day of the dead tissue cutouts

Printed off this free pattern from the internet. Made a sandwich with four sheets of tissue paper with the pattern on the outside. Easy to cut out. And really added something to the altar. It moves so encourages the spirits to move on and not get stuck at this altar. Or so I've read...

Sugar skull

Here is a close up on the sugar skull. Sure hope I have sealed it well enough with white glue and glitter for it to last. It is actually made of marshmellow from Wal Mart. I picked it up after Halloween for half price $2.50. The packaging was what I was after! A perfect mold for future projects. Not a bad price compared to the Wilton cake pan I was coveting $34.50. Even at half price that was too much for me and I liked this guys' face better.

Dia de los Muertos

Here is a close up shot of the photos. Love this tradition. It is said to be an insult to your dead to approach the altar with grief.

Dia de los Muertos

Finished the skull, so have been working on the altar. Going to add a few finishing touches but have all the elements so far. Earth-plant Wind-bliss art doll Water-in pink vase fire-candle.

Also included salt and chocolate. Need to do some paper cutouts and maybe a few other things.

This project was really fun and honors my dead. Cora Winch my mother's grandmother, Glenice Jackson my mother and Nita Lou Roberts, my mother's sister and my aunt.

Sugar skull

I finally finished this today. Love it! Even the dog has glitter on him.

Craft storage

Love the new shelf! Holds so much STUFF! Need to find one more small ball jar to balance out my collection. Who knew the pints are rare?

Sugar skull

Glad to hear that some places celebrate the Day of the Dead all month. It may take me all month to finish my altar. Love it so far.

The sharpies are a peace offering. Can't wait to do some sharpie tie dye!