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 projects all year long.

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.

 

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. 

 

 

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!