Day Of The Dead Coloring Pages

This 28 Day Of The Dead coloring pages collection is a great way to introduce children to the Day of the Dead festival. It is also a useful activity for helping children develop their coloring and creative skills.

Day of the Dead is a traditional Mexican holiday called Dia de los Muertos to remember and honor the dead. It is celebrated on November 1 and 2 every year. In recent years, the festival has become more popular around the world. Through symbols and rituals, Mexicans express their belief in life after death and the strong bond between the living and the dead.

This collection of coloring pages includes images of Day of the Dead symbols. You will get acquainted with Calaveras, La Catrina, the Cempasúchil marigold flowers, the altar Ofrenda built to honor the deceased, and the bread resembling the Day Of the Dead bread Pan de Muertos.

You can also color Pikachu, Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and friends with traditional Day of the Dead patterns. This is not only an entertainment activity but also an opportunity for you to explore and understand more deeply about one of the most unique festivals in the world.

We proudly present our collection of entirely free Day of the Dead color pages with sharp image quality and diverse designs. Download and print them to create beautiful works of art together. This is a meaningful gift for those who love painting and Mexican culture.

Tips For Choosing Day of The Dead Color Pages

To choose the suitable and exciting Day of the Dead color pages, you can refer to some of the following tips:

For Children

Cartoon characters such as Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, and Pikachu are decorated with simple, recognizable skull and marigold motifs. Children can use eye-catching colors like red, orange, yellow, and green to create vivid and attractive pictures.

In addition to cartoon characters, you can choose images of animals and familiar objects in daily life decorated in the Day of the Dead style The coloring pages are of moderate size, not too small or too large, making it easy for children to color without tiring their eyes.

For Adults

Adults should choose skulls and marigolds with sophisticated designs combined with abstract images or historical figures of Mexico. You can choose from traditional to modern and simple to complex styles to meet the preferences of many people. The large coloring pages give the colorist space to express creativity.

Themes

The Day of the Dead theme opens up a world of color and creativity. To help you come up with more unique ideas, we have provided more detailed suggestions for each theme group and some exciting combination suggestions:

Imagine Mickey Mouse holding a sparkling skull cap and a bouquet of marigolds, dancing happily on a colorful altar. The skull is not only a symbol of death but also a symbol of life and rebirth. You can decorate the skull with elaborate patterns or combine it with natural elements such as leaves and flowers.

Black, orange, yellow, and purple are the typical colors of Día de los Muertos. You can combine these colors to create impressive paintings.

Difficulty Levels

For children aged 5-8, beginners to drawing and coloring, choose simple, recognizable shapes such as round skulls, stylized marigolds, and simple masks. For children aged nine and up, choose more complex shapes, such as skulls with more details and marigolds with many layers of petals.

Adults will choose skulls with many lines and sophisticated patterns combined with abstract elements. These images require meticulousness and patience to complete the picture. Pencils, crayons, markers, watercolors, and brushes are the essential tools for coloring. You can use other tools like markers to highlight the picture.

5 Fun Ideas For Using Day Of The Dead Coloring Pages

Day of the Dead color pages are a great way to celebrate this vibrant and colorful holiday. Here are five fun ideas for using them:

Creating Day Of the Dead Lanterns

To make this creative idea, you must choose coloring pictures with beautiful patterns suitable for the Day of the Dead style, such as Calavera images, cempasúchil flowers, and La Catrina. Then, you will print them on cardboard.

The next step is to use scissors to cut along the outline of the drawing. With a carving knife, you will cut out small details such as the eyes, nose, mouth of the Calavera, petals, and leaves. If you want the lantern to have a special shape, you can fold the cardboard into a cylinder or a box.

Glue the edges of the paper together to form the shape of the lantern. Glue the edges of the paper together to form the shape of the lantern. Decorate the lantern with crayons or paint.

Make a small hole at the bottom of the lantern to thread the flashlight string through. Finally, turn on the flashlight and place it inside the lantern. You can hang the lantern in a window, balcony, or anywhere.

Decorating A Mask

To start the idea, you should print drawings of faces or skulls to create a mask easily. Choose hard paper to print, which will make the mask more durable. Color the drawing to make it vivid and eye-catching. You can refer to traditional Day of the Dead decorations such as cempasúchil flowers, bone motifs, and La Catrina.

Use scissors to cut along the outline of the drawing. If you want the mask to have straps, you can cut two more thin strips of hard paper and glue them to both sides of the mask. Cut out two small circles for the eyes and glue them to the mask. You can use colored paper or draw directly on the mask.

You can draw or cut out the characteristic smile of the Calavera. Thread it through two small holes on both sides of the mask to create straps with an elastic band or ribbon. Adjust the length of the strap to fit your face.

Making Decorative Skull Hanging String

The idea for this is similar to the mask idea. However, you need to print out different skulls in a smaller size than the mask.

After coloring, you will cut out the skulls one by one. Use a needle or a hole punch to make two small holes at the top of each skull. Thread the needle through the hole of one skull, then thread the string through the needle and pull it tight.

Then, continue to string the other skulls in order. You can alternate decorative materials between the skulls, such as artificial flowers, beads, or pom poms, to create highlights.

Once you have strung all the skulls, use a needle and thread to sew the ends of the string together to form a circle or a long strip, as shown in the example below. You can attach flashing lights to the skull string to create a sparkling effect for the holiday.

Creating Day Of The Dead Cards

This idea is sure to get kids involved. To get started, choose drawings that feature characters or symbols typical of the holiday, such as La Catrina, Calavera, and cempasúchil flowers. After coloring, instruct your kids to cut out the details from the page.

If you want to create a 3D effect, kids can fold cardboard or cut additional layers of paper to create thickness for the details.

For the card background, prepare a different colored cardboard sheet. Glue the cut-out drawings onto the card background according to your desired layout. Choose a nice font and write a meaningful wish on the card. You can write in Spanish Día de los Muertos to make it more memorable.

Double-check the details and glue the card parts tightly. Remember to let the card dry thoroughly before folding.

Creating Party Wall Decals

Let your kids join in this idea to create a memorable moment. For this idea, you need to prepare decal paper. You can buy it at stationery stores or craft stores. After choosing the appropriate coloring page, adjust the image size to fit the space you want to decorate.

Instruct your children to color it colorfully to highlight the atmosphere of the Day of The Dead. Before sticking, clean the wall surface to make sure the decal sticks firmly. You can combine decals with other decorations, such as lanterns, and artificial flowers, to create a more lively space.

With a little creativity, you can create unique decorative crafts and make your Day of the Dead party special. Want to explore more decoration ideas? Or you can share your ideas with us so we can create a memorable holiday together!