Friday, November 1, 2013

Dia De Los Muertos

So Dia De Los Muertos, Day of the Dead, is Friday, Nov 1st often also celebrated through to Saturday Nov 2nd. It is a holiday of celebration of those who have passed away.  It is widely celebrated in Mexico and in areas of South TX where I grew up.  It is not a somber occasion but a happy occasion to have memories and people set up shrines for their loved ones or take items to the graves of their loved ones.   We have a brand new artist at Sweet Pea Stamps, Helena Reis, here's one of the brand new stamps, Dia De Los Muertos.
Here's a close up of the image I used for this card. I layered it on some black polka dot paper with some Turkish lace, stitched ribbon and a cute skull brad.
Hope you have a Happy Dia De Los Muertos or All Saints Day!

Cheers, Holley
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11 comments:

  1. DanniNovember 1, 2013 at 8:28 AM

    Great card! I love all the pink!

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  2. Kym's Crafty CardsNovember 1, 2013 at 8:41 AM

    Stunning card Holley and lovely to find out what this occasion means. She's a gorgeous image which you have coloured and made into a very beautiful creation. Best wishes, Kym xxx

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  3. Shanna ShandsNovember 1, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    THis is adorable. I love the pink.

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  4. lilyandthelotus.blogspot.comNovember 1, 2013 at 4:56 PM

    wow so cute you did a fantastic job . I love this.
    perfect colors for her..beautiful.
    hugs
    susan

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  5. Love crafts foreverNovember 2, 2013 at 3:12 PM

    Every time i look on this image, it make me smile. Creepy, but cute. Lovely work Holley.
    Hugs Nat

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  6. sweetpeastampsNovember 2, 2013 at 3:46 PM

    Holley, so cute, such a fun image. Love the pink and black combo

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  7. Viola LearyNovember 2, 2013 at 3:49 PM

    I agree with Nat, creepy but cute. I grew up in Az and it's celebrated a lot there too. A happy time to reminisce. Thanks for sharing. Viola

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  8. Milo LiljaNovember 4, 2013 at 1:07 AM

    Sweet card with sweet picture and colors. Black and pinks is lovely together. Cool little skull in the corner!

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  9. AliNovember 4, 2013 at 8:51 AM

    I love this cute and quirky stamp and the colours you've chosen work just perfectly with it! :)

    Ali

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  10. UnknownNovember 4, 2013 at 1:39 PM

    She is adorable. I love her in pink and black. Love your coloring too and the die she is on. Your background is wonderful too.

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  11. UnknownNovember 5, 2013 at 3:26 AM

    How can you not fall in love with this cutie...? She is so lovely... Nice coloring.. xxx Sylvia

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