Quinceaños Memories Journal

Record the good wishes of friends and family attending a Quinceañera. Decorate a journal to fit the occasion. This one is portable, like a bolsa (purse).

1. Many Latino families celebrate a daughter’s Quinceaños, her fifteenth birthday, in a very big way. In some Spanish-speaking cultures, it is an important coming-of-age occasion when girls promise to take on adult responsibilities and in return are allowed to participate more fully in that world. Often the day includes a special mass (religious service) said in the girl’s honor as well as a beautiful party (Quinceañera). These parties may be like a wedding or family reunion with gowns (vestidos), crowns (coronas), and tiered cakes (pasteles).

2. All the people who love and support the girl are invited to attend the celebration. The event flies by in a blur. This craft is one way to record guests’ sentiments, in a journal made especially for the occasion. It’s a great gift!

3. Cover the journal. With Crayola® Scissors, cut gift wrap to cover a blank book. Coat the book’s outside front and back covers with Crayola School Glue. Smooth on the paper. Cut triangles at the top and bottom over the center binding and fold down over the edges inside the covers. Air-dry the cover.

4. Decorate the cover. Using Crayola Twistables, decorate the book’s cover. Record the day, name, and occasion in fancy script. Create a sparkly overall look by covering sections with a thin layer of Crayola Glitter Glue. Highlight design elements with more Glitter Glue and air-dry. Add ribbons, lace, or other decorative craft items.

5. Add a handle. Cut tulle long enough for a handle. Twist it into a roll. To attach the handle to the book, cut ribbon or pearl string to go between the center pages. Wrap ends around the tulle. Fix firmly to the tulle with glue. Air-dry and the book is ready for the big occasion!

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project.

Glitter Glue— WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. Not for use on skin.

Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.

Ring Around Your Wrist

Pretend You're a Cave Painter

Glide Along a Venetian Canal

Crafts

crayola supplies

• Twistables®
• No-Run School Glue
• Glitter Glue
• Pointed Tip Scissors

household supplies

• Hallmark gift wrap
• fabric
• decorative craft items
• blank book

"I decorated a frame with the same paper to hold a photo of my daughter when she was a baby. We put it on the table next to the journal to inspire wonderful memories about her."
Marcela S., mother of 17-, 15-, and 10-year-olds.

"We made music CDs for our Quinceañera with a mix of traditional music and danceable tunes—even a couple for the daughter/dad waltz. All the titles are listed in this book."
Gonzales Q., father of a 15- and 13-year-olds.

In El Salvador, this day is called Mi Fiesta Rosa (My Pink Party) because only brides wear white in El Salvador. Girls with Mexican heritage usually wear white on this day.