January Challenge 2026 Winner!

 It's winner time!

Thank you everyone that played along with our first challenge of 2026.  There were so many wonderful entries and all were truly appreciated.  Please grab our badge for your social media site and spread the word about A Cut Above.

 

 

The winner of the January Challenge chosen by random draw is...#83 Deborah's Gems.

Congratulations to you, Deborah! 

 

Please contact A Cut Above at acutabovechallengeblog@yahoo.com by  February 6, 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 #44 Janja

 Leanne's favorite #73 The Crafty Den/Denise

 Vicki's favorite #117 jackie c

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

 

 

Join A Cut Above on Monday, February 2, 2026 for a new challenge. 

We hope to see you here!

 

Thank You,

A Cut Above 

Creative Team Spotlight, Leanne!

 Welcome to A Cut Above's first Creative Team Spotlight!

Throughout 2026, A Cut Above will be showcasing a member of the Creative Team every other month.  January's spotlight team member is Leanne.  

 

Hello fellow crafters!  I am Leanne from North Central Alberta/Canada.  I've been crafting somewhat my whole life.  However, I've only been making cards since 2002 and enjoying the new techniques I'm learning along the way.  

 

 I have been teaching card classes at senior residences and it's been so much fun creating and sharing.  I don't really have a style however, I do like coloring and adding texture and details to my cards.  I am on three challenge blogs and love each of them, including this one. 

 

 Happy Crafting! 

 

 Here are a few of Leanne's beautiful creations...

 

You will see more of Leanne's wonderful creations all year long.  Visit her blog, Banking on Crafts, for details and more projects.  A Cut Above is thankful to have Leanne's inspiration as part of the team. 

 

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

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

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

 

Thanks for visiting A Cut Above.

 

January Challenge 2026

 Welcome to A Cut Above's first challenge of 2026!

 

Happy New Year to all and a huge thank you for sharing your creative inspiration with A Cut Above this past year.    

It's a new day, a new year and a new challenge to play along with.  

The theme is always "Anything Goes" with a die cut according to the challenge guidelines.  Be sure to review them for the definition of a die cut and the entry limit.  A Cut Above reserves the right to remove any entry not following the guidelines.

  

Follow the blog, grab the badge and share it on your blog and/or other social media sites.  Spread the word and invite your friends to play along.  

Challenge deadline is January 28, 2026 at 8 PM EST (US). 

Winner of a $5 GC to A Cherry On Top Craft store will be chosen by random draw and posted in the blog January 30, 2026.  

Let's see what delightful projects the Creative Team is sharing to start off 2026!

Visit their personal blogs/web sites to get the details and leave some love. 

 

Tracey

Leanne 

Judy

 Vicki

 Lori  

Diane

 Melly Art

Thanks for coming by to share your inspiration!

 

Once again, deadline to link your entry is January 28, 2026 at 8 PM EST (US)

 Use the linky tool below to add your project. 

 

 

December 2025 Challenge Winner

Winner!

It's time to announce December's Challenge winner. 

Thank you everyone for sharing your wonderful projects this month and throughout 2025.  It was a great month with over 100 entries.  Your support and wonderful creations are always appreciated.

Please grab the badge/link and spread the word!

 

Stay tuned for a new challenge on January 5, 2026!

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

 

And the winner is #27 Amanda Havon.   

Congratulations!

 

Please contact A Cut Above at acutabovechallengeblog@yahoo.com by January 6, 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...# 33 by Judy V  

 

#37 Jane D  

 

Leanne's favorite...#50 The Crafty Den

 

 #94 Donna Phelan

 

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

  

 

Once again, stop back on January 5, 2026 for a new challenge.

  We're looking forward to your creative projects! 

 

Thank you from A Cut Above.

 See you next year!

December Challenge

Welcome to A Cut Above's 

December Challenge, "Anything Goes With A Die Cut"

 

First, I would like to thank everyone that played a long with the November Challenge.  The entries were great and it's always fun to see so many different die cuts available to crafters. 

 

All projects that include at least one die cut are welcome.  Check out the guidelines for definition of a die cut and prize eligibility.  If you missed the November Challenge winner, you will find it HERE.  

 

Grab A Cut Above's badge and share it on your blog and other social media sites. Spread the word and invite your friends to play along too.

 

Secondly, I want to wish everyone a safe and Happy Holiday Season!

It's been a wonderful year for A Cut Above as 2025 comes to a close and I'm looking forward to 2026 and more spectacular inspiration and entries.

 

Christmas is closing in on us and it's a busy time of year for all.  Hoping you will have time to play along with our December Challenge.  Link up your project and you could be the winner chosen by random draw of a $5 GC to A Cherry On Top Craft Store.   

 

Please review the guidelines for the definition of a die cut and entry limit.  

A Cut Above reserves the right to delete any entry that does not follow the challenge guidelines.

  The Creative Team is sharing fabulous inspiration for you. 

Visit their personal sites by clicking on their linked name.

 

Melly

 Judy

 Diane

Lori

Vicki

 Leanne

 Tracey

 Challenge deadline is December 28, 2025, 8 PM EST (US).

Winner announced on December 30, 2025.

 

Thank you,

A Cut Above 

 

Link up your project using the Linky Tool below.