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Velcome To The Little Hop of HORRORS!!!

MUWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! So I tried to make the title sound really spooky and ran out of room to include my evil laugh... hahaha! WELCOME HOPPERS! Are you thoroughly spooked and amazed? I know I am! You already know that today is the start of our Halloween celebration with a blog hop organized by my good friend Nicole of Canadian Nickel Scrap'n. If you're currently hopping, you should be arriving here from the Fabulous Eulanda's blog... wasn't that Caramel Corn Box AWESOME?!? If you haven't arrived from Eulanda's blog and are just now joining us, hop to the bottom of this post for details on how the blog hop works.


And now for my scary good fun before you head over to Gloria's blog on the next stop of this hop. Today I've got the "Welcome" sign that I will be hanging in my foyer this Halloween. I used my Simple Frame Gypsy cut file as well as the pumpkins and faces from the Pumpkin Carvings Seasonal Cricut Cartridge (just like the one I will be giving away... see below). I inserted a piece of acetate into the frame that I dabbed with slate alcohol ink mixed with blending fluid and stamped with a web and a spider using Staz On. The "Welcome" message was done using the Happy Hauntings Cricut cartridge. Because I used my Gypsy for this project, OF COURSE, I have Gypsy cut files for you!!! Click HERE for the Simple Frame (I adjusted the simple frame to fit this project. The cut file is a much smaller version) and HERE for the Pumpkin Faces.


Isn't this soooo neat?!? The alcohol ink makes the acetate look like marble and gives the overall project an aged and "weathered" look. I LOVE how this turned out!

Prizes Up For Grabs

  • Simply Betty Stamps - Set of 5 Halloween Digi’s
  • Tickled Pink Stamps - Halloween Digi’s
  • Tiddly Inks - $10 Gift Voucher
  • Scrappy Moms Stamps - Haunting we will Go stamp set
  • My Pink Stamper - Stamp Set
  • The Greeting Farm - 2 Halloween Digis
  • Scrap Hut - October 31st Cricut Cartridge (North America Only)
  • Winners for the prizes above will be drawn after the hop.
  • And I'm giving away the Pumpkin Carvings Cricut Cartridge to someone who leaves a comment here on this post.... don't you just love blog candy? :) I will pick a random winner using random.org on Monday and post the winner here on my blog. Good luck everyone!!!

How The Hop Works to Win Those Prizes:

The hop begins over at Barbs awesome blog and ends with Nicole. So if you're just now joining us, you will want to head over to Barb's blog to start the hop fun from the beginning (click on the highlighted "Barb"). Each blog will direct you to the next in the order of the hop. Be sure to leave a comment at each blog along the way because some lucky hoppers are going to win the very cool prizes listed above and you can't win if you don't leave comments. You will see the most incredible projects, learn some really cool stuff and I'll see you again on your way through. Enjoy the hop! :)

I hope you all enjoyed my project for The Little Hop Of Horrors. You should now be on your way to Gloria's blog for the next freightfully delightful project on our blog hop. Have a fang-tastic time and thanx for stopping by! :)

Comments

Abby said…
LOVE your project!!!

TFS
Graphicat said…
WOW! this is awesome! Im in love with those pumpkin faces....this is an awesome hanging. I just may CAS you! Great job!
Cheers
Cheri
Tracy said…
You are so creative, love the pumpkins..will check in regularly to check out your new creations

tgmolina4@yahoo.com
Betty Boo! said…
That is super cute!
Dawnica said…
Very cute project!
www.dawnicakorner.blogspot.com
I love using acetate and I like how you used it in this card. Thank you for sharing. queta_r21@msn.com
My Scrap Diary said…
lol, those pumpkings are just to cute. and that sneak peek to your home decor proj looks amazing. the marble effect does look gorgeous. cant wait to see the final product
tfs
Jess M
myscrapdiary(at)gmail(dot)com
Martha galvez said…
I love this project, I don't have a Gypsy but is on my christmas list for this year. Thank you so much for shring all your files and amazing project. Great job.
Lori said…
I LOVE LOVE LOVE your project! Thanks for sharing and I will be sure to download those gypsy files if I get those cartridge - I need to get them ordered before Halloween blows right past.

Thanks for sharing and thanks for the chance at blog candy!

Lori
thepaisleyturtle.blogspot.com
Norma said…
Love your project I'm a follower:) TFS
Tonie said…
This is great, love what you did with the ink.

