Welcome to My Parlor...

Will you walk into my parlour?" said the Spider to the Fly, 

'Tis the prettiest little parlour that ever you did spy; 

The way into my parlour is up a winding stair, 
And I've a many curious things to shew when you are there."
-Mary Howitt

Hello! I hope this day finds you happy and well! It's time for a bit of spooky fun for our new challenge at the Frilly and Funkie Challenge Blog. I have the honor of hosting this time around and I've chosen the theme of A Haunting Halloween.  Simply create any type vintage project, card, or layout with a Halloween theme and get ready for some exciting chills and thrills!

I confess I have a terrible fear of spiders, but I overcame my arachnophobia long enough to create my cobweb covered little parlor. My spider has been busy spinning away but don't let that frighten you off. Step inside, for mystery awaits those hardy souls brave enough to enter! 

I wanted to create something that was elegant yet eerie at the same time. I have a spider die from Tim Holtz and some cobweb dies from Poppy Stamps and Memory Box. The cautionary poem of the Spider and the Fly by Mary Howitt popped into my head and became the inspiration for my card.  

I hope you'll put on your ghostly thinking caps and play along with our challenge. You have two weeks in which to enter, so there's plenty of time.

Thank you so much for stopping by today! You are dear to me and your visits and kind words warm my heart. I am thankful to call each of you my friend. 

Hugs,

I've entered my card in the following challenges:
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday: Anything goes
The Sisterhood of Crafters: Lots of Layers
Deep Ocean Challenge Blog: At least one flower
Through the Craftroom Door
Inky Chicks: Anything Goes
A Creative Romance: Anything goes
Sugar Creek Hollow: Word Play

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