March Challenge 2026

 Welcome back to A Cut Above for the March Challenge!

 

Happy to be through the month of February with the bitter cold and snow we've had in this part of the country.  Spring is just around the corner (hopefully) when everything will be fresh and green again.  How's the weather where you are?

 

We're happy to have you play along with this month's "Anything Goes With A Die Cut" Challenge according to the guidelines found HERE.  Please review them to avoid having your linked 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 will be chosen by random draw when the challenge ends.  A $5 Gift Certificate prize to A Cherry On Top Craft Store will be awarded after sending an e-mail to acknowledge your win to A Cut Above by the date listed in the winner post.  All GC prizes are purchased solely by the owner of A Cut Above.  A Cherry On Top is no way responsible for prizes.

 

Check out this month's wonderful inspiration from the Creative Team.  They share an  eclectic  medley of projects to inspire you.  Please visit their personal blog/web site by clicking on the linked name above each project for details and to share some love.

 

Tracey

 Judy

 Leanne

 Melly Art

Vicki

 Lori

Diane

 Challenge deadline is March 28, 2026 at 8 PM EST in the US.

Winner announced in the blog on March 30, 2026.

 

Thanks so much for playing along with us here at A Cut Above!

 

Link your entry using the linky tool below.

 

February Challenge Winner!

 Wow...wow...wow!  So many wonderful entries for the February Challenge!  Thanks to everyone that linked up an entry and played along.  Seeing all of the die cuts and how they are used in different ways is always inspiring.  Keep on sharing!

Please follow the blog, grab our badge and share it with your friends.

Now on to the challenge winner.... 

The $5 GC winner to A Cherry On Top Craft store, chosen by random draw is #104-Allisa!

  

Congratulations to you!  Please contact A Cut Above at this e-mail address, acutabovechallengeblog@yahoo.com by March 9, 2026 to avoid forfeit of your prize.

 

Here are favorite picks from the Creative Team designers...

 

Vicki's favorite is #106, Kathy S. 

 Judy's favorite is #86-Bonnie Klass 

Loris' favorite is #26-Meghan Kennihan

 

Leanne's favorite is #41-Esther

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

 Join our current March Challenge posted today.

We look forward to having you play along.

 

Thanks, 

A Cut Above 

February Challenge 2026

 Welcome to the February Challenge at A Cut Above!

 

Not sure what it's like in your area, but it's cold, cold, cold here in the Northeast U.S.  We've had more snow in the past few weeks than we've had in the past 5 years.  Hope you're all staying warm (or cool) no matter where you reside.

 

We would love for you to follow the blog, share our widget on your social media sites and invite your crafty friends to play along with the challenge.

  

 On to this month's challenge, "Anything Goes With A Die Cut" according to our challenge guidelines.  Be sure to check them out so your entry is eligible for the $5 GC prize to A Cherry On Top Craft Store drawn by random.org.  A Cut Above reserves the right to delete any entries not meeting the challenge guidelines.

 Now, on to inspiration from the Creative Team.

Visit their personal blogs for details and to share some love.

 

Melly Art 

 

Judy

 

Leanne 

Vicki 

Lori 

Diane

Tracey

 

Challenge deadline is February 28, 2026 at 8 PM EST.  

Winner announced in the blog on March 2, 2026

 

Thank you for playing along with us! 

A Cut Above 

 

Link your entry using the linky tool below.

 

 

 

January Challenge 2026 Winner!

 It's winner time!

Thank you everyone that played along with our first challenge of 2026.  There were so many wonderful entries and all were truly appreciated.  Please grab our badge for your social media site and spread the word about A Cut Above.

 

 

The winner of the January Challenge chosen by random draw is...#83 Deborah's Gems.

Congratulations to you, Deborah! 

 

Please contact A Cut Above at acutabovechallengeblog@yahoo.com by  February 6, 2026 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...

 

 Judy's favorite #44 Janja

 Leanne's favorite #73 The Crafty Den/Denise

 Vicki's favorite #117 jackie c

Congratulations! Please grab the Designer's Choice badge to share on your blog and/or other social media sites.  Invite your friends to play along.

 

 

Join A Cut Above on Monday, February 2, 2026 for a new challenge. 

We hope to see you here!

 

Thank You,

A Cut Above 

Creative Team Spotlight, Leanne!

 Welcome to A Cut Above's first Creative Team Spotlight!

Throughout 2026, A Cut Above will be showcasing a member of the Creative Team every other month.  January's spotlight team member is Leanne.  

 

Hello fellow crafters!  I am Leanne from North Central Alberta/Canada.  I've been crafting somewhat my whole life.  However, I've only been making cards since 2002 and enjoying the new techniques I'm learning along the way.  

 

 I have been teaching card classes at senior residences and it's been so much fun creating and sharing.  I don't really have a style however, I do like coloring and adding texture and details to my cards.  I am on three challenge blogs and love each of them, including this one. 

 

 Happy Crafting! 

 

 Here are a few of Leanne's beautiful creations...

 

You will see more of Leanne's wonderful creations all year long.  Visit her blog, Banking on Crafts, for details and more projects.  A Cut Above is thankful to have Leanne's inspiration as part of the team. 

 

There's still time to join in the current month's challenge.

Click on the January Challenge icon in the blog sidebar to link your entry. 

Deadline is January 28th at 8 PM EST (US).

 

Thanks for visiting A Cut Above.