TFS
Tonie
This is just stunning, I love all those papers in your bg and the inked acetate looks fantastic!
Thanks so much for sharing, and for the freebies and candy :D
Marlene said…
Absolutely adorable!!! What a generous prize you're offering, too!
Debbie Pamment said…
This is FABULOUS! LOVE those jack-o-lanterns and your ghoulish details!
xXx
Me said…
These pumpkins are awesome thnx for sharing.

Grtzz Marjon
cute cute cute. Love the card. I have yet to get that cart but is seems a ton of fun. thanks for sharing you talents with us and the giveaway.
scrappin_3rdeeschik@yahoo.com
Melissa said…
Soooooo cool! Love the effect that the alcohol inks give it! Off for some more scary hopping! :)

Melissa
www.disneydreamerdesigns.blogspot.com
mbchoj said…
Great pumpkins! Cute project as a card or framed picture!
mbchoj@aol.com
Nadia's World said…
Love your project! The pumpkins are so cute!

TFS!

Nicole
niclax13@gmail.com
kathlee said…
I absolutely LOVE your project and the use of acetate! That looks so cool! Love that Pumpkin Carving cart and I'm keeping my eyes. fingers and legs crossed that I win it! Thanks for sharing!
kathlee154@gmail.com
Unknown said…
This is adorable! I hadn't tried the ink on the acetate yet, but I see I'm going to have to...love the effect. I have the Pumpkin Carving Cart already, but just wanted to say great job! I'm having so much fun!
GiGi said…
WOW! I love how the acetate looks! And the web and spider in the corners just tops it off! TFS!
booger1 at tds.net
Ohhh I love the alcohol on the acetate, how cool is that! This is a great project! Thanks for all your hard work at Hopping!
pj said…
So love this blog hop. Hope to win this great cartridge.
Anonymous said…
Gorgeous creation, love it. Love your paper choices and those pumpkins are super spooky cute, such a kool creation.
Suzi
xxx
Anonymous said…
This frame is so cute. I've gotten so may ideas checking out the blog hop. Thanks for all that you guys do for us beginners. Sorry I could not join the fun while it was going on but its still fun.

Becky Bush

becky91804 at sbcglobal dot net
Very awesome! Great Project!
Karen S. said…
Great project! I really want a gypsy! It's so nice of you to share the file! I would love to win the cartridge. Thanks for the chance!
littlen said…
Awesome project. TFS.
Patricia Mae said…
That is such a cute card.
~Patricia
Anonymous said…
Ooo! Another prize! This blog hop is definite A+. Haha! I love your projects. Definitely going to bookmark your blog :)

Kassidi
gourdeau.dancer12@gmail.com
Kimmers said…
Love you project, very creative.
LesleyfromWI said…
What a cool frame and design. Love it!!
Jayne said…
So ADORABLE!!!!! I wish I had the gypsy so I could use the file!
Elsie said…
Love the Welcome Sign. Thanks for the technique tip!!

lcklocz@yahoo.com
Joann said…
Oh I love this, it would look great in my entrance way....better get busy. Thank you so much for sharing your time and talents.

Joann
joannmarch
terriennz said…
LOVE your project! And that marble technique is awesome. TFS! And thank you for a chance to win.

Terrie B
terriennz@att.net
crafteecards.blogspot.com
AmberO said…
I love your project! Those pumpkins are the cutest!

I'd love a chance to win that cartridge.
Really cute and thanks for the inspiration
Erika Valdez said…
This is really great I wanted to make something like this for my house but had a mental block thanks for the inspiration! I am now one of your followers!
Anonymous said…
Great idea on how to use acetate and alcohol inks!

jnkstoo at yahoo dot com
Teri Barefoot said…
Love this thanks
Teri
teri.barefoot@gmail.com
Love the Pumpkin faces love the cards.
Peggy said…
I love the pumpkin faces. Thanks for sharing.
Shelley said…
I love the marbling effect! It was so creepily awesome! great project!
Shelley
shelldian at hotmail dot com
Super cute! I love making home decorations, and i really need to learn how to use this art acitate I haven't tried it yet... ideas ideas!
JeNn said…
those pumpkins faces are just speechless. love'm. I gotta get my gypsy out & start making. thanks
JeNn said…
those pumpkins faces are just speechless. love'm. I gotta get my gypsy out & start making. thanks
Debra said…
Great project, I like the silouette pumpkins done in the black and highlighted faces in orange. That would be great on a card too! Thanks for the inspiration and for the hop
What an adorable card! I love the pumpkins!!!!♥Tammy
Unknown said…
Love the project! Very cool and creepy! Thanks for the great prize!

