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. 

July Anniversary Challenge Winners!

Time to announce July Challenge Winners!

 

What a wonderful Anniversary Celebration!

Thank you so much to everyone that played along and shared such fabulous projects.

I hope you continue to join in future challenges, follow our blog, share the word and invite your crafty friends to play along. 

 

  

 

Now it's time to reveal our anniversary challenge winners!

First up will be the winners of A Cherry On Top $5 GCs.

GC Winner #1 is entry 22 - Esther  

 

GC Winner #2 is entry 84- Deb Horst

 

Next up are the winners of the acrylic stamps sets.

Stamp #1 Winner is entry 6-Birgit

 Stamp#2 Winner is entry 102 - DEANNE

 

Congratulations to the 4 winners! 

 Please contact us at acutabovechallengeblog@yahoo.com by August 6, 2026 to claim your prizes and avoid forfeiture of your winnings.

 

The Creative Team is sharing their top July choices...

 

Lori's favorite is # 52 Pat G. 

Judy's favorite is #80 Chris

 

Leanne's favorite is #104 Conniecrafter 

 Vicki's favorite is #94 Lia  

 

Congratulations!  Please grab the Designer's Choice badge to display on your web site.

 Come back and join us on Monday, August 3, 2026 for a new challenge.

Looking forward to seeing you!

Thank You,

A Cut Above 

July Creative Team Spotlight...Lori

 Welcome to A Cut Above's July, Creative Team spotlight!

Today we are showcasing team member, Lori...

 

 

Hi there! I reside in rural central Alberta, CANADA and I am the Office Manager/AP Lead for a civil construction company. I love all things coffee, am a color-addicted crocheter, paper crafter, and a blessed Gramma to 3 beautiful grandkids. I love to walk, hike in the mountains when I get the chance, and enjoy spending time with my friends and family - but also enjoy my alone time in my crafty space :) I have been a paper crafter for approx 23 years and I really enjoy being on design teams and working with groups to share and get creative with! CHEERS!!

My personal blog is: Caffeinated Creativity

 

Here are a few of Lori's lovely projects...

 

 

 

You will see more wonderful creations from Lori all year long.  Visit her blog, Caffeinated Creativity for details and more projects.  A Cut Above is thankful to have Lorias part of the team. 

 

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

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

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

 

Thanks for visiting A Cut Above

July 2 Year Anniversary Challenge!

  Welcome to A Cut Above's July Anniversary Challenge! 

I'm excited to be sharing that July is the 2nd anniversary for A Cut Above.  These past 2 years have flown by and I'm happy to say that I've enjoyed the ride.  Thankful to all of you that have played along and shared your fabulous projects with the monthly challenges.  I hope you continue to join in, follow the blog and share the word! 

So, we're celebrating twofold at A Cut Above for the month of July.  There will be extra prizes in multiples of two.  Two $5 GCs to A Cherry On Top Craft Store and two clear stamps sets will be given away to four lucky winners at the end of the challenge.  

The theme is always, "Anything Goes With A Die Cut" according to the challenge guidelines found HERE.  Share your celebration inspired project and you could be a winner! 

 

Let's see how the Creative Team is celebrating...

Judy

Vicki

Leanne 

(front of card)

(with fold opened)

 

Lori

 

Melly Art

Challenge deadline is July 28th at 8:00 PM on the East Coast, USA

 

Winners will be announced on the blog July 30, 2026

Thanks for joining our anniversary celebration this month! 

 

Link your project using the Linky Tool below.