27 Fun Frida Kahlo Inspired Crafts: Unleash Your Inner Artist
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 upcycling and paper crafts to painting and embroidery.
I first put this collection of Frida Kahlo crafts together after visiting the wonderful Frida Kahlo exhibition at the V&A. Well, Frida has worked her magic on me again! I recently spent an afternoon at the newly opened Frida: The Making of an Icon exhibition at Tate Modern London, and I came home bursting with crafty ideas.
It's easy to see why Frida continues to inspire artists and makers around the world. Her bold self-portraits, colourful Mexican style, flower crowns and fearless personality have made her much more than a celebrated painter. Today, she's a true cultural icon, and her instantly recognisable look lends itself perfectly to all sorts of fun and creative DIY projects.
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 immortalised as a cult figure and is one of the most instantly recognisable artists.
So, I couldn't resist giving this roundup a refresh. I've added another 10 fabulous Frida-inspired projects, taking the collection to 27 colourful crafts. Whether you fancy making Frida home décor, jewellery, paper crafts or fun DIY gifts, there's plenty here to inspire your own little fiesta of creativity.
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.
Frida Kahlo Bookmark
Grab your free printable template to make this Frida Kahlo bookmark or popsicle stick puppet for your artist study
Frida’s Crochet Projects Free Patterns
Welcome, yarn lovers! We're feeling so artsy today! These crochet patterns are inspired by the one and only Frida Kahlo. You've surely seen this Mexican
Upcycle: Frida inspired cactus pots
Upcycled tin can planters made into colourful Frida Kahlo inspired, hand painted cactus pots.
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.
Frida Paper Roll Pinatas
These colourful Frida Kahlo toilet paper roll piñatas are a fun recycled craft inspired by the iconic Mexican artist. Made from empty cardboard tubes, tissue paper, and simple craft supplies, each mini piñata is decorated with Frida's signature flower crown and vibrant dress. Fill them with sweets or confetti to use as party favours or festive decorations for a Frida Kahlo-themed celebration, art lesson, or Cinco de Mayo party.
Mini Frida brooch
Cute amigurumi style Frida Kahlo brooches with embroiderd flower crown.
Make a Woven Paper Bag Inspired by Frida Kahlo
We’re celebrating Frida Kahlo’s birthday with this woven paper bag printable inspired by woven plastic bags found in Mexican markets.
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 Kahlo Sardine Can Shrine
Aonther upcycled tin can Frida Kahlo craft. This time making a cool shrine out of an old sardine can.
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.
DIY Frida Kahlo marble magnets
Here is how to make DIY Frida Kahlo marble magnets. We are celebrating our creativity along with Frida's! You'll love this one!
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.
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.
Frida Inspired Paper Doll Ornaments + Free Printable
Looking for something extra special and unique for your holiday decor? Here's how to make Frida inspired paper doll ornaments - plus a free printable!
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-Inspired Crochet Projects and Free Patterns
10 free crochet Frida Kahlo-inspired crochet projects that are perfect for home decor.
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, you might enjoy these DIY Mexican tile planters, a fun felt succulent garden, or this list of cool Cactus crafts.
These colourful Marimekko tin can planters would look wonderful in a Frida Kahlo themed house or garden,
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!!
Ohh that is lovely to hear. Frida is so inspiring!
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.
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.