![]() ![]() It makes such a sweet decoration for any occasion! I’ve included a DIY version in the Rooted Childhood May Collection. Check out an awesome video of the process:Ī simplified version includes folding and cutting the tissue paper with sharp scissors to create designs, similar to cutting snowflakes. Traditionally, tissue paper was stacked and cut using a chisel and mallet to make as many as 50 banners at a time. Papel picado is a popular decoration for many holidays and life events in Mexico. The Spanish name literally means “perforated paper.”Ĭommon themes of papel picado include birds, floral designs, and skeletons. Papel picado is a type of Mexican folk art made by cutting elaborate designs into colorful tissue paper. With young kids, I don’t find we need to know everything, it’s enough to just learn about one or two things that make a culture special. We also have a rich community of artists who bring many of the arts and culture from Mexico to our city.Īnd in this day and age with the power of the Internet, there are so many way to learn about other cultures and dig deeper than the surface. Thankfully, we are in an area where learning from people born in Mexico isn’t hard to do. When at all possible, we like to go straight to the source. We love going in to practice our Spanish, taste test Mexican sweet breads and cookies, and seeing the sights and sounds of Mexican culture. Just a simple trip to a local tienda, or Mexican grocery store, is an amazing experience. My hometown of San Antonio is exploding with Mexican culture. In our home, celebrating Cinco de Mayo means digging in and learning about Mexican culture. How can we celebrate Cinco de Mayo with respect? No way! I love holidays and festivals of all kinds, and there’s no way I’m passing on a party.īut instead of throwing on sombreros and singing “La Cucaracha” I want to use this as opportunity to learn about Mexican culture and share some of the wonderful richness with my children. So do I take a stand and NOT celebrate Cinco de Mayo because it’s basically ridiculous and walks the line of cultural appropriation depending on how you celebrate? ![]() So if Cinco de Mayo isn’t really a holiday, why do we celebrate it? Basically, because Corona sells more beer on May 5th than any other day of the year. Contrary to popular belief, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day that happens in September. Let’s be honest, Cinco de Mayo is a totally commercialized not-really-a-holiday that we celebrate here in the United States while Mexicans look at us scratching their heads. Hey, hey it’s fiesta time! Planning a Mexican themed party? This DIY papel picado cake banner adds the sweetest handmade touch with a nod to authentic Mexican culture. And let's get real.Looking for some great Cindo de Mayo crafts? Maybe it was being raised in San Diego, so close to Mexico, or with friends within the Mexican culture, it is part of who I am, and am proud. While I do not live in Mexico or come from a Mexican bloodline, it holds a special place in my heart. We have also highlighted this fun craft in our Day of the Dead Crafts, Cinco de Mayo Crafts, and October Crafts for Kids DIY MEXICAN CUTOUT BANNER Today, I'm not getting as intricate with my designs, but definitely can be with the right skills. The traditional folk art of the Papel Picado is to cut some amazing designs into paper. Mexican CelebrationsĪs Cinco De Mayo (5th of May) is quickly approaching, I thought I'd share one of my favorite quick, simple and inexpensive ways to decorate for your fiesta with these DIY Papel Picadao - Mexican Cutout Banners! If you enjoy it as much as we do, then you will not want to miss some of our other popular Cinco de Mayo craft posts including DIY Flower Crown, Pinata Planter, Cinco de Mayo Bingo, and Mini Rainbow Piñatas. ![]() Our tutorial for how to make a papel picado is all kinds of fun and great for the kids to help you brighten up any party.Ĭinco de Mayo is always a fun holiday to celebrate.
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