Monday, February 2, 2026

A Cut Above - FEBRUARY

 
 
 
 A Cut Above
 
 

Dear Ones~

It's a new month, and time for a new challenge over at  A Cut Above Challenge Blog
 
Challenges are on a monthly basis and posted on the first Monday of the month at 12:00 AM (Eastern Time) and ending on the 28th of each month 8:00 PM (Eastern Time) with the winner posted on the 30th of that month. The theme is always anything goes with a die cut. However once in awhile we will throw in a theme for you, or just do anything goes. Entirely up to you. This time it's just anything goes.

Limit of 3 entries per challenge with each being a different project.

Any project is welcome but MUST HAVE AT LEAST ONE DIE CUT defined by using a die cut machine, not a purchased pre-fabricated die cut. Winner is chosen by random draw, and will receive a $5 gift card to A Cherry On Top Online Store along with a dated badge to display on their craft site.
 
Here's my card:
 
 How about THIS dude? He's the Tennessee Volunteer's mascot, Smokey. This is a birthday card for our SIL, he's a HUGE Volunteer fan - GO VOLS!!! Most of the images on this card are digi papers I purchased on Etsy. Sorry, I can't tell you the name of the artist, but it wouldn't be hard to find it if you search. I love this circle happy birthday die, I use it often. For some reason my A Cut Above watermark had decided to flip itself and I can't fix it. I apologize for the hiccup, the gremlins are at work.
 

 
 
 
 The Ingredients
Recollections Stormy Skies Card Stock
GKD White and Sweet Mango Card Stock
Etsy Digi Papers
MFT Die-Namics Happy Birthday Circle Frame Die
Stash Baubles
 
 
 
 
 
 I hope you will jump in and MAKE THE CUT, I can't wait to see what you come up with. Head on over to the A CUT ABOVE BLOG to see what it's all about. And if you play along, you could win a $5 gift card to A Cherry On Top.
 
Until next time, dear reader, aspire to be inspired.
Here's celebrating your Creative Muse. 

~judy 

9 comments:

  1. Awesome carrd Judy!

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  2. What a fun card for your SIL!! Love that birthday sentiment circle. Your SIL would be happy to know that I recognized Smokey. Thanks for your wonderful inspiration for A Cut Above's Creative Team.

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  3. What a super fun card and absolute perfection for your SIL! I love what you did with the die cut. You can never have too much happy!

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  4. Great colors and design! How cool is that pup?!?! I don't think I have ever seen him yet it's love at 1st sight! :) Hmmm I have that HB Circle die cut too, must use it more! This is FAB!

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  5. It's great when you can personalize a card and this one does the job, Judy. It's fun and colorful too. I love how you layered that birthday die.

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  6. This is so adorable Judy! Your SIL will love it xoxoxo

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  7. Nicely done, makes me smile. Super cute. Have a good one! Cheers, L

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  8. I like that cool mascot, and the traditional TN orange. My wife's cousins are from TN, so we've been there a few times, and love it. Visiting via A Cut Above and Blessings!

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  9. What an amazing and special card for your SIL. He will be thrilled with it. You are a special card maker and this is super astonishing.

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