DIY Vintage Lace Sugar Skull T-shirt

Debi Beard of Debi's Design Diary created this fabulous sugar skull using vintage lace and beads on a t-shirt. Debi shared how to make this shirt in a great video tutorial. You can download the template from her blog post, or create your own template. I love seeing how people create skulls from non-traditional art materials. This lace sugar skull is very wearable and unexpected. I might have to follow Debi's tutorial myself and make my own version. You can find out what else Debi is creating, on her Facebook, YouTube, and blog.

To learn how to create this Vintage Lace Sugar Skull T-shirt, follow this handy tutorial.

[CONTEST REMINDER] Casa Del Barco Giveaway

THIS CONTEST HAS ENDED. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO ENTERED WITH A COMMENT. STAY TUNED FOR MORE SKULLACIOUS FUTURE GIVEAWAYS!!!

Don't forget to make a reservation for some time to sign up for our latest giveaway.  You only have until 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time, TONIGHT to get entered to win one of 4 FREE sugar skull items from Casa Del Barco Restaurant in Richmond, VA. 

[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+]

This might be your one and only chance to get one of these savory sugar skull items from Casa Del Barco so don't miss out.  Unless you live in or visit Richmond, VA.  In which case they would love to see you stop by for some delicious twists on traditional Hispanic food and imbibe in a diverse tequila bar.

 Thanks to Casa Del Barco for these awesome giveaways and The Flores Shop for designing them!

[CONTEST REMINDER] Casa Del Barco Giveaway

THIS CONTEST HAS ENDED. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO ENTERED WITH A COMMENT. STAY TUNED FOR MORE SKULLACIOUS FUTURE GIVEAWAYS!!!

Don't forget to make a reservation for some time to sign up for our latest giveaway.  You only have until 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time, Friday Nov. 1st to get entered to win one of 4 FREE sugar skull items from Casa Del Barco Restaurant in Richmond, VA. 

[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+]

This might be your one and only chance to get one of these savory sugar skull items from Casa Del Barco so don't miss out.  Unless you live in or visit Richmond, VA.  In which case they would love to see you stop by for some delicious twists on traditional Hispanic food and imbibe in a diverse tequila bar.

 Thanks to Casa Del Barco for these awesome giveaways and The Flores Shop for designing them!

[CONTEST] Casa Del Barco Giveaway

THIS CONTEST HAS ENDED. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO ENTERED WITH A COMMENT. STAY TUNED FOR MORE SKULLACIOUS FUTURE GIVEAWAYS!!!

Contest time again! We have been so fortunate to be able to offer so many different and unique skull items on our site, and that list is still growing and diversifying. Today's skulls are in the form of a FREE GIVEAWAY from Casa Del Barco restaurant located in Richmond, VA. This is the first time we have had a restaurant sponsor a giveaway, but they came prepared to offer more than spicy aromas, flavorful dishes, and a one of kind tequila bar. Check out more about our great sponsor and what they want to offer TO YOU.....

"Using recipes passed down from his Hispanic grandmother, Executive Chef Todd Richardson aims to bring a new twist on traditional Mexican dishes to Richmond. Unique entrées such as Beef Barbacoa Enchiladas, Gaucho Cut Skirt Steak, and Blackstrap Molasses-Glazed Salmon will delight visitors as they dine in the historic circa 1890s Reynolds Metals Italianate building, featuring recycled and repurposed materials throughout, from the tabletops to the bar’s foot rail. Casa Del Barco boasts a growing list of over 100 different tequilas, sure to please the casual spirit drinker to the seasoned aficionado."

That's a lot of skullified goodness to fit onto one plate, and Casa Del Barco is serving it up right by rewarding our skull loving fans with a smorgasbord of wonderful prizes featuring some sensational sugar skulls.  Here's the details: 

PRIZE INFO: Four lucky winners will receive one of the following prizes: 1- CDB skull flask, 1- CDB skull bamboo iPhone cover (Sizes: 4s, 5, 5s or 5c),1- CDB skull t-shirt (mens and/or womens), 1- set of 4 CDB sugar skull pint glasses.  One prize per winner.  

HOW TO ENTER(this is important): Leave a comment stating your opinion on whether you think it's "tequila" or "ta-kill-ya".  No offense to you tequila connoisseurs, but I say it's the latter(I'm a scotch and whiskey kind of guy).  I also know - to each their own and I want to know where you stand.  p.s.- Since the iPhone case is such a specific prize, and not everyone may need that, please also include "iPhone- yes" or "iPhone-no" in your comment.  That way we will know and send it to an appropriate winner.  Thanks!

