Stony Layne

Lauren Michell (pronounced Michelle) brings the sweet, spooky, and slightly curious characters of Stony Layne Collections to life through her own distinctive style of handmade folk art. Her Halloween figures are filled with expressive faces, elongated silhouettes, striped costumes, layered paper details, and carefully aged finishes that give each creation the character of a treasured vintage find. From cheerful pumpkin people and rosy-cheeked skeletons to ghosts, witches, and black cats, Lauren’s figures balance playful personality with the nostalgic spirit collectors love in traditional Halloween décor.

Each Stony Layne creation is made using hand-painted paper clay, paper, wood, fabric, and other thoughtfully chosen materials. Because the pieces are finished by hand, subtle differences in color, texture, expression, and detailing are a natural part of their charm. Every piece is also signed and dated by the artist, making it a meaningful addition to an established folk art collection or a wonderful starting point for someone discovering Lauren’s work for the first time.

Stony Layne pieces are produced in limited quantities and can be difficult to find. Traditions is proud to be among the small number of retailers offering Lauren’s work, giving collectors a rare opportunity to discover both her original characters and select collaborative designs.

Stony Layne and JPD Partners in Craft

Lauren Michell is an official participant in Johanna Parker’s JPD Partners in Craft program. Through this collaboration, Lauren interprets Johanna Parker’s familiar characters using her own sculpting, painting, and finishing techniques. These special pieces combine Johanna’s recognizable vintage-inspired imagery with the handmade character of Stony Layne folk art.

Collaborative designs are identified in the product title and include tags of authenticity, making them especially appealing to collectors of both artists.

Why Buy Stony Layne from Traditions?

Traditions is proud to offer these limited Stony Layne creations after working directly with Lauren Michell to bring the designs to life. From the earliest concepts through the finished pieces, each character was developed with careful attention to its expression, proportions, painted details, and overall personality. Lauren meticulously handcrafted every design, transforming the ideas into distinctive works of Halloween folk art that feel both fresh and wonderfully nostalgic.

Because these pieces were created in close collaboration and produced in limited quantities, they offer collectors something especially meaningful and difficult to find elsewhere. Our family-owned team carefully inspects each creation when it arrives and photographs the individual pieces so customers can appreciate the handmade details and natural variations before choosing a favorite.