Challenge #1 - Favourite Die &/or Punch and a DT CALL

WooHoo!!!

WELCOME to our FIRST challenge 

and 

DT Call

for 

'As You Like It'  

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Introduction

The aim of our challenge is to enable you to create a project
that showcases your own style 

So don't forget to tell us what makes it YOUR style!!!

Each fortnight we will have only a few loose rules
so we hope everyone can all join in and have fun.

Our first challenge is also a DT call, 
so if you want to apply to be one of our teamies 
then enter our challenge and type "DT" after your name in the linky below.

DT Requirements:
1) You must be willing to have fun and make some new friends!!
2) Create one project per fortnight to support the challenge and upload it to a Team Blog a couple of days before the challenge date,
3) Comment on a sample of entries for each challenge,
4) Promote the challenge on your own blog by including badges, and joining in blog hops when they may occur.

No previous DT experience is necessary, but you should be willing to commit to a minimum period of 6 months.

So, onto our FIRST challenge
Our first challenge theme is to showcase a project using
Your Favourite Die or Punch.

Please make it clear which chosen die/punch
is your favourite and why!

We are sponsored by one of my favourite ribbon companies:

Fantastic Ribbons

Fantastic Ribbons are offering a £10 voucher and FREE postage to the lucky winner of our first challenge.  The winner will be drawn at random from all entries that qualify for the theme. 

Here are the beautiful creations made by our founder members to get your mojo flowing:

Annette

I'm a HUGE fan of gorgeous dies, but I could not decide on my ultimate favourite so I greedily opted for 4 of my current favourites:

1. Spellbinders Labels Eighteen (this is my 'must-have' nestie and if you visit me often you'll know that I used this one lots!)
2. Memory Box Corner Bow (I've been in love with this beautifully delicate die since I got it)
3. Memory Box PoppyStamp Simple Banner (cute little banner perfect for an empty corner and also handy for a short sentiment if you have the patience to get the letters to print in the right positions!!)
4. Memory Box Locina Buckle (Fabulously elegant for dressing a pretty ribbon)

(ps : I've also used 10mm Aqua Satin Ribbon from our sponsors Fantastic Ribbons)

Samantha

It's so hard to choose 1 favourite die as Annette said above, but I have to say I think Memory Box Dies in general are my favourite dies right now.
For my card I have used Catalina Wreath.
I love how you don't need much else with it to make it special
and it makes a lovely C&S designs.
I did promise myself I would try to do more C&S cards this year.

Card 2

Equally adding the simple Kaleidoscope Butterfly Memory box die to this card 

adds depth and texture to this card.  I am also using Ribbon and Bakers twine.

So now it's over to you.
We hope you will join in our challenge, show us your style, showcase your 
Favourite Die(s) and/or Punches, 
(don't forget to tell us why it's your favourite) 

Enter DT after your name in the linky if you would like to apply to join our fun team.

Good luck, and happy crafting.
Hugs from the AYLI girls.

Don't forget to add DT after your name if you want to join the DT Call.