Friday, October 16, 2015

Fall Thrills and Halloween Chills Blog Hop!

Welcome to the

Fall Thrills and Halloween Chills Blog Hop!

This hop is all about the beauty of Fall and the haunting spookiness of Halloween all wrapped up in one. So grab a cup of hot cocoa and enjoy the thrills and chills along the way.

There are six stops and you won't want to miss any of them!

There is also a complete line-up at the end of this post just in case you need it.

And what would a hop be without
Blog Candy!!!

Each blog has a bit of Candy that needs to be won.

And Here's How:

Be sure to be a FOLLOWER and COMMENT on each blog!!!

If you are a FOLLOWER, your comment could be randomly drawn to win some fantastic prizes!

Read each blog post carefully to see what is being offered at each stop along the way!

Here is my project:


This hauntingly, frightful mage is from Treasure Box Designs' Trouble's Brewing Collection. Doesn't he just spook the socks off of you! Or maybe he just blows you over with all his cuteness!!!


He is on an A2 sized card base. The background paper is from Mambi Sheets Halloween stack from Me and My Big Ideas. I used two sentiments from Punkin' Patch Stamps' Trick or Treat set. They are the Beware and Carpe Noctem sentiments. For my mage, I used some scraps I had from Graphic 45's Jolly Jack-O-Lantern sheet of paper. I love this paper and I only have one sheet left. If you happen to have any of this in your stash, I will welcome the donation. Ok, just kidding - ah, no in fact I would take the donation. LOL! Like I said, I love this paper. The pattern can be used for so many fun projects!!! For his staff, I wanted the crystal ball to shine like the moon. To give it this effect, I cut the shape in a pale yellow and then used Memento Inks to add the color. I used Dandelion, Canteloupe, and Potter's Clay.

And now for the Blog Candy!!!



My prize is being sponsored by Treasure Box Designs. 

One lucky commenter (as long as you are a follower of my blog) will win one free file of choice from Treasure Box Designs. That's right, you can pick any file you want from the Treasure Box Store and there are so many to choose from!!!

Remember to win, you need to be a follower of my blog and leave a comment!

You have until Sunday night, October 18th at 11:59 pm EST to hop along with us! All winners will be announced on Monday October 19, 2015 on each individual blog. The winners will also be posted on M Miranda Creations Facebook Page after all the winner posts go live on each blog.

Here's the complete hop lineup in case you need to start at the beginning! Enjoy!

Michelle
Janis

Thank you for hopping along with us today!


Your next stop is Mary from Cardz TV. I know she will have something very delightful!!!

Blessings,
                                                                        

Challenges:
Crafts Galore Challenge: Halloween or Make a Card
Word Art Wednesday: #205 Anything Goes
Silhouette Challenge: #30 Anything Goes
Decorate to Celebrate: #111 Anything Goes
Scrapbook Blessings Club: October Anything Goes 10/31
Through the Craft Room Door: Anything Goes
DL Art Thankful Thursday: #166 Halloween
Try It on Tuesdays: It's Frightening/Halloween 

159 comments:

  1. More like blows me over with His cuteness :-) LOVE the way you got His staff to shine!

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  2. Love the spider and his web. Love those blue eyes.

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  3. This wizard boy is awesome. Loving the bright blue and that background paper sure is cool too.

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  4. Amazing project!! I absolutely love your mage!!

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    1. Thanks so much, Kristyn! So glad you hopped with us!!!

      Hugs, Melissa

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  5. Love Halloween...Love TBD...Love your work! Happy Halloween!

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    1. And I love that you were able to join us for the hop!!! Thank you so much!!!

      Hugs, Melissa

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  6. Love your work. Very cute and not so scary for the little ones to receive for Halloween. Thank you

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    1. Thanks so much, Pat! I appreciate you hopping with us!

      Hugs, Melissa

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  7. This is super cute! Would be a cute addition to a Harry Potter page!! Thanks for having me!! Scrappy hugs, connie

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    1. What a fantastic idea! It would be very cute on a Harry Potter page. So glad you joined us today, Connie!

      Hugs, Melissa

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    1. Thank you, Sandie! We are happy you've hopped with us today!

      Hugs, Melissa

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  9. Your card is so Spooktacular!! Your little Wizzard totes totes adorab!!! You sure came up with lots of clever and creative ideas as your created your little guy.. Your coloring is Faboolous!! YOU so ROCK!!

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    1. Ah, Joan, thank you so much! So glad you joined us today!!!