Ashley
ourwedding71809@gmail.com
Kitty said…
Very cute
kitty
casandra.styles@gmail dot com
Scrappy Jackie said…
I am so excited to be your newest follower! I love the marbled look on the paper... and I love the lime green drippy goo in one of the older blogs! I am going to have to go back and look at all of them! Thanks for your great ideas! Jackie
Amy said…
I love that!! So cool!
littleeifwife said…
I love this project! So stinkin cute! Best project I've seen on the blog so far. I would absolutely love to win that cartridge...the pumpkin faces are so cute!

peifert@fuse.net
crafty queen said…
Love this project...I've never used alchol inks before but it's about time. Thanks.
Rhonda said…
Love it very cute this is so much fun I love it I would love to win I dont have any carts for halloween or stamps or anything so Im hoping to win thanks
stefeni said…
Awesome frame! That spider web is such a great touch!

spunkycrayon at yahoo dot com
penbrandy said…
I love your project it so very cute...thank you so much for sharing!!....Brandy

Penbrandy at msn dot com
Beverly Steele said…
im loving this thank you so much for sharing and the chance to win.
MiQuelle said…
Wow that frame is beautiful. Thanks for sharing and the chance to win.

MiQuelle
CyndiU said…
Thanks for having me stop by. This is my first hop and I am truly enjoying myself as well and learing all sorts of new techniques and being introduced to some awesome stamps. I look forward to returning to your blog to see more of the awsome posts you are so lovingly sharing.
thats awesome. thanks for sharing.
Anonymous said…
thanks for the gypsy file. i just bought the gypsy and as unual...i am overwhelmed with possibilities =) awesome project!

vayianosk@aol.com
Debbie said…
love this project thanks for sharing debbie @http://craftydeb-ddscrafts.blogspot.com/
Vicki said…
Adorable welcome sign. Sorry it's just not scary - those pumpkin faces make me smile.
Cherie said…
OMG, I just love this!! The texturization is AWESOME!! (If that is even a word). Thanks so much for this one!
Heather said…
Love your welcome sign! TFS!
ra6352 (at) gmail (dot) com
mommahobbit said…
Great pumpkins. I love it! ty for sharing.
http://mommahobbit.blogspot.com/
aremus said…
I love your project. The alcohol inks did really neat things to the acetate. TFS!

amandaremus at gmail dot com
Heather said…
love the alcohol inks- great technique

hawroe at yahoo dot com
Wow! Love your creations!
Minta

mintab@gmail.com
http://mintascreations.blogspot.com/
Check out my blog and let me know what you think.
Wow! Love your creations!
Minta

mintab@gmail.com
http://mintascreations.blogspot.com/
Check out my blog and let me know what you think.
Cute! The spiderweb and spider are just the right touch!
kerrbear said…
I love your project and this blog hop!!
Kim. said…
I love love love this project. The frame is really nice, the acetate has a brilliant effect and the papers really finish it off.
Kim xXx
JoAnn said…
I love those pumpkins!!! They are soooo cute!
Kim. said…
I love love love this project. The frame is gorgeous, the acetate effect is amazing and the papers really finish it off.
Kim xXx
Anonymous said…
LOVE your card very cool!

tina
tinaj509@yahoo.com
Lynn B. said…
Such a great project! I'm sure your house will look very festive. TFS
Jewel said…
I'm loving this hop because it lead me to your awesome creation! Thanks for the inspiration. I LOVE learning new stuff.
~Jewel
blunt_agenda at yahoo.com
mary said…
super nice and great giveaway
thanks for share.
btw, i follow you
hugs
cricutlove
Anonymous said…
LOVE IT! I love the spider web & your pumpkins! I am going to try using acetate too!! thanks for the idea!!
Mary Jean said…
what a great project!!! You ladies are so getting me into the season
mistie1@cox.net
~Heidi said…
Your project is creepy cool! Thanks for sharing it. I'm going to have to try it soon!
Barb said…
This is fantastic! It should totally be hanging in my foyer this month ;) Love how the webbing & alcohol ink look on the acetate... brilliant!
~Heidi said…
Super Creepy project! Thank for sharing. I'm going to have to try it soon.
Unknown said…
Love the sign- too cute :)

thesparklingscrapper@gmail.com
Angela W. said…
I LOVE your welcome sign it's GREAT!!
Gerri Daniels said…
Loved your project! Guess I better re-explore my inks...
As always, I am a follower of your wit and wisdom...
Keep up the great work.
Denise said…
Love the project.Very cute.


