Double, Triple the Die Cut Fun!

 Welcome to A Cut Above's October Challenge 

where we will Double and Triple the Die Cut Fun!

 

This month's challenge at A Cut Above is once again, Anything Goes with at least one die cut following the rules under the GUIDELINE tab at the top of the blog.  Winner chosen by Random.org will receive a $5 GC to A Cherry On Top Craft Store.

 

Be sure to grab A Cut Above's badge and share it on your blog.

 

A CUT ABOVE IS HAVING A 2025 CREATIVE TEAM CALL.

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT IS OCTOBER 21, 2024.

SEE THE DETAILS HERE.

 

 During the month of October, we are partnering with the Double Trouble Challenge Blog so let the fun and crafting begin!

 

October brings the opportunity for many different creative ideas.  It's Breast Cancer Awareness month, Fall Festivals all around, Halloween happenings in the works, and an explosion of color everywhere.  Lots of inspiration for creating your projects using die cuts.

 

My inspiration is a Halloween card...

 

Happy Halloween

 

I'll be sharing my card with Thing 1 and Thing 3 at the Double Trouble Challenge Blog.

 

Guest designers for October are Diane Hover and Amy Jo Johnston.  You can visit Diane's blog, leave her some love and visit Amy Jo's gallery at A Cherry On Top to leave her some love.

 

Diane shares this adorable ghostly image.

 

Amy Jo created this Halloween layout and used die cuts to enhance the design. 

Play along with A Cut Above's October Challenge collaboration with the Double Trouble Challenge Blog.  You could be a winner here, there and everywhere!

Challenge deadline is October 28, 2024 here at A Cut Above with winner announced in the October 30, 2024 blog post.  Visit the Double Trouble Challenge Blog for winners of their challenges.

Please grab A Cut Above's Badge and add it to your blog and social media.

Thanks so much for stopping by to share your creations.

 

Link your entry below.

September Challenge Winner

 Winner!  Winner!

 

September's challenge has ended and it's time to announce the winner of the Anything Goes with a Die Cut and optional Monochromatic Challenge.  

 

The winner chosen by random draw is... #15.  Congratulations!

 

Nancy aka Pink Panoply

Please contact A Cut Above at the e-mail address under the "Contact ACA" tab located at the top of the blog by October 7th, 2024 to claim your $5 GC to A Cherry On Top Craft Store and avoid forfeiture of your prize.

Thanks to everyone that played along this past month.

Please join us on October 7th for a new challenge when we will be partnering with the Double Trouble Challenge Blog.

Creative Team Call at A Cut Above

 A Cut Above is adding a Creative Team for 2025 and looking for paper crafters that are the "right fit" for this die cut challenge blog.  If you meet the listed requirements, ACA could be a perfect fit.

 

Create one project per month with at least one die cut defined by using a die cut machine, manual or electric, not a purchased pre-fabricated die cut.

 

Take good quality photos of your projects that are clear and bright.  

All types of projects are welcome.

 

Have a blog and other social media presence to share A Cut Above Challenges along with photos of your own projects.

 

Be timely and meet deadline requirements for all project submissions.

 

Comment on challenge entries as assigned.  This is a must for everyone and condition for remaining a team member.

 

Good communication and work well with other team members.

 

Send your name, 3 samples of recent projects, blog and/or social media links to

acutabovechallengeblog@yahoo.com.

 

Deadline for submission is October 21, 2024

 

You will be notified by October 31, 2024 only if you are chosen as team member at A Cut Above. 

 

At this time, the number of team members and term limit are to be determined.

 

Thanks so much,

 

September Monochromatic!

 Welcome crafters to A Cut Above's September challenge.

Thank you for all of the wonderful August entries!

This month's challenge is "Anything Goes" with a die cut as always, but with an added option should you choose to do it...Monchromatic.    Link up your project with at least one die cut defined in the rules under the GUIDELINES tab at the top of the blog.

 

 Remember, the Monochromatic is optional!

Challenge ends on September 28th with winner announced on September 30, 2024.

Prize of a $5 GC to A Cherry On Top Craft Store.

My inspiration with the added option of Monochromatic...

HI

 

This month, I'm happy to introduce two guest designers once again.  Enjoy the inspiration of Barbara Campbell and Donna Phelan.  Click on their name to be taken to their personal blogs where you can share a comment on their ACA projects.

 

How gorgeous is Barb's brightly colored monochromatic card?

thinking of you

Next, Donna shares an array of designs and colors to inspire you.

YOU ARE AMAZING

 

Every time I think of you I smile

JUST SAYING HELLO

Play along with our September Challenge!  Use your die cuts to add fun details and dimension to your paper craft projects.  You could be a winner! 

 

Be sure to become a follower and grab A Cut Above's badge to add to your blog.

 

Coming in October we will be collaborating with  the Double Trouble Challenge Blog.

 

Link your entry using the linky tool below.

 

 

 

 

August 24' Challenge Winner!

 Welcome back crafty friends!

 

It's time to announce the winner of the August Anything Goes with a Die Cut Challenge.  

Both link tool entries were included in the prize draw with the second tool picking up with the number 51 and so on for a total of 85 entries.  

 

The winner chosen by random draw is...  

 

#46 Arlene

 

Congratulations Arlene!

 Thanks for playing along at A Cut Above

Please contact A Cut Above at the e-mail address under the "Contact ACA" tab located at the top of the blog by September 6, 2024 to claim your $5 GC to A Cherry On Top Craft Store and avoid forfeiture of your prize.

Thanks to everyone that played along.

Stay tuned for a new challenge on September 2, 2024.