HAPPY NATIONAL FREE SHIPPING DAY!

Today IS Free Shipping Day! One day only, December 17 - 12am til midnite EST - enjoy free standard shipping on your order at A Cherry on Top when you use this Promo Code: FREESHIPPINGDAY. Continental US 48 States only. Promo Code may only be used once per customer. Minimum $10 order is required -- not including digital products, gift certificates/cards, shipping or taxes. Not valid on previous orders; may not be combined with other Promo Codes. ACOT will select least expensive shipping method/carrier. Valid on purchases placed December 17, 2009.

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We Need Your Vote!

Sus (our resident ACOT cheerleader) spends a lot of time and energy keeping topics and challenges flowing on our Message Board.  We'd love to know what kind of challenge you'd like to see kick off the new year!

Click HERE to vote!

Kristianne's 'Black Friday Camp Out'

Want to see what you can do with Black & White?  How about a project with an 'Out with the old - In with the new' theme?  Have a New Year resolution or a goal?  Why not vote for one of those choices?

As always, we're planning on yet another exciting year involving out ACOT Community for 2010!  More challenges.  More giveaways!  Creative Crops!  We hope you plan on joining in on the fun.  Our Community is nothing without YOU!

Don't forget to post your pics from the holiday season in our Gallery!  We'd love to see your latest project!

~Until next time...

This Week's CT Reveal!

This week's Creative Team Reveal features products from My Mind's Eye, Webster's Pages and Cosmo Cricket!

First up - Cindy's My Mind's Eye reveal using the Life Stories line.

 

'Just a Swingin' by Cindy

The 'Life Stories' line works with a kraft base that provides the perfect subtle back drop for your scrapbook layout or vintage project.

Up next is Jules' reveal using Webster's Pages' 'Nature's Storybook' and 'Postcards from Paris' lines:

'Sports Babes' by Jules

These lines feature gorgeous double-sided papers with coordinating journaling cards and alpha sets.

Finally, Laura Fiore challenges herself to try a line that isn't her usual 'norm'.  Her layout and project ideas pop thanks to Cosmo Cricket's 'Nutmeg' line:

'Thanksgiving Banner' by Laura Fiore

Laura's Thanksgiving banner can be modified for every holiday or season.  The 'Nutmeg' line offers stickers, alphas and borders to complete your project.

Awesome job, team!

Our Digi CT Tells Us What's On Their Christmas List

Are you making your list and checking it twice?  Our Digital Creative Team shares some of the 'items' on their wish list with us!

Kristianne (MamaK321) asks for something I wish for every day!  More TIME!  Balancing a family and work and normal day to day affairs can be a struggle.  Wouldn't it be nice if you could roll over those idle moments and cash them in when you're having one of  'those' days?

Sara (Keling) has something that's popular on most wish lists this year!  Finding that in demand item can be a challenge, but it's an amazing feeling when you're able to find a great deal on it, buy it and watch those little eyes widen in amazement on Christmas morning.  It definitely makes the 'hunt' worth while.

So what's on your Christmas list this year?  What is your family wanting more than anything?  Most lists will have the hottest toy or the latest in designer styles, but I have a feeling this year, even more than ever, there will be more meaningful items on those lists like health, love, and family togetherness.  After all, isn't that what the season is really all about?

View our Digi Creative Team's wishlist HERE!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Welcome HappayScrappay!

Rachel Theall - Guest Paper CT Member

 Welcome to ACOT's Guest Paper Creative Team Member for the month of December! Meet Rachel - a/k/a 'happayscrappay' on our Message Board.  Rachel is a Chemistry Professor.  She takes time on a daily basis to delve into her scrapbooking hobby.  By taking a little time every day, Rachel keeps on top of her project goals and carves moments in time just for her.

Interview exerpts:

Favorite television show? Ok, I’ll admit it, I’m a Survivor Fan. I don’t miss an episode, I’ve met Survivor contestants and I filled out the application to be on the show 3 times but never sent it in. I can do without all other television but Survivor. A close runner-up is So You Think You Can Dance because no, I can’t dance. I also love Mike Rowe and his dirty, dirty jobs.

Favorite movie? I don’t know if I have a favorite but I think Men in Black is fun, Pride and Prejudice is romantic, and Kung Fu Panda never gets old. I love movies that make me laugh and I always fall for potty humor so Will Ferrell and Adam Sandler will always be welcome in my scrapping room.

What's your favorite scrapping tool to use when scrapbooking? I should say my Silhouette since it’s the most expensive but in reality it’s just my finger knife (Fiskars).

