Handmade Dia de los Muertos Goodies

Most of you know by now that I'm obsessed with Dia de los Muertos and Sugar Skulls in general.  I have started collecting art of this nature, and even making some of my own-it's lovely and so much fun!  So here are some fantastic handmade Day of the Dead finds I wanted to share with you!

1 // Day of the Dead Deer Faux Taxidermy from Misfit Menagerie

2 // Diesel the Undead Boston Terrier Necklace from Mi Bodega Jewelry

3 // Day of the Dead Handpainted Wine Glass Set from Artsyleenies

4 // Day of the Dead Cat Art from Tigerpixie

5 // Ashes to Ashes Forever Love Couples Day of the Dead Necklace from Pretty Ink Jewelry

6 // ACEO Limited Edition Print from Never Die Art

7 // Day of the Dead 3Dimensional Mixed Media Sugar Skull from Painting Bliss

8 // Skelanimal - Skeletal Deer Plushie from Outlaw Heart Creations

9 // Day of the Dead Sugar Skull Brooch from The Doll City Rocker

10 // Sugar Skull Girl from Colie Rochelle Art & Illustration

11 // Day of the Dead Necklace from Lulu Bug Jewelry

12 // Sugar Skull Notebook from Notional Notions

13 // Custom Sugar Skull Toms from The Mermaid's Chest

14 // Pink, Purple, & Green Day of the Dead Skull with Hearts from Chaotic Creations

15 // Colorful Sugar Skull Nail Decals from Cha Cha Covers

16 // Dia de los Muertos Sugar Skull Hoop Art from Chaotic Creations

17 // Fortune Favors Day of the Dead Sugar Skull from Live Steamy

Sugar Skulls in My Shop & Swapoween

This weekend I spent a lot of time crafting and getting things put together for orders and for my Etsy shop.  I've been painting so many Sugar Skulls and masks lately, I'm super excited to share them with you finally!

Aren't they cute?  Here are all of the new listings in my shop, click on the image to check out the details:

And here are the masks I have done and up in the shop.  I really had a hard time parting with the Fall skull mask, as it took a long time and I love the look of it, so I hope it goes to a good home!  Again, click on the photo to see the listing:

I also finished up these awesome steampunk/clockwork skulls for Melanie over at Live Steamy.  She's ordered them for me and will be selling them through her Etsy Shop.  I'll make sure to let you know when she has them listed! :D

In other news, this weekend was pretty laid back.  Friday night Josh and I grabbed some comfort food and stayed in to watch World War Z and The East.  I found both movies to be pretty good, and honestly liked The East a lot too, even though I'd heard absolutely nothing about it prior-I literally only chose it because it has Alexander Skarsgard in it.  Speaking of which, did you know he was in Zoolander?  He looks TOTALLY different now!  If you don't remember it (like I didn't) here it is:

Also, Swapoween Sign Ups are up and ready to go!  So if you like Halloween and Swapping, come sign up!  I've already been shopping and my partner is going to really love their package! Soooooo excited! 

Aaaaaaaand, the amazing Esther from Philly Loves Lacquer is giving away two bottles of her gorgeous All Holo's Eve Collection over at CGSwaps.  Don't miss it! I already ordered the whole collection, just look at those colors-they make me happy.  :)

What colors do you think I should do for more Sugar Skulls?

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Painting Bliss Custom Sugar Skull Giveaway

Anyone who's been following My So-Called Chaos for a while knows I have a love for Sugar Skulls.  Dia de los Muertos is one of the most fascinating holidays to me, and I actually have a good little collection of sugar-skull art building.  Also, Ashlie Blake from Painting Bliss is one of my favorite artists-as you'll recall I purchased some adorable little plush skullies from her last September.

Ashlie is not only a fantastic artist, but a beautiful writer and a generous soul who has offered one lucky reader their very own custom Sugar Skull from the Painting Bliss shop!  But before we get to the giveaway, let's meet Ashlie!  I asked her a few questions so we can get to know her better:

When did you really get into creating and selling art, and how long have you been doing it for now?

I've been drawing since I could hold a pencil, and painting since high school. After leaving college to marry my sweetheart I came home worked a regular job and hated every minute of it. The goal was to someday stay home with our future children and learn to sell my artwork. We did everything we could to make that happen, so here I am... Loving and living while sharing and selling my work. It's a blessing and I have been seriously striving and selling for about 8 years now... Each year grows better than the last for hard work really does pay off. 

How does your art influence your family, and vice versa?

My art influences my family everyday and they don't even realize it because it's just the way it is. Mom paints, writes, and stops along the road to take photos. My children are picking up all of my artistic quirks and frequent my supplies. Their studio? Our recycling bin. My husband is an engineer so they are a perfect blend of creation. 

What inspiration do you pull from most often?

Nature. I am a free spirited flower child... I am overwhelmed and in awe of all the beauty before me. 

What is one of your very favorite pieces you've ever created?  

That's so hard to say, as artist would answer... but my favorite piece I've ever created thus far has to be the painting where I just allowed myself to be me.

Do you ever create a piece of art and decide not to sell it or share it with anyone because it's just for you?

Yes! The piece as mentioned above! In fact all the paintings in my home are just that... Favorites I could not part with. For years and I mean lots of them I was so humble of my talent that I couldn't even hang them in my house. I've moved past that now, and enjoy adding new pieces to our walls. 

Besides art, what other hobbies do you find yourself drawn to?

Oh I am a magpie and love to do all sorts of things! My hobbies include photography, antiqueing, jarring/preserving foods, and crochet!

What is one hobby that you've never tried but would really like to?

Hmmm that's a hard one as I try everything I want to do! I would say my next venture would be soap making! 

What is one of your biggest items on your bucket list?

I truly would like to someday go to India's Holi Festival of color. And I will... Cause I always follow throw with my dreams in one way or another.

  

Now for the Giveaway!

Ashlie just revamped her blog, Painting Bliss!  To celebrate it's new-and-improved look, she wants to celebrate with a fantastic giveaway!  One lucky reader is going to win their very own custom Sugar Skull!  She makes these from a paper-mache base and then uses different medias (she is the mixed-media queen!) to create a unique art piece!

Both of the above skulls are for sale, click on the photo to see the listing!


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