October Challenge 2026

 

Welcome to the October Challenge here at A Cut Above, Die Cut Challenge Blog where the theme is always "Anything Goes With A Die Cut" according to our challenge quidelines.  You can locate them at the top of the blog HERE.  Please be sure to check them out before linking up your project.  There is a 3 entry limit per person and no back linking permitted.  A Cut Above reserves the right to remove any entry not following the challenge guidelines. 

 

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The winner is chosen by random draw at the end of the challenge and awarded a $5 GC to A Cherry On Top Craft Store after acknowledging the win in an e-mail by the deadline date listed in the winner post. 

 

 This month, in honor of World Card Making Day, A Cut Above will be choosing two random winners to receive a $5 Gift Certificate prize.

 

Here's some fabulous inspiration the Creative Team is sharing this month.

Visit their personal site by clicking on their name to leave them some love. 

 

Vicki

 

 

Melly Art

 

Lori

Leanne

Judy

Challenge deadline is October 28, 2026 at 8 PM EST in the USA.

Winner announced in the blog on October 30, 2026.

 

Thanks for playing along with us!

 A Cut Above

 

Link your entry using the Linky Tool below. 

 

September Challenge Winner!

We have a winner!

Thank you everyone for sharing your wonderful projects throughout the month.  

 Your support and creations are always appreciated.

Please grab the badge/link and spread the word!

Stay tuned for a new challenge on Monday, October 5th, 2026.

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

And the winner is #74 Carol G.

Congratulations! 

Please contact A Cut Above at acutabovechallengeblog@yahoo.com by October 7, 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...

 

#35 HelloFall

#54 The Crafty Den

 

# 55 Jill K

 #101 Emma T.

 Congratulations and please grab the Designer Choice badge for your social media site. 

 Don't forget to stop by on October 5th, 2026 for a new challenge.

 

Thank you,

A Cut Above 

September Challenge 2026

  Welcome to the September Challenge! 

Welcome back for our new challenge here at A Cut Above.  The theme is always "Anything Goes With A Die Cut" according to our challenge quidelines.  You can find them at the top of the blog HERE.  Please be sure to check them out before linking up your project.  There is a 3 entry limit per person.  A Cut Above reserves the right to remove entries that do not follow the challenge guidelines.

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The winner is chosen by random draw at the end of the challenge and awarded a $5 GC to A Cherry On Top Craft Store after acknowledging the win in an e-mail by the deadline date listed in the winner post.

 

Check out some wonderful inspiration the Creative Team has to share this month.

Visit their personal site by clicking on their name to leave them some love. 

 

Leanne

Judy

Melly Art

 

Vicki

Lori

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

Winner announced in the blog on September 30, 2026. 

 

Thanks for playing along!

A Cut Above

 

Link your entry using the linky tool below. 

August Challenge Winner 2026

 So many great entries for the August Challenge!  Thanks to everyone that linked up an entry and played along.  Seeing so many different die cuts and how they are used is always inspiring.  Keep on sharing!

 

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

 #10 Paper Whims.  Congratulations to you!

  Please contact A Cut Above at this e-mail address, acutabovechallengeblog@yahoo.com by September 6, 2026 to avoid forfeit of your prize.

 

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

Vicki's choice

#50 Claudias Kaart  

Judy's choice

#83 Barbara Campbell

 

Leanne's choice 

#19 The Crafty Den

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

We look forward to having you play along with us next month.

 Stop back on Monday, September 7th, 2026 for a new challenge.

 

Thanks, 

A Cut Above 

August Challenge with a Twist!

 Welcome to A Cut Above's August Challenge with an optional twist..."Fall Flowers". 

Thank you to everyone that participated in our July Anniversary Challenge.  We had an

exceptional number of entries.  If you missed the winners post, check it out by clicking on the happy little turtle in the blog sidebar.

 

  Okay, this summer needs to sloooow down!  How can it be August already when it was just April?  Kids are back in school or soon will be, harvest is happening and fall flowers are getting ready to bloom.  This brings us to our August twist of "Fall Flowers".  The monthly theme is always "Anything Goes With A Die Cut" according to the challenge guidelines but we would love to see your take on the twist.  Share your inspired project and you could be a winner.  ACA reserves the right to remove any project that does not meet the guidelines found HERE.

 

Winner, chosen by random draw, will receive a $5 GC to A Cherry On Top Craft Store.

 

Now, on to our Creative Team inspiration...

 

Lori 

Judy 

 Leanne

 Vicki

Melly Art 

Thanks for coming by and hope you join the fun!

Challenge deadline is August 28, 2026 at 8 PM on the East Coast USA.

 

A Cut Above 

 

Use the LINKY TOOL  below to add your challenge entry.