[CONTEST] Win a "Death by Music" Skull Mug from Denise O'Sullivan Ceramics

THIS CONTEST IS CLOSED. Thanks for participating.

Denise O'Sullivan is a British designer, making design led ceramic gifts, limited edition collections and artworks. She has a distinctive style and finish to products using metallics and bold imagery.   Denise's mugs are made of fine bone china produced in Stoke-on-Trent, England. Her most popular design is "Death by Music", which is done with a mix of platinum and 24ct gold skull finishes. Denise is giving away 10 of these mugs to Skull-A-Day fans!

PRIZE INFO: 10 "Death by Music" Skull mugs in a mix of platinum and 24ct gold Skull finishes.

HOW TO ENTER: Mugs can be used for many things...drinking, eating, and storing things. If you won a "Death by Music" mug, how would you use it? For example, I'd likely use it for hot chocolate, or a warm brownie and icecream. Comment below with your answer, as your entry.

CONTACT INFO: The winner, chosen at random, will be contacted via email by one of the Skull-A-Day editors within 7 days of the end of the contest. If that winner doesn't respond, another winner will be chosen. With your comment, please INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS!!! Entries are only valid with this information.

WHERE TO ENTER: All entries must be made on this blog post, on Skull-A-Day.com. You CANNOT enter this contest by commenting on Facebook, Twitter, or Google+.

CONTEST CLOSES: 11:59:59 PM Eastern USA Time Friday, March, 21, 2014.

NUMBER OF WINNERS: Ten

PRIZE SHIPS: This contest is open to all skull lovers around the world.

IF YOU DON'T WIN: Denise is offering a 10% discount on all of her Skull designs in her shop Denise O'Sullivan Ceramics, until the end of March. Enter discount code "SKULLADAY" at checkout. You can see what else Denise is creating on her Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.

[CONTEST REMINDER] Win a "Skeleton Office" Prize Pack from CyberINK Online

This contest has ended. Thanks to everyone who participated with your comments. Stay tuned for more great giveaways coming soon!

Don't be late for your meeting!  Remember that you only have until 11:59:59 Eastern Time TONIGHT to get entered to win a FREE "Skeleton Office" prize pack from CyberINK Online.

Here's your chance to win 1- 18"x24" poster, 1- coffee mug, and 1- mouse pad featuring the "Skeleton Office" design available from CyberINK Online.

[NOTE: If you are reading this on Facebook or Google+, you must go to THE ACTUAL BLOG POST HERE to enter this contest! You CANNOT enter this contest by commenting on Facebook, Twitter, or Google+]

Don't worry if you don't win, you can always feel like a winner by picking up any of the awesomely cool skull designs for all of your gadget needs at CyberINK Online.  Thanks again, Jean!

[CONTEST REMINDER] Win a "Skeleton Office" Prize Pack from CyberINK Online

This contest has ended. Thanks to everyone who participated with your comments. Stay tuned for more great giveaways coming soon!

Don't be late for your meeting!  Remember that you only have until 11:59:59 Eastern Time Friday, March 1st to get entered to win a FREE "Skeleton Office" prize pack from CyberINK Online.

Here's your chance to win 1- 18"x24" poster, 1- coffee mug, and 1- mouse pad featuring the "Skeleton Office" design available from CyberINK Online.

[NOTE: If you are reading this on Facebook or Google+, you must go to THE ACTUAL BLOG POST HERE to enter this contest! You CANNOT enter this contest by commenting on Facebook, Twitter, or Google+]

Don't worry if you don't win, you can always feel like a winner by picking up any of the awesomely cool skull designs for all of your gadget needs at CyberINK Online.  Thanks again, Jean!

[CONTEST] Win a "Skeleton Office" Prize Pack from CyberINK Online

This contest has ended. Thanks to everyone who participated with your comments. Stay tuned for more great giveaways coming soon!

