How to Make Tissue Paper Marigolds for Day of the Dead

Día de los Muertos celebrations are full of bright colors, which is fitting as they celebrate lives of deceased friends and family members. If you’re looking for Day of the Dead crafts to do with your students, you’ll love this simple tutorial for how to make tissue paper marigolds for Day of the Dead!

When to Make these Flowers

These flowers are perfect for the vibrant colors associated with the Day of the Dead celebration! If you are creating an ofrenda or Day of the Dead altar as a class or in your own home, adding DIY marigolds along with papel picado banners, colorful sugar skulls, candles, picture frames with loved ones, and some favorite foods are a great start to traditional day of the dead decorations.

This is such an easy craft you can do as students are learning about Day of the Dead and Mexican culture!

How to Make Tissue Paper Marigolds for Day of the Dead

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Supplies Needed

To make these simple tissue paper marigold flowers you need:

• scissors
• stapler
• sheets of tissue paper in yellow, orange, or golden rod

You can cut the tissue paper into squares beforehand, or you can fold and cut as shown in the tutorial!

Steps for Making Tissue Paper Flowers

1. ​Line up your tissue paper squares
2. Fold upwards about an inch
3. Flip the paper over, fold again
4. Repeat flipping and folding until you reach the end of the paper
5. Staple the folded tissue paper in the middle to create the center of your flower
6. Trim the edges to create the petal shapes
7. Gently lift and separate the layers of tissue paper to reveal the flower
8. Enjoy your fun Day of the Dead decoration!

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More Día de los Muertos Crafts & Resources

If you are planning a Día de los Muertos celebration, you might like these activities and decoration ideas, too!

• Easy Day of the Dead Art Project for Middle & High School
• Easy Printable Day of the Dead Skull Crafts
• Alternative Activities for Day of the Dead
• Day of the Dead Unit Plan
• Day of the Dead Books for Kids