Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Frida Kahlo with our curated collection of inspired crafts. These projects celebrate the iconic artist’s legacy and style from painting to embroidery.
The iconic Mexican artist Frida Kahlo is one of my heroines. A few years ago, I was fortunate to visit the stunning V&A Frida exhibition called “Making her self up“.
The exhibition was not just about Frida’s fantastic artwork. It was full of her clothing, jewellery, papers and other items. They had been locked away in a bathroom of her lifelong home, La Casa Azul (The Blue House) in Mexico City, for 50 years after her death. It was the first time these personal items had been seen outside of Mexico.
Her home is now the most famous museum in Mexico City. She’s an integral part of Mexican cultural heritage; her paintings are now prohibited from being sold outside the country. So, it is rare to see exhibitions of her work outside of Mexico.
She is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th Century (by the Tate Modern). It’s not just her vivid artwork that made her famous, but her extraordinary life and personal style. As a result, she has been immortalized as a cult figure and is one of the most instantly recognizable artists.
After the visit, I was inspired to make a few Frida Kahlo crafts to decorate my home. Because of her instantly recognizable features and distinctive look, it is straightforward to make Frida-themed crafts. Many ideas centre around her Boho style, her famous hairstyle with a crown of flowers and her monobrow.
Crafting with Frida: Creative DIY Projects Inspired by Kahlo
From vibrant self-portraits to symbolic motifs, discover how you can bring a touch of Frida Kahlo's magic to your DIY projects with these innovative craft ideas.
How To Make A Fun Frida Kahlo Christmas Ornament
This is a really simple Frida Kahlo craft. Make a fun ornament for the Christmas tree with a wood slice and felt scraps.
Scrap Wood & Scrap Fabric Fridas
There are two types of Frida Kahlo dolls to make with this video tutorial. Wooden paddle dolls with waterslide decals and fabric dolls with t-shirt transfer paper.
Free Pattern For A Fabulous Easy Frida Kahlo Cushion
This pillow is instantly recognised as Frida Kahlo with her floral headdress and mono-brow. The craft tutorial includes details on how to make the pretty felt flowers in the headdress.
Recycled Craft – Mexican Tin Heart Folk Art
Not directly a Frida Kahlo craft, but these lovely Mexican tin hearts too fit with the theme.
Shadow Box Shrines DIY
These would be cool to hang from the Christmas tree as a decoration and look fun to make too.
How To: Frida Kahlo inspired Floral Headband
I would love one of these floral headbands myself to wear to a summer party.
Festival Flower Crown Crochet Headphones | Free Crochet Pattern
This is another floral headdress, but it's for a crochet pattern this time—a fantastic spring craft for adults.
DIY projects inspired by Frida Kahlo
This collection of Frida Kahlo crafts includes a tutorial on how to make a Frida flower vase, complete with a floral headband.
Frida Kahlo DIY succulent planter
I've seen lots of Frida Kahlo succulent planters to buy but this craft shows you how to make your own.
DIY Frida Kahlo Rag Doll
A very simple tutorial on how to make this very sweet Frida doll.
Frida Paper Plate Doll — ART CAMP
Another Frida Kahlo doll craft, this one is made from paper plates. A fun craft to do with kids.
Amigurumi Frida Kahlo Doll Free Pattern
For those of you with more advanced crafting skills and who can crochet, a free pattern for an amigurumi Frida Kahlo doll.
Frida Kahlo Party Favor | 15 Minute Felt Craft Lightning
These would be a great Frida Kahlo craft to make for summer or Mexican themed parties.
Frida Kahlo Perler Beads
A pattern to make Frida out of Perler/Hamma beads.
Bold and Festive Frida Kahlo Tree and Cookies
This is one for the hardcore Frida Kahlo fan, a Frida themed tree.
Make Frida Kahlo Felt Flower Crowns
Another tutorial to make a Frida flower crown, this one with DIY felt flowers.
Frida Kahlo Painted Pumpkin
What a fun way to decorate a pumpkin for fall with a beautiful Frida Kahlo painting. I love the floral headdress.
More Mexican Floral Craft Ideas
There are tutorials for different paper flowers and succulents with this giant paper flower wall decoration, which could be used for Frida crafts.
If you enjoyed these Frida Kahlo themed ideas, then you might enjoy these DIY Mexican tile planters, a fun felt succulent garden or this list of cool Cactus crafts.
Lisa Hofeling
Tuesday 28th of June 2022
Thank you so much for this! You’re my new favorite blog! I’m obsessed with Frida, succulents, Mexican crafts, recycling/upcycling… I’m so inspired!!
Claire Armstrong
Tuesday 28th of June 2022
Ohh that is lovely to hear. Frida is so inspiring!
Michelle Leslie
Friday 10th of September 2021
She's my hero too. Her life story is so inspiring and the way she expresses herself in her art and the love letters she wrote to Diego is just so honest. So I'm loving all these ideas, Claire.
Claire Armstrong
Friday 10th of September 2021
Thank you, Michelle. The exhibition at the V&A was really insightful about her life, if I’m ever in Mexico City I will visit the blue house.