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CINCO DE MAYO CRAFTS FOR KIDS: Find out how to make Mexican Cinco De Mayo crafts to celebrate Mexico with the following decorations, instructions, patterns, and activities for children, teens, and preschoolers

Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for "fifth of May") is a celebration held on May 5. It is celebrated in the United States and regionally in Mexico. It's the anniversary of a victory in 1862 in the fight for independence from French forces. It is a festival of Mexican pride and heritage in the United States.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo and the Mexican culture with your children by making colorful piñatas, streamers, festive maracas, luchador paper masks, paper cup shakers, sombreros, guitars and more!

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

Alebrijes  : Crafts Ideas for Cinco de Mayo for Kids Alebrijes - Find out how you can make your own Mexican Alebrijes by following these guidelines.

Bark

    Paintings  : Crafts Ideas for Cinco de Mayo for Kids Bark Paintings - Celebrate Cinco de Mayo by making Mexican bark paintings with your family.

Beaded

  Maracas  : Crafts Ideas for Cinco de Mayo for Kids Beaded Maracas - Learn how to make these beautiful beaded maracas for your Cinco de Mayo celebration.

Box Guitar  : Crafts Ideas for Cinco de Mayo for Kids Box Guitar - Turn an old shoe box, rubber bands, and paper towel roll into a cool guitar.

Cactus

  Collage  : Crafts Ideas for Cinco de Mayo for Kids Cactus Collage - A fun collage for kids with a western or Mexican feel to it.

Cactus

  Table Favors  : Crafts Ideas for Cinco de Mayo for Kids Cactus Table Favors - Learn how you can make cactus table favors using Styrofoam eggs and a small paper cup.

Ceramic

  Sun  : Crafts Ideas for Cinco de Mayo for Kids Ceramic Sun - Find out how you can easily make Hispanic ceramic suns in a few simple steps.

Chili

  Pepper Garland  : Crafts Ideas for Cinco de Mayo for Kids Chili Pepper Garland - This chili pepper garland would make a great Cinco de Mayo decoration.

Cinco

  de Mayo Door Hangers  : Crafts Ideas for Cinco de Mayo for Kids Cinco de Mayo Door Hangers - 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 Cinco de Mayo Streamers - A fun and simple Cinco de Mayo craft for kids to make.

Cinco

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

Clothespin

  Mexican Dancing Doll Clothespin Mexican Dancing Doll - Celebrate Cinco de Mayo by making this special Mexican dancing doll with your children.

Colors

  of Mexico Flag  : Crafts Ideas for Cinco de Mayo for Kids Colors of Mexico Flag - Create your own Mexico Flag using green, white and red crepe paper along with other materials.

Cucumber

  Cactus  : Crafts Ideas for Cinco de Mayo for Kids Cucumber Cactus - This fun Cucumber Cactus craft makes a wonderful Cinco de Mayo craft for kids.

 <strong>Face

  the Su</strong> Face the Sun - This is a beautiful sun craft for children to make to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.

Fiesta

  "Friends"  : Crafts Ideas for Cinco de Mayo for Kids Fiesta "Friends" - Find out how you can make a Mexican paper doll using the free templates.

Fiesta Mats  : Crafts Ideas for Cinco de Mayo for Kids Fiesta Mats - Celebrate the Mexican culture by making these fiesta mats with your kids.

Fiesta

  Table Decorations  : Crafts Ideas for Cinco de Mayo for Kids Fiesta Table Decorations - Find out how you can turn your dinner table into a Mexican fiesta table.

Flag

  of Mexico Beaded Safety Pin  : Crafts Ideas for Cinco de Mayo for Kids Flag of Mexico Beaded Safety Pin - 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 Foam Mariachi Guitar - Find out how you can make a Mariachi guitar for your Cinco de Mayo celebration.

General

  Ignacio Zaragosa Portrait  : Crafts Ideas for Cinco de Mayo for Kids General Ignacio Zaragosa Portrait - Use construction paper, glue stick, scissors, black marker, pencil and the free pattern to create your own General Ignacio Zaragosa portrait.

Homemade

  Castanets  : Crafts Ideas for Cinco de Mayo for Kids Homemade Castanets - Make homemade castanets using cardboard, scissors, bottle caps, hammer, super glue and glitter etc.

Lucha

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

Magical

  Oaxacan Animal   : Crafts  for Cinco de Mayo to Celebrate Mexico Magical Oaxacan Animal for Cinco de Mayo -Learn how you can make colorful and magical Oaxacan animals.

