Dia de Muertos - Life & Death - Sugar Skull Bakers 2014

Dia de Muertos - Life & Death - Sugar Skull Bakers 2014
Dia de Muertos - Life & Death - Sugar Skull Bakers 2014

Dia de Muertos or the “Day of the Dead” is a Mexican religious holiday to celebrate the memory of our dearly departed, it has grown in popularity over the years. One of its icons is the sugar skull, the claverita, made with sugar and decorated with flowers, it’s where we get our name, so this is how we became Sugar Skull Bakers, a combination of the passion of 120+ bakers and cake designers from around the world.
Leonardo Da Vinci said “Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal”. My piece represents the love we have for a beloved departed as love never dies. The color white promotes life and happiness and in contrast, black is associated with death. My piece is dedicated to my cousin who left us almost a year ago; this is to celebrate her life ♥

Dina @ miettes, http://www.facebook.com/pages/miettes/257790597632317

80 Comments

Lovely cake, Dina!!! Love the mosaic skull and the roses are awesome!

Marlene - CakeHeaven

Gorgeous symbolism and of course I ADORE your ruffles! Great cake Dina =D

Violet - The Violet Cake Shop™ - http://www.facebook.com/TheVioletCakeShop

Such a pretty one! The ruffles and roses are gorgeous – am loving the black leaves too! I have so enjoyed looking at all the sugar skull themed cakes – there is so much talent in the caking world! :-)

Julia Hardy

Beautiful cake and beautiful story behind your piece Dina <3

Learn from the past! Get yourself a blank canvas and paint your own life. Be your own artist! Mila, http://www.facebook.com/PureCakesbyMila http://www.tsu.co/PureCakesbyMila

So beautiful! Pinned to Sugar a skull Bakers 2014 on https://www.pinterest.comCalliciousC/

You must never limit your challenges, instead you must challenge your limits

a fabulous tribute to your cousin, the mosaic is beautiful xx
pinned with the other skullies :)
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/490610953131346660/
xx

'It Always Seems Impossible Until It is Done' Nelson Mandela http://www.facebook.com/CakesByFifi

Dina amazing as always xoxoxox gorgeous

lilchick

Marlene, thanks a lot for your kind words, for liking this and for adding to your faves!
Violet, HUGE thanks to you for suggesting I add black leaves; it completed the look; thanks for your fave as well !!!
Julia, thank you so much for your awesome comment :D

Dina @ miettes, http://www.facebook.com/pages/miettes/257790597632317