DIY Miniature Ghosts

You may have wondered from my previous posts about the haunted dollhouse how to make these little guys. Well, they're actually quite simple to put together.

All you need are wooden peg dolls {about 2 to 3 inches high}, flowing fabric, hot glue and 

black puff paint.

Cut your fabric into squares about 8 x 8 inches and drape it on top of the wooden peg doll to create the illusion of a ghost. Add a dab of hot glue to the top of the peg dolls to secure the fabric. Make a facewith two dots of black puff paint and some makeup blush if you have it. Enjoy!

xo Ashley

A Proper Haunted Dollhouse

Ok, I am feeling like a child again right now as I reveal my haunted dollhouse to you this week. It took a little over a week to complete {about an hour or two a day}... but it was totally worth it! 

In my previous posts, I told you that I bought the dollhouse puzzle kit at Michael's, and the paint I used was from DecoArt.

As far as the interior and exterior decorations, I used stickers from Michael's and rubber stamps from my own line of 'Lady Lucas' designs carried by Craffiti Direct.

The miniatures were collected for many years by me from various stores. The cute little crystal ball I made myself from a marble and some polymer clay!

A.C. Moore, Michael's and Hobby Lobby all have great minis that would look fabulous in your own haunted dollhouse... small gift retailers also have awesome additions this time of year.

As far as the ghosts... I'll be posting a little 'how to' for you here next week!

I bought these tiny lights at a store in downtown Lancaster and they work perfectly to light my spooky space up at night.

I had a blast creating this Halloween house for my readers! If you enjoyed it, please consider following this blog by email {check out the box in the upper right column} and don't forget to like my Facebook page and follow me on Twitter!

xo Ashley

Haunted House | Part II

A week ago I excitedly put together my haunted 'dollhouse' and now I'm happy to share the completed house painted. I used paints mainly from DecoArt and enjoyed how the neon colors came out. Mixed with grey accents, they really make the whole thing pop!

The interior was lots of fun as well. Just comment below if you'd like to know the particular name of any of the colors...

Stay tuned for next week's post which will reveal the entire house decorated for Halloween!

xo Ashley

Books for Sale!

Hanging out at my recent 'Angry Artist' book signing last Friday

Every week I get lots of questions as to how to purchase my books online and in stores. It's a bit complicated because they span a couple of different websites, so I've decided to add a post detailing information on each. Feel free to also visit this page on my website.

Purchase The Angry Artist

My newest book... a perfect gift for adult creatives as well.

Purchase Character Crafting

 Two dozen crafting ideas tried and tested on my art students over the years.

Purchase Boo, Bat & Pumpkin Throw a Party

Three Halloween outcasts prove being different can be cool. 

Great for ages 4-8 years.

The Right Thing to Do

A wonderful book written by Teresa Chi! The story is a song too ;)

Purchase Coloring Book Downloads

Multiple coloring books including vegetarian and New York cuisine as well as holiday characters and animals.

Happy Reading!

xo Ashley

Fall is in the Air!!

Labor Day has passed, and fall is officially in the air. Here are some snapshots of my last week in Pennsylvania visiting my family. I know it's bad to want to the summer to be over... but my excitement for Halloween is ever present! Hope you enjoy these ;)

A sick little bumble bee from the garage. Just had to try and rescue him... he's too cute!

The gardens at 'Contestoga House' open 'til the end of September on Wednesdays.

Magical Pumpkin Wands - Full tutorial coming this week on JCFamilies.Com!

Please don't forget, if you are in Lancaster, PA tomorrow to stop by my book signing at Strawberry & Co.! I'll be signing copies of 'The Angry Artist' from 6-7pm. And if you can't make it, you can always find the book for sale on Amazon. xo Ashley

Boo Finger Puppet

Today I am posting my second episode of 'Cute Craft's online and it calls for a template so here it is below! Sorry for the double post this week ;) 

Have a great weekend all!

Watch the New Episode on YouTube!

Kids - Two Great Jersey City Halloween Events this Week!

Attention Jersey City parents and kids... there's two great Halloween events going on in your area this week!

1. Halloween Special : Spooky Crafts and Cupcakes

JCFamilies in Newport will be hosting this awesome hour of Halloween tomorrow.  I'll be at the 'mask making station' so come and say hello!

October 16th 4:45pm - 6pm

$20 Sign Up Here

2. Spooky Halloween Workshop with Ashley Lucas

three little birds will be hosting this workshop next weekend. Three great crafts to take home as well as story time with Boo, Bat & Pumpkin.

October 21st 3:30pm - 5pm

Sign Up Here

Character Craft: Napkin Ghosties

step one: lay one napkin flat, and

roll the other in a ball in the center.

step two: wrap the flat napkin over and

around the crumpled one to form a ghost.  tie

with a cord tightly.

step three & four: add a face using permanent

marker.  clip a safety pin on top so the ghost

can hang on something!

step five: hang the ghost from a white or black

thin cord and watch him float into your

heart! ;)

Dear All,  From now on I'll be adding some crafts on the blog to whet your appetite for more Lady Lucas goodness.  Please comment below to tell me what you think!!  Love & Little Pumpkins, LL