DIY Origami Vampire Lips

How amazingly cool are these origami vampire lips?! They’re spooky, stylish, and the perfect little craft to whip up just in time for Halloween. Whether you’re planning a party, decorating a classroom, or just looking for a fun hands-on activity with a touch of creepy flair, these vampire lips are sure to impress.

The best part? They’re surprisingly easy to make. Casey from Vitamini Handmade has created a fantastic step-by-step tutorial, complete with clear photos for every stage of the folding process. So even if you’re new to origami, you’ll be able to follow along and create these awesome lips in no time.

And it doesn’t stop there—Casey also shows you how to take things up a notch by adding tiny fangs and just the right amount of blood for that true vampire vibe. Use red paper for classic Dracula lips or mix it up with glittery or patterned paper for a glam-goth look. You could even make mini versions as Halloween party favors or string them together for a fang-tastic garland.

This is a last-minute Halloween idea that looks anything but rushed—clever, creepy, and totally unique.

Sink your teeth into the full tutorial here:

Get the idea here: DIY Origami Vampire Lips

Lots of Americans seem to think that May 5 is Mexican Independence Day, but that holiday actually falls on Sept. 16.

May 5 is the celebration of the Battle of Puebla, in which the Mexicans defeated the French in 1862. Independence Day marks the beginning of their fight for independence from Spain in 1810. That was the day of what’s known as El Grito de Dolores, or the cry of Dolores, for when the Catholic priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla rang the church bells at his church in Dolores and declared that Mexico should be free from Spanish rule.

They would fight for their freedom until 1821 when they finally gained independence.

Fabulous Classroom has a little of the history and ideas for celebrating the holiday for all age groups. There’s also a link to a good video in that post about the real story of Mexican Independence Day.

Twinkl also has a good tops about the history and different activities, discussion ideas, crafts and foods that can be incorporated into lessons at school or used at home.

I also found a few pins that no longer link to a website but include good information on Mexican Independence Day, including some questions for students to answer based on the reading. You can find more printables and questions for kids from TX Homeschool Mama on Etsy (also available in Spanish).

You can find a lot more paid resources about Mexican Independence Day at Teachers Pay Teachers.

Mexican flag crafts are a fun option for celebrating Mexican Independence Day (though the current iteration of their flag has only been in use since 1968). Kids Activities Blog has a free Mexican flag printable and a few different ideas for decorating it including dot markers and torn tissue paper.

You can also find some great Mexican crafts at Red Ted Art. The post includes all sorts of Mexican inspired projects including Day of the Dead crafts, Frida Kahlo pinatas and upcycled musical instruments. I love the giant paper flowers they shared from Honestly WTF.

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