Magnets

  de Mayo   : Crafts  for Cinco de Mayo to Celebrate Mexico Magnets de Mayo Craft for Cinco de Mayo - Use simple materials to make Cinco de Mayo fridge magnets.

Magnificant

  Mosaic   : Crafts  for Cinco de Mayo to Celebrate Mexico Magnificant Mosaic for Cinco de Mayo to Celebrate Mexico - Learn how you can use Crayola supplies to make a magnificent mosaic.

Make

  Your Own Castanets   : Crafts  for Cinco de Mayo to Celebrate Mexico Make Your Own Castanets Making Instructions for Children - Find out how you can make your own homemade castanets.

Maracas   : Crafts  for Cinco de Mayo to Celebrate Mexico Maracas : Crafts for Cinco de Mayo to Celebrate Mexico - Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with homemade maracas made from paper cups and dried beans.

Maraca

  Mania   : Crafts  for Cinco de Mayo to Celebrate Mexico Maraca Mania Arts Project for Children - Turn an empty 16-ounce plastic bottle into a festive maraca.

Maraca

  Pinata    : Cinco de Mayo Crafts Activity for Children Maraca Pinata Making Projects for Kids - Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with this festive maraca pinata.

Mesoamerican

  Codex Books    : Cinco de Mayo Crafts Activity for Children Mesoamerican Codex Books to Make for Cinco de Mayo - This craft allows children to learn about Ancient Mesoamericans.

Metal

  Cut-Outs Craft    : Cinco de Mayo Crafts Activity for Children Metal Cut-Outs Craft - These metal cut-outs would make great decorations for a Cinco de Mayo celebration.

Mexican

  Bean Bracelets    : Cinco de Mayo Crafts Activity for Children Mexican Bean Bracelets - Learn how you can make cool Mexican bean bracelets by following this tutorial.

Mexican

  Bird Rattle Craft    : Cinco de Mayo Crafts Activity for Children Mexican Bird Rattle Craft - Make a Mexican bird rattle craft using a toilet paper roll, popsicle stick, and a few other supplies.

Mexican

  Fiesta Flags    : Cinco de Mayo Crafts Activity for Children Mexican Fiesta Flags to Celebrate Mexico - Learn how to make homemade Mexican fiesta flags.

Mexican

  Flag Pinata    : Cinco de Mayo Crafts Activity for Children Mexican Flag Pinata for Cinco de Mayo - This Mexican flag pinata is perfect for your Cinco de Mayo celebration.

Mexican

  Paper Mache Maracas    : Cinco de Mayo Crafts Activity for Children Mexican Paper Mache Maracas - 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 Mexican Masks - This is a fun Mexican craft for children of all ages.

Mexican Metal Tooling    : Cinco de Mayo Crafts Activity for Children Mexican Metal Tooling - This craft will teach you about Mexican art by using tooling techniques.

Mexican

  Place Mats    : Cinco de Mayo Crafts Activity for Children Mexican Place Mats Making Directions - These woven Mexican place mats are perfect for your Cinco de Mayo.

Mexican

  Pottery Paper Plate Craft Mexican Pottery Paper Plate Craft - This is an easy Mexican pottery paper plate craft for kids.

Mexican

  Serape or Rebozo    : Cinco de Mayo Crafts Activity for Children Mexican Serape or Rebozo - Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a Mexican Serape or Rebozo.

Mexican

  Talavera Tiles    : Cinco de Mayo Crafts Activity for Children Mexican Talavera Tiles - Turn small pieces of ceramic into beautiful Mexican Talavera tiles.

Mini

  God's Eyes    : Cinco de Mayo Crafts Activity for Children Mini God's Eyes - The God's Eye (Ojo de Dios) is an ancient symbol made by the Huichol of Mexico.  Find out how you can make one with yarn and mini craft sticks.

Mini

  Music Makers    : Cinco de Mayo Crafts Activity for Children Mini Music Makers - Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with these mini music makers made from two empty film canisters.

Mini

    Piñatas    : Cinco de Mayo Crafts Activity for Children Mini Piñatas - This is a video tutorial on how to make traditional mini pinatas.

Mini

  Sombrero    : Cinco de Mayo Crafts Activity for Children Mini Sombrero - Find out how you can make a miniature sombrero using a paper cup, a mini paper plate and a few other materials.

Mini

  Sombrero     : Cinco de Mayo Crafts Projects Mini Sombrero - Turn a mini straw hat into a mini sombrero SWAP and wear it on Cinco de Mayo.

