CHA Mega Show Winter 2015 Update

Kristin and I are back from spending several days in lovely Anaheim California!  That's where the Craft & Hobby Association (CHA) holds it's Winter Conference and trade show!  We got to see some amazing new products to be released throughout the next six months and we also got to spend time with wonderful friends along the way!

Please check out the pics below and let us know what you think about your favorite manufacturer's new releases.

Bella Bows - Bella Blvd

New My Mind's Eye

Designer Jen Hadfield and Kristin

New Simple Stories

Kristin, Heidi and Teresa Collins



New Teresa Collins

We have so much more to see on our A Cherry On Top Crafts Facebook page.  Kristin has also posted more pics right here and here on our website!  Be sure to take a peek.  We're updating our Coming Soon and Pre-Order sections daily - so check back often.

Until next time!

Have You Checked Our YouTube Lately?

We're beginning to see all kinds of amazing Scrapbooking and Paper Craft product Sneak Peeks from manufacturers for their Fall releases.

We've started to add new videos for some of the new collections on our ACherryOnTop.com Crafts YouTube Channel!

Here's a peek at the adorable Halloween Magic collection from Bella Blvd:

This new line is expected to be in our shop in September and the pre-order option will be available soon!  Be sure to bookmark our Pre-Order section for easy access!

More videos are on the way.  Remember, we love hearing from you!  If there's something special in the paper craft supplies we carry that you want us to feature, please send an email to service@acherryontop.com.  

Thanks for visiting!

  

Congrats Sketch 61 Winner!

Mgehrke (aka: Mildred) submitted this great layout into our Sketch Challenge:

She was randomly selected as our 1000 Bonus Point winner!  Special thanks to all of those who participated.  The layouts were truly inspired!

If you'd like to view all of the other submissions, please visit the following links to our A Cherry On Top Message Board and paper craft Gallery:

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Mildred used this sketch to help create her scrapbook layout:

Look for another Sketch Challenge Next Week!

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Becky Fleck Sketch Challenge 61 at A Cherry On Top

We certainly hope you're being inspired by our Sketch Challenges!  We love seeing your layouts, cards and various other creations.  If you follow our blog (THANKS!), but have yet to check out our inspirational gallery - be sure to check it out!

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Here is this week's paper crafting Sketch:

One random winner is selected from all who post to our Sketch Challenge #61 Gallery to win major BONUS POINTS!  Don't forget - EVERYONE gets points just for playing along.  Not sure what you do with Bonus Points?  How about redeem them for money off your order!  

click here for Bonus Point details

You have until next Tuesday (February 25th) to post your layout, card or any paper crafting or scrapbooking project inspired by the sketch.  

Happy crafting!  

See what's new at acherryontop.com

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Join Us For Another Layout Sketch Challenge!

Week 60 - Sketch Challenge:

NOW 1000 Bonus Points Awarded to WINNER!

We'd love to see what you can do with this sketch! Post your finished layout on our Becky Fleck Sketch Challenge #60 Topic on our Message Board and in the Sketch Challenge #60 Gallery.  We'll be selecting a random winner of 1000 ACOT Bonus Points! But hurry!  You only have until midnite (11:59pm) EST on Tuesday - February 11, 2014 to get your layout posted.

See Terms & Conditions.

Check out previous sketch challenges here!

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Congrats To This Week's Sketch Challenge Winner!

What an amazing response for this week's scrapbooking Sketch Challenge! Everyone did such an amazing job showing us how this Becky Fleck Sketch inspired them:

Luckily, the winners are randomly selected!  Congratulations to SweetSpotKay! She was our 1000 BONUS POINTS Winner!  100 Bonus Points to all other participants just for playing along.

We love seeing both digital and traditional paper crafting layouts in our challenges!  If you didn't have a chance to participate, be sure to save this sketch to refer to later.  

We'll have another sketch next week!  Stay tuned!

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

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New Becky Fleck Sketch Challenge!

We want to keep you inspired!  If you don't have time to complete our sketch challenges within the allotted time, be sure you're saving them to reference later!

Sketch Challenge #59

You have until next Tuesday to show us your project inspired by the sketch above.  Your project can be a card, a scrapbook layout or anything you can imagine!  We'd love to see it.  Post it to our Sketch Challenge #59 Gallery.  One random entry will be selected to win 1000 ACherryOnTop.com Bonus Points! Points are good for discounts on orders! Bonus points also awarded to everyone who submits a project!

Click here for more information.

Thanks for reading!

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Congrats To Our Sketch #58 Winner!

Week 58 - Sketch Challenge Winner:

Congrats to writerlady! You were randomly selected as our scrapbooking sketch winner!

Writerlady received 1000 ACOT Bonus Points!

100 BONUS POINTS to all other entrants just for playing!

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It's A Great Day For A New Sketch Challenge!

Talk about C.O.L.D. and Snowy!

It's frigid here in Michigan!  We'll be digging out of this wonderful blizzard for a while I'm sure.  And from the weather news, it sounds as if much of the US will be joining us.  

Here's a fun pic we took from the front door of our warehouse today!

OK - I added the glittery snow for affect - but it's GLITTERY!  Who doesn't love that?

Stuck inside - hiding from the freezing temps?  Why not jump on this week's Becky Fleck Scrapbooking Sketch Challenge at A Cherry On Top?

NOW 1000 Bonus Points Awarded to WINNER!

You have until next Monday - January 13th to submit your finished project to our Sketch Challenge #58 Gallery.  We'll be selecting one random winner to receive the 1000 ACOT Bonus Points - BUT everyone gets points just for playing along!

Click here for more information.  Can't wait to see your layouts!  Happy Crafting!

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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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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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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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