native Huichol social-cultural system and create replicas of beaded Huichol masks.

Mexican Metal Tooling : Cinco de Mayo Crafts Activity for Children - - This craft will express ideas about Mexico using metal tooling techniques and the elements of art and principles of design.

Mexican Paper Flower : Cinco de Mayo Crafts Activity for Children - - A favorite with kids and adults alike, these beautiful and simple handmade paper flowers are popular decorations in many Mexican celebrations including Cinco de Mayo and Dia de los Muertos!

Mexican Paper Weaving : Cinco de Mayo Crafts Activity for Children - - Both functional and beautiful, weaving is an important part of Mexican culture. One of the oldest craft forms known to man, traditional textile and basket weaving techniques have been passed down through generations.

Mexican Place Mats : Cinco de Mayo Crafts Activity for Children - - This craft offers children an opportunity to learn the basic of weaving. You can make a larger version to use as a Mexican blanket or Poncho.

Mexican Pottery Paper Plate Craft - - This is a simple craft to do as part of a Mexican (Aztec) history lesson.  Younger children will paint simpler images and older children or art students can make them more complex.

Mexican Serape or Rebozo : Cinco de Mayo Crafts Activity for Children - - Celebrate Hispanic heritage! The rich colors of Crayola Metallic FX Crayons are ideal for creating replicas of Mexico's traditional fabrics.

Mexican Talavera Tiles : Cinco de Mayo Crafts Activity for Children - - Capture the Spanish flavor of Mexican-style ceramics in these beautiful tiles. What a wonderful way to put a mosaic together!

Mini God's Eyes : Cinco de Mayo Crafts Activity for Children - - The Ojo de Dios or God's Eye is an ancient symbol made by the Huichol of Mexico.  The central eye was made when a child was born.  Each year, a bit of yarn was added until the child turned five at which point the Ojo is complete. 

Mini Music Makers : Cinco de Mayo Crafts Activity for Children - - Easy to make from empty film canisters and craft sticks. 

Mini Piñatas : Cinco de Mayo Crafts Activity for Children - - Modeled after traditional piñatas, these personal-size candy holders tear open easily, revealing a cache of sweets inside. And since they're a cinch to put together, they make great favors for a school party.

Mini Sombrero : Cinco de Mayo Crafts Activity for Children - - These adorable little sombreros make fun table decorations for your Cinco de Mayo celebration! Make one or several for south of the border fun.

Mini Sombrero : Cinco de Mayo Crafts Projects - - Decorate mini straw hats and turn them into sombreros. Add a pin to make a SWAP, a name to make a place card or a painted rock to make a paper weight.

Miraculous Milagros : Cinco de Mayo Crafts Projects- - Design a good-luck charm as you craft silver-like jewelry. Remember—or hope for—something special in your life with these tiny cultural symbols.

Mock Silver Jewelry : Cinco de Mayo Crafts Projects - - Dress up for your Cinco de Mayo party with this festive mock silver jewelry you can make yourself.

Mola Mural : Cinco de Mayo Crafts Projects- - The women usually create beautiful stitched artwork called molas. Molas are made by layering cloth and then cutting through the layers to reveal the colors beneath. Each shape is carefully stitched. The shapes often resemble indigenous animals or plants and are usually surrounded with ovals, dots, geometric shapes, or repeated images.

No-Mess Mini-Pinata : Cinco de Mayo Crafts Projects - - Say goodbye to a student teacher. Welcome a new classmate. Decorate for Cinco de Mayo. This easy-to-make piñata is sure to be a hit at any festivity!

Ojo de Dios : Cinco de Mayo Crafts Projects - - The " Ojo de Dios" or God's Eye is an ancient symbol made by the Huichol Indians of Mexico and the Aymara Indians of Bolivia. In Mexico, The central eye was made when a child was born. Each year, a bit of yarn was added until the child turned five at which point the Ojo was complete. In Bolivia, "God's Eyes" were made to be placed on an altar so that the gods could watch over the praying people and protect them. 

Papel Picado : Cinco de Mayo Crafts Projects - – Also known as paper banner, this is an easy Cinco de Mayo craft that even a toddler can make!

Paper Animal Carving : Cinco de Mayo Crafts Projects - - Have you seen colorful folk art from Mexico? Kids will be delighted to try their hand at these colorful and quirky patterns similar to carvings from Oaxaca.

Paper Bag Monster Pinata Craft : Cinco de Mayo Crafts Projects - - A simple-to-make pinata made from a paper bag and tissue paper. Pinatas are great at children's parties.

Paper Bag or Fabric Poncho : Cinco de Mayo Crafts Projects - - For Cinco de Mayo on May 5th (or any day of the year), have yourself a special day complete with Mexican food and Mexican clothes like brightly colored ponchos. Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican national holiday. It marks the victory of the Mexican Army over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.

