DIY Papel Picado (Mexican Perforated Paper)

Here's how to make papel picado, a Mexican paper craft used to decorate parties and festivities. Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!

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[nikiiannarone]

I don't know what I enjoyed more.. Watching you make them or hearing the story about ur grandma! That must have been so lovely for her, and so special for the 2 of you to make a memory together. 💖

[titotito]

By the way how beautiful to hear you to your abuelita to see coco. I cried to that beautiful movie

[pisces]

I just saw you video! My family is also from Jalostotitlan Jalisco. I lived there for a year back in the 90's and I was just there in March 2019 visiting my grandmother who turned 92 years young. I love visiting my where my family is from. Especially during the 2 festivals they have in the year. So much tradition and history. Famila Gonzalez

[DeeSoto]

I want to thank you for sharing our beautiful history of this beautiful craft ❤

[bonnielass]

I really enjoyed watching you work, and hearing about your family.Also finding out a little about the history of these. Thank you for sharing! Well done you.

[KetzK]

Thank you, this is exactly what I was looking for - to learn more about the history of this lovely art. I grew up with it being in many Mexican restaurants and other places. Love the history and the culture! ❤🩵💛💜💚💙🩷

[Ryvikaa]

Esto es muy facil! Gracias por el tutorial, chica!

[esmeraldarios]

thank you for sharing this!! I learned so much

[donilagringaloca]

Thank you for such a wonderful explanation Papel picado, I really enjoyed it, and my oldest grandson was born in Jalostotitlán

[rebeccaogier]

thank you for sharing the craft and the tradition behind it. What a great video!

[trzpiotkakokietka]

My mexican boyfriend will visit me in Europe, i will do IT for him ❤thank you for tips :D

[MrsBelzer]

Thank you for the great video! I'm so excited to show it to my students today and have them make papel picados for Hispanic Heritage Month!

[annabelperrigueur]

It is amazing.I just love it so much all I can says is that it is incredible !!👍👍

[caitl]

This was so AWESOME!! I loved learning about you and your family and culture and the end results were BEAUTIFUL!!!

[AskEsh]

I love this! Your whole story & the making of the papel picado !

[anotherisland]

This was so lovely, I really enjoyed it

[rainbowcrystal]

I tried to make this and it came out beautiful 🎉

[poochoo]

I love Mexican culture and I love papel picado.

[angelabarragan]

Crazy I started watching your video to learn how to make papel picado because I’m giving my daughter a Coco themed bday party what are the odds of that lol🤗 Thanks for the lesson.

[princesayaoi]

Saludos desde Jalisco, paisana. Genial video!! 🎉