Brand New Sketch Challenge This Week!

Now that we have Thanksgiving in the books - it's time for another Sketch Challenge!  

We're randomly selecting one scrapbooking sketch challenge entrant to receive 1000 ACOT BONUS POINTS!  Not sure what a Bonus Point is?  Just click here for more info!  

You have until Monday - December 16th to post your project to our Sketch 57 Gallery, so hurry!

Becky Fleck Sketch Challenge #57 at acherryontop.com

Don't forget, ALL participants will receive something just for playing along!

Happy Creating!

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New Weekly Sketch Challenge Winner!

Week 56 - Sketch Challenge Winner:

Congrats to emmapaige! You were randomly selected as our winner!

You'll receive 1000 ACOT Bonus Points!

100 BONUS POINTS to all other entrants just for playing!

Don't forget to visit our Contests & Challenges forum on our Message Board for even more inspiration!

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Let's Do A Simple Stories Daily Grind Giveaway!

The Brand New Simple Stories Daily Grind collection is just as HOT as their Say Cheese line - and GUESS WHAT?!?!  We're giving some of it away to a lucky winner!

Leave a comment.  Share the image.  Let us know you would like to win this amazing paper crafting prize pack on our facebook page!  We'll be announcing one lucky winner's name on Friday, November 22nd!

Click on the image above or visit www.facebook.com/acherryontopcrafts to get in on the fun!

Don't you just love free stuff?

void where prohibited.  a cherry on top is not responsible for any technical issues. see terms & conditions  

New Scrapbook Sketch Challenge!

As always, huge THANKS to Becky Fleck of PageMaps for this week's scrapbook layout sketch challenge!  

We're giving away tons of BONUS POINTS to the randomly selected winner as well as points just for playing along!  You have until Wednesday, November 27th to post your finished project to our Sketch Challenge #56 Gallery!  Get in on the fun and paper crafting inspiration at ACherryOnTop.com!

click here for more challenges!

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Get In On This Week's Sketch Challenge!

You have a memory card full of pictures of fairies and super heroes you took last week during Halloween!  Now what?

Why not use this Sketch as inspiration and grab some A Cherry On Top Bonus Points while you're at it?

Post your finished project to our Sketch Challenge #55 Gallery before midnite - next Monday.  Remember, our sketches are meant to inspire!  If you don't have any ghouls or goblins, feel free to change up the pattern to fit your pictures!  Scrapbooking is all about keeping and sharing the memories!  

Thanks for looking!

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Grab This Scrapbook Layout Sketch!

Need a little kick to get your mojo flowing?  Why not try this week's Sketch!

We're loving all of the details on this sketch. The mini cupcake.  The celebratory balloons.  The banner!  You can opt to copy it just as it is OR throw out the 'theme' all together and just use parts and pieces in your layout!

If you'd like - and you finish before Monday, November 1st, please post your finished project in our Sketch Challenge #54 Gallery!  We'd love to see your scrapbook layout!

Thanks for reading!

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Warehouse Sale Event This Saturday!

This is our last warehouse sale of the year so you don't want to miss it!  We'll have exclusive, INCREDIBLE offers for those attending the sale.  We'll also have special deals for those who aren't able to attend!  

Mark Your Calendars!

November 2nd - 2013

9am until 4pm

There will be giveaways, make-n-takes and of course amazing deals throughout the day!  We love getting to meet our customers face to face and our Fall Sale Event is the best of the year!  

Visit acherryontop.com/warehouse for complete details.

If you're in or around Saginaw, Michigan - We hope you can join us!

Can't make it?  Don't worry!  We'll have something special going on at ACherryOnTop.com just for you!  {Hint} Be sure you're subscribed to our Newsletter for exclusives and special info!

Thanks for reading!

We Have A Sketch Winner!

Last week's Becky Fleck Sketch was definitely challenging and inspiring!  We loved seeing all of the great layouts created using this sketch:

But we had to randomly select one winner!  (We're happy it's random!)  So - congrats to Elkfan!  She was awarded 1000 A Cherry On Top Bonus Points!

We also gave 100 points to everyone else who submitted a project!

Join us next week for another Sketch Challenge at ACherryOnTop.com!

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Sketch Challenge at ACherryOnTop.com

Ready for another exciting Becky Fleck Sketch Challenge?

Check this one out!

We're giving you until midnite Eastern Time - Monday October 21st to submit your version of this sketch to our Sketch Challenge Gallery.  Your submission must be new and original for this specific challenge.

We'll randomly select one winner to receive 1000 A Cherry On Top Bonus Points!  Don't forget - everyone else gets 100 points just for taking the challenge!

Click here for more information.

Thanks for reading!

Congrats To This Week's Sketch Winner!

           Week 52 - Sketch Challenge Winner:

Congrats to oceanbreezes423! You were randomly selected as our winner!

You'll receive 1000 ACOT Bonus Points!

100 BONUS POINTS to all other entrants just for playing!

Oceanbreezes423 used this sketch from Becky Fleck as inspiration:

Sketch Challenge - Week 52:

View more of the great submissions HERE!  Be sure to check out our other Contests & Challenges!

