Favourite: to add a sentiment or not (and why)

Welcome to As You Like It Challenge

Our fortnightly challenge is a home for you to create something 

which gives you a warm "inner glow" of pride, without lots of entry rules.

CHALLENGE RULES:

Usually we provide 2 contrasting options for you to choose from. 

Join us by using your favourite option in your creation. 

To be eligible to win our prize, or top-3 spot, 

you must explain why you've made your choice,

so we can understand why you like it so much!

eg, if the theme is 'favourite animal' and you decide on 'rabbits', tell us why.
eg, you love Thumper, the bunny from Bambi !

So get crafting and remember the main requirement in creating is 

to have fun and enjoy your crafting time!

Thank you to everyone who entered our last challenge. 

Our winner is:

#5CarolG

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

#9 Kath

#13 Pauline C.

#20 Stephanie L

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

So, onto our next challenge

The sponsor of this challenge is:

Rachelle Anne Miller

This fortnight's challenge theme is to showcase a project using 

Your Favourite: Add a Sentiment or Without Words (& 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

Many of my cards don't have sentiments on them, but I do actually like making my own sentiments, usually mixing different fonts, which is what I've done for today's card which I'm a little late sharing!  However, it demonstrates 2 pretty fonts which I've overlapped slightly to make the words look like they fit together better.

Elaine

I usually add a sentiment, even if it is only a simple one. I think it completes the cards design.  

Larissa

using Birthday bird

On most of my cards I use a sentiment. Without a sentiment a card is not complete. Sometimes it is extra fun to use a sentiment with a little pun in it. 

Lynne

I always add a sentiment.  It completes the card and is the first thing people read when they receive it.

Sarah

Definitely a sentiment from me especially if the sentiment is the focal point of the card like these.

Wilma

I always use a sentiment on my cards. Without it my card is not finished. Sometimes stamped and other times with dies or with the cutting machine.

It's over to you.

We hope you will join in our challenge and show us your style.

Don't forget, you MUST explain WHY it is your favourite to be eligible to win.

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

Favourite type of embossing (and why)?

Welcome to As You Like It Challenge

Our fortnightly challenge is a home for you to create something 

which gives you a warm "inner glow" of pride, without lots of entry rules.

CHALLENGE RULES:

Usually we provide 2 contrasting options for you to choose from. 

Join us by using your favourite option in your creation. 

To be eligible to win our prize, or top-3 spot, 

you must explain why you've made your choice,

so we can understand why you like it so much!

eg, if the theme is 'favourite animal' and you decide on 'rabbits', tell us why.
eg, you love Thumper, the bunny from Bambi !

So get crafting and remember the main requirement in creating is 

to have fun and enjoy your crafting time!

Thank you to everyone who entered our last challenge. 

(not many entries last week, maybe you're not so keen on sketch challenges!) 

Our winner is:

Jules

Congratulations Jules. 

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

Julie B

Lorraine B

Carol G

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

So, onto our next challenge

Last Minute Manda

This fortnight's challenge theme is to showcase a project using 

Your Favourite way to Emboss (wet/dry etc) (& 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

While I love the effect of wet embossing, I find it a bit messy, and I love the impact of some of my lovely embossing folders. I think they give a wonderful texture to cards, and I love the intricate design of some of my favourite folders. 

Elaine

I love this CAS card with just a little embossing. The embossing gives a bit more interest to a simple card. 

Lynne

I do use both, but probably heat embossing more particularly for sentiments as I think it makes them look more special.

Sarah

I LOVE heat embossed detail. I still get excited by the process after many years of crafting.

Wilma

. It depends on the card I planning to make. For this card I wanted to use a embossing for the background. I love the diamond shape of it. It reminds me of trellis for plants.

It's over to you.

We hope you will join in our challenge and show us your style.

Don't forget, you MUST explain WHY it is your favourite to be eligible to win.

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

Favourite Sketch layout (and why)

Welcome to As You Like It Challenge

Our fortnightly challenge is a home for you to create something 

which gives you a warm "inner glow" of pride, without lots of entry rules.

CHALLENGE RULES:

Usually we provide 2 contrasting options for you to choose from. 

Join us by using your favourite option in your creation. 

To be eligible to win our prize, or top-3 spot, 

you must explain why you've made your choice,

so we can understand why you like it so much!

eg, if the theme is 'favourite animal' and you decide on 'rabbits', tell us why.
eg, you love Thumper, the bunny from Bambi !

So get crafting and remember the main requirement in creating is 

to have fun and enjoy your crafting time!

Thank you to everyone who entered our last challenge. 

Our winner is:

Lazzie J

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

Valeria

I love this little book shaped card

Sandcastle Stamper

Beautiful use of the white space

Lorraine B

Lorraine's beautiful colouring and soft colours are always stunning

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

So, onto our next challenge

The sponsor of this challenge is:

Lawn Fawn

This fortnight's challenge theme is to showcase a project using 

Your Favourite Sketch(& 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 was an easy one for me, because I revisit this particular layout very often. I like the ability to showcase 2 pretty papers with their join covered by some pretty satin ribbon across the card.  I frame a circular image panel with flowers in opposite diagonals, a double bow and a trio of flat backed pearls in the opposite corners. It enables me to use my favourite embellishments (flowers, ribbons and pearls) in a 3D card.

Brenda

**coming soon**

Elaine

I don't have a favourite sketch. This sketch is one I have used a couple of times for a quick card. 

Larissa

I have pretty simple favourite sketch that is really versatile. It is just a layer of cardstock with a border of patterned paper or cardstock under or on the sides. It gives much room for a large image or even a little scene.

Lynne

If the image allows I do like this sketch. It's simple and effective.

Sarah

If I am short of inspiration I visit Jules who has a plethora of sketches that she has devised over the years. On this occasion I have used Square #56

Wilma

I like this sketch and I often use it. It's simple and versatile.

It's over to you.

We hope you will join in our challenge and show us your style.

Don't forget, you MUST explain WHY it is your favourite to be eligible to win.

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