Denise
Jen C said…
Thanks for sharing - love it!
Nicole said…
This is such a fun way to spend a Saturday morning. I'm loving it. Love your idea. :)

nicern1 at gmail dot com
Marlene said…
I love this! I have a Gypsy and I'm still learning how to use it to get all the great cuts! Of course EVERY Cricut cartridge is on my wish list, but Halloween is a favorite time for me! Happy Haunting!
Creepy Glowbugg said…
What a fabulous sign! I really like the marbled effect you got from the acetate and ink! Very cool, and creepy too!
TFS!
Jennifer said…
Danielle,

I love your door hanger!!! :) What a great idea to use the acetate...really cool effect!

Thank you for sharing and for the chance to win (such a generous, cool prize!),

Jennifer
partridgelu at yahoo dot com
Kim H said…
Now that is BEAUTIFUL! I want one! I love all the details!
tfs
Kim H
rkrharris at comcast dot net
Keely said…
So cute ... and so nice of you to offer blog candy. Thanks.
Banner Market said…
I love this! I have the same paper, isnt it awesome! Great look and i too love the way the acetate looks, great job! Totally cute! Spooky that is. Thanks for a chance to win too, I dont have this cart and cant find it anywhere where I live. Crossing my boney fingers.
Gina
raegina at gmail dot com
SherriC. said…
OH MY GOSH!!!! the marble effect is amazing, love your wall hanging, Thanks for the chance to win....
brodiec88 at hotmail dot com
Justine said…
Love you project, I love the pumpkin faces.
Djfolkestad@charter.net
Jenni said…
Pumpkinlcious! Cool faces!
Anonymous said…
This is great. I love how the spider web looks in the corner.
stuff@gt.rr.com
Carla said…
That is cute! I'm going to have to expand my paper crafting to things other than cards and scrapbooks!!
I love this frame! Love the personalty the pumpkins seem to have!
Thanks for sharing and a chance to win, I am now a follower!
Bonnie C
http://ascrapabove.blogspot.com
a_scrap_above@yahoo.com
Nicole said…
Absolutely awesome! LOve everything about it! The pumpkins look like they are glowing and the marble effect is so cool! Thanks for sharing this!
Evelyn said…
This is great , thanks for sharing
bird said…
Thanks for sharing i love your blog. and your project is very cool
Kimberly said…
Wow, your project is fantastic...kimbob27@hotmail.com
RachelleBarta said…
Love, Love, Love your work. How creative you are.
rachelle.barta@gmai.com
Anonymous said…
Your Welcome sign is sooooooo cute. Ginny veogg@att.net
Anonymous said…
excellent tips, can't wait to try them myself, the blog hop so far is outstanding.
sherry at tookienurse@yahoo.com
JerseyJenn said…
Love your welcome sign! The acetate + alcohol ink looks perfect!

Jenn
Stacy H-W said…
That is a fab project!! Soooo creative and fun. I'm hopping along....Stacy H-W
www.scrapwithstacy.blogspot.com
lilmisstypo said…
Now that is a neat idea .... I would have never though .. and thank you for the cut files .. those help .... Awesome stop on the blog ... lilmisstypo@gmail.com
Unknown said…
love the welcome sign.. i need to get my classroom in the halloween spirit now!! love it!!

how did you make that look like marble..

tfs

felkatz at gmail dot com
Love your halloween frame! What a fun idea. Thanks for sharing.

coupondenise at live dot com
txscrapper said…
Love your project. May have to give it a try. Thanks.
SugarBeanz said…
Oh love that welcome sign!!! Too cute!
I love your project as I love Halloween decorations - great job!


