{"id":4156,"date":"2016-04-20T08:00:57","date_gmt":"2016-04-20T12:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/?p=4156"},"modified":"2026-06-12T14:19:22","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T18:19:22","slug":"diy-party-crafts-cinco-de-mayo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/diy-party-crafts-cinco-de-mayo\/","title":{"rendered":"5 DIY Party Crafts for Cinco De Mayo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Having a Cinco De Mayo party? Spice up the celebration\u00a0with some great DIY party decorations! We have chosen 5 of our favorite Mexican themed crafts that you can make with recycled household items\u00a0and some common craft materials.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>DIY Cardboard Pinata<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4160 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/donkey-pinata1.jpg\" alt=\"cinco de mayo diy crafts\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This colorful donkey pinata will be the life of the party! Recycle some cardboard boxes for the body and cover with strips of different colored <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/tissue-paper-25-assorted-colors-12-x-18-PE1865\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>tissue paper<\/strong><\/a>. You can fill it with candy for kids parties, or just use it as a decoration for adult parties.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Paper Sombreros &amp; Serapes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>See them used in the classroom\u00a0at <a href=\"https:\/\/gmgart.wordpress.com\/2012\/04\/18\/art-inspirations-from-mexico\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GMG Art<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4158\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Paper-sombreros-21.jpg\" alt=\"cinco de mayo\" width=\"671\" height=\"506\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This is a great art activity for the classroom, and you can also teach students about Mexican culture while they are crafting. Kids can make their own sombreros with paper and decorate them!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Materials:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/arts-and-crafts-supplies\/paper\/construction-paper\/?fp=PE1000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Construction paper<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/arts-and-crafts-supplies\/coloring-and-drawing-supplies\/markers\/?fp=SC846\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Markers<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/arts-and-crafts-supplies\/paints-and-stains\/acrylic-paint\/?fp=PT3447\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Paint<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/arts-and-crafts-supplies\/weaving-yarn-and-lacing\/yarn-and-thread\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Yarn<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/arts-and-crafts-supplies\/basic-craft-supplies\/craft-trims\/pom-poms\/?fp=YA22D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Pom poms<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/arts-and-crafts-supplies\/basic-craft-supplies\/craft-trims\/pipe-cleaners\/?fp=TR106\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Pipe cleaners<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For the serapes, all you need is a paper bag and some paint or markers! For instructions on cutting the paper bag, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/learncreatelove.com\/mexican-sarape-poncho-craft\/\" class=\"broken_link\">Learn Create Love<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Bead Bracelets<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4164 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cinco-de-mayo-bracelet-2-e14610961144341.jpg\" alt=\"cinco de mayo craft ideas\" width=\"671\" height=\"428\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Using our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/rainbow-beads-bag-BE1170\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rainbow Beads<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/glitter-alphabet-beads-bag-BE1256\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alphabet\u00a0Beads\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>you can create these cute bracelets to wear\u00a0Cinco De Mayo! Just string them onto elastic cord and tie the ends together. The elastic is stretchy so you can take the bracelets on and off super easily. Mix and match for fun and unique designs!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Cactus\u00a0Banner<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>See tutorial at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aspenjay.com\/cactus-pinata-banner-diy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Aspen Jay<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4159\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cactus-Banner1.jpg\" alt=\"cinco de mayo crafts\" width=\"600\" height=\"449\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We love this cactus banner made with just <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/search\/index.php?q=tissue+paper\">tissue paper<\/a> <\/strong>and cardboard! String them up on the wall to create the perfect Cinco De Mayo party decoration. You can spice up your cacti with a flower using a small ball of tissue paper or a pom pom.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Plastic Maracas<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>See tutorial at <a href=\"https:\/\/thereisbeautyallaround.wordpress.com\/2011\/05\/27\/tutorial-paper-mache-maracas\/\">There is Beauty All Around<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4162\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Paper-Mache-Maracas1.jpg\" alt=\"cinco de mayo crafts\" width=\"594\" height=\"435\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A Cinco De Mayo party would not be complete without maracas! Make your own with Mod Podge, water balloons, decorative paper, and rice to fill the maraca. These come out beautiful, but they do take a few days to make. For a simpler version\u00a0using plastic\u00a0spoons, plastic Easter eggs, and duct tape, view the tutorial at <a href=\"https:\/\/artsymomma.com\/homemade-maracas-cinco-de-mayo-craft.html\">Artsy Momma<\/a>. You can also use our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/item\/wooden-maracas-craft-kit-CE4318\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>wooden maracas craft ki<\/strong><\/a>t if you don&#8217;t have the time to make your own but still want to decorate them your way!<\/p>\n<p>Tell us your favorite Cinco De Mayo craft!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Having a Cinco De Mayo party? Spice up the celebration\u00a0with some great DIY party decorations! We have chosen 5 of our favorite Mexican themed crafts that you can make with recycled household items\u00a0and some common craft materials. 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