Halloween card for a my Best Friend

I found a card similar to this on the internet and decided to try to do a similar one with what we have for images in our library.  I like how it came out but it took me a long time to do.  I need to learn to be faster somehow.  Also I have real troubles with small cuttings not tearing even when I try several different pressures and use new blades and matts.  Maybe all of  you can tell me how to do better on tiny things you cut out.  I LOVE my Pazzle though...my family thinks I need to go to PA (Pazzles Anonymous)  hahaha.