Meet This Month's Guest Designer!

Screenname: Krystle

First name: Krystle

What inspires me to create?  Pretty, coordinated scrapbook collections

Most readers don't know this about me: Hawaii is my happy place

BIO: I am excited to be this month's ACOT guest designer! I have loved being a part of this dynamic community over the years and watching how this industry and my personal scrapbooking style have grown.

I am a long-time scrapper, having begu to scrap in 1998. Now my hobby has become an obsession! For me, scrapbooking is therapeutic and I enjoy preserving memories in such a beautiful way.

My craft supply 'must have': Chipboard embellishments

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Project #1: Winter Wonderland

about this layout:

In this layout, I wanted to showcase the adorable rubons from this collection. I love how the rustic wood background paper, faux stitched paper and rubons all work together seamlessly.

products used:

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Project #2: I Love Winter

about this layout:

I really love the rich, deep colors of this collection and the cozy feeling it evokes is perfect for cuddly family pictures.

products used:

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To read more about Krystle and to see the rest of her projects, please CLICK HERE. Be sure to visit our Message Board to check out the inspirational fun she has planned for the month of March. You may even win an A Cherry On Top Crafts e-Gift Card!

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Announcing Our November 2016 Guest Designer!

First name: Sara

My craft supply 'must have': watercolors...good ones

What inspires me to create: new products or "rediscovering" older products...product definitely drives my layouts

Most readers don’t know this about me: I HATE bananas...can't stand them AT ALL!

BIO: Since this was the first gallery I ever uploaded a layout to...and since this is the first scrappy community I ever belonged to, I feel like you all know me quite well. So I am going to start this bio by saying how very much I appreciate all of you. You have supported and encouraged me and are the group I think of as my "tribe" Now the facts...I am a 37 year old wife and mother to two amazing boys and 2 fur babies. I have been married ....18 years this coming week...woohoo! I have been scrapping for 15 years. I am currently on 5..no, 6... design teams and have my own You Tube channel with lots of videos to enjoy and 2 video series currently ongoing.

I am so happy to be designing again here..my scrappy home..and we are going to have a ton of fun!

Click here to view Sara's A Cherry On Top Crafts Gallery

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“18 Months Old” layout featuring Carta Bella Paper's Snow Fun collection:

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“Watch Dog” layout featuring We R Memory Keepers' High Five collection:

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Help us welcome Sara as this month's Guest Designer! We're excited to see your challenges and fun inspiration! Be sure to visit our Message Board to get in on the fun. You could possibly win an A Cherry On Top Gift Certificate just for participating!

Happy Creating!

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CHA Winter 2014 Re-Cap

Craft and Hobby Conference/Tradeshow 2014: Anaheim, CA

CHA Winter 2014 is officially in the books!  New product purchased, meetings with Manufacturers keps and MILES walked!  What a blast.  Warning - this post is image heavy so be patient if you're browsing on your smartphone!

Graphic 45 Booth CHA Winter 2014

The energy at the show was full of expectation and creativity!  We love that feeling.  Maybe it was because this is the time so many companies begin to focus on Spring and Summer themes.  It's a nice break from the cold Winter!

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Pebbles, Inc: Garden Party & Special Delivery; Carta Bella: Baby Mine; Echo Park: Summer Lovin' 

As always, one of my favorite reasons to attend the show is to meet designers face to face.  Email and phone calls just cannot replace real connections!

Heidi Sonbul and I at her Chickaniddy booth

Samantha Wheatley: Authentique Paper (l) and Maggie Holmes: American Crafts (r)

The paper crafting product releases did not disappoint!  We're excited to see all of the items.  Some goodies are already beginning to arrive in the A Cherry On Top shop!

 (l-r) My Mind's Eye, Prima Flowers, My Mind's Eye

Teresa Collins Designs

 Teresa Collins Designs booth (l) Chickaniddy booth (r)

I'm thrilled to be able to do what I do.  It's great to touch the new product and renew old and create new friends!  I even got to meet a few ACOT customers!  How great is that?

Remember to visit our CHA 2014 Sneak Peeks page often!  Deb and Clint are constantly adding new items.  We're also always adding to our Pre-Order section - be the first in line to get the new paper crafting and scrapbooking items as they arrive in the warehouse!

Thanks for reading - Look for new product videos soon on our A Cherry On Top Crafts Youtube Channel!

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!

More Sneak Peeks Added!

We've added brand new Peeks to our list of CHA Create - N - Connect Summer 2013 Sneaks!

Products from My Mind's Eye, Prima, American Crafts, Simple Stories, Basic Grey, Crate Paper and sooo many more will begin arriving soon!

Look for updates here on our web site!

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More sneak peeks added almost daily! Leave a comment to let us know what's on your MUST HAVE list!

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Create -N- Connect (formerly CHA ) Summer 2013 Sneak Peeks!

Wasn't it just a month or so ago we were gearing up for CHA Winter 2013 in Anaheim, California?  OK - so I guess it was more like 6 months ago, but WOW!  How time flies.

We're getting ready to head to sunny and HOT Las Vegas just one month from today!  We're beginning to spot wonderful sneak peeks from some of our favorite manufacturers out there!  

Look for updates here on our web site!

Things have been rather 'hush hush' this time!  But we've managed to find a few:

Hello Again

            

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Paper & Glue

            

Photo Freedom Volume II

            

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Everyday Vintage

          

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We'll continue to update the sneaks as they're released!  We're excited to see all of the new paper crafting and scrapbooking products.  What companies are you looking forward to seeing?  What do you think will be 'HOT' for the upcoming season? I mean besides LAS VEGAS in July!  HUGE thanks for central air! Yayyy!  

As always - we LOVE hearing from you.  Thanks for reading!