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Arlene's Last Lighted Scarecrows
Arlene's Last Lighted Scarecrows
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Arlene's Last Lighted Scarecrows
Sculpted & Hand-Painted In An Old Illinois Dairy Barn
Arlene “Arlie” Whitlock, 68, has painted the same pumpkin-headed scarecrow by hand for 35 falls. These are the last 600 she will ever make.
After 35 falls, this is my last one. I’d rather six hundred families switch one on this Halloween than keep them stacked in my barn while I’m at my granddaughter’s parade.
— Arlie Whitlock, Galena, IllinoisEvery piece is cast from the scarecrow Arlie sculpted by hand in 1989 for her father’s 60th birthday – not a shape drawn up on a computer.
Patches, stitching, straw, wood grain, feathers – all brushed on by hand. No printed faces, no one-color spray finish.
The light sits inside the head and shines through the carved eyes and grin, like a candle in a real jack-o’-lantern. Warm, not glaring.
The little crow is modeled after a real one that sat on her father’s scarecrow every fall for almost ten years. Every piece has him.
Sealed finish, sturdy rock-style base. Made for the mantel and the windowsill as much as the front porch step.
Because every piece is painted by one pair of hands, the grin, the patches and the straw vary slightly from scarecrow to scarecrow.
“Most seasonal figures are painted by machine in a few seconds, and you can tell from arm’s length – flat color, no depth in the details. Hand-painted work reads differently: the patches have edges, the straw has highlights, the face has a little character. That’s why pieces like this don’t end up in a donation box after two Halloweens. They get handed down.”
Dale Hutchins · folk art appraiser, 28 years, Madison, Wisconsin- Hand-painted, not factory-printed. Look closely at a patch or the straw and you can see where the brush went.
- Painted by one person. Every scarecrow is finished by Arlie herself at her table in the Whitlock Barn Studio.
- Made to be switched on. USB powered, warm glow from the pumpkin head, easy to run all evening.
- Compact on purpose. 8.86 inches tall – fits a mantel, a shelf, a windowsill or a porch step.
- The last of its kind. 600 pieces from the final run. When they’re gone, there won’t be another October.
If it isn’t what you pictured, send it back within 30 days for a full refund. One email, no questions.
| Material | Cast from a hand-sculpted clay original, hand-painted and sealed |
| Finish | Hand-painted matte finish with protective seal |
| In the box | 1 scarecrow night light, USB cable, padded packaging |
| Size | 8.86 in / 22.5 cm tall |
| Colors | Glowing orange pumpkin head, black hat and overalls, cream shirt with orange patches, straw accents, black crow |
| Power | USB powered, warm light inside the pumpkin head |
| Placement | Indoor & outdoor – mantel, shelf, windowsill, entry table, porch step |
| Care | Wipe with a soft, dry cloth. No cleaning sprays on the paint. |
| Made by | Arlene Whitlock, Whitlock Barn Studio, Galena, Illinois |
| Remaining stock | 600 pieces – the final run |
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The Final Series
The Final Series
Message from the studio:
After forty-six years painting the Blue Ridge mountains from her window, a small stroke this past winter took the steady hand Eleanor Voss needs for the fine detail. She finished her three 2027 series — the American landscapes, the French villages, and the twelve famous-painting cats — in the last weeks the line still held. Every month is printed from an original oil painting. When these are gone, there is no reprint and no 2028.
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- Delivery time: 3–5 business days
- Each calendar is carefully packed and ships from the US
- Printed from original oil paintings on thick, writable paper
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180+ Verified Buyers
Excellent 4.8
What Arlene's customers are saying
I was honestly a little worried it might be too small when I ordered — but when it arrived I was shocked how detailed it is in person! The pumpkin glows SO bright and warm, way brighter than I expected for something this size. Quality feels really solid, not cheap plastic at all. Shipping was super fast too, came in like 3 days. This little guy is now the centerpiece of my whole living room fall setup and I've gotten so many compliments on it!
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Jennifer M., Columbus, Ohio
My wife dragged me into buying this and I'll admit I rolled my eyes a little — but when I unboxed it I actually thought it was really cool. Way sturdier than I thought it would be for the price. The LED glow gives off a great warm light at night, looks awesome on our mudroom shelf. Arrived in perfect condition, no issues at all with packaging. 10/10 would buy again next Halloween season.
