This is just super creative

makes the abbey look kinda plain.

This was done with cardboard boxes.......wow!  Just wow!


Details from the clever creator here!

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  1. JefferyOctober 4, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    Elegant simplicity!..Brilliant!

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  2. All Together DeadOctober 4, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    LOVE IT.

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  3. ScaredOctober 4, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    That is great. The cardboard monster house! Love it!

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  4. LisaOctober 4, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    Those are just awesome! Very subtle, but effective!

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  5. mumblyjoeOctober 4, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    This is awesome, but nothing could make your Abbey look plain!

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  6. Little Gothic HorrorsOctober 4, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    This is gorgeous! Very Burton-esque!!!

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  7. whynotgrl67October 4, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Link not working for me...

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  8. Debra She Who SeeksOctober 4, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    I'd think twice about knocking on THAT door, LOL!

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  9. Justine’s HalloweenOctober 4, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    Oh, how wonderful! I want to try this now. By the way, your abbey does not look plain at all!

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  10. Old Fashion HalloweenOctober 4, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    My first thought was why can't we have neighbors like this!

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  11. trickortreatOctober 4, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    Fun! Bet the neighbor kids love that one. My better half would be thinking "Now, how can we make them blink?"

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  12. Midnyte ReaderOctober 4, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Well that's a lot easier than making an entire abby facade.

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  13. MarrowOctober 4, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    "makes the abbey look kinda plain"

    I beg to differ!

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  14. Meg@MegaCraftyOctober 5, 2011 at 4:22 AM

    I love the results! So cool.

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  15. Countess VonRauber (Heidi)October 5, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    That is super creative and inexpensive! I'm impressed :)

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  16. The Gill-ManOctober 5, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    LOVE IT!!! Incredibly clever!

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  17. PumpkinBrainOctober 5, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    Love it! Simple and clever.

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