Festive Halloween Jack-o'-Lantern Ornament Bead Embroidery Kit by Abris Art ABT-039

Bead Festive Halloween, a two-sided Halloween ornament kit by Abris Art — a grinning jack-o'-lantern in a black witch hat surrounded by little pumpkins on one side; on the reverse, a spooky haunted house glowing orange against the night. Worked with over 579 Preciosa Ornela Czech glass beads in 7 colours and finished with a ribbon for hanging.

A little stitcher's folklore: Irish legend tells of Stingy Jack, who wandered the night with a coal in a carved turnip — and people carved lanterns to scare away wandering spirits. Stitchers say a jack-o'-lantern keeps the house safe and full of Halloween fun.

Why this kit: if you love classic orange-and-black Halloween, this ornament is cheerful, spooky and quick to make. Great for beginners and a fun family project for the season.

Kit includes: natural art canvas pre-printed with both sides of the design, a second canvas for finishing, over 579 Preciosa Ornela Czech glass beads in 7 colours, a Japanese beading needle, beading thread, sealant, decorative ribbon, and instructions with a symbol key.

Bead both sides following the symbol key, then join them with the finishing canvas and sealant and add the ribbon hanger.

Finished size: about 6.6 cm (2.6 in) across. A two-sided keepsake decoration for Halloween.