Miraculous

  Milagros     : Cinco de Mayo Crafts Projects Miraculous Milagros - Create your own cultural good luck charms to keep with you at all times.

Mock

  Silver Jewelry     : Cinco de Mayo Crafts Projects Mock Silver Jewelry - Use dried pasta, string, needles, paint, paint brushes and a pencil to make the perfect Cinco de Mayo jewelry.

Ojo

  de Dios     : Cinco de Mayo Crafts Projects Ojo de Dios - Learn how to make an ancient Mexican symbol called the Ojo de Dios or God's Eye.

Papel

  Picado     : Cinco de Mayo Crafts Projects Papel Picado - Papel Picado also known as a paper banner is an easy Cinco de Mayo craft that even a toddler can make it.

Paper

  Animal Carving     : Cinco de Mayo Crafts Projects Paper Animal Carving - Celebrate Cinco de Mayo by making these paper animal carvings with your kids.

 Paper

  Bag Monster Pinata Craft     : Cinco de Mayo Crafts Projects Paper Bag Monster Pinata Craft - Find out how you can make a simple monster pinata using a large paper bag.

Paper Bag or Fabric Poncho     : Cinco de Mayo Crafts Projects Paper Bag or Fabric Poncho - Learn how to make a poncho using a paper bag or fabric.

Paper

  machéMasks/Heads     : Cinco de Mayo Crafts Projects Paper maché Masks/Heads - This tutorial teaches you about paper mache and how to make masks and heads using this technique.

Paper

  Plate Maracas Craft     : Cinco de Mayo Crafts Projects Paper Plate Maracas Craft - Learn how to make maracas using paper plates and dried beans.

Paper

  Plate Maraca     : Cinco de Mayo Crafts Projects Paper Plate Maraca - Make a homemade maraca using two paper plates, glue, dried beans, paint and brush.

Party

  Pinata  : Mexican Crafts Projects Party Pinata Mexican Crafts Activities - Make an amazing party pinata for your Cinco de Mayo celebration.

Party

  Popper Craft  : Mexican Crafts Projects Party Popper Craft Mexican Crafts Projects - Find out how you can make a party popper using colored tissue paper and a toilet paper roll.

Pikachu

  Piñata  : Mexican Crafts Projects Pikachu Piñata - Follow these simple instructions to make your own Pikachu piñata.

Plaster

  Maracas  : Mexican Crafts Projects Plaster Maracas - Find out how you can turn plastic maracas into plaster maracas.

Pinata

  Party  : Mexican Crafts Projects Pinata Party - Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with your children by making a cool party piñata.

Pinch

  Pots  : Mexican Crafts Projects Pinch Pots - This is a simple pot craft for young children to make.

Pony

  Bead Chili Peppers  : Mexican Crafts Projects Pony Bead Chili Peppers - For Cinco de Mayo celebration make Chili pepper decorations using chenille stems and red pony beads.

Pull

  String Pinata  : Mexican Crafts Projects Pull String Pinata - Learn how you can make a pull string piñata by following these instructions carefully.

Recycled

  Woven Place Mat for Cinco de Mayo  : Mexican Crafts Projects Recycled Woven Place Mat for Cinco de Mayo - Here is a recycled Cinco de Mayo project for children.

Simple

  Paper Bag Pinata  : Mexican Crafts Projects Simple Paper Bag Pinata - Learn how to make a simple piñata using a paper lunch bag.

Sunny

  Faces Sunny Faces - Kids can celebrate Cinco de Mayo by using Crayola products to make sunny faces.

Tacos

  & Tostadas Tacos & Tostadas - Make tacos and tostadas using craft foam, craft glue and a hot glue gun.

Taco

  Pin Taco Pin Making Directions - Learn how to make taco SWAPs using inexpensive materials.

Under

  the Aztec Sun Under the Aztec Sun Crafts Activity - Find out how kids can create their own sun using their imagination.

Water

  Bottle Maraca Water Bottle Maraca - Make a festive maraca using an empty water bottle, masking tape, paint, and popcorn or dried beans.

Wearable

  Sombrero Wearable Sombrero Activities for Kids - Make and wear your own sombrero to your Cinco de Mayo celebration.

Wish

  Charms Wish Charms - Learn how to make your own wish charms, also known as Mexican Milagros.

Yarn Painting Yarn Painting Crafts Instructions - Find out how you can make a yarn painting which the Huichol Indians of Mexico are known for.

 


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