      Hugs, Melissa

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  10. Love the card. It reminded me of the old Disney animation about the wizard (although that was Mickey) mostly because the robe is too long. Thanks for the card and the memory. I am a new follower
    Donna

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    1. I may have to figure out how to make it with Mickey now! That would be fun!!! Thank you for stopping by today and hopping with us!

      Hugs, Melissa

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  11. From one Melissa to another. Wizard cuteness. Agree with Donna that it reminds me also of Disnaey Mickey in Socerer Apprentice. I'm a follower. Thanks for giveaway chance.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"

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    1. Thank you, Melissa! So glad you joined us today!!!

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  12. Love your little mage on your card and the paper you used! Just super! TFS adnilttoh@gmail.com

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    1. Thanks so much, Linda! I am glad you joined us today!!!

      Hugs, Melissa

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  13. You did such a great job color the globe on the want. It really looks like it's shining. Cute card.

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    1. Thanks so much, Pam. And thank you for joining us today!

      Hugs, Melissa

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  14. So cute, I love the paper too, wish I had some!

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    1. Right, that paper is awesome! I have to figure out how to get my hands on some more sheets of it!!! Thank you for joining us!

      Hugs, Melissa

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  15. This is really cute. I like the paper and the crystal ball at the end of the staff simply glows! Nice shading. Thanks for sharing some inspiration! Can't help you out with the paper but wish I had some in my stash too :)

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    1. Thanks, Carrie! If you find a stash in a store somewhere, let me know!!! LOL! Thanks for hopping with us today. Sure glad you came by!!!

      Hugs, Melissa

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  16. Eeeek! He is sooo adorable! I love that little face and you did an awesome job on the crystal ball The background paper is absolutely perfect for this guy! Thanks for sharing!

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    1. Thank you, Michele! I had a couple of choices for background paper and had to have my kiddos make the final decision. Glad they chose this one as I think it works perfectly. Thank you so much for hopping with us!

      Hugs, Melissa

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    1. Thank you so much, Marilyn! So glad you hopped with us today!

      Hugs, Melissa

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  18. So cute. Love the background paper!
    Linda

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    1. Thank you so much, Linda, and thank you for hopping with us today!

      Hugs, Melissa

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  19. Melissa he is super cute - great card - love the brightness on the 'dull' (but fab) background!

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    1. Thanks so much, Vicki! I like the contrast between the bright and mute as well. My kiddos were a big help in picking the right background. Thank you for hopping with us today!

      Hugs, Melissa

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  20. Not a bit scary ... He's too cute!

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    1. Scary cute is the best!!! Thank you so much for hopping with us today. I'm glad you stopped by!

      Hugs, Melissa

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  21. OMGosh- he is stinking cute, and what a great way to use up scraps! TFS

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    1. Thank you, Merrie! I had to use the scraps - I wasn't willing to cut the last full sheet I have. LOL!!! So glad you hopped with us today. It was nice to have you drop by!

      Hugs, Melissa

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    1. Thanks, Jess! And thank you for hopping with us!

      Hugs, Melissa

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  23. how cute is he...adorable card

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    1. Thank you, Tina! So glad you hopped with us today!!!

      Hugs, Melissa

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  24. What an adorable card! I will have to check out this cuttable website as it is new to me. Do you know if their files are Cricut Explore compatible? Thanks so much, Melissa!

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    1. Thank you, Lori! You won't regret using files from Treasure Box Designs. The cutest around in my opinion!!! I'm not up to date on Cricut machines as I use the Cameo; but if the Explore is the newest machine that cuts SVG files, the answer is yes!!!

      Hugs, Melissa

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  25. What an adorable wizard! Thanks for the opportunity to win the blog candy!

    Evelyn

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    1. Thank you, Evelyn, for hopping along with us so that you have a chance to win! I'm so glad you stopped in!

      Hugs, Melissa

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  26. I I'm a new follower and an excited to see all of your new projects as well as perusing through your archives!

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    1. Bonnie, so glad you are a follower so you have a chance at the blog candy! And I'm excited that you will be looking around here. I hope you find some fun inspiration!!! Thank you so much for hopping with us today!!!

      Hugs, Melissa

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    1. Thanks so much, Marji!!! And thank you for hopping with us today!

      Hugs, Melissa

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  28. What a darling little card!! Love Treasure Bo's Designs!! Such cute images!

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    1. Thank you, Ginger! So glad to have you stopped by!!!

      Hugs, Melissa

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  29. Wow! What a awesome card. Love the image for Treasure Box

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    1. Thank you, Shawn! Glad you are hopping with us!

      Hugs, Melissa

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  30. Melissa, you are so right! CUTENESS! love the detail you gave your crystal globe too!!