“Creativity always dies a quick death in rooms that house conference tables” is a quote from Bruce Herschensohn that appeared in the New York Times on April 2, 1975. Apparently Bruce never had the chance to witness this creative response from our newest sponsor, CyberINK Online.  These skeletons might look dead, but their vibrant colors and gestures will bring life to your office, especially when I tell you that this is a prize pack featuring the following 3 items: 

Colorful 18"x24" print

Comfy 4 finger coffee mug

Cushy mouse pad

"CyberINK is a woman-owned, 15-year-old company in the Chicago Metro Area that sells quirky skeleton-themed products to people, museums and book stores. Since 2006, CyberINK has also been an independent publishing company that publishes books on a variety of topics. Owner Jean Latz Griffin, former Chicago Tribune reporter, has certified geek credentials and is working on a novel of historical fiction that includes talking cats and shy owls."

PRIZE INFO: One "Skeleton Office" prize pack consisting of 1- 18"x24" poster print, 1- coffee mug, and 1- mouse pad, all featuring the "Skeleton Office" design.

HOW TO ENTER: Leave a comment stating what matter of business these skeletons might be discussing.  It could be anything from TPS reports to which stapler they like the best, the Swingline or the Boston.  Anything!

CONTACT INFO: If you win, we need to contact you. With your comment you must include your email address.  Entries are only valid with this information!  You can break it up to avoid spammers(i.e. skulladayfan AT skulladay dot com).

WHERE TO ENTER: All entries must be made on this blog post, on Skull-A-Day.com. You CANNOT enter this contest by commenting on Facebook, Twitter, or Google+.

CONTEST CLOSES: 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time Friday, March 1st.

NUMBER OF WINNERS: One

PRIZE SHIPS: To skull lovers worldwide whether you work in an office or not.

IF YOU DON'T WIN: You can always get your own skeleton supplies from CyberINK Online, which also features tons of other skull and skeleton designs.  Thanks for sharing your office space with us, Jean!

Sunday Simulacra - Version 6.29

Today's simulacra are found between a rock and a Good place.

Frequent simulacra hunter, President Wishnack from San Fransico, CA said: "It's been a while since I've submitted a skull.  I found this mug at Goodwill, and I don't think it was intended to be a skull-- it's got three hearts on all sides of the mug.  This side looks like a confused skull to me."

Next Marzi, caught this simulacra on 1st Street in Austin, TX.




Holey C says:

Thank you both for taking the time to submit your finds.  You never know when one may decide to say hello so remember to keep your cameras at the ready.

Keep sending those pictures in, we always love seeing what our skull hunters find. Anyone is welcomed to participate, it's fun and it's easy- if you see a simulacra skull, photograph it and send those pictures in to our submissions address with a little something about what it is really and maybe a little about you.

“Skull-Kup”

Kenny O'Loughlin from Bend, Oregon told us: “I took a ceramic class recently and made this cup with inspiration from the site. ”

Detail

Flagon C says:

Raise a toast to you.  This is a wonderful design that you were inspired to make the skull emerging from the vessel is an interesting variation to other inscribed typed of designs.  Thank you for being a follower and also now for being a contributor.

Pop Art Skull Mug

Over in Southampton, UK, skull obsessed Sarah Christie wants to share her newly painted pop-art mug.

Another skullacious drinking vessel makes the day. Let's all raise our mugs to all of the skull mugs we've featured on our site. Another round for everyone...ON THE HOUSE! Thanks for sharing, Sarah!

CONTEST REMINDER: Win a Nicole Pangas Ceramic Skull Mug

This contest has ended. Congrats to MedicalArtMofo for being the randomly selected winner, and thanks to everyone for all of the great comments and supporting Nicole's wonderful work.

Don't forget that today is the last day to enter our contest for this groovy hand made skull mug from Nicole Pangas. You have until Midnight Eastern time TONIGHT to get in so don't delay. See the original post to enter here(or click the sidebar ad over there---->).



And if you can't wait to get your own mug or cup, or if you're just not that lucky, then you can be 100% sure of getting a piece you love from Nicole's Etsy store.