Deanne G
dgutierez1@msn.com
fidjet23 said…
I just love the frame and the pumpkins are just too cute!!!! I haven't ever done a blog hop before...but I am having so much fun. There are so many creative people out there. I love the ideas. Thanks for the give aways and the chance to win too
Rainbow said…
Great Project

Michelle dot watson 82 at gmail dot com
Anonymous said…
I love how the alcohol ink turned out on your project. I am new to working with them and definately need some more practice. Thanks for the giveaway and joining the blog hop. Andrea
aarnold1998@gmail.com
mialis said…
love the gypsy files thanks. thanks for the chance to win.

mia_intialpink@hotmail.com
Miranda said…
OMG! that is awesome! I love it!
mlenclade@gmail.com
Love this project!!! What a cute sign!
Tracy said…
I agree the alcohol ink on this looks so neat.
Love your Welcome sign.
pcrusberg said…
That's a great welcome sign. Thanks for sharing it. Pam

pcrusberg at aol dot com
Suzy said…
Thanks for the chance to win :)
~Suzy suzyq28024 at gmail dot com
Anonymous said…
Wonderful blog and alot of great ideas.
Kristine said…
Love your welcome sign! Thanks for sharing!

krissaxt at yahoo dot com
Anonymous said…
I loved your project and I loved seeing what could be done with the Gypsy. Thanks for the detailed information.
Ashley said…
I love your pumpkin faces! They are awesome!

Ashley
ScrappinAsh at gmail dot com
CricutLvr!! said…
The cutest pumpkins ever!!! Love what u did with the ink!! Super cute!
ReinasMomma said…
I LOVE this! Thanks for sharing!
Janet said…
Love your project. So much talent!
Teri said…
I love your pumpkins. I love the marble effect with the alcohol ink.
Rebekah said…
Love that project!! So talented :-)

calbekah@aol.com
Anonymous said…
Awesome project!!
Lori in MI
Tanya said…
love the wall hanging. Thanks for the chance to win.
Scrappy Doo said…
What a neat little touch on the acetate.
I've got to try it.

Thank you!!!!
Angie Tolman said…
i'm so loving the blog candy more than anything else! Thanks for the opportnity this is so fun!
angie_curtis at yahoo dot com
CraftyNurse98 said…
love your project...very creative
Craftygirl said…
I love your welcome sign. You are right, the ink on the acetate is really cool looking. Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win.
Oh my gosh I love it...I want to make something like it now too.
Pam said…
Love what you did with the acetate!! Great project.
p19hodges@comcast.net
CBH said…
Thank you so much for this post. I want to let you know that I posted a link to your blog in Creative Busy Hands Cricut Freebies Search List, under the Halloween post on Oct. 02, 2010. Thanks again.
Anna said…
ADORABLE!!! so cute!!!
Catherine said…
Okay, that's it. I'm totally getting a Cricut. I have been on the fence, but your amazing card has pushed me over - those pumpkins are amazing! Totally loving your faux marble technique! You completely rocked this card out!
Anonymous said…
What a great idea. Love it. Thanks for a chance to win.
SGarcia292@aol.com
Sheila said…
Love this blog hop, such great ideas! Really puts you in the mood for Halloween.
This turned out AMAZING! I would want to hang it up year round!!! The alcohol ink is a great touch.
Liz said…
Love the pumpkins! The marble look is very cool too! TFS your awesome ideas!
craftylizard@gmail.com
Tanya said…
Love it! Wish I had a gypsy :)

Phenis2031 at yahoo dot com
jengd said…
FABULOUS sign! I love the look the acetate gives it and you're right- that marbled appearance it just great!
Love all the different papers you used on the wall hanging.
I never thought to use alcohol inks on acetate, thanks for the idea.
Cherylann
Great work!

http://christysscrappin.blogspot.com/
aud1inok said…
Incredible! Learned a new technique. I've subscribed to your blog so I can learn even more. Thanks!
Grandma Mickey said…
I absolutely LOVE your "Welcome" sign! For a long time I have wanted to try the different types of inks so hopefully I can go by what you said you used (dabbed with slate alcohol ink mixed with blending fluid) and try them out.
Grandma Mickey
mickeyms at ptd dot net
Melia said…
LOVE IT!! love the marble look, and the pumpkins aresooo great!

Melia~~
wifey7799@gmail.com
Kathy said…
Love the pumpkin faces on the sign! Thanks for sharing!
kmgillon at yahoo dot com
Trickut said…
This is just so cute! The spider web in the corner is my fav and the jack o lanterns are so sweet!

