September 2015 Guest Designer Craft Challenges

Can you believe September is almost over?  We wanted to send you a reminder just in case you haven't uploaded your projects to one or ALL of this month's Guest Designer Challenges!

Screenname: Cnmommy

First name: Crystal

Favorite Color: Red for décor but blue for everything else

I mostly create: I currently seem to be making a great deal of single layouts with multiple 3X4 pictures. I love combining 2-6 4X6 photos on one 4X6 to get as many photos on a single layout as I can.

I still have a soft spot for double layouts! Creating home décor items also allows me to express myself and make pretty things!

I started scrap booking in the loosest sense of the word way back in high school (circa 96-99). I still have those books -decorative cut pictures and all! I didn't do too much more throughout college and my Army career, but I was always creative. I kept planners, calendars, created cards, and home décor items. When we found out I was pregnant in 2007 I was bitten by the scrappy bug HARD.

Check Out Crystal's Challenges Below

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Challenge #1 - FIRSTS

Create something related to being a 'first' for you

Layout: '1st Flight'

Click to view Challenge #1 Gallery

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Challenge #2 - Using Non-Standard Photos

Create something using photos that are NOT 4"x6", 5'x7" or 8"x10"

Layout: And There She Goes'

Click to view Challenge #2 Gallery

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Challenge #3 - Sketch Time

Create something using this 'Don't Be Crabby' layout as inspiration:

Click to view Challenge #3 Gallery

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Challenge #4 - My Favorites

Check out Crystal's list of product favorites - select 6 to use

Click to view Challenge #4 Gallery

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Challenge #5 - What Does September Mean To You?

Create something that symbolizes September for you

'Love' Layout

Click to view Challenge #5 Gallery

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Remember, most challenges close on September 30, 2015 and the projects must be uploaded to the corresponding galleries and/or on the Message Board Topic!  one A Cherry On Top Crafts Gift Certificate will be awarded per challenge.

We can't wait to see what you create!

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Grab This Month's Free Dual Tipped Marker!

It's September and we have a brand new Free Marker for you!

We're excited to offer this high quality dual tipped ACherryOnTop.com marker to you!  Just add promo code FREEMARKER12 at checkout and we'll add it to your $20 or more order!  

Hurry!  Supplies are limited.  We hope you've had a great time collecting our markers during our promotion.  If you've missed any colors along the way, we still have some available in our shop for purchase at an amazing price.  Please visit the following link:

http://www.acherryontop.com/shop/company/acot/line/markers

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Craft Inspiration From Our Gallery -

We're like proud parents when it comes to 'bragging' about all of the talent you can find in our A Cherry On Top Crafting Gallery!

Here are just a few we'd like to highlight.  Let us know what you think or even better yet - leave the creators a comment by visiting their gallery.

'Homecoming'

scrapbooking layout by Joannie

featuring these products:

 

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'All Good Things'

greeting card by Lisa S.

featuring these products:

  

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'Friends' 

scrapbooking layout by Tena

featuring products from:

 

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We'd love to feature YOUR creation!  Start loading your projects into our Craft Idea Gallery.  Be sure to let us know the different products used and who knows - Your project may be featured here on our blog or our Facebook page!

Happy Creating!

Join Us For This Week's Crafty Sketch Challenge!

Love is in the air this week at A Cherry On Top!  Get your Valentine's inspiration flowing with this Sketch Challenge!

Show us your interpretation of this sketch by creating a scrapbook layout, a card or any crafty project.  When you're done creating, be sure to upload an image of it to our Becky Fleck Sketch Challenge #85 Gallery and also on our Contest and Challenge Message Board!  

As always every participant will receive A Cherry On Top Points just for sharing with a randomly selected 'WINNER' being awarded 1000 POINTS.

Get in on the fun fast!  You have until next Wednesday - Jan. 28th to get your project uploaded.

Happy Creating!

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Sketch Challenge Winner Announced!

We've officially made it through the holiday season!  Congratulations and CONGRATS to mom2ellabell for being randomly selected as our Becky Fleck crafting sketch winner!

Here's her layout project:

Mom2ellabell included a little back story about the layout:

"This is another page for my in-laws album. It is about my daughter being born. She was the first grandchild they had. I used the Becky Fleck sketch."