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    1. Ah, thank you, Tina!!! So glad you hopped with us today!

      Hugs, Melissa

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  31. Absolutely adorable! Thanks for sharing!

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    1. Thank you! I'm so glad you hopped with us today!!!

      Hugs, Melissa

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    1. Thank you, Dee! I'm so glad you hopped with us today!

      Hugs, Melissa

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    1. Thank you, Julie, and thank you for hopping with us today!

      Hugs, Melissa

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  34. Aaaw, what a cute image! Fun papers and adorable design!
    Sherrie K

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    1. Thanks so much, Sherrie! And thank you for hopping with us today.

      Hugs, Melissa

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  35. He is so so cute! Love his sweet face! Thanks for the chance to win!

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    1. Thank you, Gwen, and thank you for hopping with us!

      Hugs, Melissa

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  36. Love this card. So cute and not scarey.

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    1. Thank you, Sheila! We are so glad you were able to hop with us today!

      Hugs, Melissa

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  37. Super cute wizard. Have a fabulous day.
    Cindy Lou

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    1. Thanks so much, Cindy Lou! And thank you for hopping with us today!

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  38. Love this wizard.....perfect for Halloween!
    Marcia

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    1. Thank you, Marcia!!! So glad you were able to join us for the hop!!!

      Hugs, Melissa

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  39. I love your Little wizard, he is super cute

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    1. Lisa, thank you and thank you for hopping with us today!

      Hugs, Melissa

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  40. I love your project. The paper piecing and ink shading are amazing. Great job!

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    1. Thanks so much, Janis! Glad to be doing this hop with you!!!

      Hugs, Melissa

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  41. He is absolutely adorable!! Super cute card Melissa!

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    1. Stacey, thanks so much!!! I'm so glad you are hopping with us today. It is always awesome to have you drop by!

      Hugs, Melissa

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  42. Very cute wizard. The colors are perfect. Thanks for the sharing.

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    1. Thank you, Jackie! And thank you for hopping with us!!!

      Hugs, Melissa

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  43. Great creations - lovely colors! TFS and the hop
    http://ilikepaper01.blogspot.com/

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    1. Thank you, Gail! So glad you were able to hop with us today!!!

      Hugs, Melissa

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    1. Ah, thank you!!!! And thank you for hopping with us today!!!

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  45. Cute image! Love the background paper also! :)

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    1. Thank you! So glad you were able to join us for the hop!

      Hugs, Melissa

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  46. Melissa this is just absolutely such cuteness! I love the glowing of the staff! Great work! Thank you for sharing!

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    1. Thank you so much, Christi! So glad you decided to hop with us!

      Hugs, Melissa

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  47. What an adorable card! Your paper piecing is adorable and I love the paper you used!

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    1. Thanks so much! I am so glad you joined us for the hop!

      Hugs, Melissa

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  48. Adorable! Love your color choices.

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    1. Thank you, Mimi! And thank you for hopping with us!

      Hugs, Melissa

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  49. I love the blue wizard cloak and how it pops from the background.

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  50. Very cute card. I love the paper too! Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Thanks, Renee! And thank you for hopping with us!

      Hugs, Melissa

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  51. Stunning card! Your cut file is outstanding with the blue wizard!

    Cathy - cbarwick@comcast.net

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    1. Thanks so much, Cathy! I am glad you hopped with us!

      Hugs, Melissa

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    1. Barbara, thanks so much! I am glad you joined us for the hop!

      Hugs, Melissa

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  53. I absolutely love the wizard boy. He is just Precious!! TOTAL cuteness my friend!
    Have a blessed day,
    Migdalia
    Crafting With Creative M

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    1. Thanks, Millie! And thank you for dropping in for the hop!

      Hugs, Melissa

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  54. Yes your card does blow me over with Cutness. Love the paper you used. Have been looking forward to this hop. This is my favorite time of year. I'm already a follower of yours.
    cindys-greencricut.blogspot.com

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    1. Cindy, I'm so happy you joined us for the hop. Thank you so much!

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  55. This little guy is just too cute to spook. Adorable card!

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    1. Thank you, Jeri!!! So glad that you hopped with us!

      Hugs, Melissa

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  56. Well he blows my sock with all his cuteness. Love the papers they really make him pop.
    Have a creative day.
    Hugs Nana
    ♥ My Crafting Channel ♥
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    1. Thanks so much, Nana!!! Glad you hopped along with us!!!

