In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to use the photo editor to create a sugar skull portrait. Read on to learn how to do it, and then start transforming your own images! Be sure to share your creations with the hashtag #DayOfTheDead.

Step 1: Open Clipart Menu

Open your image in the photo editor. Tap on the Clipart icon (you may need to scroll through the toolbar to find it) and select the Day of the Dead 2 package.

edit an image

day of the dead clipart

Step 2: Select Clipart Image

Select the clipart image you would like to use. Tap on the Normal text to view your blending mode options.

day of the dead clipart menu

blending mode options

Step 3: Select Blending Mode

Select Darken. Pinch to zoom in on your image.

select darken mode

zoom an image

Step 4: Place Clipart Image

Drag the image to place it, dragging the bottom right corner to adjust the size. You can also adjust the orientation of the image with the circular arrow icon.

adust clipart size on photo

place clipart on photo

Step 5: Erase Clipart Image

Tap on the paintbrush icon, and use your finger to erase unwanted parts of the clipart image, so that it blends seamlessly into your photo. We removed the top part of the mask to make it appear more realistic. Tap on the check mark to confirm.

adjust clipart edges

confirm photo edits

Step 6: Open Effects Menu

Tap on the check mark again to confirm. Tap on Effect to open the effects menu.

open photo effects menu

choose a photo effect

Step 7: Apply Drama Effect

Scroll through the list of photo effects and select the Drama Effect from the Fx section. Tap on the check mark to confirm.

apply drama photo effect

confirm photo effect

Step 8: Apply Light Mask

Tap on Mask and select the Light 25 Mask from the Lights section.

open light masks menu

choose light mask 25

Step 9: Confirm & Save

Tap on the check mark to confirm. Save your work and share it with the hashtag #DayOfTheDead!

confirm photo effects

day of the dead photo editing

Original #FreeToEdit image by @mauryargentino.