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"Kathy Cano Murillo is a crafty mama whose projects are as different from Martha's tastefully done handiwork as Carmen Miranda is from Barbara Bush."

– BUST Magazine

The Crafty Chica DIY Project Library: a collection of fabulous handmade ideas by Kathy Cano-Murillo, the Crafty Chica!

Monday, October 30, 2006

Reverse Painted Skull Art



Here is a cheery way to add some art to you Day of the Dead altar. Reverse glass painted pictures!

While everyone else uses the same old decorations, you can add a distinctive touch to your altar by whipping together one of these cheery calaca frames. Visit the local dollar store to pick up a batch of small frames and some paint. Give them as gifts or use them at your next fiesta's table setting. You'll be the life of the Day of the Dead party!

Supplies:
1 small frame
Acrylic paints in assorted colors (most importantly, black and white)
Thin, liner paintbrush

Directions:
Take apart the components of the frame. Set the piece of glass on a flat surface. Using the liner brush and black paint, draw a skull on the glass. Let dry. Now paint on flowers and other decorations and let dry. Paint the entire face with white paint. Let dry and put the frame back together.

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