Note: The best way to add extra information to your grid items from your blog posts is by using the built-in Custom Meta Data feature
1. Navigate to ACF Field Groups and locate your Custom Field.
Copy the name of the Custom Field
![](http://www.themepunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/custom-field.jpg)
2. Navigate to Essential Grid Meta Data Handling
In the Meta References / Aliases tab, click on “Add New Meta Reference”
![](http://www.themepunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/meta-data-handling.jpg)
3. Create a Custom Meta Reference
Insert the ACF “Custom Field” name into the “Original” text box.
![](http://www.themepunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/meta-reference.jpg)
![](http://www.themepunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/meta-key-acf.jpg)
4. Edit your grid skin
![](http://www.themepunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/edit-skin-meta.jpg)
5. Insert a Layer and select the Custom Meta Key Reference
Select “Post” as source and “Meta”. Then locate the Custom Field Meta Key.
![](http://www.themepunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/meta-skin.png)