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Paper Taco Craft

Celebrate Taco Tuesday with this realistic taco craft. Follow it up with the real thing for a fun time together.

Coffee Filter Folklorico Dancer

Turn dyed coffee filters and construction paper into a beautiful folklorico dancer. This is the perfect craft to celebrate Mexican […]

Chili Pepper Mini Pinatas

Chili Pepper Mini Pinatas

Your kids will love making these mini chili pepper pinatas for your next fiesta! Fill them with Hot Tamales for […]

Painted Saguaro Cactus

Few plants are as instantly recognizable as the mighty saguaro cactus. Painting one is an easy project, even for beginners.

Pipe Cleaner Cacti

Turn pipe cleaners into adorable cacti topped with pom pom flowers. What a fun craft for kids to do!

Mini Sombreros

Mini Sombrero

Mini Sombrero Decorate for Cinco de Mayo with this adorable mini sombrero. It’s a  quick and easy craft that’s simple enough for […]

Taco Night Crafts

Whip up a family craft party with a taco craft and related printable. This is fun for Cinco de Mayo, […]

Avocado Painting

Learn how to paint a friendly avocado! This easy painting project is fun for Cinco de Mayo, Taco Tuesday, or […]

Cinco De Mayo Party Printables

Make your Cinco De Mayo party even more festive with these fun printables. There are printable decorations as well as […]

Cardboard Tube Chili Pepper Maracas

Turn recycled cardboard tubes into these adorable maracas, perfect for Cinco de Mayo!  They are fun, easy, and inexpensive with […]

Clothespin Mexican Dancing Doll

Clothespin Mexican Dancing Doll

Clothespin Mexican Dancing Doll Our pretty Mexican dancing doll wears a colorful dress and is ready to dance around to […]

Cinco de Mayo Shakers

This fun Cinco de Mayo shaker starts with two paper plates and features the Mexican flag. It’s easy to make […]

Candy Sombreros

Candy Sombreros

Make a candy sombrero using a mini muffin pan, candy melts, Dots and sprinkles! If you need an edible moustache, […]

Cactus Churros

Color churro batter green and fry ’em up to look like cacti!  This tasty treat is perfect for Cinco de […]

Houseplant Cupcakes

You don’t have to be a master decorator to make these awesome houseplant cupcakes. Follow the steps to make your […]

Taco Cookie

These adorable treats look like tacos, but taste like cookies! They are so simple to make, especially if you start […]

Cinco de Mayo Strawberry

Cinco de Mayo Strawberry

Cinco de Mayo and Strawberry Month are both in May, so why not combine the two with this fun and […]

Sensory Cactus Craft

Sensory Cactus Craft

Create a textured cactus using a variety of craft materials. This is a fun sensory activity to accompany a study […]

Sombrero Hat Egghead Cookies

Sombrero Hat Egghead Cookies

Easily turn recycled plastic Easter eggs into sombrero hat cookies with a candy surprise! This is a fun edible project […]

Quilled Cactus Card

Quilling is easy to learn and takes very little time to create something pretty, like this beginner-level cactus card. Give […]

Muy Caliente Rice Krispie Treats

Muy Caliente Rice Krispie Treats

Turn ordinary rice krispie treats into something really special this Cinco de Mayo! These peppers may look muy caliente, but […]

Stuffed Felt Cactus

Create a simple stuffed cactus using felt. It’s a quick project that is easy enough for a sewing beginner.

Mini Cactus

Decorate for your next fiesta with this simple mini cactus. It couldn’t be easier!

Candy-Filled Sombrero Cookies

These adorable sombrero cookies have a surprise inside – candy! They make any fiesta even more special.

Watermelon Cactus

Create a spectacular cactus-shaped display from watermelon for Cinco de Mayo, a summer get-together, or any occasion. Adults should do […]

Dimensional Paper Cactus

Create a gorgeous dimensional cactus from paper. The instructions are in Russian, but there are plenty of detailed photos and […]

Clay Pot Cactus Party Favor

Send guests home from your next fiesta with these cute clay pot cactus favors. It’s desert and dessert, all in […]

Mexican Flag Pinata

Mexican Flag Pinata Celebrating Mexican heritage with a Cinco de Mayo party? Then you won’t want to miss this fun […]

Cascarones

Cascarones are confetti-filled eggs that are popular at Mexican celebrations. They’re not very difficult to make and cracking them open […]

Cinco de Mayo Dancing Girls Mini Piñatas

These Cinco de Mayo Dancing Girls Mini Piñatas start as empty cardboard tubes. And since they’re piñatas, there’s candy hidden […]

Sombrero Kitties

Turn marshmallows and other tasty goodies into these adorable kitties. Los gatos are ready for la fiesta!

Fingerprint Flag of Mexico

Use your fingerprints to color the Mexican flag. This easy craft is a great choice for a Cinco de Mayo […]

Mini Piñata Mariachi

This adorable mariachi is a miniature piñata in disguise. It all starts with a cardboard tube.

Cactus Piñata

Turn cardboard and crepe paper into a festive cactus piñata! It’s great fun for Cinco de Mayo or any fiesta.

Colored Microwave Popcorn

Colored Microwave Popcorn

Follow the directions to create tasty popcorn in the microwave that pops in your favorite color! Mix colors to create […]

Papel Picados

Papel Picados

Whether you’re celebrating Cinco de Mayo or the Day of the Dead, this simplified version of Papel Picados is a great […]

Newpaper Sombrero

Newpaper Sombrero

Don’t recycle your newspaper just yet – save it to make these fun sombreros! This project requires some adult help […]

Mini Pinatas

Mini Pinatas

Here is a simple mini pinata that’s perfect for Cinco de Mayo. It only takes minutes to make and no […]

Foam Mariachi Guitar

Foam Mariachi Guitar

Craft foam has so many possibilities. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo by making and decorating this fun mariachi guitar. A fun […]

Doll Sized Pinata

Doll Sized Pinata

Here’s an easy, no mess tutorial for making a super cute doll sized pinata. Perfect for Cinco de Mayo and […]

Straw Flowers

Straw Flowers

Our pretty straw flowers will add charm to your Cinco de Mayo decorations. Inspired by 1960 vintage art, hang these […]

Paper Bag Poncho

Paper Bag Poncho

Dress up to party for Cinco de Mayo with these fancy ponchos. Made from paper bags, this craft is not […]

Colors of Mexico Flag

Colors of Mexico Flag

Celebrate Mexico! Our colorful flag of Mexico will fit perfectly into your Cinco de Mayo decorations.

How to make easy paper bag maracas, by Amanda Formaro - featured on Fun Family Crafts

Paper Bag Maracas for Kids

Make these paper bag maracas or noise makers in celebration of Cinco de Mayo, or decorate differently to use any time […]

Mexican Fried Ice Cream

Mexican Fried Ice Cream

A fun sweet treat perfect for celebrating Cinco de Mayo! Kids will have a ball helping to make these fried […]

Celebration Cymbals

Celebration Cymbals

When the musical mood hit your kids, show them how to make a set of cymbals using recycled pie pans […]

Painted Fruit Centerpiece

Here’s a fun craft that results in a whimsical centerpiece that’s great for summer entertaining!

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