Keyhole Hearts for Eyes on a Día de Muertos Skull

A front-facing sugar skull fills the page, with two large heart-shaped eyes that each have a keyhole cut out of the center. Scalloped, lacy borders surround the hearts. A big daisy-like flower sits between the brows, flanked by swirling scroll shapes, and more flowers decorate the top of the head, the temples, and the cheeks. The nose is a small spade-like heart, and the long row of teeth is outlined clearly. Tiny hearts run down both sides of the jaw, with a small flower and curls near the chin. Because the black areas are already solid, kids can focus on the white petals, teeth, and swirls. Try a different color for every flower, then use one bright shade for all the little hearts so the pattern repeats across the face. Crayons or fine markers both work well for the smaller details.