June Challenge and July Anniversary News!

 Welcome back to A Cut Above for the June Challenge!

 We're happy to have you play along once again.   

 

We're an always, "Anything Goes", die cut challenge blog. Your entry is welcome as long as it meets the guidelines HERE.   A Cut Above reserves the right to remove any project not following the challenge rules.  Winners, chosen by random draw, will receive a $5 GC to 

A Cherry on Top Craft Store.

 

First, I want to share that July will be the two year anniversary of this challenge blog.  There will be additional prizes awarded to randomly chosen winners....2 GC's to A Cherry On Top Craft Store and 2 clear stamp sets.  So mark your calendars and make sure you add your entries (limit of 3) to A Cut Above's upcoming July Anniversary Challenge. 

 

Now, on to the June Challenge inspiration from the Creative Team... 

 

Lori

Melly Art

 Judy

 Leanne

 Vicki

Challenge deadline is June 28, 2026 at 8:00 PM on the East Coast, USA. 

 

Winner will be announced on the blog June 30, 2026. 

Thanks for playing along with A Cut Above's challenge. 

 

Link your project using the Linky Tool below.

 

May Challenge Winner!

 It's winner time!

Thank you everyone that played along with the May Challenge.  Your fabulous entries are always appreciated.  Please grab our badge for your social media site and spread the word about A Cut Above Die Cut Challenge Blog.

 

 

The winner of the May Challenge chosen by random draw is...#57 Cheryl E.

Congratulations to you, Cheryl! 

 

Please contact us at acutabovechallengeblog@yahoo.com by  June 7, 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 is #10 The Crafty Den

 Leanne and Lori's  favorite is #45 Jane Savage

  

 Vicki's favorite is #12 Chana Malkah

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

 

 

Join A Cut Above on Monday, June 1, 2026 for a new challenge. 

We hope to see you here!

 

Thank You,

A Cut Above 

Creative Team Spotlight...Judy!

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

 

Today we are showcasing team member, Judy...

 

 

Hi, my name is Judy, and I'm a craft-aholic. I am driven to create, using anything, all the time. I have had this condition almost since birth. My addictions are many; needlework, stained glass, UV resin, bead work, all things paper and beyond. Especially paper - I adore paper. I also adore pattern, color, and design. I live in Northern Lower Michigan and am surrounded by creative people. My husband of 60 years is a wonderful photographer, our son is a skilled bass guitar player, and our daughter is a very gifted artist. Our two grandsons love art too. The jury is out on the dog, he has never been tested. 

Having had the honor of sitting on many design teams over the years, the teams that I am currently on are Double D, and THIS wonderful challenge blog. It's such a pleasure to work with the incredibly talented makers at A Cut Above!! And many thanks to our fearless leader, Vicki, for offering such a fabulous and fun venue on which to share our creations.

These are just a few of Judy's beautiful creations.

 

 

May Challenge 2026

 Welcome to the merry, merry month of May.  May is also the month of Intergalactic Star Wars Day for all of you Star Wars fans. We want to  say, "May the 4th be with you!" as the new challenge at A Cut Above, Die Cut Challenge Blog lands today. The theme is always, "Anything Goes With A Die Cut" according to the challenge guidelines.

 

Thanks again to all that played along with the April Challenge.  If you missed the winner, you can find it by clicking on the winner icon in the blog sidebar.  Grab our widget for your social media site and share it with your friends. 

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

 

The Creative Team is sharing some awesome inspiration below.

Visit their personal sites by clicking on the name above each project to view details and leave them some love for them.

 

Vicki 

Judy

 Melly Art

Leanne

 

Lori

Challenge deadline is May 28, 2026 at 8:00 PM on the East Coast, USA.

 

Winner will be announced in the blog on May 30, 2026. 

 

Link your entry using the Linky Tool below.

 

 

 

 

April Challenge Winner!

Winner!

Announcing April's Challenge 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, May 4, 2026!

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

And the winner is #47 Kitty's Creative Brain

 

Congratulations!

 

Please contact A Cut Above at acutabovechallengeblog@yahoo.com by May 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...

 

Lori's favorite...#66 Denise Bryant

 

 Judy's favorite...#40 Cindy Beach

Vicki's favorite...#26 Leanne S.

 Leanne's favorite...#75 Loopyloo 

Congratulations to all and don't forget to grab the badge for your blog/social media site.

  

 

Once again, stop back on Monday, May 4, 2026 for a new challenge.

  We're looking forward to your creative projects! 

 

Thank you from A Cut Above.