Thursday, November 1, 2012

3rd Annual Dia de los Muertos Blog Hop


 WooHoo and wecome to Abby's Third Annual Dia De Los Muertos Blog Hop. If you've come from Monica's Blog, you're on the right track, but if you've happened here by chance click HERE because I know you'd just hate to miss a thing. This is a big celebration at my house and my entire dining room becomes a giant ofrenda (altar) honoring those important people who are no longer with me. Remember, it is a celebration of life and a very festive and happy occasion. For today's project I have decorated a papier mache coffin.   It stands between old family photos.  Those on the left are my maternal grandmother's parents and siblings (she is back row, on the right).  On the right are her husband and children (my mother is front row, center).
It's covered in bright DP from K&Co and adorned with a gold and silver cross cut with a Spellbinder's die. I've used gold peel offs around the top and sides.
Inside I've used the fabulous #470Sugar Skulls Stacked from Dilly Beans, just one of the many fabulous Dia de los Muertos digis from Megan Suarez.  I've colored with copics and Distress Inks.  The sentiment in the lid says "La familia es todo"  (Family is everything) and is cut and embossed with the Cuttlebug Emboss Plus folder.
I've fussy cut the skulls and popped them for dimension.  I really love how this turned out and as my prize for today, Megan has generously offered your choice of 3 digi stamps to one lucky person who leaves a comment on this post.  Be sure to visit Dilly Beans to see all of the wonderful new stamps Megan just added.  There's plenty besides sugar skulls and again, it's your choice.  WooHoo!  Come back Saturday when the winner will be announced and also tomorrow for a new project and another giveaway.  Abby also has 4 fabulous prizes for those who comment on Each Blog in the hop.  Now off you go to Gaby's Blog.  I'm sure she has something wonderful to show you.

49 comments:

  1. OMG!!! LOVE your little coffin!!! Your coloring is amazing!! Thank you for being part of this hop with me!!!!!!

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  2. WOW this is just so gorgeous! and elegant! and detailed!! LOVE love all your work and this is no different!!

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  3. These are fabulous love them. Caroline xx

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  4. Beautiful project and beautiful post! Your projects are always stunning and detailed and this is no exception. Thank you for the continuing inspiration!

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  5. I just stopped by because I love your blog, but how lucky for me that I got to see this fabulous creation! Everything about this is wonderful and your eye for details leaves me speechless!
    :Dxx

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  6. Que hermoso... ya había visto otros cofrecitos... pero este me encantó... y los sellos están muy lindos y coloridos... saludos

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  7. wowwwwwwwww bwllísimo me encantan esas calaveritas al fondo estan espectaculares !!!!

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  8. Me gusta mucho el detalle de la cruz y excelente el coloreado de las calaberas

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  9. Wow this is just amazing.A piece of Art Work!Love the skulls inside the coffin!

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  10. Donna, inside and out this is beautiful, and truly a celebration, hugs

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  11. I have to agree with all the Wowwwwwww's !! Just Brilliant!

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  12. OMG Donna - this is just beyond stunning. I LOVE how you colored it and popped the eyes, so cool. xo

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  13. I love Megan's Dia de los Muertos stamps... and you made it even better! love the colors and the coffin.

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  14. You , as usually, do a great and lovely proyects!!!!!! Love it!!!!!!!!!!!

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  15. que hermosoooooo me encanto ooooo todos los detallitos

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  16. Muy creativo este proyecto!! Me encantan los colores!!!

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  17. waoooo pero que belleza de ataúd y con todo y calaveras quedo estupendo me fascino!!!! saludos ;)

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  18. OMG your skulls are just beautiful!!! love the coffin!! I love the sentiment! La familia es todo, y si lo es!!

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  19. wowww!!! que lindas estan las calaveritasss!!! muy detallado!!! excelente trabajo felicidades!!!!

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  20. Que hermoso y colorido ataud, es un trabajo muy bonito el que realizas, felicidades.

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  21. Están lindisimas tus calaveras, es mi digi preferido de Megan y te quedaron súper en este proyecto y el ataud cerrado también es hermoso!!

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  22. OMG EEEEK! Just love this coffin. Pleeeaasseee do a how video. I would love to try it.

    marg0006 at verizon dot net

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  23. Absolutamente hermoso!!! el detalle del frente me gusta mucho, pero el colorido de las calaveritas del interior me encantó!!!!

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  24. Que hermoso ataud!!! Cada detalle está increible, muy bien pensado!!

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  25. What a neat surprise inside your little coffin. I really like the sugar skulls. TFS

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  26. I never thought I'd say this, but what a beautiful coffin!! I have that dp and now have a whole new vision for it! As always your creativity, macabre or otherwise, just blows me away!

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  27. wow..hermosooo..simplemente hermoso, las calaveritas estan preciosas me facinaron.
    =)

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  28. WOW! WOW! WOW! This is awesome! Love the colors you used,and love your coloring. everything about is just perfect!! Your family pictures are truly amazing and what a great treasure to have. This hop has been so inspiring and fun!

    THanks for sharing your creation

    Micia
    yellowbirdcreation@gmail.com

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  29. Las calacas estan geniales!!! Me encanto!!!

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  30. Muy linda tu idea de poner las tradicionales calaberitas de azúcar en el ataud.

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  31. un Ataud!!! woww que creatividad. los colores excelente combinacion.. me encantooooooo

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  32. Love it!!

    Veronica
    mommyscraftycreations.blogpspot.com
    mommyscraftycreations at gmail dot com

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  33. Es hermoso tu ataud, super divino!!!

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  34. WOW! que bien coloreado esos sellos!! me encanta como te quedo ese ataud! superrr!!! felicidades! ;)

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  35. This is amazing!!!!!! Wow! I seriously love this!

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  36. This is gorgeous! I love the Sugar Skulls--great job coloring them

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  37. Esta divino tu ataud!!! me encantaron las calaveritas.

    Gracias por compartir :)

    Saludos y buenas vibras!!

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  38. Muy lindo trabajo!!!

    rissaflor atyahoo dotcom

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  39. waoooo ame esa tumba y las calaveras con tantos colores esta hermosaaaa

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  40. Precioso el ataud me encanta
    Besos

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  41. This coffin is insane! The colors are exquisite, I adore the layers, and your attention to detail always inspires me. Yet another project that I love from you.

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  42. That is Amazing!! I want one! te-hee!

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  43. I love coffins and this one is amazing ...mamadragon6@msn.com

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  44. Fabulous Dia Los Muertos project! Your altered coffin rocks! I love how you've colored and layered the image. It adds so much energy and life to your project. Love it!!!

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Thanks for making my day!