How to Make a Frida Kahlo Nicho
Let’s make a beautiful and colorful 3D Frida Kahlo nicho for your home.
Some of you might know that July is Frida Kahlo’s birthday month. That's why a few days ago we honored her by sharing some decoupaged earrings using our favorite portrait of the famous mexican artist.
This month I have seen tons of pins, products, illustrations and other amazing things in tribute to Frida. That inspired me to make something original and unique for my workspace and add some color to a black and white portrait of Frida and frame it inside a shadow box that looks like a nicho.
I have always been fascinated by her colorful artwork and I adore the clothing and accessories Frida Kahlo used to wear. So I tried to recreate her style using colored pencils, fabric scraps, buttons, fabric flowers and other knick knacks that I had laying around the house.
This Do It Yourself project will let your imagination fly and you will love your unique and colorful Frida Kahlo nicho. Check out how to make yours below!
MATERIALS:
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Wood Shadow Box (Similar to a this one here)
A black and white portrait of Frida Kahlo
Acrylic paint (All the colors you want to add to your artpiece!)
Brushes
Small fabric or paper flowers, like these ones here.
Glue for crafts. Our favorite is this one.
Scissors
Color pencils or markers
A pair of earrings or buttons.
Fabric scraps or other kind of appliques
How to Make a Frida Kahlo Nicho:
I actually printed a black and white portrait of Frida Kahlo in a hight quality printing paper. You can do the same if you look for royalty free Frida Kahlo portraits online, just make sure to print with a matte finish so you are able to color the portrait with color pencils and markers.
Paint the frame. Start by painting the frame. I used a purple shade I really like, so be creative and choose a color that would look great in your home space.
Decorate Frida’s portrait. Paint a few details in Frida Kahlo’s black and white portrait. I used color pencils and markers to add some color in Frida’s face and clothing. Add as much color as you like, and choose where to add the color wisely. One of the best places to add color is the lips and the clothing.
Cut Frida Kahlo’s silhouette. Cut the silhouette of Frida Kahlo’s face and clothing so you can glue it in the middle of your nicho.
Glue the portrait inside the nicho. Glue Frida Kahlo’s portrait inside your nicho or shadow box wood frame.
Add more details. This is the fun part! Start by gluing the flowers around Frida’s head to create the iconic flower crown that she used to wear often. I also added some fabric scraps and appliques on the sides of the portrait. And I used buttons as earring! All these details will give to your nicho a 3D effect that is really cool.
Your new Frida Kahlo nicho is ready!
Where in the house are you going to put yours? Mine is in my workspace and it looks amazing!
More DIYs and crafts inspired by Frida and more here.
