PDF's as Gifts? Yes!

Coloring Pages $3 for 6

Since I started selling PDF's in my etsy store I've had the occasional, "Why would someone buy a file?", and "How would I use that?".  So, today I'm here to answer that for you and tell you about the newest edition to my etsy store.  PDF's are awesome gifts because they are instant, {no shipping & no handling}, and they may be reproduced for personal use as many times as the buyer would like. Therefore, if you're looking for a super cool gift for all the neighborhood kids, or an extra present for that tiny tot in your life, look no further than the new collection of holiday animal coloring pages.  All you need is a printer and maybe some pretty ribbon for wrapping! Love & Little Peppermints, LL  

Creatures & Critters

Creatures & Critters will look super cute on the wall of your child's room. $20 per character and gift certificates available... I recommend a bat or two, but lady bugs and owls are also quite popular ;)  Love & Lemon Tea, LL

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

Get Your Halloween Cards Here!!

Dear Bat Lovers,  I'm happy to announce some super cute cards in the Lady Lucas Card Gnome store that you're going to love.  Some are based on the book, "Boo, Bat & Pumpkin Throw a Party", while others are  just plain cute.  You can visit the store to purchase them or email ashley@ladylucas.com for small orders.  So excited to be getting ready for the Halloween season!  October 1st is just around the corner... get those decorations up!  Love & Little Candy Corns, LL

Introducing... Digital Stamps

Dear All,

Please visit the Lady Lucas etsy store this week to discover the newest product offering... digital stamps.  Digital stamps are files that may be downloaded and printed on scrapbooking materials, stationery, gift items, and even for commercial endeavors. They pretty much work on just about any DIY project ;)

I've personally approved all these cute and groovy designs and have made sure they will fit perfectly into your crafting repertoire.  And the best part... they are super affordable and there's no shipping fees!!

Love & Licorice Drops, LL

Hester Street Fair this Saturday!!

Dear All,  I'll be flying over to Manhattan this weekend for the Hester Street Fair on Saturday from 10am - 6pm.    The Lady Lucas stand will be offering awesome affordable products to the masses such as: 

• $4 Greeting Cards
• $5 Coloring Books
• $5 Bracelets
• $10 Copies of 'Boo, Bat & Pumpkin Throw a Party'
• $10 Limited Edition Prints {NEW!}
• $10 Hand Colored Prints
• $15 Original Art Trading Cards
• and don't forget our signature Junk Food Elves for $5 too!

There's lots of other great vendors, food and atmosphere, so come on out and visit the purple bat with red shoes!  Love & Lipton Tea, LL

Dear Mom

Hey Everyone.  


That special day is upon us tomorrow... Mother's Day!! Here are some cute ideas you can think about to make mom's day extra great~

• Make her a card!  Of course I've love it if the world only sent Lady Lucas greetings, but the best Mother's Day card is one you make yourself.  Place a flower seed packet inside or poke a decorative pin to the front of the card to make it extra special.
• Gift her an 'artful' gift.   A decorative frame, bracelet made out of buttons found around the home, or even a 'memory corkboard' to hang in the kitchen are good ideas.
• Looking for very last minute gift?  Make a donation in her name.  My choice would be ASPCA!  I don't think many moms are interested in the Bat Society of America, etc. ;)

At the very least, just give her a ring or write an email telling her why she's so special to you!  Love & Ladybug Chocolates, LL

The Wild West of Brooklyn

Yesterday I decided to give flying a rest for a few hours, and got a ride on the IKEA shuttle to Red Hook, Brooklyn in order to check out a neighborhood I had never explored before.  After stuffing a few meatballs down with sugary juice in the cafeteria, I left IKEA to explore, what first appeared to be a crazy industrial sea town with abandoned houses and lots.  Finally, I happened upon a quaint little street with some great stores and cafes... and one in particular that really rocked my world.  No bat merchandise, but other incredibly cute stuff.  It's called Foxy & Winston.  Red Hook proved to a be a town I can't quite describe, other than to say- check it out yourself and don't be surprised if you find a few unexpected treasures like the suburban style plant nursery, and amazing waterfront views. Love & Lingonberry Juice, LL

Film Biz Recycle Prop Shop

Hey All!  I've been spreading the word this week about this awesome place I visited in Park Slope last weekend. Film Biz Recycle Prop Shop is located in Brooklyn off the Union Stop on the R train and is super easy to get to... You enter through this impressive looking gate, walk all the way through this old, warehouse looking building... and then finally arrive at a huge room of antiques, clothes, furniture and other rare finds.  Super cool place for artists, as all the items are reasonably priced.  I purchased this cute antique yawning dog, and they threw the moss in for free!!  Awesomeness!  Love & Liquor Chocolate Candies, LL

New Blog Header...

Dear All,  Lady Lucas Speaks Her Mind now has a new template, groovy background, and sweet blog header.  Ashley whipped up some sculptures this week that represent her kawaii characters, and thought this would be a good way to showcase them. I'm one happy bat, because the weather is finally going to change, and that means my usual midnight flights to Manhattan and back.  {Bats love summer after all...}.  Enjoy spring!!  Love & Liver Pie, LL

Thinking of Japan

Dear All,  As you know, Lady Lucas designs are clearly influenced by the artwork and characters of Japan. Our kawaii styles are directly inspired by the many adorable characters and artwork derived from talented Japanese artists.  Ashley's pet fish is even named Tokio! {German spelling.. } One can't help but think of this country constantly on a daily basis and hope for the best during this amazingly difficult time.  Here is a good resource article about how to help out.  Lady Lucas would be happy to donate artwork to any event happening in the NY area to benefit this cause.  Just send an email or post a comment ;)  Love & Lychee Ice Cream, LL

Seeking an Artist Co-op to Join...

