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I know, I know, Recipe Weekend is on FRIDAYS, but as this book was part of History Corner and I had a recipe from it I wanted to share, and we had a theme day going,....it went to Thursday!
20 Creative Projects to Make For Your Party or Celebration
Synopsis:
Bring the essence of Mexico beloved traditions to your own Day of the Dead themed party with this evocative guide that includes 20 practical projects. Learn how to create a decorated altar with projects for marigold paper pom-poms, sugar skulls, and more; find inspiration in traditional Mexicana Art and Artisania to create cut-tissue paper decorations, fairy light embellishments, and embroidered napkins; explore the spectacular look of La Catrina (Mexico skeleton lady) with ideas for costumes, makeup, and more.
The growing popularity of Dia de los Muertos—The Day of the Dead—can be seen in the increased number of festivals, music concerts, art fairs, altar nights, arts-and-crafts events, costume contests, and candlelit processions (including the famed one held at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery). Now you can bring the essence of Mexico's beloved traditions to your own themed party with this evocative guide that includes 20 practical projects. Learn the origins and rituals of this special festival and how to:
The growing popularity of Dia de los Muertos—The Day of the Dead—can be seen in the increased number of festivals, music concerts, art fairs, altar nights, arts-and-crafts events, costume contests, and candlelit processions (including the famed one held at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery). Now you can bring the essence of Mexico's beloved traditions to your own themed party with this evocative guide that includes 20 practical projects. Learn the origins and rituals of this special festival and how to:
- Create a respectful and beautiful decorated altar with projects for Flor de Muerto (marigold paper pom-poms), Calavaras (sugar skulls), Pan de Muerto (bread of the dead), Mezcal shooters, and more
- Find inspiration in traditional Mexicana Art and Artisania to create projects such as Papel picado (cut-tissue paper decorations), fairy light embellishments, embroidered napkins, and more
- Explore the spectacular look of La Catrina (Mexico's skeleton lady) with ideas for women's and men's costumes and instructions for facial art designs, a floral headdress, felt hat, and more
You'll also discover other ideas for events with a Day of the Dead theme, including poetry readings, music, and dancing. Features a directory of Day of the Dead festivals and parades.
Review:
It had been about a year, since we had our virtual field trip, that I spoke of in our earlier post today, so this book was a quick refresher for the teaching I needed to do at our Dias de los Muertos party this week. It may be a small book (only 96 pages) but it is PACKED with ideas from planning your party, to decoration, to food, to costume, to activities. Plus you get the reasons for each, allowing you to really LEARN about the holiday. I would venture that the book can really answer just about any question you have about the holiday! the color pictures are amazing and will really draw you in and make you want TO plan a party, or attend one! If you get one resource for the holiday, this is the one to buy!
Recipe:
This is a great recipe that can be used not only for this holiday, but for Christmas and Easter, with variations on the top design!
About the Author:
Paula Pascual has been crafting since she was 12 and selling her cards since the age of 15. She writes for Crafts Beautiful magazine and keeps in touch with home crafters by working in a craft shop. Originally from Spain, Paula and her husband live in Westerham, Kent, England.
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