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Ryan T., Denver, Colorado
I put this out on my front porch railing and my neighbors literally stopped to ask where I got it. The glow is visible even from the street at dusk which I didn't expect — really makes the whole porch pop. It held up fine outside on a cool October evening, no issues. Size is perfect for outdoor display too, not too small that it gets lost. Honestly the best Halloween decoration I've bought in years, and I buy A LOT of fall decor.
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Patricia H., Knoxville, Tennessee
I'll be honest, I almost didn't order because I've been burned by cheap Halloween decor before that looks nothing like the photos. But this one is EXACTLY like the pictures, maybe even prettier in real life! The details on the little crow and the straw hands are adorable. Light is nice and warm, not too harsh. It came really well packaged too so nothing was broken. Already bought two more as gifts for my sisters!
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Debra K., Nashville, Tennessee
it's actually the perfect size for a countertop or shelf, fits right in without taking up too much space. The light is really warm and cozy, not one of those cold blue LED lights, it's a nice amber glow. Build quality is great, feels durable and heavy enough that it won't tip over easy. Got it within 4 days which was a nice surprise. My whole kitchen area looks like a fall magazine photo now!
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Gary B., St. Louis, Missouri
I ordered this to put on my entryway table and it honestly transformed the whole space. The warm orange glow from the pumpkin casts the most beautiful shadow on the wall behind it — I didn't even plan for that, it just happened and it looks incredible. Quality is really impressive for the price, feels like something you'd find in a boutique store. Came really fast and was packaged perfectly. This is going to be an every-year decoration for us without a doubt.
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Amanda R., Charlotte, North Carolina
I was honestly a little worried it might be too small when I ordered — but when it arrived I was shocked how detailed it is in person! The pumpkin glows SO bright and warm, way brighter than I expected for something this size. Quality feels really solid, not cheap plastic at all. Shipping was super fast too, came in like 3 days. This little guy is now the centerpiece of my whole living room fall setup and I've gotten so many compliments on it!
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Jennifer M., Columbus, Ohio
My wife dragged me into buying this and I'll admit I rolled my eyes a little — but when I unboxed it I actually thought it was really cool. Way sturdier than I thought it would be for the price. The LED glow gives off a great warm light at night, looks awesome on our mudroom shelf. Arrived in perfect condition, no issues at all with packaging. 10/10 would buy again next Halloween season.
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Ryan T., Denver, Colorado
I put this out on my front porch railing and my neighbors literally stopped to ask where I got it. The glow is visible even from the street at dusk which I didn't expect — really makes the whole porch pop. It held up fine outside on a cool October evening, no issues. Size is perfect for outdoor display too, not too small that it gets lost. Honestly the best Halloween decoration I've bought in years, and I buy A LOT of fall decor.
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Patricia H., Knoxville, Tennessee
I'll be honest, I almost didn't order because I've been burned by cheap Halloween decor before that looks nothing like the photos. But this one is EXACTLY like the pictures, maybe even prettier in real life! The details on the little crow and the straw hands are adorable. Light is nice and warm, not too harsh. It came really well packaged too so nothing was broken. Already bought two more as gifts for my sisters!
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Debra K., Nashville, Tennessee
it's actually the perfect size for a countertop or shelf, fits right in without taking up too much space. The light is really warm and cozy, not one of those cold blue LED lights, it's a nice amber glow. Build quality is great, feels durable and heavy enough that it won't tip over easy. Got it within 4 days which was a nice surprise. My whole kitchen area looks like a fall magazine photo now!
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Gary B., St. Louis, Missouri
I ordered this to put on my entryway table and it honestly transformed the whole space. The warm orange glow from the pumpkin casts the most beautiful shadow on the wall behind it — I didn't even plan for that, it just happened and it looks incredible. Quality is really impressive for the price, feels like something you'd find in a boutique store. Came really fast and was packaged perfectly. This is going to be an every-year decoration for us without a doubt.
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Amanda R., Charlotte, North Carolina
I was honestly a little worried it might be too small when I ordered — but when it arrived I was shocked how detailed it is in person! The pumpkin glows SO bright and warm, way brighter than I expected for something this size. Quality feels really solid, not cheap plastic at all. Shipping was super fast too, came in like 3 days. This little guy is now the centerpiece of my whole living room fall setup and I've gotten so many compliments on it!
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Jennifer M., Columbus, Ohio
My wife dragged me into buying this and I'll admit I rolled my eyes a little — but when I unboxed it I actually thought it was really cool. Way sturdier than I thought it would be for the price. The LED glow gives off a great warm light at night, looks awesome on our mudroom shelf. Arrived in perfect condition, no issues at all with packaging. 10/10 would buy again next Halloween season.
