Favourite Die and WHY

Thank you to everyone who entered our last challenge. 

Our winner is:

Tindaloo

Please email us at AsYouLikeItChallenge@hotmail.co.uk to claim your prize, 
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and our Top 3 are


Kelly's Cards

This is what Kelly had to say about her favourite layout.

I love using this layout as it's nice and simple, allows you to give extra dimension but at the same time keeping the focus on the image..

Craftdeedonna

Donna's (I like any "basic" layout... and I SO prefer symmetry, lol)

Gail

Gail's - 

This is my favorite layout and I love being able to use two or more papers to bring more color to my cards...and my papers are from Doodlebug.



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So, onto our next challenge

The sponsor of this challenge is


Bunny Zoe

This fortnight's challenge theme is to showcase a project using 
your Favourite Die (& 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've recently bought quite a few of the stitched dies, and I'm really liking this stitched speech bubble die which I can use with my favourite Merry Christmas die.  I have a few other sentiment dies and it works great with them for an easy CAS layout.

Samantha

My favourite die has to be circle its a simple die but I think it's the most useful
and cutting a perfect circle with scissors pretty much impossible!
for me anyway... Ps I told you this was my favourite layout!

Brenda
My most favorite die is this large tag die, but... this wonky cake die is also a favourite, it makes me smile!

Carol

So many favourites but going with butterflies, have many and love them all, love using them on their own or as an embellishment to finish off a card. 

Elaine

I have so many dies I just love, but this heart die from Spellbinders is perfect for wedding and engagement cards. 

Kat

I have used several dies on here and I wouldn't be without my circle dies, but my absolute favourite is this border die; it seems to go with everything and add just the right touch of detail, plus it was a bargain buy at a craft show too!

And when you pull the tab...

Lori

I have a TON of dies that I love to use, but my ultimate favorites are my stitched rectangles, squares and circle dies from Lil' Inker Designs....I have used one here on the navy blue panel - to me, they just add that little finishing touch to the edges of your focal point!

 
Lorraine

Well this was a difficult choice, I own lots of dies that I have collected over the years and I have favourites at different times but at the moment I love this large Spellbinders Oval Floral. It is big enough to accommodate large images and I think it's so pretty too framing your image beautifully.

Mojca

Well I think mine is Spellbinders Scalloped Circle. They give that cool wavy look and I just love the effect when you pile them up like I did on my card. 

Sarah

If favourite means most used then it's a no brainer for me...my Spellbinders large circles get used most of all for frames, sentiments and even for rolled flowers.

Suzette
 I love Ko-kreate shape dies, they make your cards look different.

Wilma
My Sizzix circle dies are my favorite. I use them a lot for sentiments or images and they are very easy to use. And when I need another size I use my Silhouette Cameo.

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

You MUST explain WHY it is your favourite.

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

Favourite Layout and WHY

Hi everyone Suzette here thanks to everyone who entered our last challenge. 
Our winner for last week is:

#40 KYM



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

Kristina Pavlovic




Liz Marsden

 and 
Elena F

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

So, onto our next challenge

The sponsor of this challenge is



Sweet and Sassy Stamps

This fortnight's challenge theme is to showcase a project using 
your Favourite Layout (& 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 layout which showcases two complementary papers on each half of a square card base with a ribbon covering the join.  I often also pop a bow using the same ribbon at the side of the image panel using a pearl brad to hold it in place, and of course my trios of pearls in the corners.

Samantha

Ohhhh This is my favourite because it is C&S and so quick to
make and Its my own sketch and its my go to when I am in a rush or if i just want the image to speak for itself....

Brenda

I love any layout with banners.  This one is so simple, no fuss but still interesting.

Carol

Use this kinda layout when using a sentiment as the focal point and because it shows of the pretty papers perfectly.

Elaine

This is one of my favourite layouts. I use it often and it always looks good, even when rotated.

Kat

Any layout with this lovely shaped base is always a favourite for me, and I especially loved adding all the details around the central image circle for this design...it even makes it easy to add a name and age!

Lori

I have a few favourite layouts but I especially like the CAS layouts where the main image is the main focal point - to me, your eye is drawn immediately to that image and it really makes a statement!

Lorraine

My favourite layout has lots of layers, I like the interesting detail you can achieve with the dimension. I am in to using Dies at the moment so this is my card, using dies and lots of layers.

Mojca

I must confess that I like square shape layouts because I think the image really has it's moment there. This one is one of my favourites because the sentiment also really stands out. 

Sarah

I am really enjoying sketches at the moment and this particular layout is a favourite as it showcases patterned papers beautifully.

Suzette
I love to see cards that have lots of layers on them...It gives them depth and interest and almost a 3D effect.

Wilma
My favourite layout is `simple`. Not to many layers because I like to see a lot of the DP I use on a card. Mostly I use 3 or 4 layers, but that also depends on the sketch and the stamp that I am going to use. 

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

You MUST explain WHY it is your favourite.

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

Favourite 2 Embellishments AND WHY

Good morning all,


Thank you to everyone who entered our last challenge.  We had a great time looking at all of the fabulous entries!

Today we have a new challenge for you, but first the announcement of the winner and top three known of our last challenge.

Our winner is:

Larissa
I love the fibrant colours, colouring and the cute little mice.

Please email us at AsYouLikeItChallenge@hotmail.co.uk to claim your prize, 
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and our Top 3 (in random order) are

Pia
Gorgeous CAS card in black and white!

Kristina
Beautiful colours and colouring.

Susan
I love the shape, papers and the cute image of this card.

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

So, onto our next challenge

The sponsor of this challenge 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 2embellishments (& why).

You MUST explain WHY they are your favourite.

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

Annette

My favourite embellishments are probably flowers and pearls as I use them on most of my cards.  I must admit that once I start adding the embellishments, I find it hard to stop, and I also like ribbon, lace and dies, the latter two also found themselves onto my card!

Samantha
My totally favourite embellishments are enamel dots and I love jute twine so
I have to say that those are my favourites

Brenda
I love them all, but for this particular card I loved ribbon (one of my very favorites) and a wooden speech bubble.  I thought they were perfect for this little Birdbrain Chick.

Carol

Im a romantic! Lace and pearls are my favourite when it comes to Wedding cards. this is my all time favourite Lace, just so so pretty.

Elaine

My favourite embellishments are ribbon and flowers. They can be as big or small as you like for different effects.

Kat

I love to make pretty cards so I always find myself reaching for my top two favourite embellishments of flowers and pearls.  Colour co-ordinated flowers make any card look special and pearls go with everything!

Lori
My favorite embellies are adhesive pearls or gumdrops...anyone who knows my crafting style knows I love to put them on just about everything LOL...they are fun, add texture and come in various sizes, some sparkle and some have patterns.  

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Lorraine

I love to use ribbon on my cards, especially organza ribbon and then it just seems natural to follow with pearls or gems to compliment it. I love the shimmer and sparkle of the added bling.

Mojca

I must say I like to use flowers and pearls. You can add theme to almost any project and it looks pretty :D This is a wedding book card and it makes such a perfect gift for newlyweds.

Sarah

I tend not to use embellishments very much but when I do I try to reduce my ribbon mountain and add a pearl or two for a bit of sheen and interest!!

Suzette
My Favourite embellishment of all times is ribbons and flowers can never have enough!

Wilma
My all time favorite embellishments are rhinestones and charms, they are so versatile.
The rhinestones give some bling to a card and I like to use them a lot and charms are a nice and extra touch to a card.

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

You MUST explain WHY they are your favourite.

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