Day of the Dead Crafts

Day of the Dead Crafts: More Than 24 Projects That Celebrate Dia de Los Muertos by Kerry Arquette, Andrea Zocchi, Jerry Vigil

Celebrated on November 1 and 2, Day of the Dead honours the memory of departed souls, welcoming them back to celebrate the best of life. Families decorate grave sites with marigolds and set up stunning altars. Streets flutter with paper banners. Store windows glisten with sugar skulls. Skeleton figures grin rakishly from every corner. Day of the Dead Crafts is filled with dozens of terrific projects that allow you to participate in the excitement of the holiday while expressing your own creativity. You’ll enjoy showcasing these unique, fun, and meaningful projects throughout the year.  Inside you’ll find step-by-step instructions, ideas, and inspiration for a wide range of projects, including: Calaveras, those comical and clever skeleton figures caught in the act of enjoying life’s favourite activities. Masks and skulls made from paper Mache, gourds, and even sugar. A meaningful and artistic ofrenda, or altar, to honour those who have passed. Necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and more to wear day or night. Pieces guaranteed to liven up any decor. Colourful, whimsical, and often dramatic, Day of the Dead art is steeped in rich history and symbolism. The projects in Day of the Dead Crafts honour the traditional, while taking advantage of today’s materials for a fresh and exciting twist.

Specifications
Artist/ Author:  Kerry Arquette, Andrea Zocchi, & Jerry Vigil
Condition: Used, VGC, no writing or marks. Images of actual book.
Format: Paperback
Publication date: 1^st August 2008
Number of Pages: 144
ISBN: 9780470258293
Publisher: Trade Paper Press
Dimensions: H22.9cm x W22.9cm x D1.3cm, approximately