Creative Team Spotlight...Judy!

 Welcome to A Cut Above's June, 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.

April Challenge 2026 & Twist!

 Welcome to the April 2026 Challenge!

 

It's time once again for a new challenge at A Cut Above where the theme is always, "Anything Goes With A Die Cut" according to the challenge quidelines.  This month we are adding an optional twist using pastels.  With Spring's arrival we want to see your pastel projects!  Remember, pastel is optional but you must still use at least one die cut according to the guidelines at the top of the blog.

  

Thanks to everyone that played a long with the March Challenge.  There were so many amazing entries.  It's fun to see all of the different die cuts available to crafters.  

 

Grab the widget for your social media site, follow the blog and spread the word. 

 

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. 

 

Lori

 

Leanne

Judy 

Melly Art

Vicki 

 Diane

 Challenge deadline is April 28, 2026 at 8 PM on the east coast, USA.

Winner will announced in the blog on April 30, 2026.

 

Thank you for playing along with us at A Cut Above Challenge Blog.

 

Link your entry using the linky tool below.

 

 

 

March Challenge Winner!

Winner!

Announcing A Cut Above's March Challenge winner. 

Thank you everyone for the amazing entries this month.  It was another great month with over 100 entries.  Your support and fabulous projects are always appreciated.

Please grab the badge/link and share with your crafty friends!

 

Stay tuned for a new challenge on April 6, 2026!

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

And the winner is #22 JanR

Congratulations! 

Please contact A Cut Above at acutabovechallengeblog@yahoo.com by April 13, 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...

Vicki's favorite...#14 Chana Malkah

Lori's favorite...#99 Kathy S.

 Leanne's favorite...#102 Irene M

 

 

Judy's favorite...#89 Janja 

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

  

 

Once again, stop back on April 6, 2026 for a new challenge.

  We're looking forward to your creative projects! 

 

Thank you from A Cut Above.