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, November 1st.

NUMBER OF WINNERS: Four (4)

PRIZE SHIPS: To skull lovers across N. America.  Sorry to those overseas.

IF YOU DON'T WIN: You can visit Case Del Barco yourself if you are in the Richmond, VA area. Check out their site to find out more on where to find them and about what's happening at Richmond’s premiere dining destination for upscale Mexican cuisine, waterfront dining and a one-of-a-kind tequila bar. Thanks to Casa Del Barco for these awesome giveaways and The Flores Shop for designing them!

[CONTEST REMINDER] Win an Akumu Ink 'Mad Hatter' Skull Shirt

This contest has ended. Thanks to everyone who participated and for the excellent comments.

Don't forget that you have until 11:59:59 TONIGHT to enter our latest giveaway contest for the party going Mad Hatter skull shirt from Akumu Ink.

[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+]

As you can see, they have men and women's styles available so you can find the right fit for you no matter who you are.  Even if you don't win you can still feel like a winner by purchasing some gear in the Akumu Ink store.  Plus, you can still get a 20% discount on your purchase by entering the promo code "SKULL20" at checkout.  Thanks, Joey and Aldora!

[CONTEST REMINDER] Win an Akumu Ink 'Mad Hatter' Skull Shirt

This contest has ended. Thanks to everyone who participated and for the excellent comments.

Don't forget that you have until 11:59:59 on Wednesday October 31st to enter our newest giveaway contest for the party going Mad Hatter skull shirt from Akumu Ink.

[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+]

As you can see, they have men and women's styles available so you can find the right fit for you no matter who you are.  Even if you don't win you can still feel like a winner by purchasing some gear in the Akumu Ink store.  Plus, you can still get a 20% discount on your purchase by entering the promo code "SKULL20" at checkout.  Thanks, Joey and Aldora!

[CONTEST] Win an Akumu Ink 'Mad Hatter' Skull Shirt

This contest has ended. Thanks to everyone who participated and for the excellent comments.

"Why is a raven like a writing desk?" If you don't know either then it doesn't matter. You don't have to have the right answer to enter our newest giveaway for this skullified Mad Hatter t-shirt from Akumu Ink.  All you need to know is that 'Akumu' is the Japanese word for 'nightmare' and most everything they offer is nightmare inspired and perfect for our particular audience.  These shirts are soft and comfy with badass designs that you will want to "Wear To Death".  Let's all enjoy this tea party as we roll into this last week of counting down to Halloween.

PRIZE INFO: One (1) tea party lovin' Mad Hatter designed shirt in your choice of size.  Don't worry, ladies, they also offer a woman's cut tee for our female readers.  You can see that version here.

HOW TO ENTER: Leave a comment below telling us the craziest person you would have a tea party with.  And no, you cannot answer the Mad Hatter, that's too obvious.

CONTACT INFO: If you win, we need to contact you. With your comment, please include your email, or make sure your Blogger profile has a working email link for you on it. 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 can NOT enter this contest by commenting on Facebook, Twitter, or Google+.

CONTEST CLOSES: 11:59:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time Wednesday, October 31st.

NUMBER OF WINNERS: One

PRIZE SHIPS: This contest is open to all skull lovers around the world.  Be the first one in your neighborhood to own this sweet shirt no matter where you live.

IF YOU DON'T WIN: You can always make yourself feel like a winner by purchasing your own Mad Hatter tee or any of the other awesome designs in the Akumu Ink store.  Right now you can receive 20% off of your order by using the promo code "SKULL20".  Thanks again for the killer giveaway and discount to our readers, Aldora and Joey!

Going to Bat for a Skull

Captain Morgan told us: “I'm a diehard Los Angeles Dodgers fan but have found it difficult to find team apparel that is both appealing to my rock ’n roll aesthetic, but doesn't look ostentatious. This is a stencil piece I made myself. I used spray paint and a mechanic style shirt that I bought at a thrift store. I feel I have captured my rock ’n roll aesthetic here.”


Brooklyn C says:

Given the heated rhetoric of the past few months, I thought this was a commentary on the situation surrounding your beloved Dodgers. Thank you for sharing this wonderful piece of personal style with us and hopefully your extra home team support will bring good things their way this season, and if they win it all this year, it will all be thanks to your mojo.

