Embark on a journey into the heart of one of Mexico's most cherished traditions—el Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead.
Our stage? A table brimming with a kaleidoscope of colors, textures, and symbols to create a dazzling display as vibrant as the life it celebrates.
This lively and visually striking centerpiece captures the spirit and cultural richness of the Day of the Dead celebration.
Centered around a calaca bust of Frida Kahlo alongside a spray of flowers, the colorful table scene includes a procession of sugar skulls, maracas, sombreros, paper flowers, and skeletal characters.
- Mexican Striped Serape - 24" x 54"
- Frida Kahlo Day-Of-The-Dead Bust
- Mexican Serape Beer Bottle Poncho
- Yellow Forsythia Floral Spray
- Wild Sunflowers Floral Spray - 2 colors
- Green Clematis Leaf Stem
- Black Leaves Floral Spray
- 5" Colorful Feather Butterflies
- 3-4" x 1" Birch Wood Disk Slice
- 5-6" x 1" Birch Wood Disk Slice
- Day of the Dead Mariachi Nutcracker
- 5" Day of the Dead Sugar Skull - Pink
- 6.5" Black Sugar Skull with Daisies
- 2" Day of the Dead Sugar Skulls - 3 colors
- Hand-Made Paper Ruffled Flower
- 6" Miniature Charro Sombrero
- Colorful 10-Head Bunga Maracas
- Hand-Held Pellet Drum - Orange
- Mexican Gourd Maracas
- Senorita In Red Day-Of-The-Dead Statuette
- Day-Of-The-Dead Senorita in Chartreuse with Dog
- Gentleman in Top Hat Day-Of-The-Dead Statue
- 6" Human Skull Holding Red Rose in Teeth
- 33" 7mm Hot Pink Metallic Beads
- 33" 7mm Green Metallic Beads
- 33" 7mm Red Metallic Beads
- 33" 7mm Purple Metallic Beads
- 33" 7mm Yellow Gold Metallic Beads
- 33" 7mm Blue Metallic Beads
- 33" 7mm Teal/Turquoise Metallic Beads
Additional Supplies
- Acrylic risers
- Black spray paint
Set Linens
- Start with a black tablecover to create a stark contrast with the bright colors.
- Add a striped serape down the center as a base for the centerpiece.
Position Risers
- I used a mix of acrylic & painted wood disks as risers.
- Beer ponchos make adorable miniature serapes.
Wood Disk Risers DIY
- Wood disks make versatile risers for any occasion.
- Stackable to create varying heights in 1-inch increments.
- You can build tiers with different widths.
- Easy to paint for coordinating colors.
- Simple to drill or screw into for support.
- Reusable & easy to store.
- I used small & medium sizes painted glossy black for our Day of the Dead scene.
Arrange Flowers
- Coordinate Frida's colors with a spray of artificial flowers in a black vase.
Set the Scene
- Arrange items for a balance of height & color.
Guest Experience
- For each place setting I used a round, woven-rattan placemat.
- The napkins are folded into bright, colorful bow ties.
- And, secured with vibrant metallic-bead necklaces in different colors.
Reverse View
- The reverse side features a new set of characters for an entirely different scene.
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