Dia de Los Muertos is a vibrant and much-celebrated holiday honoring dearly departed loved ones, filled with colors, music, and beautiful decorations. One of the best ways to celebrate is by making DIY Dia de Los Muertos crafts that are both fun and meaningful. If you’re looking for a project that will truly stand out without needing a ton of supplies, you’re in the right place.

Easy Sugar Skull Egg Tray Decoration Hack

For today’s project, I’ll show you how to make a stunning sugar skull from an egg tray using just glitter foam and EVA foam. This easy sugar skull DIY is not only fun to make but also fully customizable—you can choose any colors you like and add extra details to make it as festive as you want.

This craft is a perfect addition to your ofrenda and will impress everyone who sees it. With just a few simple materials, you can create a beautiful Dia de Los Muertos decoration that looks professional and festive.

Follow along with the step-by-step video tutorial below and learn how to transform a simple egg tray into a colorful, eye-catching sugar skull. Whether you’re looking for easy Halloween crafts or creative Dia de Los Muertos projects, this one is sure to amaze both kids and adults alike.

What You’ll Need for Egg Tray Sugar Skull
How to Make an Egg Tray Sugar Skull
Why You’ll Love This Craft
DIY Egg Tray Sugar Skull

What You’ll Need for Egg Tray Sugar Skull

How to Make an Egg Tray Sugar Skull

Step 1: Shape and Paint the Egg Tray Skull

Cut out one shell from each of the top corners, then trim two shells downward from each bottom side to shape the jaw. Round the bottom edge to form the chin, refining the overall outline to resemble a skull.
Step 2: Make the Skull Details

For the Eyes
Trace a round object onto pink glitter foam and cut out two circles using pinking shears to create the base of the eyes. Then, cut two smaller black circles from black glitter foam with plain scissors for the inner eyes.

For the Forehead Decoration
Draw three teardrop shapes on yellow and green glitter foam. Cut out all three pieces carefully.

For the Mustache
Cut the shapes as shown in the photo, using purple and green glitter foam to create the decorative swirls.
Step 3: Create and Assemble the Skull Teeth

Cut two curved strips of foam with scalloped or wavy edges in two sizes: one larger piece from the yellow foam for the base, and one slightly smaller piece from the contrasting black glitter foam for the top layer. Once cut, carefully center the smaller black strip onto the larger yellow one and use hot glue to secure them.
Step 4: Assemble the Skull on the Egg Tray

Now, attach all the skull parts onto the egg tray to complete the skull face as shown in the photo.
Step 5: Prepare the EVA Foam Strips

Cut the EVA foam in half, then fold one half lengthwise. Secure the top edges together with hot glue. Make thin cuts along the folded foam, continuing until the entire piece is cut.
Step 6: Roll the Foam into a Flower

Apply hot glue to the top edges where you glued earlier, then start rolling the foam. Make three of these rolls.
Step 7: Add the Foam Flowers to the Skull’s Forehead

Attach them to the forehead of the skull and you’re done!