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How to make a Day of the Dead Halloween Garland

Step 1

How to make a Day of the Dead Halloween Garland

Painting Templates

Place the template on top of the foam skulls. Using craft paint (a dry brush technique is always best when using the stencil) apply the design to the skills. Let the templates dry completely.

Step 2

How to make a Day of the Dead Halloween Garland

Wrap Crown Shape

Place the foam crown on the serape and roughly measure the cut to fit around the crown.

Step 3

How to make a Day of the Dead Halloween Garland

Cut and Wrap Serape

Cut the serape into triangles so it will easily wrap around the inside of the wreath. Don't worry if this step looks messy because it won't be visible when the wreath is hung.

Stage 4

How to make a Day of the Dead Halloween Garland

Decorative crown

Using a hot glue gun, add flowers, skulls, and small tulle clusters to the crown.

Step 5

How to make a Day of the Dead Halloween Garland

Add ribbon

Use hot glue to add ribbon, trim, and twine in various colors and lengths to the bottom of the wreath.