 

'Again & Again & Again' by happayscrappay

View Rachel's complete interview and take a look at all of her gallery submissions.

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Local Customers Stop On In!

It's time for our final warehouse sale of the year!  We love watching the seasons change, because that means we're going to have another local Warehouse Sale!


That's right.  We're not talking about a virtual sale.  We're talking a sale where you get to see, feel, grab over 28,000 scarpbooking and paper crafting products!


If you're in the Saginaw, Michigan area or feel like making a last minute road trip, we promise you will not be disappointed!  We've spent hours slashing prices on  some of your favorite items!  Great prices throughout the entire humongous warehouse!


If you've never been to one of our local warehouse sales, be sure to click HERE for all of the important details.  


If you're a member of our Message Board, you just may see some familiar faces.  


Saturday, December 5, 2009
9am until 3pm EST


Questions?  Feel free to contact us.


We can't wait to see you!

Create Your Own Flip Calendar Tutorial

CT Member, Megan gives us the Flip Calendar How-To

This is an inexpensive project that makes a great gift or conversation piece for your work station.  Megan shows us step-by-step details in this ACOT tutorial.

You can follow the instructions to a 'T' or mix and match to make it your own.  Remember, Christmas is just around the corner.  This calendar is a fantastic gift idea for your child's favorite teacher or child care provider.  The details will surely impress while still remaining simple to do.

If you're looking for other great project ideas, check out our extensive Scrapbooking and Paper Crafting Tutorial section on ACherryOnTop.com.

Have fun with this tutorial and let your imagination run!  Don't forget, we always love seeing your finished projects!  If you try this idea or any of the paper crafting tutorials, be sure to upload them to our Gallery!

Our Biggest ThanksGiving Sale Going On Now!

15 Reasons to save this weekend at ACOT!  Our Black Friday Sales begin at 12:01am November 27th, 2009.

Get Bonus Points, ACOT Bucks and Shipping Discounts on qualifying orders all weekend long!

Our Last Minute offers are incredible!  Great gift ideas and amazing deals just for you!

Promo Code required for some promotions.  See site for complete details!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Another Successful Online Crop!

'Always Forever' by Sus -Polka Dot Challenge

There were Fast Scraps, Challenges, Games and Prizes!  Bonus Points were sprinkled.  Classes were taken.  Fun was had!

We hope you enjoyed every second of this year's Fall Online Crop.  

A HUGE thank you to all of our particpants as well as our beautifully talented CREATIVE TEAM!

There is no way we could do it without you!

Missed a challenge or want to revisit a class?  CLICK HERE to view all of the weekend's events!

ACOT'S ONLINE CROP STARTS TODAY!

NOVEMBER 20th - November 22nd

It's THAT time again!  

Join us for our online crop.  Take a Class.  Play Games.  Win Prizes.  Get Inspired!  Never attended an ONLINE CROP?  Get the important details HERE.  Our Creative Team has planned a great weekend especially for you.  

Events begin at 3pm TODAY and are scheduled throughout the weekend.   

View our Schedule of Events and get prepared to have a fabulous time!

'See' you there!

Scrapbooking With Beth & Basic Grey

Photo Cube by Beth

If you're looking for a few great last minute gift ideas for grandparents, friends or your child's favorite teacher, Beth has some great ideas in her Basic Grey Reveal featuring the Nook & Pantry line.

Bake by Beth

You can view Beth's full reveal HERE.  Don't forget to leave a comment to let her know what you think!

Scrapbooking Christmas with SarahA & LYB

It's still not too late to start your holiday projects!  Sarah shows us how to make this elegant Christmas card.  Looks time consuming, but with a little planning - you'll be done in no time!

Pocket Christmas Card by SarahA

Little Yellow Bicycle's 25 Days Of Christmas line offers a full array of papers, stickers, frames, ribbons and other coordinating products to complete your Christmas project.  

LYB's 25 Days Fabric Tags

View SarahA's complete reveal HERE.

Great Reveal, Sarah!

Scrapbook Your Travels With Jules and TPC

CT Member, Jules, takes us on a trip using TPC Studio's Time to Travel Collection.

'Vatican City' by Jules

Jules freezes a beautiful day in time with her husband and close friends in this mini album:

'Day Trip' mini album by Jules

TPC Studio (aka: The Paper Company) is associated with Paper Adventures!  You can find two fantastic Holiday Collections at incredible savings for a limited time.  Christmas Treasures and Vintage Christmas is now currently on sale at 40-50% off!

