Be Inspired #96 I can see Clearly.....

It might be a play on words regarding the use of acrylic and acetate, but Kristi and I really could "see clearly" from the top of Skyline Drive in Virginia a couple of days ago. Isn't this a wonderful view? We have just returned from a great vacation, and I'll be popping in photos as we go along!

For now, here is my clear acrylic project for the Cuttlebug Challenge to use something clear. I used a part of a Cuttlebug plate package. Using the new Cricut Pumpkin Carving cartridge, I cut out a 4" haunted house in black vinyl, and added that to the center of the smooth acrylic. Next I used the Moroccan Cuttlebug folder and embossed the exposed edges of the acrylic, so it had a beautiful texture all around. The back seam was adhered with a very agressive tape. Next came a band of Drippy Goo vinyl, created with the Martha Stewart Punch, around the top, and a single band of black vinyl around the bottom edge. This open cylindar sits over a battery operated votive candle.

All in all, it was a very easy, and very effective project! Now, please pop over to Cuttlebug Challenge, and check out what the other designers have created, and then give it a try yourself!! You have until Tuesday, Aug. 18 to create a card, layout, home decor, altered item, or anything else, with acrylic, acetate, or some other clear element, and post it to the Cuttlebug Blog. You could win a Cuttlebug folder! Tell 'em Betty Bee sent you!!

Supplies:

Moroccan Cuttlebug Folder; Provo Craft

Black Vinyl, Cricut; Provo Craft

Pumpkin Carving Cricut Cartridge; Provo Craft

Tear-ific Tape; Sparkle N Sprinkle.com

Drippy Goo Punch; Martha Stewart

Background Papers; Basic Grey

Happy Crafting ~

BettyBee