Halloween Season is Here!

Our Cute Jack-O-Lantern

As everyone that knows me understands - Halloween is my absolute favorite holiday. I willed my son to arrive before his due date last year, just so he was here in time for October 31! ;)

Here are some of my favorite moments from this month that I wanted to share with you... Thank you so much for reading!

xo  Ashley

Having fun with chalk markers...

A super easy idea for babies and toddlers - guide them with a Q-Tips dipped in finger paints to make these cute pumpkins!

My little teething jack-o-lantern ;)

Toasted pumpkin seeds from our pumpkin.

The window where I work daily decorated for my favorite holiday.

Checking out Halloween decor in Hoboken, NJ.

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Halloween in Hoboken | Linzer Lane Guide 2017

One of things I pined for while living abroad, were the Halloween decorations in Hoboken. About five years ago, I started teaching art classes to kids in the '14th Street' area of Hoboken, NJ. I was walking back to the train one night, and realized almost every single home on Garden Street was decorated with amazing, over the top, Halloween decor. Luckily the tradition lives on today...

So, if you have time this week and want to really get in the spooky spirit, start your tour on 14th Street and Garden, then wander all the way down to First Street. You won't regret it!

Over-sized fangs are always a good idea.

Cast your vote for your fav pumpkin at Hoboken Trader Joe's.

The theme for this year was definitely skeletons. Everybody had them!!!!!!

I wish he was sitting outside of my window.

Beauty instead of Spook.

Don't even know how they did this - but it looks cool!

Where else can you find a street covered in spiderwebs?

I think this is my favorite scene of all time. Just love it.

There's something so sweet about this scene from a local elementary school. Reminds me of childhood.

I hope you enjoyed this little peek into one of my favorite neighborhoods. Please do leave a comment if you have your own fabulous neighborhood to nominate that we can all check out!

xo Lady Lucas

Day 5: Character Crafting eBook Giveaway

Today's Prize

One Digital Copy of Character Crafting

Printable, PDF craft book featuring adorable 'character' crafts for all seasons.

How to Enter

1) Leave a comment below telling us about your favorite craft. Maybe something you loved to make as a child - or something you love to teach your own children.

2) Become a follower of Lady Lucas Art on Instagram

**OPEN TO US & INTERNATIONAL READERS - ALL YOU NEED IS AN EMAIL ADDRESS TO ENTER!!**

Winners Will Be Announced December 14th.

The Story Behind Today's Prize
After teaching arts & crafts to elementary aged children at a Montessori school, I was compelled to put together my favorite lesson plans in this adorable eBook! Featuring 24 cute or 'kawaii' projects, this book offers sweet ideas to make for different holidays as well as seasonal ideas. Perfect for elementary aged children, this book offers a little something for any age! Just some of the many fun projects included in this book are: little snowies, squirrel toast, pastel peeps and a silly apple wreath.

xo Lady Lucas

Halloween Should Be Cute

Since this blog is about living a cuter life, I thought I'd share with you that I firmly believe celebrating Halloween should be no different. Trading guts & gore for glitter & cute ghosts - I've always enjoyed the sweeter side of October 31st. Here's some inspiration to spark your own sweet celebrations:

Need some cute ideas for pumpkin decorating? Check out this brand new post for JCFamilies that will show you how to make a Pumpkin Fairy House!

This adorable fellow from the Olde Mill House in Lancaster, PA greats us at the dining table each morning!

Make any flower arrangement cuter with handmade flower picks! Simply apply a design to a bamboo skewer and you're good to go. This bouquet was in celebration of a little boy's first birthday!

Halloween Coloring Books & Pages Galore! Add a bit of creativity to trick or treat! Visit my Etsy Shop to purchase ;)

Handmade witches make the season sweeter!

These pumpkins can be used as a charming decoration well into November. They are hand carved and painted by a local artist and available for purchase via my parents' business Strawberry & Co. (message me for details!)

This cut paper Pumpkin Man animation featuring Iggie the hedgehog is guaranteed to bring a smile to your face!

Have a wonderful Halloween everyone!

xo Lady Lucas

Make Your Own Paper Haunted House

Here's a throw back I think you're really gonna like ;) Originally I featured this craft on my blog Cupcakes + Owls. It's fun, easy - and a great Halloween DIY for kids or adults.

Try this adorable craft as a last minute Halloween craft this week! My students loved it, but adults get just excited so don't feel bad if you're running now for the glue gun!

To make this awesome little home you will need:

a paper lunch bag {white is best!}

a folded piece of paper for the roof

old newspaper

markers & crayons

hot glue & a stapler

recycled pieced of cardboard

optional : dried moss, cheesecloth, Halloween miniatures

1. Lay the lunch bag out flat and decorate with markers first. Add a door, windows, spiders and lots of ghosts and ghouls! Color in with crayons in desired.

2. Decorate the folded piece of paper that will be the roof with markers... shingles are cute or even words like 'Boo' and 'Spooky'.

3. Stuff the bag house with crumpled newspaper and staple the paper roof on top.

4. Hot glue the house to a cardboard base and decorate with Halloween miniatures, moss and if you wish... cheesecloth ghosts! All I did was cut squares of cheesecloth and poked my finger through the middle to make a ghost shape. Use thread or a pipe cleaner to secure the head shape.

Don't forget to follow me on Pinterest for daily craft ideas!

xo Ashley

PS - Loved this craft? Love Halloween? This Halloween coloring book is for you!

Pumpkin Fairy Garden DIY Tutorial

OMG! I'm so excited that Halloween is right around the corner - my favorite holiday of the year by far. The leaves are falling, the glue gun is getting fired up - and it's time for you to make one of these adorable Halloween fairy gardens!

So get the following rounded up, and get crafting!

Materials:

-pencil

- artificial pumpkin (mine is from the Dollar Tree)

- razor with handle

- hot glue

- moss & miniatures (ghosts pictured are from Wilton Cakes)

Draw a wide oval on the front of your pumpkin. This will be the window where you can access your fairy garden, so make it big enough.

Gather your Halloween miniatures. You can use cake picks, icing ghosts (like those shown), foam stickers, or just about any item for fall like table scatter or confetti.

Using a hot glue gun, carefully add moss to the interior of the pumpkin and above if you feel it would balance the look!

Hot glue miniatures inside your pumpkin and around it as you see fit.

Use as a centerpiece on your table, or display on your windowsill. Add a battery operated candle inside for a spooky effect!

Did you enjoy this craft? Do you love Halloween? Let me know in the comments below!

I'd also like to give a shout out to Better Homes & Gardens 'Halloween' magazine. They feature a very similar craft this year in their pumpkin decorating section. If you haven't purchased it yet, it's a great magazine for all DIY enthusiasts!

xo Lady Lucas

PS - If you love Halloween, check out this printable coloring sheet in my Etsy shop:

DIY Last Minute Halloween Guide

Folk Art Halloween Friends Craft Tutorial for Art-of-Crafts.Net
Make Them Now!

If you know me, you know my favorite holiday of the year is a few days away. Well, if you missed any of the free crafts or Halloween printables that I've been posting about... you'll find all the links to them below! Enjoy and HAPPY HALLOWEEN! xo Lady Lucas

PS - Any sharing on social media of this blog post would be super, greatly appreciated! xo

Glitter Pumpkins
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If you love Boo, Bat & Pumpkin check out this awesome party kit for kids. $3.95
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A super cute detailed coloring page especially for adults or children. $2.20
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Mini Halloween coloring book - 10 pages to download. Great for parties! $3.25
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FREE Halloween Coloring Page
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