Beautiful job, Jules!

Scrapbooking With KI Memories Heirloom Collection

It's that time of year!  Time for family gatherings and tons of pictures.  Take some time to browse KI Memories' Heirloom line.

 

 

Party Guests by Cindy Collins

Cindy does a fantastic job using KI Memories' Heirloom Collection in her reveal this week!  Inviting colors, embellishments and coordinating stickers make it easy to create that perfect family layout. 

Upholstery 12"x12" paper - KI Memories Heirloom

The Holidays are right around the corner.  It's a great time to stock up on Christmas products while supplies last.  Some lines are restocked while others are only available as limited releases.  Don't miss this incredible line!

View Cindy's complete reveal HERE. 

Great job, Cindy!

Scrapbooking With Basic Grey's Eskimo Kisses

Laura Fiore creates 'homey' layouts with products from Basic Grey's Eskimo Kisses line:

Merry Christmas from the Crazy Family by Laura Fiore

The Eskimo Kisses line offers bright shades of Christmas pink, blue, maroon and green.  Perfect for capturing those special holiday moments!

Holiday Help by Laura Fiore

Laura suggests using our Coordinating Cardstock feature when selecting matching cardstock to compliment your page: 

 "I wanted to let y'all know, too, that I ADORE the Coordinating Cardstock feature that we have here at A Cherry on Top. When left to my own devices, I often grab cardstock colors that are a little off for the colors in my patterned papers, but when I use that feature while ordering the patterned paper, it is a perfect match EVERY TIME! "

You can find the Coordinating Cardstock tab by clicking the 'info' button located next to the thumbnail image of the item.  We are working diligently to provide the Coordinating Cardstock feature to all of the newest product releases. 

View Laura's full reveal HERE.

Until next time...

Like Free Shipping?

  

Free Shipping this weekend when you place an order of $49 or more Use the following Promo Code: FREE49  The Fine Print: To qualify for free shipping, order subtotal must be at least $49. Certain heavy and or large products are not included in this free shipping offer -- it is notated in the product description tab for these items that they are not eligible for free shipping. Required subtotal does not include digital products, gift certificates/cards, shipping/rush fees or taxes. Free Shipping is limited to orders shipped to US addresses only. Max shipping discount is $10.  International orders will receive a $5 shipping discount with this promo code. Promotion is not available on previously placed orders. Limit one free shipping order per person. Valid thru midnite, November 8, 2009, EST.

ACOT Featured Feature!

Brandon (the tech guy) is always busy behind the scenes making ACherryOnTop.com an even better place to shop and hang out!  His 'to-do' list is literally years long!  Kristin and I probably add to that list on a daily basis.


This week, Brandon finished a feature we've wanted for a long time.  You can now choose the number of products you'd like to view per page and how you'd like to view them!


Like to see lots of products in a row or per page?  Select 'Grid' then select how many items per page you'd like to view.


Like to read lots of details with larger product images?  Select 'List' then select the number of products.

What does this feature mean for you?  Less clicking and more viewing!  The loading time per page may depend on your viewing preference as well as your computer's speed.  Take this into consideration when making your selection. 


A big 'THANKS' goes out to you - our customer - for always letting us know what you'd like to see change or improve at ACherryOnTop.com!


~Until next time!

Digital Scrapbook Day!

Calling all Digi and Hybrid Scrappers!  Digital Scrapbook Day is Saturday, November 7th!  Be sure to visit our Digital Talk Message Board as well as our Digital Shoppe for freebie information, sales and events!

'Chillin' by Nun69 

If you've ever wondered what the digi trend is all about, here is your chance to ask questions, view project ideas and maybe try out some freebies!  Happy Digital Scrapbook Day!

Digital Scrapbook Reveals Everything Girl/Boy?

Or is that Boy/Girl?  Who knows anymore?  The Digital Creative Team mixes it up this week using kits with girl themes on boy projects and kits with boy themes on girl projects!

Who says real guys don't wear pink???

'Moving At The Speed Of Life' by Karin

Create fresh new looks for your scrapbooks by using colors outside of the norm.  You just might be pleasantly surprised with how your creation turns out!  View the complete reveal HERE.

Until next time...

Free Halloween Goodies and Savings!

Save 25% on all Halloween products today. Plus get a Goodie Bag Free with $25 purchase & Promo Code: HWEEN.

