How to make a papel picado background

Choose 1 paper

Fold it in half. Make sure you line up edges.

Fold one more time

Draw designs around the outer edge of your paper.

Get ready to cut out your design

Carefully open up your design. Ta Da! You will notice that your paper is split in half. That is okay.

Get your other paper and line up your design to the edges.

Carefully glue down your design. Make sure your design is lined up nicely.

Finished!