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Upcycled Day of the Dead Gnome
This post is sponsored by Goodwill SA
October means Halloween celebrations for many of us, but here in San Antonio it also means Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. In looking for creative reuse ideas for Day of the Dead, I stumbled across a number of adorable gnome skeletons. So I prowled my local Goodwill for the perfect ceramic gnome to decorate and share with you.

Upcycled Day of the Dead Gnome
I found him for 75 cents! 
Upcycled Day of the Dead Gnome
I picked some colors from my stash of FolkArt acrylic paint and got to work. 
Upcycled Day of the Dead Gnome
Upcycled Day of the Dead Gnome
Upcycled Day of the Dead Gnome
Upcycled Day of the Dead Gnome
I repainted most of the gnome, drying in between layers, and then used a Sharpie for the details. 
Upcycled Day of the Dead Gnome
Upcycled Day of the Dead Gnome
Upcycled Day of the Dead Gnome
I think he turned out pretty cute, don’t you? 
Did you enjoy this project? Check out my Day of the Dead Skull Banner, too!

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