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. 

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).

 

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