DIY Sugar Skull Tray

1 min read September 14, 2026 Team Fun365
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Celebrate Day of the Dead with a DIY sugar skull tray full of bold, bright colors. Set this adorable tray on your mantle or table for a pop of color and fun! Be sure to download the Free Sugar Skull Template Printable here!

Project Time
35 to 45 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Use a sponge paint brush to paint the base of the tray green. Let dry. Add texture by painting over the background with a dry brush and a darker shade of green paint.

Step
2

Paint the rest of the tray with Black Acrylic Paint.

Step
3

Print out the Sugar Skull Printable and then use Mod Podge® to attach it to the tray. Download the Free Sugar Skull Printable here! Let the Mod Podge® dry and then apply a second coat. Create more Day of the Dead projects like this DIY Day of the Dead Garlandand DIY Day of the Dead Maracas. Shop all of Day of the Dead decor ideashere.

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