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!

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#36 Julie B



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So, onto our 46th challenge

The sponsor of this challenge is

Stamp & Create





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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.