I hope you are all enjoying Dia De Los Muertos. I was inspired by the holiday to take this gorgeous piece of scrap book paper and turn it into a paper sugar skull mask. It is super easy, all of the hard work of decorating was done by the paper for the most part, all I needed to add were facial features. Now, to add ribbons so it ties on, or to put it on a popsicle stick?
I used some old newspaper to make my skull shape template, it only took a couple tries to get a shape I was satisfied with. After that, just cut your shape out of the decorative paper of your choice and embellish with anything else you might like!
As many of you know, I was planning on having two giveaways on the blog in October. Sadly, I was not feeling well for a little over a week, so a lot of blog plans suffered along the way. To make up for it, I am adding a giveaway on to this post! It is extra special as you get to CHOOSE what prize you get! What am I giving away? Your choice of ONE of these 3 fabulous books:
All you have to do to enter is leave a comment on this post stating which book you would prefer and why. Winner will be selected at random and announced on November 8th. All entries must be received by 9pm PST on November 7th. Good luck! This giveaway is sponsored by me, myself and I. Due to shipping costs, etc. this giveaway is open to U.S. residents only. One entry per person please.
This contest is now closed. Congratulations to Lynley! Please contact me at craftinomicon@gmail.com with a mailing address to claim your prize. Thank you all who participated.
I'd like to add "Modern Blocks" to my collection of books. I'm a newbie quilter and according to the reviews it is a good book for beginners as well as established quilters. Thanks.
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I would LOVE the Cake Spy book - it looks like it would be a delicious read ;)
ReplyDeletehow funny, they all look good but due to not having sugar in my diet... have to go with the modern blocks! :) and... they say this is going to be a killer winter so lots of snowed in days to quilt!
ReplyDeleteI love the sugar skull mask, so easy but so beautiful! I would love the Miette book, my daughter wants to be a pastry chef some day and she'd love to peruse this book.
ReplyDeleteI choose Cake Spy. I will search high and low for anything sweet.
ReplyDeleteCake Spy! Who could resist a name like that for an edition of recipes! I would love to explore new sugary concoctions for guests and gifting. Thanks for the chance to win this faboo book!
ReplyDelete"Cake Spy" sounds like it would be fun to make this with a child. Sounds like an adventure you could make up, as you go along with clues........
ReplyDeleteI think that the cake spy book is right up my alley, my son and I are sure to find something we like =)
ReplyDeleteI love dia de los muertos! and that's a cute mask :) I'd choose the cake spy book because I'm learning to bake and that one has good reviews! thank you :)
ReplyDeleteLove your mask! I didn't have time to do much for the holiday this year due to starting a new job... the votives are definitely on my list for nest year too!
ReplyDeleteI would love the book Modern Blocks! I am a quilter and it looks like a yummy read!
CakeSpy! I'm a college senior with a lot of time on my hands so i've taken up some baking! That also being said... I'm a poor college senior. this would totally make my day!
ReplyDeleteid love to have the modern blocks one..i have a layer cake and im looking for ideas to make a mini quilt as a wall hanging..i love patchwork quilts :) raineoc@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteYour mask is scary and cute and pretty all at the same time! What did you use for the eyes?
ReplyDeleteAs for a book choice, I'd have to go with the Cakespy one because it is actually on my list. I was sad that I missed her Portland visit. Did you get to meet her?