Happy Halloween

by Staci L. Smith

I have always loved Halloween.  The artist in me loves to dress up, and to see all the creativity put forth in peoples costumes.  I mean, making an awesome costume is an art all itself, right?

 

I also love to see what shows up seasonally on pinterest and etsy.  So I thought I'd share some of my favorites today.

 

Maybe these aren't totally Halloween, but they capture the spirit of the season, and I just adore them- Earrings by Two Trees Studio

https://www.etsy.com/listing/167078427/wherever-there-are-crows-ceramic-crows?ref=af_circ_favitem&atr_uid=10429765

 

This piece just spoke to me as the days get shorter, and the nights gets longer.  I reminds me of fall.  I just purchased a couple of her pieces, and I love them!

 

Elise Mahan Fine Art

https://www.etsy.com/listing/167410060/fine-art-print-aurora-borealis-and-the?ref=af_shop_listed_item

 

Marsha Neal has these adorable bat pendants, I bought a few last year and they were a hit!

 

 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/167379227/ceramic-bead-halloween-bat-handmade?ref=sr_gallery_7&ga_search_query=halloween+bead+handmade&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=halloween+bead+handmade

 

Diane Hawkey has some great ravens and this set in her shop!  Always nice to find another Poe fan.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/164867998/edgar-allen-poe-pendant-the-raven?ref=shop_home_feat

 

 

Also, more then Halloween- I love the tradition and artistry that goes along with the Day of the Dead.  Diana P of Suburban Girl Studio did a blog hop with art beads for Halloween / Day of the Dead themes.  You can check out the list, so you can hop and see all the fun creations everyone made here.

 

However, I loved this particular blog by Linda Landig- not only was the piece she made great, but she did a beautiful write up on the Day of the Dead celebration.
 

I really think that Linda's piece below captures the spirit of the Day of the Dead.  It is festive and fun, and she put a lot of tidbits in there that mimic the traditions.  Just love it!

 

I also found this amazing necklace below.......

 

necklace by Wink Artisans

 

 http://arteabla.ning.com/photo/day-of-the-dead-necklace

and

http://www.winkartisans.com/ (this link has a whole bunch of sugar skull related handmade)

 

And............. I'd also like to show off the Day of the Dead piece that I made for the blog hop. I am pretty excited about it- since it features a new 3-d bronze skull that I am working on.

 

you can read more about this piece here

http://www.stacilouiseoriginals.com/2013/10/halloween-day-of-dead-blog-hop.html

 

Have a great day- eat some candy, be nice to the little kids and enjoy the creativity!!!!