Hey Lovely People,

I posted this on craigslist the other day hoping to get some leads... I'll post it again here on my blog.

Professional artist seeking a space in NYC or Brooklyn to share with other serious art and craft professionals. Looking to sell my stationary, art prints and gift items in an area with lots of foot traffic. Can spend $300 to $400 per month. Would be happy to share my website and products with you upon correspondence... Thank you for your time!

Just thought I'd try it here too!!

Love and Liver Chops,

LL

Lady Lucas Marketplace

Dear Ladies and Gents... I have written about this a few places here and there online... but if you are a small business owner who desires some more traffic to your site, think about joining the Lady Lucas Marketplace! All you need to do is put the link www.ladylucas.com somewhere on your website, blog or fan page and in return, your business will be featured with a groovy image and description of your choosing. A super easy way to get more people involved with your biz or service! Email Ashley at ashley.lucas.art@gmail.com if you're interested ;) Love and Lemon Tapioca, LL {Featured pic is from Maggie Mowery!}

14 Days of Lady Lucas Love!!

Hey All! I thought it would be a cute idea to share with you one valentine design, video or print, every single day leading up to Valentine's starting February 1st. To view these cute designs, simply check out my Facebook Page which can be found here {and become a fan if you haven't already!} I'm excited for the holiday of love this year, even amidst all the snow and cold. Hmmm... Still deciding on the card to send my secret admirer... Love and Lavender Candies, LL

Artist Trading Cards are Cool

Hey Everyone! Just wanted to share a cool little fad I've been coming across lately. Artist Trading Cards are becoming an awesome way for artists to sell very affordable prints and originals of their works, trade their works, etc. I really dig the concept and wanted to share that there will be some original ATC's posted in my Lady Lucas etsy store this month for all to enjoy. Expect the subject matter to be cute, fun, and something you might not want to trade so easily ;) Hope you're enjoying the winter weather at home, and not stuck in the snow somewhere... Love and Lemon Lollipops, LL

New Year News!

Dear friends and followers, LL here with an update. LadyLucas.Com is all decked out for the new year with a cute new homepage, and update press and about pages. Check it out here! I also hope to really expand the biz this year with an online store and even more goodies to pick from! I had a relaxing and happy holiday and I hope you did too;) I got to see something that totally blew my mind this week while visiting the fam in Pennsylvania. The Brandywine Museum in Pa offers something called 'Brandywine Critters' around the holidays that are adorable critters {just like myself}, made out of natural items such as dried pods and flowers. {Yes people, they even have bat critters for sale in their gift shop}. The creativity of these critters is amazing and not to be missed!! You can buy a book about them on Amazon or visit a link to the museum here. Just had to throw that in, since it was SO COOL!! Have a most wonderful, happy, and successful new year. Love & Lentil Soup, LL *Picture credit Brandywine Museum website.

Last Minute Holiday Gifts!

Dear All, If you're in Jersey City tomorrow you'll get a chance to visit moi at my stand. Just follow this link for all the details! Spectacular cards for $4, coloring books and activity books for the kiddies, and artwork all $20 and under {featured mini hedgehog print on the right only $10}!! Should be a great group of vendors with lots of cool items for sale. Even heard it could snow during the day which would make things extra christmas-y and great!! Continue having a spiffy holiday season. Love and Licorice Drops, LL

I've Got a Website Now... Yea!!

Hi gals and guys! Thanks for all the support concerning my cousin Bat's book this month. The book signing was a success and there's been lots of interest in the story- I'm happy to report. In other news, I have finally published my very own website to the world wide web. Please visit it here whenever you get a chance: www.ladylucas.com. Finally, a place for all my characters to meet and be happy in one place! This new website is a great way to find out about all new Lady Lucas products, events, news and press. Drop me a line with any suggestions or comments. Love & Lobster Tails, LL

A Stellar Sample Sale

Hey everyone... just had to share this with you. My products, some of them over a year old and just begging for a home before season deux of Lady Lucas begins, are majorly on sale this week at Strawberry & Co. I'm calling it my first 'sample sale' because hand colored cards celebrating all different holidays from last year are going for $2, framed awesome illustrations start at just $10, and original jewelry is available for $5. There's even some stuff for a buck. Yes, ONE BUCK! The sale started on June 11th and continues until this Saturday only. Folks in the Lancaster area, come on down and see all my goods. {well not literally people! where is your mind!} Love & Lime Basil Salad Dressing, LL

My First Coloring Book

Although it has been out on etsy for a few months now, the 'I Love New York Food' coloring book created by Ashley and promoted by moi, is the perfect solution to any child's birthday party or quirky hipster get-together. Available on etsy for $4, this coloring book offers pages of fun to color and design. There is a 'bagel shop' page, 'deli' and 'diner' page and even a page to decorate your own bakery cake. All you have to do is download the PDF, and then it's yours to print as many times as you need for birthday party favors, gifts or for any other personal use. Expect sushi rolls with faces, a how-to on pizza drawing, and cupcakes with attitude. Get a copy while it's hot...! Love & Lemon Squares, LL