Favourite Matt or Shiny (and why!)

Hello everyone, it's Thursday again, so that can only mean one thing!!!
It's time for another challenge at As You Like It!

But first, thank you to everyone who entered our last challenge. 
Our winner is:

#36 Julie B



Please email us at AsYouLikeItChallenge@hotmail.co.uk to claim your prize, 
and don't forget to grab your *winners* badge below:



and our Top 3 are

#3 Karen B




#10 DebiB



#31 Mags




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So, onto our 46th challenge

The sponsor of this challenge is

Stamp & Create





Pop over to the store as there's a sale on too:

This fortnight's challenge theme is to showcase a project using 
your Favourite Matt or Shiny (& why).

You MUST explain WHY it is your favourite.

Here are the beautiful creations made by our Design Team to get your mojo flowing:

Annette

I do use mirri card occasionally, but as well as finding it hard to photograph I do prefer to colour coordinate my cardstock to my image (I think I've got an OCD !). I also prefer pearls to rhinestones as accessories. Therefore it's definitely a matt choice for me :0)

Carol

I like matt card and papers as I like to add wee bits of the shiny stuff to make the card pop. I think its more pleasing to the eye.

Mojca

You can't go wrong with matt papers, but I always add some shiny embellishments to make the card more interesting. so I really can't decide, but I think the dominant is definitely matt, also because it is so easy to take pictures!

Sarah

The possibilities are endless with a matt surface to work on. In this case I used a VERY matt dark grey ribbed card. It never presents problems when trying to photograph projects either!! My digi papers were also printed on to thick matt paper too for a touch of quality.

Suzette
I love matt cards and paper. I sometimes add a some shiny embellishments to the cards but that is as far as I take the shine lol!

Wilma

I always use matt paper. To be honest I don't like shiny paper. In my opinion it diverts attention from the overall picture. When the card need something shiny I add rhinestones.

So now it's over to you.
We hope you will join in our challenge, show us your style and 
showcase your Favourite Matt or Shiny (& why).

You MUST explain WHY it is your favourite.

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

Favourite Embossing Folder - and WHY

Thank you to everyone who entered our last challenge. 

Our winner is:

J. Attenbury Creations

Please email us at AsYouLikeItChallenge@hotmail.co.uk to claim your prize, 
and don't forget to grab your *winners* badge below:



and our Top 3 are

Coops

Liselot

Jana

Congratulations and please grab our *Top 3* badge to display on your blog:

So, onto our 45th challenge

The sponsor of this challenge is

My Mum's Craft Shop

This fortnight's challenge theme is to showcase a project using 
your Favourite Embossing Folder (& why).

You MUST explain WHY it is your favourite.

Here are the beautiful creations made by our Design Team to get your mojo flowing:

Annette

This Embossalicious Floral embossing folder is my favourite. The design is perfect for lots of occasions but it's also 6" square, which means it's the perfect size to cover my card blanks perfectly without the getting join marks which I get with my 5 x 7 folders.

Samantha

On a break


Carol

I love using the embossing folder 'Tied Together' for Weddings,  Anniversary's  etc. I love how you can add embellishes to the trellis work or leave it as it is. 

Mojca

Mine is definitely the dotty one because dots are so lovely and look good on everything, don't you think?

 
Sarah

My favourite embossing folder of all time has to be Provocraft Swiss Dots.
 Perfect for any occasion, a truly versatile folder!!

Suzette
I really don't own embossing folders. I die cut and the edges get embossed, I will have to invest in a few sometime.

Wilma
I recently bought this embossing folder and it's my favorite for the moment. It's great for birthday cards and with this fun image it's a perfect match.

So now it's over to you.
We hope you will join in our challenge, show us your style and 
showcase your Favourite Embossing Folder (& why).

You MUST explain WHY it is your favourite.

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

Favourite Card Shape or Fold (& tell us WHY)

Happy New Year!!

Thank you to everyone who entered our last challenge, as usual we had some wonderful entries and ta da.....


Our winner is:

Sue U



Please email us at AsYouLikeItChallenge@hotmail.co.uk to claim your prize, 
and don't forget to grab your *winners* badge below:




and our Top 3 are

Laine


Jackie C


Lucy Patrick


Congratulations and please grab our *Top 3* badge to display on your blog:

So, onto our 44th challenge

The sponsor of this challenge with a prize of 3 digi images is  :

Crafty Sentiment Designs

Crafty Sentiments Designs is an online based family company owned and run by Suzette.  The images are cute, fun and make any cards and projects look amazing. Suzette and Justyna are the main artists.  All images are exclusive to Crafty Sentiments Designs and there are lots of digital stamps available, sentiments, rubber stamps, crafting CDs, exclusive Crafty Sentiments Designs dies and much more at www.craftysentimentsdesigns.co.uk. You can also find us on Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter.

This fortnight's challenge theme is to showcase a project using 
your Favourite Card Shape or Fold (& why).

You MUST explain WHY it is your favourite.

Here are the beautiful creations made by our Design Team to get your mojo flowing:

Annette

I love this Go Kreate Lables die; 
the largest of the set makes a beautifully shaped card.


I also like tent-fold cards the best, I'm not sure why, 
but I find them much easier to photograph than side-folds!

Samantha

This was a difficult one of me because I nearly always make square cards and love them
but this is also a card shape I love too.  It's very simple; you just trim off about 2 inches from the end of the card front, and add your image layer so it hangs over.

Carol

I love this shaped card, not sure what its called. 
I love it cause there's plenty of squares to dress up or down.

Mojca

I just love easel cards, especially this kind of twisted one. They are so unique and special.

Sarah

Stepper cards are my favourite "alternative" card shape/fold. I love that you can dress them up as I have done here. I usually make my own but on this occasion I discovered a ready made card blank that was a little bigger than I'd normally make and suited the sponsor's image perfectly!!

Suzette

I love shape cards as they are different from your everyday cards plus they lend themselves to all different embellishments

Wilma

An easel card is my favourite card shape. I must confess I don't use it very often, because I only use it for very special occasions or persons. It is easy to make and the result is always special. 

So now it's over to you.
We hope you will join in our challenge, show us your style and 
showcase your Favourite Card Shape or Fold (& why).

You MUST explain WHY it is your favourite.

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