Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Sugar Skull Eye Candy



Dias de los Muertos
Day of the Dead
A National Holiday in Mexico and celebrated in other cultures


that takes place on November 1 and 2, in connection with the Catholic holidays of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day.


Altars are built honoring the deceased using Sugar skulls, Marigolds, and favorite foods and beverages of the departed and visiting graves with these gifts

Earring on right, "Pour Some Sugar on Me Earrings" made by Madame Bijou Beads
Earrings on left made by MelancholyMind on Etsy

This is a colorful, joyous celebration of the people we came from, those whom we loved and those who have inspired us. I find this amazing!  It makes perfect sense to me to honor and pray for our dearly departed  with a colorful celebration at their resting site.


"Sugar skull Angel" earrings by Madame Bijou Beas

I love jewelry inspired by this day, bright colors with skulls and flowers.

SMILING DEAD JEWELRY!
Some of these beauties where made by myself 
"Skull Angel on the Moon Earrings" (left)
and some are made by one of my favorite shops on Etsy, MelancholyMind








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