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• JPD Partners in Craft presents Vandolls Folk Art in collaboration with Johanna Parker

The JPD Surprised Orange & Black Bat Lantern is the type of decoration that seems to have just heard the spookiest ghost story and is now constantly looking over its shoulder. Like a perfectly timed jump scare followed by a fit of nervous laughs, this 5.5-inch lantern is the ideal combination of spooky and sweet, with wide, startled eyes and a mouth frozen in a little, "Oh!" of shock.

Designed as a collaboration between Rachel Garrison of Vandolls Folk Art and Johanna Parker, this little bat has a lot of personality packed into its small frame. Its pumpkin-orange face is crackled and shaded with deep black, giving it that fresh-from-the-attic feel, while the wide eyes and rosy cheeks capture Parker’s signature, nostalgic style. Black-painted ears poke up from the sides, giving it a bit of that playful, wide-eyed cartoon look, and the cutout mouth is just begging to flicker with the light of a small tea light or glow stick on Halloween night.

Adding to the fun, the base is wrapped in a playful ring of orange and black paper fringe, like the ruffled collar of a costumed trick-or-treater. It’s the kind of detail that makes this piece feel like it’s been part of Halloween celebrations for decades, even if it’s brand new. In addition, it bat is the ideal size to store a cache of sweets that guests can steal from during the evening if you want to add a little more excitement to your candy table.

Whether you’re building a whole scene of vintage-inspired Halloween characters or just looking for a standout piece to add a little flair to your decor, this bat lantern is ready to join the party, eyes wide and ready for whatever spooky surprises come its way.

Item #: RG047