A Cut Above

Monday, January 5, 2026

January Challenge 2026

Welcome to A Cut Above's first challenge of 2026!

Happy New Year to all and a huge thank you for sharing your creative inspiration with A Cut Above this past year.

It's a new day, a new year and a new challenge to play along with.

The theme is always "Anything Goes" with a die cut according to the challenge guidelines. Be sure to review them for the definition of a die cut and the entry limit. A Cut Above reserves the right to remove any entry not following the guidelines.

Follow the blog, grab the badge and share it on your blog and/or other social media sites. Spread the word and invite your friends to play along.

Challenge deadline is January 28, 2026 at 8 PM EST (US).

Winner of a $5 GC to A Cherry On Top Craft store will be chosen by random draw and posted in the blog January 30, 2026.

Let's see what delightful projects the Creative Team is sharing to start off 2026!

Visit their personal blogs/web sites to get the details and leave some love.

Tracey

Leanne

Judy

Vicki

Lori

Diane

Melly Art

Thanks for coming by to share your inspiration!

Once again, deadline to link your entry is January 28, 2026 at 8 PM EST (US)

Use the linky tool below to add your project.

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

December 2025 Challenge Winner

Winner!

It's time to announce December's Challenge winner.

Thank you everyone for sharing your wonderful projects this month and throughout 2025. It was a great month with over 100 entries. Your support and wonderful creations are always appreciated.

Please grab the badge/link and spread the word!

Stay tuned for a new challenge on January 5, 2026!

On to the December Challenge winner chosen by random draw...

And the winner is #27 Amanda Havon.

Congratulations!

Please contact A Cut Above at acutabovechallengeblog@yahoo.com by January 6, 2026 to claim your blog badge and the $5 GC to A Cherry On Top Craft Store to avoid forfeiture of your prize.

Here are designer choices from some of the team...

Vicki's favorite...# 33 by Judy V

#37 Jane D

Leanne's favorite...#50 The Crafty Den

#94 Donna Phelan

Congratulations to all and don't forget to grab the badge for your blog/social media site.

Once again, stop back on January 5, 2026 for a new challenge.

We're looking forward to your creative projects!

Thank you from A Cut Above.

See you next year!

Monday, December 1, 2025

December Challenge

Welcome to A Cut Above's

December Challenge, "Anything Goes With A Die Cut"

First, I would like to thank everyone that played a long with the November Challenge. The entries were great and it's always fun to see so many different die cuts available to crafters.

All projects that include at least one die cut are welcome. Check out the guidelines for definition of a die cut and prize eligibility. If you missed the November Challenge winner, you will find it HERE.

Grab A Cut Above's badge and share it on your blog and other social media sites. Spread the word and invite your friends to play along too.

Secondly, I want to wish everyone a safe and Happy Holiday Season!

It's been a wonderful year for A Cut Above as 2025 comes to a close and I'm looking forward to 2026 and more spectacular inspiration and entries.

Christmas is closing in on us and it's a busy time of year for all. Hoping you will have time to play along with our December Challenge. Link up your project and you could be the winner chosen by random draw of a $5 GC to A Cherry On Top Craft Store.

Please review the guidelines for the definition of a die cut and entry limit.

A Cut Above reserves the right to delete any entry that does not follow the challenge guidelines.

The Creative Team is sharing fabulous inspiration for you.

Visit their personal sites by clicking on their linked name.

Judy

Lori

Challenge deadline is December 28, 2025, 8 PM EST (US).

Winner announced on December 30, 2025.

Thank you,

A Cut Above

Link up your project using the Linky Tool below.

Sunday, November 30, 2025

November Challenge Winner!

Winner!

Announcing the November "Anything Goes with a Die Cut" Challenge winner!

Thanks to everyone for sharing such wonderful projects with us this past month. There were so many great entries and we truly appreciate your creations and support.

Please grab the badge/link and spread the word!

Don't forget to follow the blog too.

The November Challenge winner chosen by random draw is ...

#18 Louise

Congratulations!

Please contact A Cut Above at acutabovechallengeblog@yahoo.com by December 7, 2025 to claim your $5 GC to A Cherry On Top Craft Store and avoid forfeiture of your prize.

Here are designer choices from some of the team...

Vicki's choice...
#8 Stacey's Creative Corner

Lori's choice...
#36 Tee

Leanne's choice...
#62 Kathy S.

Congratulations and please grab the Designer's Choice badge to share on your blog, or other social media sites.

Join us on Monday, December 1, 2025 for a new challenge!
A Cut Above is looking forward to seeing you here.

Thanks,
A Cut Above

Monday, November 3, 2025

November Challenge 2025

Welcome back for A Cut Above's November Challenge!

We're happy to have you back to play along with this month's "Anything Goes With A Die Cut" Challenge at A Cut Above. Your project must have at least one die cut. Please be sure to check the guidelines found HERE to avoid having your linked project entry removed. A Cut Above reserves the right to remove any entry that does not follow the challenge guidelines.

Grab A Cut Above's widget for your social media site, follow the blog and help spread the word among the paper craft world about our monthly challenges.

The winner is chosen by random draw when the challenge ends and awarded a $5 Gift Certificate prize to A Cherry On Top Craft Store after sending an e-mail acknowledging the win to A Cut Above by the date listed in the winner post. All GC prizes are purchased soley by the owner of A Cut Above. A Cherry On Top is no way responsible for prizes.

The Creative Team is sharing a variety of inspiration including cards, home decor and scrapbook pages using die cuts. Please visit their personal sites by clicking on the linked name above each project for details and to share some love on their social web site.

Vicki