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Imagine welcoming guests to your home with a beautiful work of art, right on your doorstep.That's the idea behind , a c...
11/06/2026

Imagine welcoming guests to your home with a beautiful work of art, right on your doorstep.

That's the idea behind , a centuries-old Indian tradition of creating colorful designs from rice, flower petals, spices, and colored sand. Made in doorways and courtyards, these intricate patterns welcome visitors, celebrate good fortune, and bring beauty into everyday life.

Rangoli are especially popular during , the Festival of Lights, which begins today. It's a time for family gatherings, glowing lamps, delicious sweets, and celebrating the triumph of light over darkness.

We love rangoli because it shows that art isn't just something you hang on a wall. It turns ordinary materials into a celebration.

Since sand is a traditional rangoli material, our Personal Sand Mandala Kit is a natural way to explore this tradition. Create your own rangoli-inspired design, choosing colors and patterns that express what you'd like to welcome into your life. Your finished sand painting is a keepsake you can enjoy long after the celebration.

Happy Diwali!

Can a skull have personality?Give four people the same calavera design and twelve colors of sand, and you’ll likely get ...
10/26/2026

Can a skull have personality?

Give four people the same calavera design and twelve colors of sand, and you’ll likely get four completely different pieces of art. One person goes bright and wild. Another becomes unexpectedly meticulous. Someone else discovers that purple, orange and teal belong together after all.

Our Calavera Sand Painting Kit includes four 6-inch designs and twelve colors of sand, so there’s plenty of room to experiment, or plenty to share. The sand sticks to the board as you work, so your artwork stays with you, and clear sleeves help protect the finished pieces.

Made for the ofrenda, or for display with your other artwork this Día de los Mu***os season.

What colors will you use on your calavera? Tell us below.

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Can a skull have personality?Give four people the same calavera design and twelve colors of sand, and you’ll likely get ...
10/26/2026

Can a skull have personality?

Give four people the same calavera design and twelve colors of sand, and you’ll likely get four completely different pieces of art. One person goes bright and wild. Another becomes unexpectedly meticulous. Someone else discovers that purple, orange and teal belong together after all.

Our Calavera Sand Painting Kit includes four 6-inch designs and twelve colors of sand, so there’s plenty of room to experiment, or plenty to share. The sand sticks to the board as you work, so your artwork stays with you, and clear sleeves help protect the finished pieces.

Made for the ofrenda, or for display with your other artwork this Día de los Mu***os season.

What colors will you use on your calavera? Tell us below.

Link in bio.

***os

What's an ofrenda?One of our favorite parts of ***os is the ofrenda, the altar families create to welcome and remember ...
10/17/2026

What's an ofrenda?

One of our favorite parts of ***os is the ofrenda, the altar families create to welcome and remember the people they've lost. Alongside photographs and candles, families often add favorite foods, drinks, flowers, and small objects that say something about the person being remembered. An ofrenda can be as individual as the person it celebrates.

Our new Día de los Mu***os Sand Painting Kit includes four calavera sand paintings, plus a booklet that introduces the tradition and shows you how to create a simple ofrenda of your own.

You don't need anything elaborate. Sometimes one photograph, one favorite food, or one good story is enough to begin.

If you’ve ever wondered why skulls are everywhere during ***os(DAY OF THE DEAD), there’s the reason. —the colorful, de...
10/10/2026

If you’ve ever wondered why skulls are everywhere during ***os(DAY OF THE DEAD), there’s the reason. —the colorful, decorated skulls associated with the holiday—aren’t meant to be frightening. They’re playful reminders that death is part of life, and that the people we love can still be remembered with color, humor and joy.

That’s what inspired our new Calavera Sand Painting Kit. Instead of paint or markers, you uncover the specially cut design a section at a time, pour on brilliantly colored sand, and watch your calavera appear. It’s part art project, part sensory experience—and surprisingly hard to stop once you start.

Think about it as an activity to share with family or friends - remembering and talking about loved ones as you create together. https://www.dayofthedeadkit.com/product/dia-de-los-muertos-sand-painting-kit/

After months of designing, cutting, testing, playing with sand—and waiting for all the pieces to come together—our new C...
10/06/2026

After months of designing, cutting, testing, playing with sand—and waiting for all the pieces to come together—our new Calavera Sand Painting Kits are finally here and ready to ship!

Inspired by Día de los Mu***os, each kit includes four specially cut calavera designs and twelve brilliant sand colors. Make them with family or friends, create one in memory of someone you love, add one to an ofrenda (memory altar)—or simply enjoy the wonderfully absorbing experience of making art with sand.

Día de los Mu***os is November 1 and 2, so if you’d like a kit for this year’s celebration, now is a perfect time to order (plus free shipping!)
https://www.dayofthedeadkit.com/

We're excited to share something new: our Día de los Mu***os Calavera Sand Painting Kit is live, with FREE shipping and ...
09/09/2026

We're excited to share something new: our Día de los Mu***os Calavera Sand Painting Kit is live, with FREE shipping and delivery by the end of September! https://www.dayofthedeadkit.com/

Inside are four custom calavera (skull) designs and twelve colors of sand — perfect for gathering around a table with family or friends (or settling in on your own) to create something colorful while remembering someone who's been part of your life.

Because you're working with sand, it's more like play than pressure to "make art." Pour it, rub it, mix it, brush away the extra — no drawing skills required, and every calavera comes out different. The kit also includes a booklet on Día de los Mu***os and ideas for building your own ofrenda (altar).

Día de los Mu***os is celebrated November 1st and 2nd, but remembering someone and making something together are good any time of year.
https://www.dayofthedeadkit.com/

There is a unique kind of healing that happens when we step away from our devices and do hands-on activities. These phot...
05/12/2026

There is a unique kind of healing that happens when we step away from our devices and do hands-on activities. These photos from a recent gathering remind us why we do what we do.

Making art together is more than a hobby; it is a way to reconnect with ourselves and each other through a shared, physical experience. Thank you to this group for sharing a glimpse of your creative process and the peace found in the work.

Pick up our kit here and try it yourself! https://www.sandartmandalas.com/shop/

We spent an inspiring time creating with a wonderful group from Thrive Communities of MassachusettsThrive does vital w...
04/17/2026

We spent an inspiring time creating with a wonderful group from Thrive Communities of Massachusetts

Thrive does vital work in our community. Their mission is to empower neighbors as they transition home from incarceration, providing the support and welcome they need to succeed.

Creating art together is a powerful way to build these essential human connections. We are grateful to everyone who participated and shared their creativity with us.

Take a look at the beautiful work they produced below.

We had a great time at Cambridge Naturals showcasing our Kit and Card deck. They're flying off the shelf!
03/28/2026

We had a great time at Cambridge Naturals showcasing our Kit and Card deck. They're flying off the shelf!

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