October Challenge

I have a sneaky feeling you might not like this months challenge as much as the last but Nov and Dec are a bit easier honest

The theme is sort of Haloween ish, it is a celebration that takes place at a simular time to halloween and is very popular in Mexico.

So this month challenge is


For a bit of help here is a link to wiki about the day of the dead. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Day_of_the_dead

And for extra incentive this months challenge is a Prize Winning Challenge can't wait to see your creations.

Oh interesting Cornish, don't know much about it, but I like the Mexico/ Aztec idea......
Hehe just read the wiki thing and it's the same day as my husband's birthday!
Lisa x

Ahah! And it's also Tinker's Birthday
To my mind it's sort of like a mexican twist to all saints/all souls which the catholics have, but I could be off base there.

Fabulous mood board though, might have to print that one out for the studio art

It's the big 40 for him this year hehe! Been there already unfortunately
Lisa x

crystal by CornishDragon, on Flickr

I was tempted to make the sugar skulls but I ended up making these rather sparkly crystal skulls.

Ooh I like them a lot Cornish!
Lisa x

I am a spanner, I made a lovely focal specially and then realised it's dotd and not halloween.
You're getting it anyway in the gallery so I'll just rustle up summat else

Love those skulls, Cornish. Great work.

Here's my entry. It is a kumihimo bracelet (surprise, surprise!!) made out of agate chips and red chrystals. If the skulls look a bit familiar it is because I bought a string of these howlite skulls last year and used half of them in my halloween entry. It seemed a waste not to finish them up this year! This bracelet is not suitable for a loner because you need a friend to tie the bow!


DSCN43441 by prumcrae, on Flickr

Ooh I love that Pru, those chips are gorgeous!
Lisa x

Pru, it's a winner.
Yet another monthly that has passed me by... pulls sad face, I need more energy anyone got some lying around ?

Brilliant Pru That looks satisfyingly chunky!!

Ok here's mine:
Tenuous link of course but that's just me
Here is the Ghost of Christmas and his trusty sidekick, Bob!!

The ghost of Christmas and his trusty sidekick by Kat Newman, on Flickr

Batty you still have a couple of days, go have some fun!

Love them, Tinker, but I wouldn't trust the one on the right!!

Pru that is just fabulous.
Tink hehe they are great.

They're so ghoulish but cute Tinker!
Am still frantically working on my second idea but am NOT happy with it all, but will probably have to put it up anyway.
Lisa x

Thank you Yeah Pru the one on the right is a bit of a little bugger lol.

Lisa I'm sure it will be lovely, let's be 'avin it!

Just got to get a photo now.........
Lisa x

Sorry everyone ran out of time this month due to family commitments.

Lovely diverse entries as usual.

Sorry mine is very late! It was Paul's 40th yesterday, we're still recovering.........
It's made from polymer clay and alcohol inks and is based on the flower patterns on the skulls.


polymer clay pendant by heartlisa, on Flickr

Lisa x

that's really pretty Lisa, and VERY wearable.

I like it Lisa it's very pretty.

Like that very much Lisa.

Thanks guys, I wasn't very happy with my carving out of the clay but I might have a go at another one when I've got more time.
Lisa x

That is soooo pretty Lisa. Do I spy a very fine length of kumihimo?! I like it.

Thanks Pru, I must confess I bought the cord and didn't make it myself (slapped wrist)
Lisa x