      Hugs, Melissa

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  57. He is just adorable Melissa!! The papers are awesome. TFS :)

    Michelle
    Purple Monkey Moments

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    1. Michelle, so glad to do with hop with you!!! I appreciate you!

      Hugs, Melissa

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  58. What an adorable card, Melissa! Great job with your inking!

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    1. Thanks so much, Beth, and thank you for hopping with us!!!

      Hugs, Melissa

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  59. So cute - thanks for sharing and also for the chance to win blog candy!

    sb_427 at yahoo dot com

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  60. Very cute, my g.grandson would love him! Thank you for the chance to win some great candy! Trick or Treat! cyndi.eck@gmail.com

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  61. What a perfectly adorable Mage .... Love this project!

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  62. Very cute magician. I love this card. I am a new follower. Thanks for sharing.

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  63. Just a newbie here, got my machine 3 weeks ago and WOW! I think I've been surfing and finding such great sites more than playing but not too much more. Still learning, there are some great ideas and patterns that I just have to have NOW!

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  64. Love your card! That little wizard is so cute all in blue, and his staff looks awesome the ball seems to just glow!
    Pam
    scrap-n-sewgranny.blogspot.com

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  65. Love this card,wish my skills were up to this level

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  66. Your card is so adorable! I love the way you colored his wand!

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  67. Too Cute!
    Beth
    imaquiltingfan@yahoo.com

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  68. Your wizard is adorable! I love him. :)

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  69. He totally blows me over with his cuteness!!! Love your card! :)

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  70. He is so cute...I have great nieces and nephews who would love him...never enough hours...haha

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  71. Love your project. The colors bring the wizard to life.

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  72. Oh awesome cute card!!! Nice blog candy!!! too!!

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  73. Adorable, he is really poppin on that dark background paper, gr8t job!

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  74. Love the card! The wizard is so cute.

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  75. Too adorable. Thank you for joining the DL.ART THANKFUL THURSDAY OCTOBER LINKY CHALLENGE.
    HAVE A BLESSED DAY MY FRIEND, DIANA L.

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  76. Wow, that is just darling. That paper is awesome too.

    Leslie
    cascarpper at gmail dot com

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  77. This card is so adorably spooky!! Awesome hop!

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  78. Oh My Goodness! He is Adorable, You do awesome work ��

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  79. Wow he is sooooo cute. I am so glad I found your blog, love your creations.
    Cathy R. (royal2@flintcatv.net)

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  80. Adorable, so cute and great sentiments used, fun card.
    Hugs, Lori m

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  81. Melissa, yes Jolly Jack O Lantern is one of my "paper hoard even tiny scraps" papers also!!! Love this card and colors!!

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  82. Absolutely amazing! You are soooo talented! Love it!

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  83. That is the cutest little guy I've ever seen!! Will have to go to TBD and check it out!! Your coloring of the crystal ball is fantastic!! I'm a new follower!!

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  84. I agree with you, he is most definitely more cute than scary! Thank you for entering the Crafts Galore Encore Challenge, “Halloween or Make a Card”. We hope to see you back again soon! Karola, CGE DT, InvisiblePinkCards

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  85. LOVE your card! That little wizard is just TOO cute! I'm a follower on bloglovin'. Thanks for the chance to win!

    ~Ashley W
    proudusmcwife@gmail.com
    http://marinewifesscrappinlife.blogspot.com

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  86. Truly cute, Love the wizard and the cute, cute face.

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  87. Truly cute, Love the wizard and the cute, cute face.

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  88. He is definitely cute! Thank you for joining us at Try It On Tuesday! Chrisx

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  89. Great card! Love your choice in patterned papers too! Following on Bloglovin! karenpagedave at yahoo dot com

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  90. Super fun wizard card. I love his hair. Thank you for joining the DL.ART Thankful Thursday Halloween Challenge
    KatieO
    DL.ART-DTmember

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  91. This is adorable. Very cute little wizard and perfect backdrop for him. Thank you so much for entering our ATG challenge at Through The Craft Room Door this week. We are looking forward to seeing you again in the next challenge.
    Sara
    TTCRD DT
    FP3 {My Blog}

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  92. A fantastic halloween creation with a beautiful image and a great background.
    Thank you for joining us at Try it on Tuesday. Mar DT

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  93. Oh my goodness this is too CUTE CUTE!! Thank you for joining us over at Decorate to Celebrate.
    Hugs,
    Norma

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  94. so very cute, love, love the colors ,

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  95. Wow Melissa...this has to be one of my favorites of your projects...loving the BG papers paired with this too cute wizard!
    Thanks for sharing with us at October Silhouette Challenge!


    ♥ Sue Kment

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