Creative Team Reveals

The Creative Team reveals layouts and projects using products from Basic Grey and Sassafras Lass!

'Lights Camera Action' by Juliana using Sassafras Lass' 'Amplify'

Learn how to make this spooktacular paint can project with Jess using Basic Grey's 'Eerie' line:

Diane shows us how to enjoy the 'Fabulous Fall' using Basic Grey's Indian Summer Collection:

 

 

The inspiration doesn't end there!  View all of the Reveals on our Resources Page!

Fantastic job!

Digi Mixes It Up!

The Challenge:  Take four or more digital kits and mix and match elements onto one layout.

'Fall Fun' by (-Shannon-)

 

Sometimes it's all too easy to use elements from one kit to create your page.  All of the papers and embellishments automatically match or have a certain theme.  What about those times where you're not able to find exactly what you're looking for in that kit?  It's OK to do a little mixin-n-matchin!

'One Dad. One Mom, Two Monsters' by Davsar

The Result:  Amazing layouts based on coordinating colors, contrasting styles and great inspiration!

Take time to look outside of that kit purchase to look for other elements from a different kit or an entirely different artist!  You just may find that perfect final touch that makes that layout or project exceptional!

View the entire Digital Creative Team reveal HERE!

Great job, team!

This Week's CT Reveals!

This week the Creative Team uses products from Fancy Pants Designs, Prima and Scrap Within Reach! You can view their complete articles by visiting our Resources Page.

Here are a few samples of the projects:

Sus uses neutral colors from Scrap Within Reach's line to create this project!

'Confident' layout by Beth using Prima products.


SarahA creates a lovely Cupcake Album, featuring her daughter, using products from KaiserCraft and Fancy Pants Designs!

As always, INCREDIBLE job Creative Team!

Featured Feature: Product Alerts!

Our Product Alerts feature will notify you when the products you've selected become available at ACOT. An auto-generated email, per your specifications, will be sent out either daily at 7 PM EST or weekly on Saturdays.

At the top right corner of your screen you will see the Product Alerts link. When you click on it, you will have two choices: Scrapbooking Product Alerts or Digital Products Alert.

The Product Alert feature is a great way to make sure you don't miss the arrival of your favorite product line or type. You can opt to receive notifications as often as you'd like (daily or weekly). Receive email notices when your favorite manufacturer has new products in the shoppe get really specific and only receive notices when your favorite artist has new papers in stock!

For complete 'How-To' details, check out our Product Alert Help FAQ.

Until next time...

Hop On The Polar Express

Holiday Train by Kimandasmo

This is a wonderful Christmas project to try this holiday season! Cindy (Kimandasmo) takes the KaiserCraft Train Tidy along with Imaginisce's Polar Expressions line to create the perfect center piece or mantle decoration!

You'll need Mod Podge, files, and paint along with other optional items like Polar Fleece Felt Shapes, popsicle sticks and stickles. This project is sure to impress anyone who sees it! Make this train your own by
adding pics of your family or tuck special candy goodies into the cars for friends to snack on!

Get the complete How-To HERE! Wonderful job, Cindy!

Fancy Pants - Not Just For Little Sprouts!

'So Very Brad' by Laura Fiore

Fancy Pants Designs is known for creating wonderful kid themed papers and embellishments with lines like 'Dancing Girl' and 'Rough & Tough'! Laura grabs inspiration from the big 'kids' in her life in this reveal.

'Welcome to Your Future' by Laura Fiore

Laura used several patterned papers to portray the excitement and business of the day Jessica moved into her dorms! Not sure how to mix different papers to get the desired affect? Check out our online 'Never Too Many Patterns' class.

Lovely job, Laura! To view the complete reveal, click HERE.

Christmas Countdown with Jules & SEI

6"x6" Wooden Christmas Trees

CT Member, Jules, loves spending the holidays hosting friends and family. She makes gatherings extra special by creating personal keepsakes for her guests!

Holiday Photo Cards Using SEI Christmas Mint line

See Jules' complete article and get instructions on making the perfect gift using Bo Bunny's Chocolate MyWord Cascade Album!

Fabulous job, Jules!

This Week's Paper CT Reveal!

The CT is at it again! We've been busy adding new products to our shelves and the CT has been busy showing 'em off! Take a peek!

Megan gets 'Rough and Tough' with Fancy Pants:

Angela adds a little 'Flourish' to her projects using products from KI Memories:

Pam and friends travel down Pink Paislee's 'Amber Road':

View their complete product reveals (including how-to's) HERE!

Until next time...