Paper machéMasks/Heads : Cinco de Mayo Crafts Projects - - The students selected an animal which they thought appropriate for the role as their Tona. Then they honored that animal by creating a mask depicting it using the mask making technique outlined in the lesson plan.

Paper Plate Maracas Craft : Cinco de Mayo Crafts Projects - - A maraca is a Latin American and Tupi rattle. The original maracas were made from hollow gourds filled with pebbles or seeds. You can make simple maracas from one or two paper plates stapled together, containing dried beans or popcorn. These are fun to make at a party for preschoolers - you can then make a lot of noise

Paper Plate Maraca : Cinco de Mayo Crafts Projects - - This Paper Plate Maraca is an easy homemade instrument. Fill it with what ever you have around the house and you're ready to make some music! These also make great noise makers for special occasions!

Party Pinata : Mexican Crafts Projects - - Have a party coming up? Involve kids in planning and preparations. Create your own piñata to accentuate your theme.

Party Popper Craft : Mexican Crafts Projects - - Not only do these make colorful party decorations but they also double as party favors when you fill them with small treats.

Pikachu Piñata : Mexican Crafts Projects - - No Pokemon party would be complete without a Pikachu Piñata.

Plaster Maracas : Mexican Crafts Projects - - Wrap plastic maracas with plaster gauze to make maracas that sound and look and sound like the real ones.

Pinata Party : Mexican Crafts Projects - - This year at your Cinco de Mayo celebration, why not make your own pinata to add to your festive decor?  Making a pinata is a great craft to do with the whole family. With just a few simple supplies and a little imagination, you’ll have a beautiful pinata in no time. Hang it up in the backyard or the park for your Cinco de Mayo celebration.  The kids will love it!

Pinch Pots : Mexican Crafts Projects - - Kids really enjoy working with clay. We have a self-hardening red clay that gives a kiln-fired appearance.

Pony Bead Chili Peppers : Mexican Crafts Projects - - Get your little ones involved with this fun pony bead craft. Make cute little chili peppers with simple materials. This craft is easy enough for the younger set. Great for Cinco de Mayo

Pull String Pinata : Mexican Crafts Projects - - Make a paper bag pinata for your next fiesta party. It's easy and of course lots of fun to play at your party. This version uses a "pull string" to get the candy and treats from the bag so nobody gets whacked with a stick trying to break open the pinata.

Recycled Woven Place Mat for Cinco de Mayo : Mexican Crafts Projects - – Be twice as friendly on the Cinco de Mayo festivities- by being in tune with the Mexican theme and being eco-friendly with this recycled woven place mat.

Reverse Painted Candy Vases : Mexican Crafts Projects - – This is something that you can use even after the Cinco de Mayo festivities has passed. With all the cheerful colors, why not?

Saguaro Cactus Paper Cutout : Mexican Crafts Projects - - The saguaro cactus, with its unique and memorable silhouette, has long been an iconic symbol of the dry desert landscape of Northern Mexico.

Simple Paper Bag Pinata : Mexican Crafts Projects - - This is a very simple version of a Pinata making it a suitable craft to do with large groups of children.  It's a lot less messy than the paper mache version.

Spanish Language Pottery - – There is nothing more Mexican than the pattern you can put on a clay pot such as this art craft project. Cactus not included.

Stamped Tissue Flower Pins - – You can make these as a sort of commemorative pins in observance of the Cinco de Mayo festival.

Sunny Faces - - Explore the rich culture of Mexico! Create this sunny sculpture of one of Mexico's most delightful images.

Tacos & Tostadas - - Mexican food is a huge part of celebrating Cinco de Mayo. To celebrate this fun holiday and all the tasty meals that go with it, try making these adorable foam tacos and tostadas.

Taco Pin - - Yummy! You won't know whether to eat this taco pin or wear it!

Tamale Kids - – Who could ever imagine that you could recycle corn husks to make these cute little tamale kids dolls.

Textured Terra Cotta Planters - - Half of the fun of gardening is in finding creative ways to display the goods. These days, ordinary terra cotta planters don't cut it. While some people prefer to make over the planters with paint or mosaics, others are content with keeping their traditional look.

Under the Aztec Sun - - Use paper plates and colorful Crayola® Paint and Markers to design your own sun.

Water Bottle Maraca - - Dig through the recycling bin and make this Water Bottle Maraca, a great homemade musical instrument for children of all ages! These also make great noise makers for New Years, birthdays or other special occasions!

Wearable Sombrero - - Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with your very own sombrero to wear for the festivities! Decorate this Mexican hat however you choose to make it your very own style.

Wish Charms - - Shiny, bright Mexican milagros are a wonderful way to create your own "little miracles." What wishes do you want to come true?

Yarn Painting- - The Huichol Indians of Mexico are known for their yarn paintings. The Huichols take beeswax which they melt in the sun, and spread it over a piece of wood. They then push coloured yarn into the wax to create images. You can create your own yarn painting using glue and scraps of yarn and wood.

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