Enjoy spending your ACOT POINTS!  Thanks to all for the great submissions!

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New Paper Craft Sketch Challenge At A Cherry On Top

It's the day after Christmas!  We know some are still celebrating, but we hope your festivities are off to a wonderful start.

Just in case you find yourself with a little downtime, why not get in on our new paper craft sketch challenge?

Don't worry!  We're even extending the due date a bit.  You'll have until Monday - January 5th, 2015 to submit your project.  So make a thank you card or create a layout using those Christmas pics you just snapped.  When you're done, be sure to share your paper crafting project in our Becky Fleck Sketch Challenge #84 Gallery and with our Message Board members!

Happy New Year!

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Click here to find out how to submit

This Week's Paper Crafting Sketch Winner Is...

Meterr70

Congratulations to Meterr70.  Your scrapbooking layout was randomly selected as this week's sketch challenge winner!

Your 1000 ACOT Points will be deposited in your account soon!  All other participants will receive 100 ACOT Points just for playing along.  Points can be saved or redeemed for incredible savings in our ACherryOnTop.com Craft Shop!

Look for another ACOT Sketch Challenge soon - and also be sure to visit our inspiring community on our Message Board for amazing challenges hosted by members.

Happy Crafting!

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Whew! Take A Breath With This Paper Crafting Sketch Challenge!

The holiday season can include a whirlwind of events!  We hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving (to those who celebrate it).  All of us at A Cherry On Top have been busy with the new products and of course - shipping out all of your Black Friday and Cyber Monday orders!

But before your schedule begins to ramp up with all of the Christmas activities, take a creative break with this week's scrapbooking Sketch Challenge:

This sketch offers places to journal, cute areas to tuck embellishments in and larger pictures!  Please post your finished project (no - it does not have to be a scrapbook layout) to our Becky Fleck Sketch Challenge #83 Gallery.  You have until Monday, December 8th to get in on the fun!

As always, ALL PARTICIPANTS will receive ACOT POINTS - with the randomly selected winner receiving 1000 Points to spend in our ACherryOnTop.com Craft store!

click here for complete details

Happy Creating!

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Congrats Yankeegirl! You're This Week's Paper Crafting Sketch Challenge Winner!

This Week's Winning Project:

This scrapbooking layout was created by Yankeegirl and features papers and stickers from Echo Park Paper.  We love the Fall theme and the awesome pictures!  Congratulations Yankeegirl!  

If you'd like to see more projects from Yankeegirl, be sure to visit her ACherryOnTop.com Gallery.

Yankeegirl used this sketch from Becky Fleck as inspiration:

Sketch Challenge - Week 82:

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

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Let's Do A KaiserCraft Facebook Giveaway!

click here to visit our Facebook page

KaiserCraft has some amazing new products and they're available now in our shop!  

The 'Off the Wall' paper crafting collection is full of 'Boy Things'.  It has lots of blues, crazy busy designs with an urban vibe. 

KaiserCraft's 'Hello Today' paper crafting line features muted browns, creams and greys and is full of beautiful life sayings to help highlight your colorful every day moments!

KaiserCraft's new 'Close Up' scrapbooking collection is perfect for that shutterbug inside all of us!  And guess what?  We're giving you a CHANCE TO WIN items from this line!  Just let us know you saw this blog post by LEAVING A COMMENT on our Facebook page and be automatically entered to WIN these GOODIES:

One randomly selected participant will be chosen on Thursday - November 20th to WIN!  Be sure to share with your friends!  They'll be glad you did!

VISIT A CHERRY ON TOP'S FACEBOOK PAGE

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Congratulations to Ncokely - This Week's Sketch Challenge Winner!

This week's sketch challenge featured a 'retro' circle theme:

However, this week's randomly selected winner made it her own by cropping the corners of the pictures she used in her project:

We love it!  Our paper crafting and scrapbooking sketch challenges are meant to inspire your creativity!  We love how Ncokely adapted it to fit her creative style.  

Congrats and we hope you enjoy spending your A Cherry On Top Bonus Points in the store!

Look for a new Sketch Challenge before the end of the week - 

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