Super "Rubbish" Skull Saturday

Let me be the first to gladly fill your weekend with Rubbish. More specifically skull art from Pat "Rubbish" Cooksey. A collection of skulls that we definitely don't want to toss out to the curb.













The definition of rubbish includes the term "unwanted material". I know it's just a nickname, Pat, but you definitely don't produce rubbish. The colorful paintings remnd me of some sort of trippy concert posters for some sort of acid rock band. The tissue and tea leaves skull is very cool and creepy. Thanks for putting some great skull rubbish in our weekend, Pat.

[Bonus] Super Skull Stencil Saturday

Thanks to the awesomeness of the Skull Master we have a number of skull items on our "Free Stuff" page. Things like patterns, puzzles, fonts, and a bunch of stencils. We love seeing pics of items adorned with these stencils so here's a few to fill your weekend with even more skulls.

Noel Wyatt in Derby, UK plastered his bass drum head with a rowdy bunch of headbangers.



Alex in Santa Cruz is a wall climbing cat that writes, "Thanks for putting some of your stencils up on the website. I liked them a lot and decided to decorate a climbing wall I was constructing with them".



Megan from Rochester, NY submitted this pic and note, "Attached are some pictures of some tees and tanks I stenciled using the #9 skull stencil! I made them as christmas gifts and it was economical and fun. I printed the skull stencil onto a thick acetate (like an overhead transparency) and then used an X-acto knife to trace the stencil and pop out the shapes. I used simple bone colored acrylic paint mixed with textile medium so that the design holds up to washing and wearing. My friends and family loved them! Oh, and then I designed and printed the tee tags too!".



This color blast skull comes from Shelby who, "Immediately printed out one of the stencils and spray painted it. It was a vampire skull. However, I didn't cut out all too well, and my ink ran out while printing. Nonetheless this is the outcome".



And Adrian Vallejo of Amarillo, Texas kept it simply straight with a great white on black stenciled binder.



Thanks to all of you who submit your stenciled items. We love to see them and we'll always post more if you keep submitting them.

[CONTEST] Win An Eggs & Bacon Skull T-shirt

It's been said by many that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Whether you enjoy a healthy piece of fruit or a piping hot plate of biscuits and gravy we all know that breakfast is what can get us going for the day. Now you can combine your love of breakfast with your love of skulls by winning an Eggs & Bacon Skull t-shirt from Zooky shirts. Dave Williams was inspired by Noah and Skull-A-Day to create his own blog for "Zooky" projects over at Zooky World. He has graciously volunteered to give away one of his Eggs & Bacon Skull shirts to one of our lucky readers.



To be entered in the drawing just leave a comment below saying what a skull would eat for breakfast. [NOTE: If you're reading this on Facebook, be sure to leave your comment on the original 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).

You have until just Midnight Eastern Time August 2nd to enter so don't delay! The contest is over! Thanks to everyone for participating!


And of course you don't have to wait til the end of the contest to get your own Zooky shirt! There's tons of different designs to choose from.

[BONUS] Skull Stencil In Use

Felipe Venancio Alves has sent us some pics of Noah's #9 Stencil Skull in use. He writes, "Hello. Me and a friend used the stencil skull found at your site to make some canvases and a t shirt and I am sending some pictures of it to you! Thank you for the stencil!





Great work, Felipe! I know that Noah loves seeing his work inspire others. Remember, you can always use any of Noah's stencils for your own works. If you do please submit a pic of your work; we'd love to see it.

Calaveras Screen Print Skulls

Valerie Pierce knows that doing something you love is best shared with friends. She writes, "Recently I have started a screen printing company with a friend of mine called Calaveras Apparel that is focused around Day of the Dead, skulls, fine art, and tattoo work. I designed the logo by hand, drawing the image and creating the font used for the company name, then we hand screen printed it on a few t-shirts."



I really like the old school vintage look of your shirts. As a matter of fact, all of the stuff in your etsy store is great. I'm such a sucker for handmade goods. Thanks, Valerie(and thank your friend, too)!

Punkosapien Skull

Skull makers Chuck Banaszewski and Matt Krise show off their skills with this t-shirt print they title "Punk-O-Sapien".



Great work, guys. I really liked all of the designs found in your store. Especially the Mind Grenade. Thanks for sharing.