Rachel
gl2814@zoominternet.net
juelmarie said…
loving your work woman!
Wow! Adorable and thank you for the cut files! jordanbev5@yahoo.com
Charlotte said…
You blog is great luv the pumpkins and will visit again. Charlotte
Anonymous said…
Great project!
WOw!! Talk about awesome!! SO cute!! Love it!
Oh I love this... this is fantastic and I l ove the spiderwebs in the corner....

Staci
staci412 at optonline dot come
Cheryl B said…
This is very creative, I love the marble look, this hop is great I am picking up some great design ideas and new techniques to try!

cjbarclay at gmail dot com
Valine said…
This is FAB! Great project!!!

vcampbell22@earthlink.net
Anonymous said…
Thank you so much for sharing your idea. Very nice!
-Anita arivera28@yahoo.com
Unknown said…
Awesome! I love blog hoppin
jcinokc said…
Those pumpkins are so cute. Great job.
Jamiecrafts said…
great project, i love the web in the corner :)

cutecardsbyjamie AT yahoo DOT com
Diana said…
Very cool sign, I love your project!!!
bdrb at sbcglobal dot net
Charlene said…
Great project! Thanks for the blog hop and candy!
SouthernMrs
at verizon dot net
great technique! thanks for sharing, I'm going to have to try it!
liz :o)
Eulanda said…
OMG you are hilarious!! Your first few sentences had me burst out laughing! So something I would think of doing myself! hee hee!! WHAT AN AWESOME WELCOME!! I ♥ that sign!! So far this blog hop has blown me away and I'm just staring. Enjoy your halloween!!
Oh my goodness I LOVE IT I want to create one just like yours!! hopefully I do!! Thanks for the chance to win
Misty
alexandmistysmith.blogspot.com
R said…
WOW!!!! Love the pumpkins!!! Wonderful blog!

rhondah*
Leah said…
Great card!!! TFS...so much fun!!!
kgrin said…
your project is amazing....
scrapgranny said…
Love your ideas! Thanks for the chance to win!

katkane43 at aol dot com
just jayma said…
That marbling effect is just awesome! Thanks for sharing!

spunkygirl61@hotmail.com
Sheila Broadway said…
Im having so much fun tonight.... I cant pull myself away to go to bed! Thanks for all you guys have done. This is so much fun!
Sheila_777@hotmail.com
Anonymous said…
I LOVE your blog! LOVE the pumpkins!! My creative juices are flowing and I will defiantly be following!! Thank you! - Anna
Christine said…
Wonderful card, those pumpkins are fantastic! Thanks for sharing!
KathyB said…
I love this project! I need to learn how to do this acetate stuff!!!

Thanks for the inspiration!

kathybessey@gmail.com
Kelgentry66 said…
Pumpkins are soo spooky.. Love them.
juat amazing hun
the pumpkins are great
hugs angelique
Unknown said…
I am just loving this blog hop! Everyone has some great projects and it is giving me lots of inspiration!!!

kayla.taylor7 at yahoo dot com
Rebecca said…
Very cool. I just love ideas for home decor! Thanks for sharing and an opportunity to win very cool prizes!
Adrea said…
really cute project! Thanks for sharing!
Cathy T said…
The project is so cute! LOVE Halloween! Thanks for the give aways!
My first visit to your blog but not my last!! Love the black pumpkins. They really pop with the orange faces. Thanks for the hop! Off to the next spooky spot!

Wendy Crumley
chloecsmom@gmail.com
Maria said…
Great project, I love the way the acetate looks!
Love your project

Kathy
Katsews at Gmail dot com
Anonymous said…
Wow! Great project!! Thanks for sharing!

Karen
norsknook at wildblue dot net
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Halloween! With Stampin Up's Words of Cheer

 I went a little crazy when this bundle came.... the projects you're about to see were just FOUR that jumped out of me the first day of its arrival.  Stay tuned... later in the week I'll be showing a couple more that resulted from the awesomeness that is this set!!!  With Halloween around the corner I felt like I needed to share a few EASY and fun ideas as this die set is pretty versatile.  Also, I won't lie.... I LOVED revisiting The Cutest Halloween set and a sneak peek at Well Defined was a definite bonus!!!  Don't forget to snag the free PDF that can be found just under the last pic in this post for a complete list of supplies and measurements for these cards: This IS EVERYTHING!!!!  I cannot get over how adorable this turned out with the cute skulls and how perfectly the sentiment works with this!  My apologies as I just realized that I forgot to show the addition of the matte dots in the video!!!! Isn't this the EASIEST Halloween card???  The video shows the H