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Ryan T., Denver, Colorado
I put this out on my front porch railing and my neighbors literally stopped to ask where I got it. The glow is visible even from the street at dusk which I didn't expect — really makes the whole porch pop. It held up fine outside on a cool October evening, no issues. Size is perfect for outdoor display too, not too small that it gets lost. Honestly the best Halloween decoration I've bought in years, and I buy A LOT of fall decor.
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Patricia H., Knoxville, Tennessee
I'll be honest, I almost didn't order because I've been burned by cheap Halloween decor before that looks nothing like the photos. But this one is EXACTLY like the pictures, maybe even prettier in real life! The details on the little crow and the straw hands are adorable. Light is nice and warm, not too harsh. It came really well packaged too so nothing was broken. Already bought two more as gifts for my sisters!
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Debra K., Nashville, Tennessee
it's actually the perfect size for a countertop or shelf, fits right in without taking up too much space. The light is really warm and cozy, not one of those cold blue LED lights, it's a nice amber glow. Build quality is great, feels durable and heavy enough that it won't tip over easy. Got it within 4 days which was a nice surprise. My whole kitchen area looks like a fall magazine photo now!
Verified
Gary B., St. Louis, Missouri
I ordered this to put on my entryway table and it honestly transformed the whole space. The warm orange glow from the pumpkin casts the most beautiful shadow on the wall behind it — I didn't even plan for that, it just happened and it looks incredible. Quality is really impressive for the price, feels like something you'd find in a boutique store. Came really fast and was packaged perfectly. This is going to be an every-year decoration for us without a doubt.
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Amanda R., Charlotte, North Carolina
I was honestly a little worried it might be too small when I ordered — but when it arrived I was shocked how detailed it is in person! The pumpkin glows SO bright and warm, way brighter than I expected for something this size. Quality feels really solid, not cheap plastic at all. Shipping was super fast too, came in like 3 days. This little guy is now the centerpiece of my whole living room fall setup and I've gotten so many compliments on it!
Verified
Jennifer M., Columbus, Ohio
My wife dragged me into buying this and I'll admit I rolled my eyes a little — but when I unboxed it I actually thought it was really cool. Way sturdier than I thought it would be for the price. The LED glow gives off a great warm light at night, looks awesome on our mudroom shelf. Arrived in perfect condition, no issues at all with packaging. 10/10 would buy again next Halloween season.
Verified
Ryan T., Denver, Colorado
I put this out on my front porch railing and my neighbors literally stopped to ask where I got it. The glow is visible even from the street at dusk which I didn't expect — really makes the whole porch pop. It held up fine outside on a cool October evening, no issues. Size is perfect for outdoor display too, not too small that it gets lost. Honestly the best Halloween decoration I've bought in years, and I buy A LOT of fall decor.
Verified
Patricia H., Knoxville, Tennessee
I'll be honest, I almost didn't order because I've been burned by cheap Halloween decor before that looks nothing like the photos. But this one is EXACTLY like the pictures, maybe even prettier in real life! The details on the little crow and the straw hands are adorable. Light is nice and warm, not too harsh. It came really well packaged too so nothing was broken. Already bought two more as gifts for my sisters!
Verified
Debra K., Nashville, Tennessee
it's actually the perfect size for a countertop or shelf, fits right in without taking up too much space. The light is really warm and cozy, not one of those cold blue LED lights, it's a nice amber glow. Build quality is great, feels durable and heavy enough that it won't tip over easy. Got it within 4 days which was a nice surprise. My whole kitchen area looks like a fall magazine photo now!
Verified
Gary B., St. Louis, Missouri
I ordered this to put on my entryway table and it honestly transformed the whole space. The warm orange glow from the pumpkin casts the most beautiful shadow on the wall behind it — I didn't even plan for that, it just happened and it looks incredible. Quality is really impressive for the price, feels like something you'd find in a boutique store. Came really fast and was packaged perfectly. This is going to be an every-year decoration for us without a doubt.
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Amanda R., Charlotte, North Carolina
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How is it made?
Every month is an original oil painting by Eleanor Voss near Boone, North Carolina, printed on thick coated paper with a twin-wire spiral binding and large writable date blocks. Three editions: American Landscape, French Town Scenery, and the whimsical Famous Painting Cat. This is her final complete series — no reprint.
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