Oooh…I love this Los Muertos Animal Mug Set!
Definitely adding that one to the wish list!
Archive for day of the dead
Halloween Countdown: Los Muertos Animal Mug Set
Posted in day of the dead, halloween, skulls and skeletons, wish list with tags day of the dead, halloween, home, owl, skulls and skeletons, wish list on October 28, 2016 by shewalkssoftlyHalloween Countdown: Oriental Trading Co.
Posted in day of the dead, decoration, halloween, macabre, skulls and skeletons, you can't handle the cute with tags clowns, day of the dead, decoration, halloween, macabre, owl, skulls and skeletons, you can't handle the cute on October 20, 2016 by shewalkssoftlyI always like to do an Oriental Trading Co. roundup this time of year. Here are my favorite offerings from the 2016 catalogue.
Big Top Terror Cardboard Stand-Up
I love all their Day of the Dead offerings. This is the basic design.
Day of the Dead Skull Wall Decoration
I handmade a version of these years ago. Not your grandma’s die-cuts.
Bloody Weapon Cutouts
And if you’re looking for something kid friendly, there are adorable Halloween Owl Favor Boxes
Halloween Countdown: Desktop Goodies #1
Posted in absurd, anthropomorphic, art, bats, cats, comics, craft, day of the dead, dolls, ephemera, halloween, horror, macabre, monsters, photography, sculpture, skulls and skeletons, undead, vintage with tags absurd, anthropomorphic, art, bats, cats, comics, craft, day of the dead, dolls, ephemera, halloween, horror, humor, macabre, monsters, photography, sculpture, skulls and skeletons, undead, vintage on October 11, 2015 by shewalkssoftlyDon’t know the origin of this, but I love the extra written touch.
This kid’s face is not exactly what I’d call “joyful.” At least the trees are happy.
Awesome.
A very intricately done Day of the Dead hanging bat!
This seriously looks like she’s wearing her sister’s skin.
A little macabre for a greeting, no (that pumpkin is crying actual tears while getting murdered). What’s with the gleeful spectators? Is this some kind of Gladiatorial event for squash and…elves?
The source said this is a real Victorian postmortem, but I have trouble believing it’s not doctored. Still…maybe the photographer was just really, REALLY late.
Gorgeous custom Monster High doll!
I wish this item hadn’t been taken down for sale/display. I would’ve done a feature post on the crafter of this fine wooden witch carving.
At first it looks like a strange pose, but my black cat Dr. Morbius does this gravity defying move all the time.
So long kiddies…pleasant dreams…
Engelmech
Posted in craft, day of the dead, dolls, skulls and skeletons with tags craft, day of the dead, dolls, skulls and skeletons on February 11, 2015 by shewalkssoftlyI came across a Flickr stream with some beautiful doll modifications.
Bright and striking Day of the Dead figures…
A goddess of destruction, here and there.
A seductive Venus Fly Trap.
They are even gorgeous while in progress.
And lastly, my absolute favorite of the bunch. A gorgeous tribal priestess? Shamaness?
She’s hypnotic.
Halloween Countdown: Desktop Goodies
Posted in advertising, anatomy, art, craft, creatures, day of the dead, ephemera, halloween, horror, monsters, skulls and skeletons, undead, vintage with tags advertising, anatomy, art, craft, creatures, day of the dead, ephemera, halloween, horror, monsters, skulls and skeletons, undead, vintage on October 26, 2014 by shewalkssoftlyI’m in a rush today, and unfortunately do not have time to write the image commentary (which I so thoroughly enjoy) so feel free to chime in!
Halloween Countdown: Sugar Skull Doll
Posted in body decoration, day of the dead, halloween, makeup with tags body decoration, day of the dead, halloween, makeup on October 25, 2014 by shewalkssoftlyHere is a different twist on traditional sugar skull makeup; a well done explosion of pink and plastic.
Anyone remember those plastic charm necklaces in the 80’s? Those were great. Just sayin’.
The handmade wig really makes this look.
Halloween Countdown: Krisztianna
Posted in craft, day of the dead, halloween, sculpture, skulls and skeletons with tags craft, day of the dead, halloween, sculpture, skulls and skeletons on October 10, 2014 by shewalkssoftlyKrisztianna has a series of Day of the Dead inspired sculptures she calls “Muertitas.” There is one representing each season (and a few others).
They are all gorgeously blossoming with life, drawing elements from their respective times of the year. The color coordination is lovely.
She crafts these beauties with styrofoam, paper maché, wire, clay, wood, acrylic, synthetic flowers, twine, pins, glue, sealant, screws, “and lots of love.”
Irene Garcia
Posted in art, day of the dead with tags art, day of the dead on March 13, 2014 by shewalkssoftlyLast year I came across this haunting image by Irene Garcia, but there was no image credit. I was happy to find it again and peruse her other work.
It’s a skeleton-laden portfolio, heavily inspired by dia de los muertos (works for me!)
I think this is my favorite pencil sketch.
The Doll City Rocker
Posted in craft, day of the dead, plush, you can't handle the cute with tags craft, day of the dead, plush, you can't handle the cute on November 22, 2013 by shewalkssoftlyThe Doll City Rocker makes adorable plushies, ornaments, brooches and other accessories.
Colorful, fun…and full of skulls and skeletons. Great stuff.
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Cupookie’s Amazing Day of the Dead Cookie
Posted in craft, day of the dead, food with tags craft, day of the dead, food on June 2, 2013 by shewalkssoftlySee a humble gingerbread man go from this:
to THIS:
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