CONTEST REMINDER: Win a Nicole Pangas Ceramic Skull Mug

This contest has ended. Congrats to MedicalArtMofo for being the randomly selected winner, and thanks to everyone for all of the great comments and supporting Nicole's wonderful work.

Don't forget to enter our contest for this groovy hand made skull mug from Nicole Pangas. You have until Midnight Eastern time on Wednesday February 8th to get in so don't delay. See the original post to enter here(or click on the sidebar ad over there--->).



And if you can't wait to get your own mug or cup, or if you're just not that lucky, then you can be 100% sure of getting a piece you love from Nicole's Etsy store.

CONTEST: Win a Nicole Pangas Ceramic Skull Mug

This contest has ended. Congrats to MedicalArtMofo for being the randomly selected winner, and thanks to everyone for all of the great comments and supporting Nicole's wonderful work.

Right down the road from me is a talented ceramicist who goes by the name of Nicole Pangas. You may have seen her wonderful work here before, but this time she's back with a piece for one of you lucky skull lovers. This loopy looking bonehead wants to brighten your days by being a part of your collection of cups, and Nicole is looking to make those days arrive.



I can attest that Nicole's work is of excellent quality since I do have my own skull cup from her.

Nicole works in clay and mixed media collages. You can see more of these works on her site here and you can find everything you like about her on facebook here. Currently she has been working mostly with ceramics, especially on skull cups and mugs which can be found in her Etsy shop and several galleries. Nicole draws on the essence of the mediums she crafts to find her inspiration. " I embrace the inherent characteristics of each material I work with, each adding its own influence and expression with my work."

Nicole makes the cups, but she can't fill them for you. To be entered to win this skull mug leave a comment stating what non-alcoholic drink you would put in it to get you going for the day, and give a skullified twist to the name. For instance, I enjoy Haze'skull'nut coffee. (If you're not too witty then it's no biggie. Just let us know what you would drink from the cup).

[NOTE: If you're reading this on Facebook or Google+ then be sure to leave your comment on the original Skull-A-Day.com post if you want to be officially entered in the contest.]

IMPORTANT: Don't forget to include a way of contacting you(either an email in the post OR be sure your blogger profile has a working email link for you). Entries are only valid with this information.

You have until Midnight Eastern time Wednesday February 8th to enter so don't wait... do it now.

Note: Nicole agrees to pay for shipping the mug to residents of the United States and Canada only. Sorry to everyone else. Ceramics are heavy and costs to ship them are also.

Of course you don't have to wait until the end of the contest to get your own mug, cup, or tumbler. Nicole's Etsy store has loads skullware so don't fret if you don't get this one. She'll keep making more. Thanks, Nicole!

Ceramic Skull Cups

Nicole Pangas makes ceramic skull cups and sent us a few photos of her work.

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These bring back great memories of my mom's friend who made us beautiful bowls and mugs. I enjoyed admiring their beauty while using them. I love the rough and sturdy shapes of these cups. I like the variation in colors and patterns. It gives them an aged appearance that adds to their beauty. These would be a great addition to any skull lover's home.

[CONTEST] Win a Handmade Skull Mug

Cris from Skeletal Dropkick kindly offered to give away a fantastic hand thrown skull mug to one lucky reader of Skull-A-Day

To be entered in the drawing just leave a comment below describing what a skull's favorite food or beverage would be. [NOTE: If you're reading this on Facebook, be sure to leave your comment on the actual Skull-A-Day.com post if you want to be actually entered in the contest]

IMPORTANT: Don't forget to include a way to contact you (either an e-mail in the post OR make sure your Blogger profile has an e-mail link for you on it).

Everyone is welcome to enter, but please note that if you're out of the US Cris will only cover the first $8 of shipping and you will have to pay the rest.

You have until just Midnight Eastern Time February 2nd to enter so don't delay!  [UPDATE: The contest is over, thanks to everyone who participated! The winner will be announced soon.]

And of course you don't have to wait til the end of the contest to get your own mug from Cris, check out the range of items for sale on the Skeletal Dropkick Etsy page!

Good luck!