Hand-Painted “Happy Halloween” Glass Block Décor with Cat, Moon & Pumpkin | Contemporary Folk Art Holiday Accent | c. 2000s

Celebrate the spooky charm of Halloween with this hand-painted glass block décor piece, featuring a whimsical black cat with glowing eyes, a grinning jack-o’-lantern, and a golden harvest moon beneath the playful words “Happy Halloween.” The rich autumn palette of oranges, yellows, and golds gives the piece a cheerful folk-art energy, while the painterly brushstrokes and glittery ribbons add a handcrafted warmth. Finished with festive orange-and-silver striped grosgrain ribbon and sheer black mesh bow, it’s a striking tabletop accent for mantels, entryways, or holiday shelves.

History & Tidbits

Painted glass blocks became popular home décor crafts in the late 1990s through 2010s, when artists and DIY crafters began repurposing hollow glass masonry blocks into illuminated holiday displays. Often lit from within with string lights, these charming blocks were a creative spin on traditional luminaries—combining folk painting traditions with seasonal flair. The hand-lettered typography and exaggerated black cat echo mid-century Halloween graphics, while the orange-and-silver bow recalls vintage candy-striped décor from the 1950s.

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💡 Creative Uses
• Add battery fairy lights inside for a glowing window or mantel display.
• Style with pumpkins, hay bales, and sunflowers in your Golden Harvest vignette.
• Use as a Halloween table centerpiece or front-porch accent.
• Wrap in cellophane for a charming handmade gift idea.

Wear & Condition

item is vintage or antique, and as such, may exhibit typical signs of age—including light surface wear, patina, faint discoloration, minor imperfections & crazing. These characteristics are part of its charm and story. Please review all photos carefully before purchasing

Display Props

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Use & Safety

All items are for decorative use only and are not toys. Please handle with care and keep out of reach of children.

Lead Disclaimer

Some vintage pieces may have been produced before modern lead safety regulations. These are sold for decorative purposes only and are not intended for food or drink use.

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