Thread: Help with Dia De Los Muertos party

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Hi all, Im not committed to the idea yet but I was thinking this year of having a Dia de los Muertos theme instead of my typical halloween party.

Any ideas on decor, food ( I was thinking all mexican food of course) drinks, and possibly outift to wear would be helpful. I think I have my costume in mind, just basically beautiful Mexican Zombie girl, in typical outfit seen in Dia De los Muertos parties.

Any ideas on how to make this party come to life would be greatly appreciated. Also does anyone on here know of a link that could show me how to make those giant colorful tissue flowers? You know the ones we all made in school at one point or another many years ago? If so that would help too.

Oh and a good dessert, something to really carry the theme over. Thanks guys.

Spooki

How about a really big paper mache skull/death mask to hang on the wall?

I saw a zombie pinata on Etsy that was cool too.

Youtube video on paper flowers:

YouTube - Easy Kids Crafts: Colorful Mexican Tissue Paper Flower

I think you already have this taped, but Halloween block party on HGTV with Dia de los Muertos house....

http://www.hgtv.com/video/halloween-...deo/index.html

Originally Posted by pandora

Youtube video on paper flowers:

YouTube - Easy Kids Crafts: Colorful Mexican Tissue Paper Flower

I think you already have this taped, but Halloween block party on HGTV with Dia de los Muertos house....

http://www.hgtv.com/video/halloween-...deo/index.html

Chopshop great idea!

Pan, I new you'd come through, I do have the HGTV taped but I definatley needed to tissue video, you're the best girl

I checked out a book from the library a couple months ago that had a section on Dia De Los Muertos party ideas in it. It's called 'Halloween' by Joanne O'Sullivan

http://books.google.com/books?id=fmI...page&q&f=false
here's a link with some of the books info.

and some other possibly helpful links

food ideas- http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/294622

sugar skull recipe with photos- http://mexicanfood.about.com/od/swee...skullhowto.htm

i've seen sugar cookies decorated to look like sugar skulls, but i figure they're probably a bit easier to decorate and nibble on.

some great makeup! <3
YouTube - Halloween Tutorial #3 - Dia de los Muertos

Maybe wear an old wedding gown from a thrift store, or maybe a really great pin up outfit. There's an artist who paints some amazing Dia De Los Muertos ladies her name is Sylvia Ji
http://www.sylviaji.com/

Sorry about the super big comment.

Nice links Atelier! Trust me, Spooki's going to be all a-twitter about all the links... so great job!

Links to invitations from Zazzle: http://www.zazzle.com/dia+de+los+muertos+invitations
Maybe nothing you like, but ideas all the same.

Like this idea too: [http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_lirt8srIYA...rtos+photo.jpg

I think you definitely need to plan on an altar...and start buying candles now............... LOL

Dollar Tree usually has those somberero's and paper lanterns.....some easy and cheap decorating.

That's a great theme Spook!

This might help:

YouTube - Dia De Los Muertos Maze - Knotts Scary Farm 2010

OMG!!! Such great responses and links!!! Pandora is right I love th videos and links!!!!

Thanks Atelier*Motives! Those are great links and video, I love the make up.

Repo man thank you for the video I am taking lots of notes

and offmymeds I will definately be on the lookout for some cheap decor to add.

I wasnt sure when I wrote this if I was going with this theme but now that I have this great info I am DEFINATELY going with it Now to start looking for a great dress oh and Pandora I think you should start making some of those awesome candles you make, or better yet send me that fabulous candelabra you found recently to add to my theme!

Great ideas everyone! Well you have a great foundation for an amzing party Spooki! Hone them special skills into creatin the Party of your worst dreams!