DIY Gourd Goose

A few weeks ago my parents and I attended a lovely 'Pumpkin Picking Party' at a friend's farm in Pennsylvania. We had the good fortune of selecting dozens of pumpkins - large and small - and this white gourd was one of them:

No doubt this long necked gourd totally looks like a little goose, so to make your own, simply tie a ribbon around the 'neck'. I love to make my own fabric ribbon with frayed edges. All you need is some cotton fabric material. Snip a tiny bit with sewing scissors and tear (as shown here:).

Add a little color to the beak, eyes and some rosy cheeks. I used some DecoArt paints for this and some black puff paint from A.C. Moore.

Display your goose where she can be seen by many! Halloween is coming fast ;) 

Stay tuned for more cute ideas.

xo Lady Lucas

PS - If you loved this craft, you will definitely enjoy relaxing to Zinnie's Garden Coloring Book ;)

The Real 'Subjects' Behind Little Owl Lane

This week it was a real treat to find even more cute animals here in Salzburg. I thought nothing could top the hedgehog from last week, but I think this line of geese is pretty close.

Every time I draw, felt or mold a Little Owl Lane character I always use a photo as a reference. This time I'm lucky to have seen the actual subjects in person!

We visited the Salzburg Zoo and many outdoor areas in Austria, with my parents who were visiting us this month. We all loved these adorable swans, the proud rooster, and the 'skeptical sheep' below ;)

What's your favorite animal subject? 

Love & Lemonade,

Lady Lucas