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Amazing Carta Bella Paper Giveaway!

Happy Friday!

We love spreading goodie news!  Get in on Carta Bella Paper's Wildflower giveaway!  You'll have to visit their Facebook page to enter.  Remember to tell them A Cherry On Top sent you!

You can pre-order this collection at A Cherry On Top right now!

Good Luck!

Nope - A Cherry On Top is not picking the winners.  Nope - this isn't a paid advert - we just love it when someone we know wins!  Happy Commenting! If you do win - be sure to come back and tell us!

We Have A Winner!

Congrats to Retiree3!

Retiree3 entered our Sketch #51 Challenge and was randomly selected to win 100 ACOT BONUS POINTS with EVERY participant receiving 100 Bonus Points.

There's so much going on in our Gallery and on our Message Board.  If you're looking for inspiration, check out Susan's Guest Designer Countdown Challenge or maybe her Monster Challenge!  

Why not visit the Layout of the Week forum to get a peek at handpicked favorites from the community?  We're also spreading cancer awareness during October by sprinkling ribbons throughout the acherryontop.com website.  So many of us have been touched by this disease.  We want you to be aware and proactive while having fun searching for ribbons!  Take a bit of time to hover over each ribbon you find for important info before clicking to pick it up!

        

Thanks for reading & until next time!

Becky Fleck Sketch 52 Challenge!

We'd love to see what you can do with this week's Sketch:

Remember, your layout or project must be original and never before posted on our Gallery.  A random submitter will be selected to win 1000 ACOT Bonus Points!  Not familiar with A Cherry On Top's amazing Bonus Point program?

Click here.

Hurry!  You have until Tuesday, October 8th to post your project to our Becky Fleck #52 Gallery.  Happy Creating!

See Terms & Conditions

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Welcome Susan - A Cherry On Top's October Guest Designer!

Screenname: oceanbreezes423
First name: Susan

BIO: I am SO excited to be your GD this month, and as Halloween is one of my favorite holidays, just seemed perfect! I started scrapping in 2003, but did not really get "serious" about it until 2008. I am married to a great man, 21 years and counting. He is my biggest fan and supporter when it comes to scrapping. My mother was also a fan, and I credit my artistic abilities to her. Sadly, I lost her earlier this year. I have 3 sons, and they have given us 5 grand children, with the 6th being due in December. Only one lives close, so I grab any chance I can to get photos of those far away. 

View Susan's Gallery

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Layout: Imagine

featuring Authentique's Thrilling & Darcie's Chicken Wire Cling Stamp:

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Layout: World's Best Sandbox

featuring KaiserCraft's Paper Flowers & Love My Tapes

Look for Susan's project ideas in her Gallery and be sure to visit our Message Board this month for special Challenges!

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New Sketch Challenge Announced!

All of us at A Cherry On Top love the Becky Fleck Sketch Challenges!  If you've never taken a peek at what's going on over at PageMaps, you definitely should!  There are mini classes, full classes and tons of inspired ideas!

Here's this week's Sketch:

Show us what you can do with this sketch and post your layout to our Becky Fleck Sketch Challenge #51 ACOT Gallery!  We'll be selecting a random submitter next week!  Create fast!  All projects have to be submitted by Wednesday - October 2nd.  Click here for more information.

Thanks for reading - Until next time!

     See Sketch Challenge Terms & Conditions

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Congrats To This Week's Sketch WINNERS!

We had such a great time viewing all of your submissions for our A Cherry On Top / Becky Fleck 50th Sketch Challenge!  We always love seeing your work.

Like we mentioned in the Sketch #50 Challenge Announcement, we decided to celebrate by randomly selecting TWO WINNERS!

- Congratulations TO -

Sweetsour(l) and CherryTat(r)!

We hope you both enjoy your 1000 BONUS POINTS!

Don't forget - all other participants receive 100 Bonus Points just for sharing your work with us in our A Cherry On Top Gallery.  We'll be posting another Sketch Challenge soon.  In the meantime, why not see what's happening on our Message Board!

Until next time!

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How To Use Perfect Pearls To Make Your Greeting Card Shine!

Posted by JeanMartin

Typically, you can find metallic embossing powders only in gold or silver.  Using Perfect Pearls with a darker back drop or on vellum can really make your project stand out!

First - stamp the image onto vellum using a watermark ink like VersaMark:

Next - select your favorite Perfect Pearls pigment and use a craft brush to apply the powder to the stamped image.  If you're using a dark cardstock, be sure to apply in small dots instead of just brushing it on.  Doing this will help you control where you place the pigment.  If you're applying to vellum, use a normal brush motion.

After you're done, lightly spray with a little water to avoid any warping to your vellum.  If you're unsure about this, just practice a few times. 

At this point you can fussy cut around your image to bring out the details:

There are so many ways you can incorporate Perfect Pearls into you project - including heat embossing!  If you want more ideas, please click here to view more of this how-to on the A Cherry On Top website.

Thanks so much for stopping by - Until next time!

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