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Stamping => Stamping Challenges => Topic started by: Looser on October 31, 2017, 12:55:27 PM

Title: Day of the Dead Challenge--10/31-11/5/17
Post by: Looser on October 31, 2017, 12:55:27 PM

Today is--of course--Halloween. For many tomorrow--November first--is an even more important celebration.
It is the Day of the Dead.
Families gather (sometimes in graveyards) to remember & visit with family members who have 'passed over'. They bring flowers (marigolds are very popular), as well as food--sweet cakes, wine & candy.
Bones are a feature of the celebration. Skeletons made from a variety of materials are created as scenes. Vendors sell decorated sugar skulls that are brightly decorated--almost like valentines--with hearts, flowers & fanciful patterns. Often they have names in icing so buyers can enjoy devouring their own cabassos.
For your DOTD piece(s) you must include some 'bones'. And you must use some non-sentiment stamping to decorate.
Here's a simple skull I drew & decorated with stamps. I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with. Have fun. 

Title: Re: Day of the Dead Challenge--10/31-11/5/17
Post by: stampwilly on October 31, 2017, 06:23:11 PM

Great skull, Daniel! I will have to put my thinking cap on for this one!

April :smile:

Title: Re: Day of the Dead Challenge--10/31-11/5/17
Post by: Iring on November 01, 2017, 09:32:53 AM

Your skull turned out really cool!  Hmmm, what to do with dem bones?

Title: Re: Day of the Dead Challenge--10/31-11/5/17
Post by: Yankee on November 06, 2017, 02:59:15 PM

Finally getting this done.
I am thinking it needs words on the front?

http://www.duhnproductions.com/Pics/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=0&pid=3691#top_display_media

Title: Re: Day of the Dead Challenge--10/31-11/5/17
Post by: Looser on November 06, 2017, 03:12:01 PM

My 2 cents, Sheila? Your piece speaks for itself.
But we all know how i am about word/sentiment stamps--when in doubt ; leave'em out.
Great job.